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."
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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.
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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.
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Certifications
Level 1,2 & 3 Fascial Manipulation (AMF) Dr. Stecco
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National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM)
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Certified Personal Trainer (CPT)
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Performance Enhancement Specialist (PES)
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National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA)
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Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)
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United States Soccer Federation (USSF)
Soccer Coach License “D”
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Professional Membership
American Physical Therapy Association
member since 2006
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National Strength and Conditioning Association
member since 2003
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