Alliance Conditioning & Wellness, LLC

07/21/2025

I burnt some shoe leather last Friday handing out flyers to local businesses in Pendleton.

If you work at any of the following businesses we take your insurance!

Safeway
Columbia Distributing
Umatilla County Sheriff
Umatilla County Health Co
Chamber of Commerce
Pendleton Police
Pendleton Fire
Umatilla County Jail
Harrison Family Medicine
St. Anthony Hospital
Thompson RV
Union Pacific
Wild Horse Casino
Hamley's
Coca Cola
and so many others!

You do NOT need a physician referral for Physical Therapy in the state of Oregon. Just call Dr. Melissa Adams for a consultation over the phone to see if we are your best option for PT.

07/10/2025

We are now participating providers for the following commercial insurances!

Regence BCBS
Aetna
First Health
PacificSource
First Choice Health (Good Shepherd)
United Healthcare (coming soon)

We can still bill out of network for MODA

If you or anyone you know is suffering from an injury and would like to avoid an overcrowded PT clinic please reach out!

We offer same week appointments in a quiet setting and you DON'T need a physician's referral.

*Sorry we are not credentialed through Medicare, Medicaid, or OHP

11/10/2024

Recently I took a course in MFD, myofascial decompression. This is a great alternative to traditional manual therapy because patients can move through functional movements while receiving MFD to increase range of motion and decrease pain caused by soft tissue and fascia. It's a great additional tool in the toolbox to combine with exercise and other therapy treatments.

It works great for tennis elbow! I'm speaking from experience. 😁

10/07/2024

This is an example of a patient taking care of themselves independently. This patient came in for an evaluation with restricted shoulder range of motion and increased pain with movement.

They were cash pay and only wanted to start with the evaluation to see how they could do on their own with the advice I gave them. They have done very well on their own with the one evaluation and a few follow up texts with me on advice as they progressed.

I tell my patients all the time that I'm just their Sherpa, I guide them and educate them to be self reliant in their recovery and rehabilitation, and only they can be ultimately responsible for the final outcome*.

Yay patient!!!👏🎉

*Disclaimer: In most cases a patient needs more hands on therapy in the beginning and then slowly progresses to an independent program.

**In some cases a patient may need further treatment options such as chiropractic care or an orthopedic referral. I work in conjunction with local healthcare providers in the area to get the best care needed for my patients.

06/05/2024

Making patients feel better every day!

A recent text I received after the patient's first visit with me.

05/18/2024

This is a testimonial from one of my favorite athletes who I was "under the gun" to get them healthy enough to make it to state. I am so happy and proud to say they made it to state for their sport. This senior athlete has big plans for their life and I am so happy I could be a part of it.

🤩🤩🤩

" My experience with Melissa was life changing, for multiple reasons. Through one of the toughest parts of my athletic career she offered support and encouragement throughout. Working with her was absolutely incredible.

She offers top level care with expert instruction and a smile throughout. She made the exercises accessible, as well as flexible and personalized scheduling that fit into my week perfectly.

Throughout my entire recovery she showed true care about my personal well being as well as my physical well being.

If you are looking for a personalized and expert recovery system there is truly no one better. Might have to get injured again just to go back."

04/19/2024

I wanted to remind all my friends that I offer a weekly newsletter on all things physical therapy. I cover a ton of information in my emails that can be helpful as life happens.

Weekly newsletter for all things physical therapy and more

03/05/2024

We had the pleasure of working with a pro-athlete this winter and this is what they had to say about our clinic!

"Melissa provided fantastic care and went the extra mile the entirety of the time I saw her. I came in with nagging shoulder pain and within a week we had already seen progress! As an athlete, trusting someone else to take care of your body is not an easy decision and can be pretty scary. Thankfully, from the moment you walk in Melissa makes you feel extremely comfortable. I’m so appreciative of the time she takes to explain why she is providing the care she is and that extra knowledge can be very helpful when it comes to preventing re-aggravation of a prior injury. I would highly recommend Melissa to anyone in need of physical therapy that is looking for somebody who will listen to your needs and help you develop a plan to get on the road to recovery. I couldn’t be happier with the care she provided!"

01/31/2024

"You don't take my insurance. Why would I pay cash for physical therapy?"

Paying cash for physical therapy is just like going to get a massage or pay for spa services in cash. You pay for what you want and get what you want. You don't have big brother (insurance) dictating what you're allowed to have or how much of it you can have.

🥰What you get with me when you pay cash:

✔️1 on 1 private care

✔️You will not be on a bike for 30 minutes

✔️I actually touch you with my hands

✔️Customized care to fit YOUR needs

✔️Instantly scheduled

✔️No long waiting rooms or other patients

✔️No assistants or aides

✔️My undivided attention

✔️No distractions from other patients or therapists in the clinic (my kids may interrupt from time to time 🙄)

✔️Don't have to wait weeks to be seen

✔️I vow to figure out and solve your problem, and if I can't I will direct you to someone who can.

✔️I treat the ENTIRE person not just the ailment

✔️ You can pay with your HSA

🙄It seems unconventional to pay cash for physical therapy but I PROMISE you, when you are seen without insurance you don't have the inconvenience of insurance dictating the care you get.

😍My current and past patients who pay cash will vouch that they will NOT do physical therapy any other way.

😍The care you receive with me outweighs anything insurance will pay for.

**Federal laws prevent Medicare patients from paying cash for physical therapy. Medicare patients can receive physical therapy from our two large local clinics St. Anthony Hospital or Eastern Oregon PT.**

11/30/2023

We are in-network for following insurances:
Regence BCBS
First Health
Pacific Source

10/26/2023

When it comes to adolescents in sports; DON'T overwork them. They need rest. It's okay to take time off or play other sports.