Dr. Mariel Schofield
Doctor of Physical Therapy
Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
The Stats:
East Coast Born and Raised: Maryland
Multi-Sport Athlete: volleyball, lacrosse
Competed for the University of Miami: Volleyball
Graduated with B.S. Exercise Physiology and Sports Medicine from the University of Miami.
Graduated top of her class with Doctor of Physical Therapy Degree from the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine Department of Physical Therapy.
Moved to Los Angeles in 2017 to co-found a healthcare start-up known as Monarch Athletic Club.
Dr. Mariel Schofield is a Doctor of Physical Therapy and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist. East Coast born and raised, Mariel competed as a varsity multi-sport athlete in lacrosse and volleyball in high school. She was recruited to play NCAA division-one volleyball at the University of Miami (FL). She completed her Bachelor of Science Degree in Exercise Physiology and Sports Medicine (2014) before continuing to receive her Doctorate in Physical Therapy (2017) both at the University of Miami. Her passion for bridging the gap along the continuum of acute injury to performance originates from her experience as a type-one diabetic athlete. Diagnosed with type-one juvenile diabetes at the age of 5, her trials and tribulations with competing at an elite level with a chronic disease inspired her to explore the complexities of the human body.
During her time at the University of Miami she developed her skills in exercise physiology, strength and conditioning, and physical therapy under the instruction of several of the top coaches, physicians, athletic trainers, and therapists in the industry. She specializes in the assessment and diagnosis of orthopedic injuries, motivational interviewing and communication, and exercise programming and rehabilitation. She spent her free time volunteering as a medical provider for Crossfit gyms and events: Wodapalooza, The Crush Games, University of Miami Athletics, and the AVP tour.
Her clinical affiliations were spent in a variety of physical therapy settings ranging from geriatric and inpatient rehab to sports performance and orthopedics. She honed her clinical skills in treating a wide variety of sports and orthopedic conditions ranging from the acute post-operative stages to high level performance. Her ideal client is anyone willing to work hard to achieve their desired goal.
Dr. Mariel moved to Los Angeles in 2017-2024 to co-found a multi-disciplinary health facility known as Monarch Athletic Club. She served as the Director of Physical Therapy. During her time there she led and managed 2 locations, built the educational systems and foundations for the Physical Therapy Department, attracted international brand awareness through seminars and events, attracted clinicians from across the country to work for her, and built a community dedicated to changing the way physical therapy services are delivered.
Dr. Mariel’s philosophy is to create a positive environment for health, performance, and longevity. Her goal is to provide education and active strategies that improve overall health, fitness, and get people back to the activities that they love. She is especially passionate about helping those with low back and knee pain. In her free time she enjoys traveling the world, volunteering for the juvenile diabetes research foundation, playing with her french bulldog (son) named Potato, playing volleyball, lifting weights, and trying every new restaurant in la.
Continuing Education, Events, and Seminars:
Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation - educator
Josh Clay
Pat Davidson
Dr. Andy Chen
Rehab 2 Perform
Barbell Medicine
Compound Performance
Smarttools Blood flow restriction training
Functional Anatomy Seminars:
FRCms: Functional Range Conditioning Mobility Specialist
FRA: functional range assessment
FR: upper, spine, and lower limb
Kinstretch
SFMA and FMS
CFSC: Mike Boyle’s Certified Functional Strength Coach
CSCS: Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
Personalized Blood Flow Restriction Rehabilitation via Owens Recovery Science.
PPSC: Pain Free Performance Seminar via Dr. John Rusin
Prehab 101 via Dr. Jacob Harden
PRI