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Owner & Doctor of Physical Therapy

Meet Ariana

My name is Dr. Ariana Lopez, PT, DPT (she/her). I have a deeply personal relationship with overuse injuries, chronic pain, hypermobility, and being misunderstood by our broken healthcare system as a neurodivergent woman of color. My fascination with the intelligence of the human body and the power of movement led me to pursue a degree in dance and public health in college and eventually my Doctorate of Physical Therapy.

I'm passionate about supporting people of all walks of life using integrative physical therapy. Arlo Physical Therapy & Wellness takes a holistic approach, combining traditional physical therapy with complementary techniques to treat the individual as a whole rather than focusing solely on isolated symptoms.

My mission is to inspire people to find joy, strength, confidence, trust, compassion, and purpose in fostering a deep connection with their body, for improved well-being throughout their lifetime. I have helped hundreds of Minnesotans navigate acute injuries and complex conditions, such as hEDS, pelvic floor dysfunction, and pregnancy/postpartum. Specifically, I enjoy working with high-achieving female professionals and fitness enthusiasts, neurodivergent people, LGBTQI+ identities, and the BIPOC community.

When I’m not in the office, I enjoy spoiling my two miniature schnauzers, strength training, pole dancing, and dreaming of my next trip to Puerto Rico.

Arlo Physical Therapy & Wellness is proudly a woman and Latinx-owned business.

  • Bachelor’s of Arts - Dance Science with a minor in Public Health - Muhlenberg College ‘20

    Doctorate of Physical Therapy - University of Minnesota ‘23

  • Licensed Physical Therapist - Minnesota State Board of Physical Therapy

    APTA Pelvic Health - Pelvic Health Physical Therapy Level 1

    Herman & Wallace Pelvic Rehabilitation Institute - Pelvic Function Level 2A and 2B

    Dry Needling 1 - Myopain Seminars

    Dance PT Program

    American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS)

  • Global Pelvic Health Alliance

    American Physical Therapy Association

    APTA Academy of Pelvic Health

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