Melissa L. Buss, PT. DPT, WCS, CLT

BodyCentral Physical Therapy

Bodycentral Physical Therapy Director of Education Education: UPMC WomensRehab and Men’s Health Residency Program Doctor of Physical Therapy – University of Pittsburgh Bachelor of Science in Psychology – University of Pittsburgh Bachelor of Science in Rehabilitation Science with Certificate in Pathokinesiology – University of Pittsburgh Areas of Advanced Training and Specializations: Board Certified Clinical Specialist Women’s Health Physical Therapy Certified Lymphedema Therapist Graduate of ABPTRFE Certified Residency Program – Women and Men’s Health Bodycentral Education & Residencies Coordinator, Primary Mentor for Residency Programs Areas of Special Interest and Training: Dr. Buss has had extensive training in Orthopaedic topics and Women’s Health including: Spinal Manipulation and Mobilization Myofascial Release Gynecologic Visceral Manipulation Functional Analysis and Management of the Lumbo-Pelvic-Hip Complex Women’s Health Treatment Techniques for (Incontinence, Pelvic Pain, Constipation, IBS, Painful Bladder Syndrome, Pain with Intercourse, Osteoporosis) Pregnancy and Post-partum including High Risk Pregnancy Tailbone, Coccyx Pain Female Athlete Rehabilitation and Conditioning Pediatric Incontinence, Constipation, and Bed Wetting Men’s Health Prostatitis, Incontinence, Pelvic Pain, Post-Prostatectomy Rehabilitation Lymphedema Therapy Post -Oncologic (Breast, Pelvic, Gynecologic and Prostate Cancers) Rehabilitation Dry Needling Professional Memberships: American Physical Therapy Association- Women’s Health Section Arizona Physical Therapy License Teaching Experience: Adjunct faculty University of Pittsburgh Adjunct Faculty and Duquesne University Outside of the Clinic: Outside the office Dr. Buss enjoys spending time with family and friends, listening to and singing along to music, hiking, cooking, reading, and crafting! She loves traveling and exploring and believes life is one grand adventure!