Melina Marini
Valeo Health Clinic
565 Osprey Ave, Kelowna, BC, V1Y 5A7
Melina is a Registered Physiotherapist originally from British Columbia. She completed her Bachelor of Science in Human Kinetics at the University of British Columbia Okanagan before completing her Master of Science in Physical Therapy at the University of Toronto. Melina has experience working in private practice with all ages and enjoys treating active individuals, runners, recreational and competitive athletes, and those looking to return to the gym or their favourite activities. Her experience includes, but is not limited to; sports and activity-related injuries, running injuries, low back and neck pain, chronic pain, shoulder and knee injuries, ankle injuries, TMJ dysfunction, and general musculoskeletal pain. Melina’s background as a competitive dancer, along with her experience with running, skiing, strength training, and other athletic pursuits, has strongly influenced her approach to rehabilitation. Having experienced the demands of training, performance, and injury prevention firsthand, she understands the importance of restoring not only pain-free movement, but also strength, control, confidence, and readiness for activity. Melina takes an active, individualized approach to physiotherapy, integrating hands-on manual treatment with targeted exercise, strength and conditioning, mobility work, movement retraining, and education. She believes treatment should extend beyond the treatment table and focuses on tailored treatment to help patients understand their symptoms, build confidence in their bodies, and develop the strength and capacity needed to return to the activities they enjoy. In addition to her orthopedic experience, Melina has a background in pediatric physiotherapy, working with children with developmental and neurological conditions as well as MSK injuries. Outside of the clinic, Melina enjoys strength training, hiking and skiing. She loves travelling, exploring new coffee shops, and spending time with family and friends.