Cathy Newman, PT, OCS
E-mail: cathy.newman@ comprehensiveptcenter.com
Cathy received her Master of Science degree in Physical Therapy from Boston University in 1986. Prior to this she received a Bachelor of Science degree in psychology from The Ohio State University. Cathy began her physical therapy career at St. Elizabeth Medical Center in Dayton, Ohio where she gained valuable experience treating orthopedic and sports medicine patients. She began working at Comprehensive Physical Therapy Center in 1990.

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.

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.

Melissa LaFollette, PT, OCS, LMT
E-mail: melissa.lafollette@ comprehensiveptcenter.com
Melissa graduated from the University of Cincinnati with a Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy in 2001. She then obtained a license in massage therapy through the Cincinnati School of Medical Massage. Prior to working at Comprehensive Physical Therapy center, Melissa has worked in various orthopedic and sports medicine settings, including Cincinnati Physical Therapy, and Wellington Sports Medicine and Orthopedics.

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.