About Melissa A. Doten, MPT, LMT

Director of Physical Therapy

Education

• Sacred Heart University: 1996-2000; BS in Biology
• Connecticut Center for Massage Therapy: 2000-2001
• Certificate of Massage Therapy American International College: 2001-2003
• Masters of Physical Therapy
  

Work Experience

• Johnson Memorial Hospital; 2004-2007
  • Physical Therapist
    Handled care of all outpatient services with focus on sports medicine and rehabilitation for pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients
  • Supervised physical therapy assistants and student volunteers
  • Teamwork with athletic trainers and personal trainer
  • Enhanced facility marketing with cardiac and pulmonary rehab patients
  • Clinical instructor for student physical student
  • Coordinator for monthly in-services for staff education
  • Department member of customer service committee
    
• Face to Nails Day Spa; 2001-2005. Massage Therapist
  • Provided care of clients with postural deformities, whiplash, migraines/headaches, fibromyalgia, multiple sclerosis, strains/sprains, pre and post natal discomforts, and chronic neck and low back pain.
  • Performed Swedish massage, prenatal massage, sports massage, deep tissue massage, myofascial release, aromatherapy massage, chair massage, and thermotherapy massage
    

Clinical Experience

• Manchester Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine; May-July 2002
  • Provided therapy for private outpatient clinic; orthopedic diagnoses, sports injuries, post surgical, work related injuries
• Riverside Health and Rehab Center; May-July 2003
  • Provided services for sub acute facility with adult and geriatric patients; spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injuries, stroke, cardiac conditions, amputations, Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease
• New Britain Public Schools; Sept-Nov 2003
  • Provided services for preschool to high school aged students; genetic disorders, developmental delays, Cerebral Palsy, Down's Syndrome, neuromuscular diseases, spinal cord injuries, and traumatic brain injuries
    

Continuing Education Courses

• Vestibular Rehab - May of 2008
• Graston Technique - Module 1 - April 2008
• The Ultimate Back: From Rehabilitation to High Performance. Stuart McGill, PhD Waterloo University; October 2007
• Assessment and Management of Low Back Pain; Dr. Michael Erdil FACOEM; September 20, 2007
• Implementing Back Braces; Jim Ingegneri; August 16, 2007
• Lymphedema Supplies and Garments; Sue Guerrin; July 19, 2007
• Over the Counter Superfeet Orthotics; Thom Abrams; April 24, 2007
• Mulligan Concept-Upper Quadrant, Mobilizations with Movement, 'NAGS', 'SNAGS' & MORE; Julie Paolino, MS, PT, ATC, MCTA; April 21 & 22, 2007
• Athletic Taping; Jacob Ibey ATC; March 22, 2007
• Physical Therapy Evaluation of Patellofemoral Syndrome; Colleen Maniscalco PT; MS, CSCS; March 15, 2007
• Proper Fitting Footwear; Dr. Kristin Winters, DPM; January 17, 2007
• Pediatric Sports Medicine Update; University of Connecticut School of Medicine; November 15, 2006
• Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation; Melissa Somosky; November 15, 2006
• Bankhart Repair and Rehabilitation; Dr. Clinton Jambor; October 18, 2006
• Hanger Prosthetics and Orthotics; Paul Armstrong, CP; September 20, 2006
• Breast Cancer Protocols and Rehabilitation; Dr. Colleen Jambor; July 19, 2006
• Basic Hand Evaluation; Rachel Fraser, OTR/L, CHT; June 21, 2006
• Functional Based Approach for Shoulder Impingement; John Paholski, MS, PT, OCS, Robert Fitzpatrick, DO, MPH, Daniel Fisher, MSPT, and Patricia Black, PT, MS, MCTA; May 18, 2006
• Enhancing Outcomes for Common Hand Dysfunctions; Cross Country Education; May 12, 2006
• Common Surgical Procedures of the Foot and Implications for Physical Therapy; Dr. Kristin Winters, DPM; April 19, 2006
• Orthopedic Rehabilitation of the Knee and Shoulder; Cross Country Education; November 18, 2005
• Healthy Bladder Basics; Catherine D'Agostino, MS, PT, CSCS; November 16, 2005
• Bariatric Surgery and Rehabilitation; Darren Tischler, MD; September 29, 2005
• Differential Diagnosis of Low Back Pain; Colleen Mansicalco, PT, MS, CSCS; August 17, 2005
• Elbow Replacements; Rachel Fraser, OTR/L, CHT; July 20, 2005
• Discogenic Pain and Current Treatments; Jennifer Meier, MSPT; May 10, 2005
• Breast Reconstruction and Implications for Rehabilitation; Orlando DeLucia, MD; May 26,2005
• Chain Reaction Concepts; Paul Bauer, MS, PT and John Paholski, MS, PT, OCS; April 9 & 10, 2005
• Diagnosis and Current Treatment of Multiple Sclerosis; Ira Pollack, MD; March, 17, 2005
• Surgical Procedures for Buniectomies and Indications for Rehabilitation; Dr. Robert Marra, DPM; March 3, 2005
• Examination and Treatment of Mechanical Disorders of the Lumbar Spine and Sacroiliac Joint: A Symptom Reproduction Model; Russell Woodman, PT, MS, FSOM, OCS, MCTA; February 12-13, 2005
• Pre-op/Post-op Breast Cancer Management; Gretchen Bade, PT and Jen Meier, PT; November 16, 2004
• Vestibular Rehabilitation: Evaluation and Management of Individuals with Dizziness and Balance Disorders; Richard Clendaniel, PT, PhD; September 10-11, 2004
  

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