Mariah Benoit Doom, PT, DPT, NCS
Physical Therapy
Approach To Care
Mariah Benoit Doom is a physical therapist passionate about helping individuals restore function and redefine independence after neurologic injury. She is a strong advocate for adaptive fitness, spinal cord injury (SCI) research, and community education, and is dedicated to helping patients stay active and engaged in meaningful ways.
Mariah approaches physical therapy with a strong belief that care should be individualized, collaborative, and rooted in education to focus on restoring function and helping patients redefine what “normal” can look like after neurologic injury. She recognizes recovery is rarely about returning to an exact previous state but adapting movement and unlocking each patient’s potential for independence and quality of life. She prioritizes understanding each patient’s unique goals, lifestyle, and challenges.
Her experience as a physical therapist has shaped a style of care that blends evidence-based practice with a compassionate, patient-centered mindset. She emphasizes clear communication, ensuring patients understand not only what they are doing, but why. This empowers patients to take an active role in their recovery and builds confidence in managing their health long-term.
Mariah is an excellent fit for patients navigating life after neurologic injury—such as stroke, brain injury, spinal cord injury, vestibular or progressive neurological conditions—who are ready to work toward rebuilding function in meaningful ways.
“Healing doesn't mean the damage never existed, but it no longer controls your life.”
Experience
Education
- B.S Kinesiology from University of Minnesota
- Doctor of Physical Therapy from St. Catherine University
Residency
- Minneapolis V.A Neurologic Residency
Certifications
- LSVT BIG
- Neurologic Certified Specialist
Personal
Outside of work, Mariah enjoys reading, gardening, crochet, and sewing. She loves spending time outdoors, especially walking her two Australian shepherds, and has a long-term goal of visiting every U.S. national park. Her enthusiasm for movement, nature, and lifelong learning carries into both her professional and personal life.
Accepted Insurance
All North Memorial Health providers accept the following insurance carriers. Because health insurance plan payments vary and benefit levels are unique to each plan, you may confirm out of pocket cost with your insurance carrier by calling the number on the back of your insurance card.
- Aetna
- Blue Cross
- HealthPartners
- Medica
- Medical Assistance
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- Ucare
- UnitedHealthcare

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