About
Dr. Marina Capella brings over 15 years of pediatric experience to her work in Millcreek, Utah. S. D. from UC San Diego School of Medicine. Her residency in general pediatrics took place at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center. She later completed a fellowship in integrative medicine through the Academy of Integrative Health and Medicine. Dr. Capella holds dual board certifications: general pediatrics through the American Board of Pediatrics and integrative medicine through the American Board of Physician Specialties. She is also a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics and a Fellow of the American Board of Integrative Medicine.
Beyond her clinical training, Dr. Capella holds a Master's in Education from the Harvard Graduate School of Education and an MBA from the David Eccles School of Business. She has logged over 240 hours of John F. Barnes Myofascial Release Therapy training and earned certification as a practitioner through the American Society of Clinical Hypnosis, including Level 1, Level 2, and a year of mentorship with Dr. Ran Anbar. She completed over 100 hours of herbalism training at Medicine Ranch Lodge Academy. Dr. Capella serves as adjunct faculty at the University of Utah School of Medicine and at Noorda College of Osteopathic Medicine. She also runs the nonprofit Future Minority Doctor, which supports aspiring minority physicians. Outside the office, she enjoys gardening, running, baking, and sewing.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Stanford University, B.S. in Biological Sciences
Medical School
UC San Diego School of Medicine
Residency
General Pediatrics, Harbor-UCLA Medical Center
Fellowship
Integrative Medicine, Academy of Integrative Health & Medicine
Additional Training
Harvard Graduate School of Education, Master's in Education; David Eccles School of Business, MBA; John F. Barnes Myofascial Release Therapy (240+ hours); American Society of Clinical Hypnosis Certified Practitioner; Medicine Ranch Lodge Academy herbalism training (100+ hours)
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Capella right for?
Dr. Capella is a strong fit for families who want whole-child, relationship-driven pediatric care. Children managing chronic conditions like migraines, anxiety, ADHD, POTS, PANS, or PANDAS benefit from her integrative approach. She works particularly well with patients who have not found relief through conventional treatment alone. Families open to evidence-informed therapies such as myofascial release, clinical hypnotherapy, or herbal medicine will find her skill set distinctive. She sees patients from birth through age 21, including newborns, toddlers, and adolescents with complex needs.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Capella treats a broad range of pediatric conditions. Her clinical focus includes migraines, headaches, anxiety, depression, ADHD, eczema, asthma, acne, POTS, dysautonomia, PANS, PANDAS, chronic pain, phobias, bedwetting, torticollis, plagiocephaly, colic, scoliosis, and autism spectrum disorder. She also handles routine illness like ear infections, colds, flu, and skin rashes.
Yes. Dr. Capella holds dual board certifications. The American Board of Pediatrics certifies her in general pediatrics, and the American Board of Physician Specialties certifies her in integrative medicine. She is also a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics and a Fellow of the American Board of Integrative Medicine.
Dr. Capella offers three integrative modalities: myofascial release therapy, clinical hypnotherapy, and herbalism. She trained for over 240 hours in the John F. Barnes method of myofascial release. Her clinical hypnotherapy certification comes from the American Society of Clinical Hypnosis, with training at Level 1, Level 2, and a year of mentorship. She completed over 100 hours of herbalism training at Medicine Ranch Lodge Academy.
D. from UC San Diego School of Medicine and completed her general pediatrics residency at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center. She then completed a fellowship in integrative medicine through the Academy of Integrative Health and Medicine. S. in Biological Sciences from Stanford University.
Yes. Dr. Capella sees children from birth through age 21. She offers home visits specifically for newborns, making it easier for new families to receive care in those early weeks without leaving home.
Dr. Capella integrates modern medicine with traditional healing modalities to address each child as a whole person. She draws from myofascial release, clinical hypnotherapy, and herbalism alongside conventional pediatric care. Her appointments run 60 minutes, giving her time to understand each child's history, environment, and individual needs.
Yes. Dr. Capella serves as adjunct faculty at the University of Utah School of Medicine, a role she has held since 2019, and at Noorda College of Osteopathic Medicine since 2024. She also precepts medical students on pediatric rotations.
Yes. Dr. Capella is a certified civil surgeon and performs I-693 immigration medical examinations at the practice.
Doctor profile last updated April 10, 2026