Dr. Melissa Prestipino, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist, Owner Maize & Blue Rehab
Melissa graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Movement Science and completed her Masters in Physical Therapy from Touro College (now University) where she received the “Maimonides Award for Excellence”. She attained a Doctorate of Physical Therapy (DPT) from Simmons College. She worked at NYU Langone’s Medical Center/Rusk Institute of Rehabilitation with orthopedic and neurologic patients, and transitioned to the outpatient physical therapy setting. She is known for her compassion and great listening skills.
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