Melissa Peterson, PT, DPT
General Physical Therapy, Physical & Occupational Therapy, Sports Medicine Therapy
Practices In:
Naperville
Patients Seen:
Ages 5+
I aim to create a collaborative and supportive environment for my patients to help them meet their personal goals. I believe an individualized treatment program based on the specific needs and interests of the patient is the most important aspect of physical therapy. Together we will come up with a plan to restore function, decrease pain, and encourage a return to all activities.
Locations
Naperville
4003 Illinois Route 59
Naperville, Illinois 60564
Professional Certifications
Dry Needling, Basic Life Support (BLS), Licensed Physical Therapist, Blood Flow Restriction Certification
Languages
English
Clinical Interests
Endurance athletes, video gait and running analysis, return to run programs, pre- and post-natal rehabilitation, foot/ankle, sports rehabilitation, joint replacement
Personal Interests
Outside of physical therapy I enjoy family time with my husband and son, running, weight lifting, hot yoga, reading and participating in book club with friends. I also love vacations at the beach and spending time at the lake with my family in Wisconsin.
School
Minnesota State University - Mankato
Graduation Date:
2013
Degree:
Bachelor of Science, Exercise Science
Midwestern University - Downers Grove
Graduation Date:
2017
Degree:
Doctorate of Physical Therapy
Procedures
Athletic Training & Balance Activities, Body Mechanics, Closed Kinetic Chain Rehab, Core Stabilization, Dry Needling, Ergonomics, Flexibility Training, Functionally-based Rehabilitation, Injury Prevention, Joint Mobilization, Joint Protection, Manual Therapy, Myofacial Release, Plyometrics, Proprioceptive, Taping Techniques, Therapeutic Exercises
