Melissa A. de la Cruz

With over 15 years of clinical experience, Dr. Melissa de la Cruz is a passionate and dedicated Physical Therapist committed to helping patients restore movement, rebuild strength, and return to the activities they love.

Melissa began her career in neurological rehabilitation, helping individuals with MS, Parkinson’s disease, stroke, concussion, and balance & vestibular issues regain independence and confidence in movement and function. Her professional focus evolved toward specializing in outpatient orthopedics, sports rehabilitation, spinal and joint health, post-surgical recovery, and return-to-sport programs, blending the best of neuro and orthopedic principles to optimize mobility and performance.

Her treatment philosophy is rooted in whole-body wellness—focusing on the individual and identifying and treating the root cause of dysfunction rather than just the symptoms. She combines myofascial release techniques & joint mobilization with dynamic exercise prescription, and cutting-edge technology to guide progressive, measurable improvements in mobility, strength, and function.

Melissa believes that recovery should be both effective and enjoyable. She has experience working with patients of all ages—from athletes recovering from injury to individuals managing chronic pain or returning to daily activity following surgery. Her sessions are designed to be fun, engaging, and tailored to each individual’s needs, promoting long-term health, confidence, and sustainable results.

Deeply committed to her patients and her profession, Melissa continues to advance her knowledge in orthopedic and sports medicine to deliver the most effective, evidence-based care possible. Her passion extends to teaching and promoting the physical therapy profession as a proactive pathway to preventing injury and dysfunction. She is deeply committed to mentorship and leadership development within the field—empowering future clinicians to grow, lead, and elevate the standard of care across the profession.

Outside of the clinic, Melissa enjoys hiking, the beach, live music, cooking, and traveling with her husband, their two young children, Ella and William, and their pup, Louie.