Our Team

Richard Polendo, PTA received his physical therapy assistant associates degree from Loma Linda University. Richard has many years of clinical experience including out patient orthopedics. Prior to earning his degree for physical therapy assistant Richard was employed as a physical therapy aide learning the foundations of physical therapy rehabilitation. Richard specializes in orthopedics and shows a special interest in sports rehabilitation.

In the future, Richard hopes to continue his education and pursue a doctorate in physical therapy. Richard has always enjoyed being active and has true passion for weight lifting, prior to working in the physical therapy field Richard was personal trainer. As a personal trainer he starting researching to help his clients with injuries. Ultimately this led Richard to be a physical therapy aide later pursued his career as a physical therapist. Richard enjoys assisting his patients overcome apprehension with the use of their body.

Richard is a United States Marines Veteran and served a seven month deployment in Afghanistan and was stationed in Okinawa, Japan for two years. Richard loves going to the movies, he is a huge movie buff. Richard enjoys spending time with his four daughters at the park or dancing with them to Whitney Houston and Cyndi Lauper. This upcoming year Richard plans to purchase a home.

Richard Polendo is currently located at the Downtown Riverside location. He can be reached by phone at (951) 376- 2692 or by email at richard@marektplacewellnesscenter.com