DPT – Doctor of Physical Therapy
OCS – Orthopedic Clinical Specialist
Melissa is a licensed physical therapist at our Lowell location. She attended Northeastern University in Boston where she received both her Bachelor of Science in Rehab Science in 2007 and her Doctorate in Physical Therapy in 2008. After graduation, Melissa worked in an outpatient orthopedic setting in the Boston area where she worked under 8 Orthopedic surgeons and 4 physician assistants. This allowed her unique access to provide care to mainly post-surgical patients and sports-related injuries.
Melissa is passionate about helping patients reach their goals, from helping an athlete get back on the field to improving patients’ ability to squat after a knee replacement. Melissa is an Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS) and utilizes a hands-on approach. She believes that education and understanding of one’s injury is the most important step in physical therapy.
Melissa and her family relocated to Michigan in 2022 to be closer to family. In her spare time, she enjoys being outdoors with her husband and daughter, crafting, baking, and riding her Peloton. She is excited to experience Midwest life and explore the mitten state.
Northeastern University 2008
Northeastern University 2007
APTA Credentialed CI
Level 1
It’s rare to find a PT office that not only understands and supports your physical needs but also your emotional needs. Injuries are not fun and most of the time recovery is long and hard. Having kind and helpful PTs is HUGE. Thanks, Hulst Jepsen!
Angela V.