Optimal Function Physical Therapy and Wellness 120 1st Street South, Buffalo, MN 55313

"Dr. Mariel is fantastic. She listens and explains everything very clearly, and is never in a rush. My pain between my shoulder blades is gone and has not come back. Dr. Mariel provides easy to follow exercises and videos that will keep you on track to heeling and strengthening your ailment. She also practices dry needling. Very beneficial. I can't thank Dr. Mariel enough for also inviting me to class at forge fitness. I have currently lost 30 pounds and feel better than ever."

"I’ve been in to see Mariel for low back pain, neck pain and most recently a sprained ankle. Her treatments and treatment plan are quick and effective. They get you back to feeling good and moving the way your body was intended! My most recent injury was an ankle sprain while waterskiing. At 4 days after sprain I spent the day at Valleyfair with no pain during or the day after and no swelling the day after because of the dry needling, swelling compression therapy and exercises I was given and followed through with. I highly recommend Mariel!"

"I started going to Optimal Function PT when a pain in my shoulder wouldn’t go away with chiropractic care. I was at a place where I believed it may never get better and that I’d have to live with it. I knew I was in the right place when they listened to me and then told me they were going to help me and most importantly that avoiding what pained my shoulder wasn’t a solution. They provided various treatments and also exercises I could do at home with helpful demonstration videos. After a series of sessions, I now have no pain and full mobility back of my shoulder. I am truly grateful for the care they provided and recommend them for anyone who is seeking PT or has tried PT elsewhere and wasn’t satisfied."

"I had a wonderful experience at Optimal Functional Physical Therapy. I was having problems with my achilies tendons. Dr Mariel did dry needling, stretching and gave me exercises to do. It helped almost right away. I am happy to say that with service I got I am back to hiking without pain! I would recommend them to anyone who is having pain, she is wonderful!!"

"After a few weeks of knee pain that would not go away I made an appointment with Optimal Function. Working with Mariel helped the pain go away, and I learned so many strategies to keep it that way. I appreciate Mariel's whole-body approach, and every appointment was interesting and taught me something new. Now I have the tools to keep the pain away, and the knowledge that she is just a call away if this or any other issues flares again. I highly recommend Optimal Function!"