Michelle Peterson, DPT
Michelle graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition from the University of Vermont in 2007 and then received her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Boston University in 2010. She worked in the MetroWest of Boston for many years in outpatient orthopedics, seeing a wide variety of patients prior to following her dream of moving to Vermont with her family.
Michelle is passionate about treating the whole person, ensuring to get to the root of each patient's pain or limitations. She has advanced training in manual therapy techniques, including Maitland, Graston (instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization), Mulligan, and McKenzie Diagnosis & Therapy. She excels at differentiating the pain source between the spine and the extremities, allowing her to successfully treat the origin of symptoms.
Michelle enjoys working with runners, outdoor adventurers, and fitness enthusiasts. She has extensive continuing education training on overuse injuries, tendinopathies, and biomechanical/ gait analysis interventions. Michelle works with patients of all ages and abilities, whether you're a weekend warrior or a school-aged athlete. She has many years of experience treating post-surgical cases, including tendon repair, joint replacements, and spinal fusions.
Outside the clinic, Michelle enjoys exploring all that Vermont has to offer with her husband and two children. They love skiing, hiking, and boating together. She also enjoys running, cycling, gardening, and participating in team sports personally or through coaching her kids.