Staff Highlight: Melanie Wrench, PT, MPT

VIP would like to take a moment to highlight our amazing lead Physical Therapist, Melanie Wrench, PT, MTP!  Melanie joined the VIP Team in late 2015 and it is safe to say she has been an integral part of all the great things happening at VIP.  Her experience and knowledge have been instrumental in the improvements that patients have gained.  Additionally, Melanie leads our therapy staff, interns, and volunteers with professionalism and a true passion for neuro rehabilitation.   Thank you for all you do Melanie!!!

Read her bio below for a bit more on Melanie's background! 

Melanie, originally from San Diego, received her undergraduate degree from The University of California at Santa Barbara and her Masters degree in Physical Therapy from the University of St Augustine in Florida.  She has 15 years of clinical experience treating patients with a wide variety of neurological conditions and orthopedic injuries.  She has been a member of the American Physical Therapy Association since 1998 and was recognized by the American Physical Therapy Association as an Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS) for 10 years. Melanie uses an eclectic mix of manual therapy techniques and a functionally based approach to therapeutic exercise to help maximize her patient’s recovery.  Her goal is to always make therapy a fun and enjoyable experience.  Melanie enjoys family time with her husband and daughters. Together, they enjoy swimming, hiking, traveling, going to the beach, and taking advantage of all that living in San Diego has to offer.