Milford Physical Therapists
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Cathy Newman, PT, OCS Cathy enjoys treating all types of orthopedic patients, but she has a particular interest in patients with spine dysfunction. Cathy has had advanced training in manual techniques of the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine through the University of St. Augustine. She has attended numerous continuing education courses with an emphasis on orthopedics. She also has been trained in the McKenzie approach to back pain, muscle energy techniques and Mulligan techniques. |
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Dawn Westfall, MPT E-mail: dawn.westfall@ comprehensiveptcenter.com Dawn graduated from the University of Cincinnati with a Master of Physical Therapy degree. She has been involved in research exploring topics such as Yoga during pregnancy, fall risk in the elderly and balance. Dawn has presented her research on the effects of sleep on balance in pregnant women at the Ohio Physical Therapy Association's conference. Dawn has been a contributor to published research on bulimia as well as various addictive behaviors, including gambling, drug use (prescription, over-the-counter and illegal), and alcohol use/abuse. She has also presented research in poster format on fall risk in the elderly at a local university research convention. Dawn enjoys treating patients with orthopedic conditions focusing on oral facial and TMJ pain/dysfunction. Her background in gymnastics and cheerleading has contributed to her interest in treating sports injuries and orthopedic problems as well. |
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Melissa LaFollette, PT, OCS, LMT In 2008 Melissa earned a certification as an Orthopedic Clinical Specialist. She has taken numerous continuing education courses, including Mulligan techniques, Jones Institute Strain Counterstrain, and Kinesio Tape. Melissa enjoys treating all orthopedic diagnoses, but especially of the spine. Melissa is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association as well as the Orthopedic section of the American Physical Therapy Association. She likes running, yoga, Pilates, and dance. |



