Pathways Physical Therapy & Holistic Health’s physical therapist, Melissa Reitman, has completed advanced women’s health training in fundamentals of obstetrics and postpartum physical therapy. This includes physical therapy evaluation and intervention for pregnant and postpartum clients.
Reitman helps women manage changes through pregnancy and assists in helping to continue favorite activiities with modifications as needed. She provides guidance for labor and delivery, whether vaginally or Cesarean. Postpartum care is also provided.
Melissa Reitman has been a physical therapist for over 27 years with extensive experience in orthopedics, manual therapy and dry needling. Her passion is in women’s pelvic health including incontinence, pregnancy and postpartum healing. A mother of three, Melissa has a desire to connect with women before, during and after childbirth. A previous La Leche League leader and lactation consultant, she can also provide support with breastfeeding.