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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

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

Credentials

Education

  • Gannon University