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Melissa A Willis, PT

Physical Therapy
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Melissa A Willis

Physical Therapy
Melissa Willis, MPT, CLT, is a physical therapist specializing in breast oncology rehabilitation, head and neck cancer/lymphedema, and oncology-related lymphedema therapy. She expertly manages chemotoxicity, peripheral neuropathy, fatigue, balance, and functional impairments caused by cancer treatments. Additionally, she is skilled in myofascial release, manual therapy for scar adhesion and fibrosis, and personalized exercise programs for oncology patients. She earned her Master of Physical Therapy and her Bachelor of Science in Biology degrees, along with a Certificate in Gerontology, from Gannon University in Erie, Pennsylvania. Melissa is licensed by the PA State Board of Physical Therapy. She is also a certified lymphedema therapist, as well as a PORi (Physiological Oncology Rehabilitation Institute) certified oncology rehabilitation specialist. She welcomes patients ages 18 and older.

Age Groups Seen

Child, Adolescent, Adult, Older Adult

Languages Spoken*

English

*Our providers self-report what languages they speak. All AHN practices have interpretive services available.

Expertise

rehabilitation services
joint manipulation
geriatric massage
instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization (iastm)
concussion rehabilitation
hawkgrip therapy
alter g therapy
de-weighted walking
work hardening
non surgical treatment of back pain
foot therapies
toe therapies
toe rehabilitation
brain injury rehabilitation
ankle rehabilitation
knee rehabilitation
hip rehabilitation
elbow rehabilitation
postoperative rehabilitation
shoulder rehabilitation
arthritis rehabilitation
adaptive and mobility equipment evaluation
splinting
gait therapies
neuromuscular therapies

Credentials

Medical School

  • Gannon University