Long-Term Injury Prevention & Strength with Melissa

I help individuals who have been injured and/or completed physical therapy for an injury to develop a long-term maintenance plan to sustain their progress and prevent recurring issues. Recovering from an injury is one thing—staying pain-free and mobile for the long haul is another. Many people find that after completing physical therapy, they gradually slip back into old habits, experience setbacks, or struggle to maintain the same level of movement and strength they achieved during treatment. That’s where I come in. My sessions are designed to help you bridge the gap between rehab and lifelong wellness by creating a structured, sustainable plan that supports your unique needs, whether you're managing back pain, joint issues, post-surgical recovery, or chronic injuries.
I know this journey firsthand. At 15, a knee injury set off a chain reaction that later led to persistent back pain in my 20s. Despite multiple rounds of physical therapy, my discs kept herniating—until I finally developed a consistent routine tailored to my body’s needs and surrounded myself with the right specialists. Through trial, error, and expert guidance, I learned how to proactively strengthen, stabilize, and support my body to avoid future injuries. Now, I help others do the same. As a National Board-Certified Health & Wellness expert (NBC-HWC) and STOTT-certified movement specialist, I combine movement education, lifestyle strategies, and personalized habit-building to help you maintain the mobility, strength, and function you worked so hard to regain.
Each session is tailored to your specific injury history, goals, and lifestyle. We’ll assess your daily movement patterns, postural habits, strength-building needs, and recovery strategies, ensuring that your body stays resilient over time. If you’re unsure how to keep up with the exercises your therapist prescribed, worried about re-injury, or feeling like your progress is slipping away, we’ll create a clear, step-by-step plan to help you stay strong, flexible, and pain-free. Our work together isn’t just about avoiding pain—it’s about building confidence in your body’s ability to move safely and efficiently.
If you’re ready to take control of your post-injury health and ensure that your progress lasts, let’s build a customized maintenance plan that works for your body and your life. Your recovery doesn’t have to end with physical therapy—let’s turn it into a lifelong foundation for strength and movement freedom.