Melinda Johnston graduated in 1994 from Colby-Sawyer College and became certified as an Athletic Trainer.  In 1998, she graduated with her Master’s Degree in Physical Therapy from Shenandoah University in Winchester Virginia.  She continued her education while practicing and completed her Doctorate Degree in Physical Therapy from Shenandoah University in 2004.  She has completed specialty training over the years in Manual Therapy, Foot Mechanics, Shoulder Rehab, Postural Restoration, Sports Injury, Pelvic and Low Back Pain, and Joint Replacements.  Melinda Johnston has lived in NH for the past 10 years and currently lives in Thornton with her husband and two children.  

Education/Certifications
BS: Emphasis in Athletic Training, Colby Sawyer College, New London, NH  1994 

MS: Physical Therapy, Shenandoah University, Winchester, VA 1998

DPT: Physical Therapy, Shenandoah University, Winchester, VA  2004

Professional Organizations
Member of the American Physical Therapy Association

Member of the Private Practice Section of the American Physical Therapy Association.

Professional Training
Melinda has 14 years of experience with specialized training in:

       Manual Therapy

       Postural Restoration

       Athletic Training

       Spine and Pelvis Mobilizations 

       Shoulder Rehabilitation

       Ankle and Foot Rehabilitation

       Joint Replacements.

She has had many years of experience treating patients with:

       Osteoarthritis

       Low back pain

       Hip pain

       Joint replacements

       Recurrent falls

       General deconditioning.

Community Living:
Melinda has lived in New Hampshire for the past 11 years.  She currently lives in Thornton with her husband and two children. 

Hobbies and Interests:
Melinda enjoys spending time with her family and friends, hiking, camping, walking her dog Molly, attending Josh and Kelsey's baseball and softball games, hockey games, ice skating and piano lessons.