Currently accepting Blue Shield of California and Blue Cross of California starting August 1st.

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Currently accepting Blue Shield of California and Blue Cross of California starting August 1st. *

Physical therapy in Mammoth Lakes for runners, skiers/snowboarders, and climbers recovering from injury and returning to sport.

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"She is a Swiss Army knife in the physio world, incredibly knowledgeable, and constantly stays updated with the latest research."

– DANI M.
"Melissa is by far the most talented and skilled PT our family has been to. We have two high level athletes that treat with her regularly. Her Pre-Hab and strength training is equally effective as her post injury care. Melissa is always incorporating the latest certifications and techniques into her care. Can't recommend her highly enough, no one better in the field!"

– LAUREN Y.
"I am a professional runner based in Mammoth. I've worked with a ton of strength trainers/physios over the course of my career, and Melissa is among the best in the country. I watched myself improve quickly over our time together, and now I am as strong as I've ever been in my life."

– TIM G.
"Melissa has provided amazing rehab from injury as well as strength and conditioning! As a professional track and field athlete, high quality PT is so important. Since beginning to work with Melissa, I’ve improved my personal best times on the track and I am feeling stronger than ever!"

– GRACE
"Promising start to a nagging ski related knee issue. First session yielded measurable results where others failed. Melissa is an intuitive problem solver."

– PETER M.
"I tore my hip labrum while staying in Mammoth for the summer and was initially unable to walk slowly without pain. Every time I saw Melissa I had immediate pain improvements that persisted longer and longer after each session. I was still able to get outdoors and be active for our summer in Mammoth, and had a significantly improved quality of life when it came to my hip."

– NICK R.
"Melissa has helped me work through the most difficult pain and loss of strength through a 6 month recovery from spinal stenosis flare up. I wouldn’t go anywhere else. She is thorough and continually working on improving her own knowledge in her profession. She’s the best."

– AMY G.
"A few sessions with Melissa, and I made way more progress than I had made in two months with my hometown PT. Melissa's methods are magic."

– JIM D.
"Melissa was the best physical therapist I've ever gone to (previously went to 2 others in the Bay Area). Melissa is very well-versed and effective at diagnosing the root causes of my interconnected body-aches and/or asymmetries."

– CINDY Y.

Power in Every Stride. Strength in Every Curve.

Now offering….

Scoliosis Care

Free Scoliosis Screening
PSSE Schroth Classification and Exercise Prescription
Idiopathic Scoliosis, De Novo Degenerative Scoliosis and management of Scoliosis and post-fusions.

Strength Training. Track. Running Performance

Track. Mountain. Performance. Rehabilitation

Strength Training

Hour long classes. 2-4 people for classes.

$25 Drop in. Contact Melissa for Details

Bad Ass Bitch Strength

Tuesdays 8:30 Starting back up in August

Strength & Conditioning (Adults)

Thursdays 9:00 - 10:00

Athletic Development

Starting back up in August!

FAQ

INo. Under California Direct Access law, patients can begin physical therapy evaluation and treatment without a physician referral. Direct Access allows treatment for up to 12 visits or 45 calendar days, whichever comes first. Continued care beyond that point may require a signed plan of care from an authorized medical provider.
Mammoth Physio currently accepts Blue Shield insurance and Workers’ Compensation claims for Mammoth Mountain employees.
Can I use out-of-network benefits?
Yes. Cash-pay services are available for patients seeking individualized care, wellness services, performance training, injury prevention, or services not covered by insurance.
At this time, new Medicare patients are not being accepted.
Services include orthopedic rehabilitation, running injuries, sports rehabilitation, scoliosis treatment, athletic development, movement dysfunction, strength training, and return-to-sport care.
Yes. Melissa has extensive experience working with runners, mountain athletes, youth athletes, and professional endurance athletes, including her role as Strength Coach and Physio for Mammoth Track Club.
Performance and wellness services may include:
- Running analysis with Runeasi
- Force plate strength testing
- Strength and conditioning programs
- Movement assessments
- Online coaching
- Home exercise programs
- Injury prevention and recovery programs
Most wellness, maintenance, and performance-enhancement services are not covered by insurance. Coverage depends on whether services are considered medically necessary skilled physical therapy.
Physical therapy focuses on evaluation and treatment of injury, pain, or movement dysfunction. Wellness and performance services are designed for fitness, injury prevention, recovery optimization, athletic performance, and ongoing maintenance.
Yes. Strength programs, running-related services, and home exercise programs may be offered both in-person and online depending on the service.

Melissa Alonzo, PT DPT
Doctor of Physical Therapy

Melissa Alonzo earned her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from East Tennessee State University in 2017. She began her career working in hospital-based sports medicine departments in Steamboat Springs and Mammoth Lakes before opening her private practice, Mammoth Physio, in 2021.

Melissa specializes in working with youth and mountain athletes, with a focus on running injuries, scoliosis treatment, athletic development, and return-to-sport rehabilitation. She is also an active volunteer with US Ski & Snowboard, supporting Olympic athletes in Snowboard Cross and Alpine Ski Racing.

Melissa is passionate about helping athletes of all ages build strength, move efficiently, and return confidently to the sports and activities they love.

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Get In Touch

Fill out the form to ask a question or book an appointment!

melissa@mammothphysio.com
P. 760-965-9465
F. 760-349-0286

Physical therapy in Mammoth Lakes for runners, skiers/snowboarders, and climbers recovering from injury and returning to sport.

"She is a Swiss Army knife in the physio world, incredibly knowledgeable, and constantly stays updated with the latest research."

"I am a professional runner based in Mammoth. I've worked with a ton of strength trainers/physios over the course of my career, and Melissa is among the best in the country. I watched myself improve quickly over our time together, and now I am as strong as I've ever been in my life."

"Melissa has provided amazing rehab from injury as well as strength and conditioning! As a professional track and field athlete, high quality PT is so important. Since beginning to work with Melissa, I’ve improved my personal best times on the track and I am feeling stronger than ever!"

"Promising start to a nagging ski related knee issue. First session yielded measurable results where others failed. Melissa is an intuitive problem solver."

"Melissa has helped me work through the most difficult pain and loss of strength through a 6 month recovery from spinal stenosis flare up. I wouldn’t go anywhere else. She is thorough and continually working on improving her own knowledge in her profession. She’s the best."

"A few sessions with Melissa, and I made way more progress than I had made in two months with my hometown PT. Melissa's methods are magic."

"Melissa was the best physical therapist I've ever gone to (previously went to 2 others in the Bay Area). Melissa is very well-versed and effective at diagnosing the root causes of my interconnected body-aches and/or asymmetries."