Testimonials
"I started going to see Melissa Vallera for my bilateral plantar fasciitis in the spring of 2013. I had already endured cortisone injections, platelet replacement therapy, and even a fiberglass cast. My SEC trainers and University doctors weren’t able to fix my ongoing problem, and it forced me to sit out my entire freshman season. Melissa diligently worked with me on rehabbing not only my feet but finding the root of my problem and helping me get stronger.
Not only have I been able to return to running track, but I am excelling at it once again without any pain whatsoever. Melissa is by far the most knowledgeable therapist I have ever met, and I trust her completely with my training."
Kati Watts
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"I met Melissa three years ago when my daughter, who’s a serious gymnast, was beginning to have issues from years of hard training. She was wearing wrist and foot braces just to get through practices. We had been to several orthopedists who said she just needed rest. A friend told me about a physical therapist who fixed her shoulder problems in a matter of months after being on pain meds for almost two years!
Within weeks of seeing Melissa and following the list of exercises she had my daughter doing, she was no longer using the braces and feeling great! My daughter continues to see Melissa for anything that may crop up and she ALWAYS fixes the issue. Even when nothing is bothering her we visit Melissa to align, adjust and update PT exercises to keep her healthy and moving.
Melissa has become our family’s physical therapist, she keeps us all healthy and we love her!"
Dana Griffin
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“After my twin pregnancy I began to see Melissa for hip issues. Melissa was thorough with her examination ......As a former athlete, I wanted to be able to continue with various sporting activities. In a few short months I was once again able to ..... She is incredibly knowledgeable and committed to healing each patient based on individual needs. I continued to work with Melissa as a personal trainer. "
Anonymous
"Melissa has helped resolved so many of my aches and pains by her muscle release technique that I can't express enough how much she has enhanced my daily Crossfit workouts and my overall quality of life. The fact she is a physical therapist further fuels her knowledge base and technique which makes no physical problem beyond her grasp to fix. Anyone I have referred, and there have been many, provide me with profuse appreciation for Melissa enhancing their lives. Thus, when you see Melissa approaching your house holding a portable table that is bigger than her, consider yourself lucky she has walked into your life."
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Randi Shapiro Lehrman
Co-Founder of Goldcoast Connect, LLC
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