Dr. Melissa Alonzo, PT, DPT
Melissa is a physical therapist and the owner of Mammoth Physio, an orthopedic and sports physical therapy practice in Mammoth Lakes, California. She earned her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from East Tennessee State University and has continued to pursue advanced education in sports rehabilitation, running injuries, strength and conditioning, orthopedic manual therapy, women’s health, and scoliosis-specific treatment.
Melissa’s clinical interests center around helping active individuals build the strength, movement capacity, and confidence needed to return to the activities and sports that matter to them. She works with athletes across the spectrum, from youth and recreational athletes to professional runners and elite snow-sport athletes, with particular interests in running & climbing injuries, female athletes, and long-term athletic development.
Her education has included extensive training in orthopedic manual therapy through the Institute of Physical Art, advanced coursework in running and sports rehabilitation, winter sports medicine, blood flow restriction rehabilitation, and female athlete health. Most recently, she completed Level 1 training in Physiotherapeutic Scoliosis-Specific Exercises (PSSE) using the Schroth method for the treatment of scoliosis and kyphosis.
Outside of the clinic, Melissa serves as a Strength Coach and Physical Therapist for the Mammoth Track Club and has been a member of the U.S. Ski & Snowboard Medical Pool since 2019, providing medical support at national and international snow-sport events. She also works with youth and community strength programs throughout the Eastern Sierra.
Melissa is an active member of the American Physical Therapy Association and California Physical Therapy Association and currently serves on CPTA’s Payment Policy Committee. She is committed to continuing her education while contributing to the advancement of physical therapy and improving access to high-quality rehabilitation and strength training in the Eastern Sierra.
