lcpt inc. team

Our founder, Dr. LAUREN clark, IS A PHYSICAL THERAPIST, CERTIFIED STRENGTH & CONDITIONING SPECIALIST AND SPORTS PERFORMANCE SPECIALIST LOCATED IN LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA. SHE BRINGS OVER 15 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE ACROSS VARIOUS INDUSTRIES, FUSING SPORTS MEDICINE WITH HIGHLY SKILLED MANUAL THERAPY, ORTHOPEDIC AND HOLISTIC FRAMEWORK.

PRIOR TO FOUNDING lcpt inc., DR. CLARK PREVIOUSLY HELD THE ROLE OF PERFORMANCE PHYSICAL THERAPY MANAGER FOR THE ESTEEMED EXOS LOS ANGELES FACILITY, LOCATED INSIDE THE HOME OF MAJOR LEAGUE SOCCER’S LA GALAXY, US SOCCER FEDERATION, USA CYCLING AND US TENNIS ASSOCIATION AT DIGNITY HEALTH SPORTS PARK.

HERE, SHE REGULARLY COLLABORATED WITH ELITE SKILLS COACHES, STRENGTH & PERFORMANCE COACHES AND SPORTS MEDICINE STAFF FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD IN EVALUATION OF THE ELITE ATHLETE AND DESIGNING HIGH PERFORMANCE AND RETURN-TO-SPORT PROGRAMS AS WELL AS NFL, NBA & MLB OFF-SEASON & COMBINE PREPARATION PROGRAMS. She also collaborated with adidas surf & skate teams as well as supporting professional athletes from national & International organizations on a global scale.

IN ADDITION TO HER WORK IN PROFESSIONAL AND ELITE SPORTS, DR. CLARK ALSO SERVED AS A PERFORMANCE THERAPY AND INJURY PREVENTION SPECIALIST TO SEVERAL MILITARY OPERATORS, INCLUDING THE NATIONS’ ONLY U.S. NAVY SEAL BOOTCAMP AT GREAT LAKES NAVAL STATION IN ILLINOIS. SHE CONTINUES TO PROVIDE CONSULTING SERVICES INCLUDING RESEARCH & INNOVATION, LECTURES & PERFORMANCE WORKSHOPS AND COLLABORATIVE TREATMENT & HIGH PERFORMANCE EFFORTS WITH ELITE TACTICAL ORGANIZATIONS SERVING FBI, SWAT, US NAVY SEAL AND FURTHER MILITARY OPS.

DR. CLARK has consulted for major brands, such as Adidas and Bridge Athletic, in research & innovation and program implementation.

LAUREN and her team are currently LOCATED WITHIN MAVERICK COMMUNITY IN WEST HOLLYWOOD, WHERE SHE CONTINUES TO WORK WITH ATHLETES FROM EVERY MAJOR SPORT INCLUDING NFL, NBA, WNBA, MLB, PGA, LPGA, SYMETRA TOUR, AVP, USTA, WTA, MLS, ENGLISH PREMIER & CHAMPIONSHIP LEAGUES, AFL, WSL, AND US OLYMPIC ATHLETES AS WELL AS FURTHER VARIOUS INTERNATIONAL OLYMPIC AND SPORT ORGANIZATIONS.

DR. CLARK ALSO CONTINUES TO ACCEPT PRIVATE 1:1 CONTRACTS WHICH ALLOW HER TO PROVIDE CONTRACTED SERVICES DURING CLIENTS’ LOCAL, NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL ATHLETIC/PERFORMANCE DEMANDS.

CERTIFICATIONS:

• Doctor of Physical Therapy (Northeastern University)

• Emergency Medical Responder

• NSCA Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)

• EXOS Performance Specialist (XPS)

• EXOS Mentorship-Trained Performance Physical Therapist

• Certified Provider - Selective Functional Movement Assessment (SFMA)

• Certified Provider - Trigger Point Dry Needling (DN)

• Trained in Postural Restoration Institute and Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization approaches

Dr. Maravilla is a Physical therapist and Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist who brings a wealth of knowledge working with both athletes and weekend warriors alike.

Prior to joining lcpt inc., Ralph completed a highly sought-after internship with Wasserman Agency’s NBA vertical, where he assisted in evaluation & treatment of NCAA and NBA athletes.

Dr. Maravilla then completed both the Applied Performance Coach fellowship (APC) with with former NBA and current University of Kansas Men’s Basketball Strength & Performance coach, Ramsey Nijem, soon followed by an extensive mentorship program under Dr. Lauren Clark (where he studied our founder’s unique approach to sport-specific evaluation, programming and management of the elite athlete).

Dr. Maravilla serves as an adjunct professor for West Coast University’s Doctor of Physical Therapy program and continues to work closely with athletes from all backgrounds via his work with lcpt inc. and providing sideline coverage for various athletic developmental programs throughout Los Angeles.

CERTIFICATIONS:

• Doctor of Physical Therapy (West Coast University)

• NSCA Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)

• Emergency Medical Responder