Education:
Bachelors of Science Kinesiology, University Nevada, Las Vegas 2002

Doctorate of Physical Therapy
Regis University Ruekert-Hartman School For Health Care Professionals

Advanced Certifications:
University of St. Augustine
Manual Physical Therapy Certification

Professional Membership:
APTA since 2002
AOMPT 2004-2006
Section on Orthopedics since 2003

Marci Catallo-Madruga
PT, DPT

At a very young age, Marci began physical therapy for a variety of congenital and sports related injuries. Between her fifth and sixth grade year of school she grew six and a half inches and had severe growing pains and her therapist helped her gain enough strength to return to running, softball, basketball and track. February 24, 1995 she was in a car accident in front of her high school that many say should have taken her life. After several months of rehab, she went back to coaching her 14 and under swim team, life-guarding, swimming and water polo. Two years later Marci had to have a very aggressive shoulder surgery that resulted from a softball and water polo injury. She again went to physical therapy to help her recover after the surgery. She believes she went through all of these things in order to be a better therapist and be able to empathize better with what her patients are going through.

Growing up in the Central Valley of California, about an hour from Yosemite, allowed her a great number of opportunities for outdoor life at a very young age. She eventually moved to Nevada to be closer to her fiancé and complete her bachelor’s degree. In June 2002 Marci moved to Colorado from Las Vegas, Nevada to begin Physical Therapy school. While swimming is her first love, Marci converted to Triathlons to have an activity to do with her husband, Daniel and they decided to move here after completing her first triathlon in Boulder, CO in August of 2000.

September of 2005 brought a new member to the Madruga family. Daniel and Marci welcomed an eight week old Rottweiler, whom they named Branwen (Celtic goddess of love and beauty) into their home. While she was a handful at first, the two have become very attached to this large lap dog. So attached, that they decided another dog would be a welcome addition and in the spring of 2008 they brought home a 12 week-old. Llyr (Celtic God of Water and Sea) is more of a handful than Branwen was, but also very loving and the two of them get along great.

Marci has continued competing in triathlons since the 2000 season and has seen great improvements in her ability to swim, bike, and run. She also enjoys snow shoeing, skiing, hiking, backpacking, and water skiing. Colorado is a great place to continue outdoor activities and with her husband Llyr and Branwen, decided to call this her permanent home.