Our Staff
L.FT Maricela Chávez Moreno
PHYSIO MOVEMENT EXPERT
Maricela is a licensed physical therapist from Tabasco, Mexico specializing in the recovery, prevention, and comprehensive well-being of her patients across sub-fields of physical therapy.
Maricela’s experience and unique skillset makes her especially qualified for treatment of post-operative rehabilitation, older adults, and chronic or highly sensitized pains.
With experience in different areas of physical therapy, she combines technique, knowledge, and empathy to design effective care plans, always prioritizing her patients' confidence and comfort.
Her goal is not only to treat symptoms but also to help each person reconnect with their body, gain strength, and enjoy a more fulfilling and active life through the years to come.
Amy Yates
PERSONAL TRAINING MOVEMENT EXPERT
Amy is a Personal Trainer with a strong background in sport and movement. She studied Sport throughout school and higher education before qualifying in 2015 and has worked in the fitness industry ever since.
She has completed over 800 hours of yoga teacher training, shaping her approach as a coach and deepening her understanding of the mind body connection and leading to her collaborative work with ROOTS.
Amy is also a competitive endurance runner, with years of experience training for ultra marathons up to 100 miles in distance, and understands the importance of structured training for long term sustainability.
Amy’s experience and unique skillset makes her especially qualified for athletes returning to competition or sport after an injury or pursuing a new goal.
Her coaching approach is both scientific and intuitive, blending evidence based programming with a client centred mindset. Amy meets every client where they are, creating training that is effective, supportive, and tailored to the individual.
Dr. Nicole R. Seward, PT, DPT
PHYSIO MOVEMENT EXPERT
Dr. Nicole is the owner and founder of ROOTS. Noticing a need for a fresh approach to rehabilitation, she opened ROOTS Physical Therapy in early 2021 as an American-trained Doctor of Physical Therapy.
Her mentorship style and vision for ROOTS focuses on solving complex movement problems completely and permanently while educating patients on how to better independently manage their bodies in the future.
It’s Dr. Nicole’s attention to detail, personability, patient-centered care, and deep knowledge of anatomical and rehabilitative theory that has made ROOTS the movement specialists of choice in CDMX.
“I want to help each person ROOTS sees not only feel and move better but to gradually master the machines they live within. You don’t need to be injured to see us - this is about improving from wherever you’re at.”
*Based on her limited caseload, new patient slots are limited and are first made available to those within her scope of specialty focus. Inquire above.
Isabel Sánchez Angulo
CLINIC OPERATIONS MANAGER
Isa studied Visual Arts and English Education, joining ROOTS in 2025.
As our dedicated Clinic Operations Manager, she keeps the clinic running smoothly helping our patients and clients with everything from on-site greeting to scheduling, invoicing, check-ins, and exploring additional services.
In other words, Isa is our vibe curator and all things ROOTS expert. She enjoys working with people and is committed to making every patient feel welcomed and supported.
In her free time, she loves music, art, nature, and spending time with friends. Keep an eye out at ROOTS for some of her artwork on the walls and our merch!
Say “Hi!” on your next appointment!
Petra & Luna
EMOTIONAL SUPPORT & GREETING
Petra and Luna are ROOTS' resident dogs. Petra, a caramelo, joined in 2025 at only 8 months old, and Luna, a mixed bully breed, joined in 2024 at 3 years old.
As our dedicated Emotional Support & Greeting Team, they keep the clinic feeling warm and safe, welcoming every patient and client who walks through the door and offering comfort in their own ways.
In other words, Petra is our resident cuddle expert and mood-lifter, while Luna is our calm, quiet protector. Petra greets up close, she'll happily go limp at your feet for a belly rub and won't let you stop. Luna prefers to watch over the room from a distance, keeping an eye on everyone and letting her steady presence do the reassuring.
Extra perks if you bring us a snack!
If you have a dog, you may bring them as long as they are calm, social, and on a leash. If necessary you may be asked to leave them on the balcony if they become disruptive.
If you have a dog allergy please let us know so we can prepare a room!