Melissa Alterthum
- Functional Dry Needling and Acupuncture for pain.
- Manual therapies for musculoskeletal issues.
- Assessing and treating sport injuries.
- Rehabilitating pre and post operative patients.
- Addressing biomechanical dysfunctions and persistent pain.
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Driftwood Sport & Wellness
3046 Merchant Way, Unit 118, Victoria, BC, V9B0X1
Melissa graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy from PUC-Campinas, Brazil in 2001. She has also completed training in Functional Dry Needling, Acupuncture and manual therapies. Melissa utilizes her expertise in the musculoskeletal system to assess and treat patients suffering from sport injuries, biomechanical dysfunctions and persistent pain. Her goal is to educate the patients on their condition and causative factors in order to empower them to take an active role in their rehabilitation process. She believes that an active treatment plan is the key to a successful recovery. Furthermore, she has worked for many years with the Banff Sports Medicine Centre surgeons and has developed all of their official pre and post operative knee, shoulder and ankle protocols; she has also worked for many years with the Alberta Ballet dancers and high-level athletes. Melissa stays active by hiking, weight training, playing volleyball and practicing yoga. She has played competitive volleyball, tennis and soccer and has a special interest in working with athletes. She enjoys being out in nature and spending time with family and friends.
If this is your first visit to the clinic, you have a new injury, or you have not been seen by our physiotherapists in the last 6 months, please select this option. Please note: If you are booking for vertigo, dizziness, or balance issues, please select the 'Vestibular Initial Assessment' option. This ensures your therapist can have the necessary specialized equipment prepared for your session.