Physical therapy, rehab, massage, and personal training

Eliminate chronic back pain for good.

Strong For Life combines physical therapy, rehabilitation, massage, and practical strength work to resolve pain at the source and keep you moving well.

5.0

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200+

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Marcel Salazar, Physical Therapist and Founder

Marcel Salazar, Physical Therapist and Founder

Trusted by clients across the Costa del Sol.

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What we treat

Clinic services under one roof

From acute pain to long-term performance - six focused services delivered by a clinician-led team in Calahonda.

  • Back pain

    Root-cause assessment and treatment for acute, chronic, and post-injury back pain.

  • Neck pain

    Targeted therapy for stiffness, postural strain, headaches, and referred nerve pain.

  • Massage

    Therapeutic, sports, and deep-tissue massage to release tension and aid recovery.

  • Dry needling

    Precision needling to deactivate trigger points, reduce pain, and restore movement.

  • Rehabilitation

    Structured post-injury and post-surgical rehab to rebuild strength and confidence.

  • Personal training

    Strength-led personal training that bridges rehab and long-term performance.

Physiotherapy treatment in the Strong For Life clinic
Our services

Care built around how you live

Over 20 years of specialized expertise in root-cause elimination. 93% of clients report significant pain reduction within 30 days.

Pain relief that lasts

Targeted assessment and hands-on treatment for back, neck, and joint pain - not just to manage symptoms, but to eliminate the root cause.

  • Back and neck pain specialist care
  • Postural assessment and correction
  • Dry needling for trigger-point release
  • Clear at-home plan between sessions
Physical therapy treatment session

Therapeutic treatments

Evidence-led massage, dry needling, and manual therapy to release tension, improve circulation, and speed recovery between training blocks.

  • Therapeutic and sports massage
  • Dry needling and cupping
  • Post-surgical rehabilitation
  • Movement and mobility restoration
Therapeutic massage treatment

Rehab and personal training

An on-site studio designed to bridge rehab and long-term performance. Get back to golf, padel, and the active life you love - stronger than before.

  • 1-on-1 personal training
  • Strength and conditioning programs
  • Pilates and functional movement
  • Return-to-sport coaching
Personal training and rehab studio
Testimonials

What our clients say

5.0 based on 200+ Google reviews - hear first-hand from our community.

24 latest Google reviews

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Sin dudas el mejor fisioterapeuta!!
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Luciano Saiz

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Without a doubt, the best physiotherapist!! Translated by Google ・ See original (Spanish)
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Luciano Saiz

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Vahva suositus "Strong for life" ja Marcel 💪🏼 Mahtava tyyppi ja mikä ammattitaito! Hänen taidoillaan ja harjoitteillaan sain myös toisen jalkani entiseen vahvuuteen ja toimintakuntoon tapaturman jälkeen. Voin todellakin suositella. Kiitos Marcel 🤩
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Ann-Mari

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Strong recommendation "Strong for life" and Marcel 💪🏼
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Ann-Mari

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Two years ago l suffered whiplash as a car passenger and have had treatments in UK and Spain and experienced some relief however after 3 sessions with Marcel l experienced the greatest benefit with increased mobility and put it down to his various treatments. Raizah
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Gloria Yoheann

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“Marcel was great. I had extreme pain and he was able to relieve it with just one visit.”
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Yurdi Akpolat

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Марсель — справжній професіонал своєї справи з високим рівнем майстерності. Я відвідувала багатьох терапевтів, але Марсель вирізняється вмінням поєднувати різні техніки для опрацювання затиснутих м'язів — він неймовірно допоміг мені з болем у попереку. Сила натиску була стабільною, і він приділив особливу увагу саме тим зонам, де я відчувала біль. Крім професійної техніки, Марсель має чудову позитивну енергетику. Дуже важливо почуватися комфортно та безпечно, коли людина працює з вашим тілом, і його присутність робить сеанс справді терапевтичним. Студія чиста та затишна. Щиро рекомендую його всім, хто шукає як фізичне полегшення, так і приємну атмосферу!
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Natalya Natalya

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The best physical and emotional therapy in Calahonda. My advice: go and try it.
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Jesus Herreria

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I have visited Marcel on a few occasions and each time he has got rid of my pain.I had a problem with my foot,calf,trapezium and back.Last week I went to see him with back pain after coughing so much and after just one session I felt
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Allison moores

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I have visited Marcel on a few occasions and each time he has got rid of my pain.I had a problem with my foot,calf,trapezium and back.Last week I went to see him with back pain after coughing so much and after just one session I felt great.He is fantastic and explains things very clearly.I would highly recommend him to anyone,brilliant
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Allison moores

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I’ve been seeing Marcel now for about 5 months as I broke a shoulder bone and then got a frozen shoulder. I’ve found him to be extremely kind and professional. He takes time to find out the main problem and structures a plan to help regain movement. With both hands on therapy and exercise I’ve got most my strength back and most movement. He’s the third physio I’ve used and by far the best.
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Rosemary Pockett

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After the first session, I already felt relief from my pain. A true professional! Many thanks🙏☺️ … Translated by Google ・ See original (Estonian)
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Birgit Lempe

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Marcel is brilliant! After having my first knee replacement I was kindly introduced to Marcel and during his first session he helped me understand the work needed for recovery.
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Paradox Clips

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Professional approach, quality work with many interesting techniques and the use of acupuncture. We communicated very well in English together! Translated by Google ・ See original (Czech)
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Tomas Bystricky

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A special place of healing, where you receive professional and highly personalized advice and treatment. Marcel's massages are so versatile that it's hard to put into words. He combines deep tissue massage with targeted techniques, passive
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Carola W

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Marcel is an exceptional physiotherapist. After just five sessions, he completely eliminated the elbow pain that was preventing me from playing padel. His professional, friendly, and effective approach restored my mobility and confidence to
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Pilar Romero

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Marcel used combination of a few therapies on my leg and it really helped a lot. He detected the cause of the problems I had, treated it and now I can walk normally with no pains at all. Thank you Marcel !
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mira micic

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A pro. Translated by Google ・ See original (Spanish)
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Deep Blue

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My miracle man! With 30 years of physio, chiro, massage and acupuncture under my belt, Marcel is the best by far. A holistic approach, always new therapies, advice, and most importantly he listens and cares. Many times I have crawled into
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Zoe Keyes

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My miracle man! With 30 years of physio, chiro, massage and acupuncture under my belt, Marcel is the best by far. A holistic approach, always new therapies, advice, and most importantly he listens and cares. Many times I have crawled into his clinic and bounced out! Sensitive and exceptionally professional, don't hesitate to pay him and his wife a visit. Everyone I have recommended has been more than happy and 'fixed'! Perfect for injuries, aging, wear and tear, stress, migraines, or just regular alignment and well being. A breath of fresh air for those in pain. Don't suffer longer than you need - just give Marcel a bell!... PS also parking and disabled access...
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Zoe Keyes

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Very good physiotherapist in Calahonda. I've always had back and neck problems, and I've been feeling much better since I started going to his clinic. Translated by Google ・ See original (Spanish)
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Rafael Reina

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A work colleague recommended Marcel and he was excellent. Professional, attentive and understanding, he listened carefully as I described my symptoms and prepared a plan to get me back to full fitness.
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Ian McKenzie

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Great treatment. Marcel really took time and combined massage with dry needling. Two days after the treatment my calf and achilles complaints had disappeared. Highly recommended!
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Tobias Oostveen

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Excellent massage and acupuncture! Marcel is knowledgeable and very experienced, and helped me with lower back and leg pain, which are now gone. I’m grateful for his expertise. Highly recommended.
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Rale Micic

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About the founder

Meet our team

Strong For Life is led by Marcel Salazar - a hands-on physical therapist focused on pain relief, rehab, and long-term strength.

  • Marcel Salazar

    Marcel Salazar

    Physical Therapist & Founder

  • Ausra Salazar

    Ausra Salazar

    Health and Fitness Coach

What we offer

Benefits that keep you moving

Every session combines clinical assessment, hands-on treatment, and practical guidance so you leave stronger than you arrived.

Client rebuilding movement confidence during rehab
  • Physical Therapy
  • Fluent English Speaking
  • Improve Performance
  • Personal Training
  • Dry Needling
  • Eliminate Pain
  • Postural Assessment
  • Nutritional Advice
  • Back Pain Specialist
  • Identify Problem/Find a Solution

Our community

Happy faces of happy customers

Over the past 6 years we have retained a 5-star rating on all of our review platforms. Here are some of the people we've worked with.

Client treatment session with Marcel
Physiotherapy in progress
Hands-on therapy
Recovery training with a client
Client working through a rehab session
Marcel treating a client
Strong For Life community group
Happy client after treatment

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