MELISSA GAHR, MS, PT, cERTIFIED mdt

Melissa has over 18 years of experience treating patients with musculoskeletal and neurological deficits. After graduating from Northeastern University with a Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy, she obtained an Advanced Master Degree in Adult Neurological Rehabilitation from Long Island University. During her 6 years at Rusk Institute at New York University (world renowned center for rehabilitation in New York City), she treated patients with strokes, traumatic brain injury, cardiopulmonary disease, spinal cord injuries, vestibular disorders and orthopedic and sports injuries. At Rusk Institute, she was a clinical instructor for the NYU PT department and developed a community outreach program for osteoporosis prevention of fractures. Melissa is certified in the McKenzie Method of Mechanical Diagnosis and Treatment of the Spine.

Over the past decade, her work has become focused in the private practice setting treating musculoskeletal, spine and sports injuries. With a special interest in vestibular dysfunction, Melissa obtained advanced training in vestibular rehabilitation. She has developed effective vestibular treatment programs for patients with balance and gait abnormalities.