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Melissa A Willis, PT

Physical Therapy
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

gait therapies
gait analysis
cancer rehabilitation
physical therapy
lymphedema physical therapy
mobility limitations evaluation
physical therapy evaluation
compression bandaging lymphedema
massage therapy
compression garments for lymphedema
soft tissue therapies
lymphedema occupational therapy
manual therapy
exercise therapies
foot therapies
lymphedema prevention
scar therapies
lymphedema
compression testing
postoperative rehabilitation
balance rehabilitation
lymphedema therapy
neuromuscular therapies
shoulder rehabilitation
neck rehabilitation

Credentials

Education

  • Gannon University