Melissa Vallera
Doctor of Physical Therapy
Certified Personal Trainer
Performance Enhancement Specialist
" I believe in finding the source of the dysfunction rather than putting a bandaid over the symptoms. The site of pain is not the source."
Education
Melissa Vallera, D.P.T., C.S.C.S., CPT, PES received her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Sacred Heart University and a bachelors in biology from the University of Bridgeport. Dr. Vallera graduated Cum Laude while playing Second Team All-Region Soccer and earning M.V.P at the University of Bridgeport. She also earned the National Collegiate Award for the Sciences and Presidents List, as well as All Academic Team.
Dr. Vallera has over 12 years of coaching experience for players 8-18 years of age, and over 7 years of strength and conditioning experience for athletes of all sports. Her clinical experience includes home care, out-patient orthopedics and athletic injuries and prevention. Dr. Vallera is also fluent in French and Italian.
Certifications
Level 1,2 & 3 Fascial Manipulation (AMF) Dr. Stecco
National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM)
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Certified Personal Trainer (CPT)
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Performance Enhancement Specialist (PES)
National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA)
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Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)
United States Soccer Federation (USSF)
Soccer Coach License “D”
Professional Membership
American Physical Therapy Association
member since 2006
National Strength and Conditioning Association
member since 2003
