Melissa received her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Shenandoah University’s Physical Therapy program, which gave her a strong background in manual therapy. She has years of experience treating a variety of orthopedic conditions, with a passion in helping people recover following ACL injuries and reconstruction surgery. After undergoing her own ACL reconstruction she is able to empathize with patients in the struggle of going through the recovery process following injuries and surgery. Melissa also has background in treating patients experiencing vertigo and has training in rehabilitation following limb lengthening surgeries.

Melissa utilizes a combination of manual therapy, including trigger point dry needling, and exercise to help patients achieve their goals and return to an active lifestyle.  No matter what your goal is, Melissa will listen to your concerns and help come up with a plan to get you back to the activities you love and give you tools to prevent injuries in the future.

Education

Doctor of Physical Therapy, Shenandoah University

Bachelor of Science, Sports Medicine Radford University

CERTIFICATIONS

Assistant Instructor Institute of Advanced Musculoskeletal Treatments (IAMT)

Barbell Rehab Method

Myofascial Release Level 1

Institute of Advanced Musculoskeletal Techniques (IAMT) Trigger Point Dry Needling Level I-III

Certified Dry Needling Specialist

Limb Lengthening Specialist

Virginia Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy Institute: Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy Series