Founded in 2020, North Coast Dance Wellness is the vision of Melissa Patrizi, PT, DPT, MS, AT. As a dually licensed physical therapist and athletic trainer, Melissa has over two decades of experience in orthopedics and kinesiology through both clinical practice and teaching appointments. Her knowledge and skillset found a new area of focus when her daughters started dancing. Melissa realized that her understanding of the performing arts paired with her physical therapy background gave her a unique perspective. A passion for dance medicine was sparked!

In order to meet the specific needs of the dancer, Melissa established North Coast Dance Wellness as a concierge physical therapy practice, allowing clients to receive 1:1 care during focused, hour-long sessions that maximize results in fewer visits. Treating clients in their homes during non-traditional timeframes that align with dancers’ schedules brings additional value to the services provided by North Coast Dance Wellness. Whether you’re a passionate youth dancer, or a seasoned professional, our goal is to keep you healthy and on the dance floor!