Melissa Broderick
PT, DPT, C/NDT, CKTP
Owner and Pediatric Physical Therapist
For more than two decades, Dr. Melissa Broderick has dedicated her career to helping children build the strength, skills, and confidence they need to move, play, and participate more fully in everyday life.
Melissa has been the owner and a practicing pediatric physical therapist at Power of Movement Physical Therapy since 2007. Licensed in both New York and Connecticut, she brings extensive clinical experience, advanced pediatric training, and a deeply personal understanding of the difference physical therapy can make in a child’s life.
Melissa earned her bachelor’s degree in health sciences and Master of Physical Therapy degree from Touro College in 2003, graduating cum laude. She later returned to Touro College to earn her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree, with a clinical focus in pediatrics.
A Personal Connection to Physical Therapy
Melissa’s interest in physical therapy began long before she entered the profession. As a high-level competitive gymnast, she was first introduced to physical therapy as a patient at just nine years old. Over the next 14 years, she experienced firsthand how skilled, compassionate care could help an athlete recover, grow stronger, and continue pursuing meaningful goals.
That experience inspired Melissa to become a physical therapist and continues to influence the way she works with children today.
While attending graduate school, Melissa also became a personal trainer and developed a strong interest in fitness and strength training. She later competed in all-natural bodybuilding and figure competitions. Today, she combines her knowledge of movement, strength, and body mechanics with imaginative, play-based activities that keep children engaged while working toward meaningful functional goals.
Advanced Pediatric Training
In addition to her academic degrees, Melissa has completed extensive postgraduate education and specialized pediatric training, including:
Certification in Pediatric Neuro-Developmental Treatment (C/NDT)
Specialized clinical training in the evaluation and treatment of children with neurological and neuromuscular conditions, including cerebral palsy, stroke, and traumatic brain injury.Advanced NDT Baby Treatment and Handling Training
Advanced instruction in therapeutic handling and intervention for infants with developmental, neurological, and movement-related challenges.Certified Kinesio Taping Practitioner (CKTP)
Specialized training in the clinical application of the Kinesio Taping Method to support movement, alignment, muscle function, and participation.
Melissa is also an active member of the Neuro-Developmental Treatment Association.
Education, Collaboration, and Community Involvement
Melissa believes that effective pediatric therapy extends well beyond the treatment room. She works closely with each child’s parents and caregivers, teachers, physicians, and other members of the medical and educational team to create a coordinated and comprehensive treatment plan.
She has presented educational programs to hospitals, pediatricians, daycare professionals, teachers, parent groups, and families throughout Westchester and Putnam Counties. Her lecture topics have included:
Infant development and gross motor milestones
Torticollis treatment and prevention
Plagiocephaly prevention
Toe walking
Pediatric movement and development
Since 2017, Melissa also serves as a clinical instructor, helping to educate and mentor future physical therapists.
More Than Two Decades of Pediatric Experience
Since 2003, Melissa has specialized in pediatric physical therapy across a wide variety of clinical environments, including private practice, early intervention, preschool programs, school-aged special education programs, and orthopedic settings. This broad experience allows her to understand not only a child’s physical abilities but also how movement challenges can affect participation at home, in school, on the playground, and within the community.
Melissa is passionate about forming meaningful, lasting relationships with children and their families. She approaches every child with patience, creativity, clinical expertise, and the belief that therapy should be both purposeful and enjoyable. Her goal is to help every child make meaningful progress while ensuring that families feel informed, supported, and empowered throughout their therapy journey.