Melanie completed her Master’s of Science in Physical Therapy from the University of Toronto after graduating from the University of Ottawa with a Bachelor of Science degree in Human Kinetics. She has over fifteen years of experience in treating patients of all ages and a wide variety of conditions (i.e.: low back and neck pain; disc herniations; rotator cuff pain; post surgical rehabilitation). Melanie enjoys working with her clients to help them achieve their desired goals; whether it be returning to a sport or improving their wellbeing. She integrates a variety of treatment techniques into her patient’s treatment plans, which include manual therapy, exercise training, pilates, acupuncture and dry needling.
Growing up, Melanie participated in a number of sports including competitive gymnastics, she understands the demands of sports on our bodies and the importance of exercise training for our health and wellbeing.
List of Certifications and Affiliations:
- Certified Rehabilitative Pilates Instructor
- Diploma of Manual and Manipulative Therapy with the Orthopaedic Division of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association
- Registered Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Manipulative Physiotherapy (FCAMPT)
- Certified in Integrative Dry Needling
- Registered Instructor with the Orthopaedic Division of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association
- Clinical Instructor with the University of Toronto
- Physiotherapy Leader at the Dovigi Sports Medicine Clinic (Mount Sinai Hospital)
