Melissa, originally from Thousand Oaks, California, completed her Master’s in Occupational Therapy at Loma Linda University in 2023. Her primary objective is to become a certified hand therapist (CHT) and, ultimately, establish her own clinic. Melissa’s journey into hand therapy was sparked while working as a OT and PT aide under the guidance of a CHT before entering OT school. She holds a BA in Liberal Studies with a music minor from California University, earned in 2012. Melissa is not only dedicated to her occupational therapy career but is also passionate about music, including a lifelong involvement in choir and a noteworthy performance at Carnegie Hall in 2011 with her college choir. Beyond her professional pursuits, Melissa finds joy in powerlifting, playing pool, drumming, engaging in crafting and macrame, and expressing her rhythmic side through swing dancing
