Melissa Norris

Peak Physiotherapy & Wellness

1600 King Street North, 10, St. Jacobs, ON, N0B2N0

I completed my Bachelor of Science Honours Kinesiology degree from the University of Waterloo in 2009. Following this I attended the University of Western Ontario for my Masters of Physiotherapy degree, which I completed in 2012. I have taken multiple post-graduate courses to add to my treatment approach, including Mulligan therapy techniques, soft-tissue release, concussion rehab, multiple vestibular rehabilitation courses, and I have completed my STOTT Pilates certification for rehab therapists. I also hold my Level 1 and 2 Traditional Acupuncture through Acupuncture Canada (AFCI), and am certified in Integrated Dry Needling Acupuncture. I enjoy taking new courses with up-to-date research to help improve and expand on my manual therapy skills, and through years of extensive post-graduate courses, I completed my Diploma of Advanced Orthopaedic Manual and Manipulative Physiotherapy in 2022. I am now proud to be a Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Manipulative Physiotherapy (FCAMPT); an internationally recognized qualification in manual therapy. Furthermore, I have taken additional courses in Pediatric Physiotherapy with a focus on gross motor milestones and infant motor development. I always want to ensure that every client understands their injury fully, and that they are comfortable and confident with their individualized treatment plan. I aim to have each client be an active participant in their care, and make sure that all movement mechanics that may be at fault are addressed in their treatment program. I use a combination of manual therapy, acupuncture (traditional and/or dry needling), stability exercises, and education, to help each client reach their goal. Most importantly, I feel my calming and empathetic nature helps each client feel comfortable and safe in our treatment space. Creating strong positive therapist-client relationships is what has drawn many clients to me over the years, even being awarded the Reader’s Choice Award for Best Physiotherapist in KW region in 2021 and again after returning from maternity leave in 2024. In the summer of 2023 I became a first time mom to my beautiful baby boy Myles, and when I have spare time I enjoy going for runs with my dogs Ricki and Charlie, rock climbing, and I am often traveling up to Sauble Beach to enjoy beautiful Bruce County with my family!