Joe Melo
- Orthopaedic manual therapy and joint mobilization.
- Gunn IMS dry needling for muscle release.
- Postural and movement re-training programs.
- Anatomical acupuncture for pain relief.
- Pain science education for patient understanding.
This summary is for informational purposes only and may not be accurate.
Kokanee Physiotherapy
801-B Front Street, Nelson, BC, V1L 4B8
Joe Melo - BHK, MPT Joe earned his Master of Physical Therapy degree from the University of British Columbia in 2011 after completing a Bachelor’s degree in Human Kinetics. He has completed post-graduate certifications in anatomical acupuncture (CAFCI), orthopaedic manual therapy, and chronic pain management. Joe recently became a certified Gunn IMS (intramuscular stimulation) practitioner through the UBC Faculty of Medicine’s Sports Medicine Division (CGIMS). He also provides custom knee bracing services. Joe’s treatment approach utilizes postural and movement re-training, dry needling, manual therapy, and pain science education to help patients achieve their unique therapy goals. When he’s not in the clinic, Joe can usually be found spending time with his wife and two sons enjoying everything the beautiful surroundings of Nelson have to offer.
New Assessment / New patient booking option is for those of you who are new to the clinic as well as for those who have sustained a new injury. Note* Those who are wanting IMS, FND (functional dry needling). Anna Pauly, Joe Melo and Laurie Morelli-Valiquette are only ones who do that - call to book.