Melissa Jean Pacheco PT, DPT
Physical Therapist
765 Allens Ave Providence RI, 02905About
Melissa Pacheco is a physical therapist practicing in Providence, RI. Melissa Pacheco specializes in physical treatment to help a patient reduce pain, restore mobility, rehabilitate an injury, or increase movement and overall function. As a physical therapist, Melissa Pacheco can treat multiple conditions with exercises, ultrasound, electrical stimulation, joint mobilization, heat, ice, massage, laser or light therapy and more. Melissa Pacheco will create a treatment plan based on the patients specific injury or condition, and might target a specific body part or body system based on the individual.
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