Melissa is a Chicagoland native who earned her undergraduate in Health Sciences with a minor in Spanish from Bradley University in 2011. She continued her education at Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska graduating with her Doctorate in Physical Therapy in 2014. Melissa spent the first seven years of her career in an outpatient clinic that specialized in injuries after motor vehicle accidents in Denver, Colorado.
Melissa moved to Spokane in 2021 and joined the TAI team covering the region as an on call therapist before joining the South Hill staff. She enjoys treating orthopedic conditions as well as vestibular conditions in young and older adults, helping patients improve function to maximize quality of life. She has completed and maintains certification in Vestibular Rehabilitation through the American Institute of Balance.
Outside of the clinic, Melissa enjoys spending time with her family and is active in her church. She enjoys mountain biking, skiing, hiking, gardening, and exploring the Inland Northwest.
