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I am a 46 year old woman looking for relief. I experienced neck pain, shoulder pain. After seeing Dr. Sadowski my pain is completely gone.

Julia Menard, Enfield CT

After suffering for 20 years with neck and upper back pain I found Dr. Sadowski and with his treatment and the Graston Technique - I am pain free and sleep soundly through the night. 

Dorothy Badeau, Enfield, CT

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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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