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Melissa Buffer – Artistic Athlete Health Collective
Join our host, Dr. Alyssa Arms, PT, DPT, OCS, with today’s guest, Melissa Buffer, MSPT, CNPT!
Our Guest: Melissa Buffer
In this episode, we’re thrilled to sit down with Melissa Buffer, MSPT, CNPT ,a dual business owner and performing arts physical therapist with nearly 20 years of experience. Melissa runs a cash-based PT clinic and the Artistic Athlete Health Collective, working out of Cambridge, MA, and providing care onsite at studios, theaters, and schools. Her passion for supporting performing artists shines through in her work backstage, in the wings, and on the ground with artists from all walks of life.
Melissa’s unique approach to treating performing artists is grounded in her belief that we need to drastically shift how their health is managed. Drawing from her professional dance background and extensive career in PT, Melissa advocates for a sports medicine model in the arts, emphasizing early intervention and collaborative care.
Topics Covered in This Episode:
Melissa’s goal? To empower artists and the professionals supporting them to prioritize wellness, with a call to action for administrators to step up and ensure performing artists have access to the same level of care as athletes.
Connect:
To learn more about Melissa Buffer and her work, connect with her on Instagram: Instagram: @artathlete_healthcollective / @btpt_movement
Don’t miss this episode packed with insights on transforming health management in the performing arts, preventing injuries before they occur, and the vital role of collaborative care. Tune in to hear from an expert who’s passionate about seeing artists thrive, both on stage and behind the scenes!
Subscribe now to stay up to date with the latest episodes, where we explore the fascinating world of dance medicine, nurture curiosity, and serve the dance community. Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeLJdzxWzJBUn-AAXeumwZQ
Please note that Back in Step PT may receive a share of sales due to the use of affiliate links. This means we receive a commision at no additional cost to you! We only share products that we personally use and love, whether it’s in the clinic or at home.
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By Alyssa ArmsJoin our host, Dr. Alyssa Arms, PT, DPT, OCS, with today’s guest, Melissa Buffer, MSPT, CNPT!
Our Guest: Melissa Buffer
In this episode, we’re thrilled to sit down with Melissa Buffer, MSPT, CNPT ,a dual business owner and performing arts physical therapist with nearly 20 years of experience. Melissa runs a cash-based PT clinic and the Artistic Athlete Health Collective, working out of Cambridge, MA, and providing care onsite at studios, theaters, and schools. Her passion for supporting performing artists shines through in her work backstage, in the wings, and on the ground with artists from all walks of life.
Melissa’s unique approach to treating performing artists is grounded in her belief that we need to drastically shift how their health is managed. Drawing from her professional dance background and extensive career in PT, Melissa advocates for a sports medicine model in the arts, emphasizing early intervention and collaborative care.
Topics Covered in This Episode:
Melissa’s goal? To empower artists and the professionals supporting them to prioritize wellness, with a call to action for administrators to step up and ensure performing artists have access to the same level of care as athletes.
Connect:
To learn more about Melissa Buffer and her work, connect with her on Instagram: Instagram: @artathlete_healthcollective / @btpt_movement
Don’t miss this episode packed with insights on transforming health management in the performing arts, preventing injuries before they occur, and the vital role of collaborative care. Tune in to hear from an expert who’s passionate about seeing artists thrive, both on stage and behind the scenes!
Subscribe now to stay up to date with the latest episodes, where we explore the fascinating world of dance medicine, nurture curiosity, and serve the dance community. Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeLJdzxWzJBUn-AAXeumwZQ
Please note that Back in Step PT may receive a share of sales due to the use of affiliate links. This means we receive a commision at no additional cost to you! We only share products that we personally use and love, whether it’s in the clinic or at home.
The post Melissa Buffer – Artistic Athlete Health Collective appeared first on Back In Step Physical Therapy.