Staff:.Melanie Massey, PT

Name: Melanie Massey, PT
Degree: Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy, 1993
University: Louisiana State University Medical Center, Shreveport


Family: Melanie is a native of West Monroe, Louisiana. She and her husband Todd live in West Monroe along with their 3 dogs Coach, Earl and Puppy. When Melanie's away from her clinic, she spends time in her cottage beading and scrapbooking. If you can't find her there, you are sure to find her with her nephews Hunter and Hayden. Melanie recently lost her precious nephew Jake (4 years old and brother to Hunter and Hayden). If you want to meet Melanie on a more personal level and can't take a walk through her clinic, you can see just how special this family is and the work God is doing in their lives by visiting Jake's website at www.caringbridge.org/la/jakeowen. Be ready to be blessed!


MMPT: Melanie is not only the owner, but also a practicing therapist. This makes for a dynamic duo as it allows her to be hands on and side-by-side her team to have the ultimate opportunity for growth and vision. Melanie "Mel" has always been a hands-on, "down in the trenches" leader. Her passion for treating is evident as she has personally taken a staff member with her on a 3 week trip to Spain to treat a child in her home and school in Spain after she had spent and extended period in treatment at MMPT. Melanie has also been extremely active in the community through serving on the board of the West Monroe Chamber of Commerce, Dixie Diehards, Families Helping Families and clinical education to Bossier Parish Community College - Physical Therapy Assistance Program. In the past, Melanie has served on the Board of the LPTA (Louisiana Physical Therapy Association) and has served as the District Chairman.

Continuing Education:
  • Treatment of Bowel, Bladder, and Pelvic Floor Disorders - Milwaukee, WI
    Jeanette Tries, Ph.D., LOTR, BCIA-PMDB
    Elizabeth Hampton, PT, BCIA-PMDB
    Eugene Eisman, Ph.D.
    Brenda Neumann, LOTR, BCIA-PMDB
  • "Therapeutic Taping in Pediatrics" - Shreveport, LA
  • "Sensory Integration and Praxis" - Little Rock, AR
  • "Vestibular Habilitation from the Core" - Irving, TX
  • "Treating Children with Severe Physical Disabilities" - Marcia Stamer, PT @ MMPT
  • "Torticollis: Diagnosis, Assessment & Treatment of Infants & Children" - Colorado Springs, CO
  • "Components of Movement: Principles of Neuro-Developmental Treatment" - Chicago, IL
  • "Biomechanical & Sensory Strategies to Improve Movement Control in Neuromotor Deficits" - Nancy Hilton, PT @ MMPT
  • "Spasticity Management: Focus on Rehabilitation" - Minneapolis, MN
  • "3rd Annual Advanced Clinical Practice in Pediatric Physical Therapy"
  • "Through a Child's Sense: Explaining Challenging Behaviors from a Sensory Perspective" - Greenville, MS
  • "Outcome Based Measurement in Pediatric Therapy" - Irving, TX
  • "Advanced Clinical Practice in Pediatric Physical Therapy" - Reno, NV
  • "Physical Therapy and Pediatric Neurology: Current Concenpts & Strategies to Acquire Functional Outcomes"
  • "Advanced Massage Techniques for PT's - Bossier, LA
  • "A Well Organized Vestibular System, A Well Organized Brain" - Caddo Parish School System
  • "Function: Normal Movement Components"
  • "Lower Extremity Deformity
  • "Management for Adults with Neuromotor Dysfunction
  • "Sensorimotor Treatment Strategies, Part I & II"
  • "Feldenkrais Workshop"
  • "Cascade Orthotics DAFO Workshop"
  • "Botulism Toxin Injections and Intrathecal Baclofen"
  • "Musculoskeletal Evaluation of the Pediatric Patient"
  • "Case 2: A Child with Myelodysplasia"
  • "Case 6: An Individual with Fibromyalgia"
  • "Aquatic Therapy for Children with Physical Disabilities: Integrating PT with other Disciplines in a Variety of Settings"
  • "Managemetn of a Child with Cerebral Palsy: Comparison of Neuro-developmental and Dynamic Systems Approaches Making Sound Clinical Decisions"
  • "Enhancing Treatment Repertoires for Children with Diplegia"
  • "Muscle Imbalances and Pain-Related Syndromes"
  • "Introduction to Neuro-Developmental Treatment"
  • "Shoulder Instability"
  • "Musculoskeletal Evaluation and Treatment with Emphasis on Standardizing Muscle Length and Strength Tests"
  • "Pediatric Gait Analysis and Intervention"
  • "Lower Extremity Manual Therapy for the Neuro Impaired"
  • "Orthobicize! Integrated Approach to Exercise through Aerobic Activity for Rehabilitation of Cervical and Lumbar Dysfunction"
  • "Pediatric Myofascial Release"
  • "Traumatic Brain Injured Patients"
  • "Managing the Head Injured Client"
  • "Introduction to Manual Therapy"
  • "Burn Section of EMSMC"
  • "AVM of Clinical Neurology"
  • "Qualities of Movement Problems in Children from an NDT Perspective"
  • "Physical Therapy Intervention in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit"