Natalie B. Martinez
PT, DPT, CLT
Dr. Natalie B. Martinez was born and raised in San Francisco. She attended Seattle University for her undergraduate
degree and was also a 4-year collegiate long-distance athlete in cross country, indoor and outdoor
track and field. Her passion for sports, health and wellness led her to the field of physical therapy.
She earned her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the University of California, San Francisco/San Francisco State University.
Her experience includes assistant coaching high school cross country and track and treating a
wide patient population as a physical therapist. She loves to help patients rehab and recover from
various orthopedic injuries, sports injuries, post surgery and cancer treatment with specific
emphasis on post breast cancer treatment. In addition, Natalie is a certified lymphedema
therapist that specializes in treating lymphedema secondary to cancer treatment, damaged
lymphatic system or removal of lymph nodes, as well as general swelling and edema. As a
former athlete, she enjoys staying active by running along the beach and different trails
in the city and strength training. Natalie loves to explore the Bay area and California,
trying new restaurants and food, drinking matcha, spending time with her husband, daughter
and extended family. She is an avid cook and baker, constantly trying and making new
recipes for friends and family.
Education:
Doctorate in Physical Therapy
University of California, San Francisco
San Francisco State University