Dr. Gahr has over 30 years of experience treating patients with musculoskeletal and neurological deficits. After graduating Magna Cum Laude from Northeastern University with a Bachelor of Science and Clinical Doctorate in Physical Therapy, she obtained an Advanced Master Degree Summa Cum Laude in Adult Neurological Rehabilitation from Long Island University. She has experience with a wide-range of patient populations including strokes, traumatic brain injury, cardiopulmonary disease, spinal cord injuries, vestibular disorders and orthopedic and sports injuries. At Rusk Institute, she was a clinical instructor for the NYU PT department and developed a community outreach program for osteoporosis prevention of fractures. Melissa earned a Certificate in Vestibular Rehabilitation in 2016 after attending an intensive course sponsored by Emory University and the American Physical Therapy Association in Atlanta. She is certified in the McKenzie Method of Mechanical Diagnosis and Treatment of the Spine and a member of the American Physical Therapy Association and Vestibular Disorders Association. She also completed training to be an instructor in the CDC-endorsed program, “Tai Chi: Movement for Better Balance” by Dr. FuZhong Li of the Oregon Research Institute.

Over the past decade, her work has become focused in private practice treating musculoskeletal, spine and sports injuries. With a special interest and training in vestibular disorders, Melissa has developed highly successful vestibular treatment programs for patients with dizziness, inner ear disorders, balance and gait abnormalities and provided consultations for many local practices.

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Julia Marie is a Doctor of Physical Therapy and Senior Physical Therapist at Ability Allies. She specializes in the rehabilitation of geriatrics and neurological disorders, deconditioning, and rehabilitation status post-injury. Her experience includes acute in-patient rehabilitation, outpatient, acute Physical therapy in the hospital setting, and 12 years of management experience. Julia Marie focuses on gratitude as an important component in her everyday practice whether it be in yoga or working with clients, developing a report that allows them to meet their maximum potential whether they are 20 years old or 90 years old. At work, Julia Marie enjoys treating any neurological condition, debility, orthopedic (status post total joint surgery), empowering patients and colleagues to meet their potential, and helping patients increase confidence in their ability to thrive at any age. The ability to give back to the community is one of the benefits of her working with Ability Allies.

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Natalie is a Doctor of Physical Therapy and Owner of Ability Allies.

She received her Undergraduate Degree’s in Rehabilitation Science with a Minor in Psychology while competing on the varsity field hockey team winning 3 conference championships and graduated with her Doctorates Degree in Physical Therapy while playing for the New England Regional and Olympic qualifier field hockey teams receiving the student athlete award for excellence in academics and athletics from Northeastern University in Boston Massachusetts.

Natalie has over 15 years of clinical experience with a variety of clinical skills, she is able to evaluate complex conditions and discover the root cause of disfunction in order to develop the most effective treatment plan for each patient’s individual needs.

Certifications and clinical knowledge include spinal and joint mobilization techniques using Hesch Method, Mulligan Mobilizations, therapeutic soft and deep tissue massage, dry needling, postural restoration, instrument assisted tissue mobilization (IASTM) in Graston and Cupping, therapeutic/sports taping, foot orthotic casting/molding, Craniosacral Therapy, and sport performance enhancement with preventative injury training.

Natalie is dedicated to implementing her knowledge and passion for health and wellness to guide individuals in successfully optimizing their function and overall quality of life.

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