Melissa Desousa

Novo Physio and Health

Melissa has been a practicing kinesiologist since 2016. She is a member of the British Columbia Association of Kinesiologists (BCAK) as well as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Coach with the NSCA. She graduated from both Douglas College and Simon Fraser University with a Sport Science Diploma, a Certificate in Health and Fitness, and a Bachelor of Science with a major in kinesiology. Melissa has training in orthopaedic assessment, soft tissue release, advanced exercise prescription, shoulder and hip mobilization, myofascial release, concussion management, and kinesiology taping. She also has experience as a sports trainer for Baseball BC, men’s premier league soccer teams, and men’s lacrosse teams. Melissa has a special interest in ACL pre- and post-op rehab as well as return to sport and on-field rehab. In her spare time Melissa enjoys playing high-level competitive women’s soccer, beach volleyball, kayaking, hiking, and playing with her son.