PT Squared, LLC

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Melissa is a licensed physical therapist who has been practicing in southern Wisconsin since 2001.

Physical Therapy and Performance Training

Through education, exercise prescription, and manual therapy, I help active people and athletes get back to the workouts and sports they love without medications, surgeries or multiple trips to the doctor! She earned her Bachelor of Science-Biology/Chemistry degree in 1996 from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire and a Master of Physical Therapy degree in 2001 from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She has worked in the outpatient orthopedic setting her entire career and has worked with a varied population across the lifespan with a multitude of diagnoses. She has a special interest in the therapeutic exercise based treatment approach and takes pride in developing individualized treatment plans for her patients involving corrective exercises that improve their joint mechanics and movement patterns, thus ultimately improving the pain/dysfunction. Melissa is passionate about educating her patients to allow them to maximize their functional and physical performance outcomes. Her treatment approach will always include education on the condition/diagnosis. She believes in empowering her patients to facilitate healing and/or improvement in pain/dysfunction. Her philosophy is that patients who understand their condition/diagnosis and understand the rationale for the treatment plan will feel empowered and will have the best outcomes. She is dedicated to assisting her patients in achieving their functional and/or performance goals through empowerment. When Melissa is away from her job, she enjoys staying active with her husband and two daughters. She particularly likes running as well as spending her time watching her two daughters expand their talents and athleticism through their extracurricular activities of club swim and volleyball.

01/28/2026

How do I assess if a client is ready to get back to running after injury? 🏃‍♀️

These 3 simple, evidence-based tests help me assess whether a clients' tissues can tolerate the impact and loads of running:

• Single-leg hops (30 sec)
• Kickstand sit-to-stand
• Single-leg heel raises

By assessing impact tolerance, single-leg strength/control, and calf endurance before returning to run, the client can be more successful in that return to running when deemed ready!

Reach out with questions! 🩵

01/28/2026

This is what individualized physical therapy actually looks like.

This exercise program wasn’t pulled from the internet.
It isn’t random.
And it isn’t designed for “everyone.”

It was created specifically for this client, based on his injury, current strength and mobility, goals, and what his body can realistically tolerate right now.

Every exercise has a purpose.
Nothing is filler.
Everything connects to his end goal.

Because the plan is intentional, easy to follow, and thoughtfully progressed, clients often build confidence faster and need fewer visits overall!

I’ve worked inside the traditional, insurance-based PT system for over 20 years, so I understand how time limits and visit caps can stretch out recovery. What can often be accomplished in 2–3 focused visits at PT Squared may take 4–6+ visits in a system setting (not because anyone is doing anything wrong, but because the models are different).

Fewer visits often means:
• lower total cost
• less time away from life
• faster return to activity

Though results may be quick, this isn’t rushed care.
It’s precise, individualized care.

Curious if this approach would be a good fit for you?
Feel free to message me or schedule a free 15-minute consult to chat!

Melissa 💪🏼🩵

01/26/2026

As a physical therapist with 24 years experience treating lower extremity injuries, here are 3 exercises I prescribe to improve and in general to make the more tolerant to load so that walking, running, and life's daily activities are with less potential for pain! If you're looking to improve hip, knee, ankle, or foot pain of any kind or you're looking to improve your resilience to load through the limb, reach out! 💪🏼🩵

01/03/2026

I know it's a 2026 goal for many runners to include strengthening in their training, but it can be daunting to know where to start. 😓 Add in going to an overcrowded gym (especially this time of year) to try and get it done, and that's just plain overwhelming! Here are 3 exercises to get you started with strengthening in your home - just 2-3 times per week is all you need! Work toward adding weight/load so that you move into building joint and tissue resilience to be able to better withstand the loads of running! And doing them barefoot (you're in your home after all) has benefits for your foot health! ❤️ If you're looking for help building an individualized strength training program specific to your current abilities and your goals, reach out! As a runner and a PT passionate about keeping runners running, I'm here for you! Now is a perfect opportunity during the winter season to build strength and resilience! ~Melissa 🩵💪🏼

01/01/2026

***shared with permission***
Rehab for this high school gymnast with a disc protrusion and no nerve compression is not about shutting movement down.Evidence supports core stability and motor control exercises as part of conservative care for disc-related low back pain to improve spinal load management and function.In this video we're working on core stability; but because gymnastics does not happen in neutral, she is also working on non-neutral exercises such as prone supermans and prone trunk extensions over a physioball.The goal is not protection.The goal is preparation. 💪🏼Next step is progressing toward higher-load strengthening and tolerance-building with exercises such as deadlifts. 🏋🏻‍♀️

I’m seeing a pattern lately...and I am absolutely loving it!! 🏀🏐🤸‍♀️Middle and high school athletes are finding their wa...
12/19/2025

I’m seeing a pattern lately...and I am absolutely loving it!! 🏀🏐🤸‍♀️

Middle and high school athletes are finding their way to me early - not after weeks on the sidelines, but while they still want to keep playing.

Recently I’ve worked with:
• A sophomore varsity athlete managing pain in her great toe with sesamoiditis as she transitioned from volleyball into her basketball season
• A high school senior who sprained her knee early in basketball season and is now continuing to play in her final year
• An 8th grade club volleyball player with chronic ankle instability who wanted rehab before basketball season starts, not after
• A high school junior gymnast with back pain and MRI-confirmed disc protrusions who couldn’t be seen in the traditional system until mid-January but was seen by me today, with an excellent prognosis to return by her next meet in early January

This is the gap I’m passionate about bridging. Early access. Thoughtful care. Clear guidance.

Helping young athletes stay in the game and not stuck waiting on the sidelines is my jam and is exactly why PT Squared exists. 💪🏼🩵

12/15/2025

Swimmers Resiliency Program exercise class week 5 of 8.

Girls are arriving shortly and I'm putting together their circuit for rotator cuff and scapular stability: 1) swimmers 2) scapular push-ups on ball 3) bilateral shoulder banded external rotation 4) plank walk- overs 5) wall angels 6) planks on BOSU (shoulder stability drill - keep the ball on the flat surface of the BOSU without letting it roll off - I didn't pass lol)

12/12/2025

I'm so excited! Tonight I started working to create a private PT treatment area within my new location at the by bringing some of the things I had at my previous space over to this space. More to come, but it's a start! Looking forward to what I can do with this space in 2026 (and beyond)!

📣 ATTENTION All Middle & High School Runners! 🏃🏻‍♀️🏃‍♂️This January-March, I'm looking to launch an 8-week strength prog...
12/10/2025

📣 ATTENTION All Middle & High School Runners! 🏃🏻‍♀️🏃‍♂️

This January-March, I'm looking to launch an 8-week strength program designed specifically for runners who want to get stronger, faster, and more resilient.

I'm specifically seeking 6 to 8 athletes ready to up their running game by participating in this 8-week session.

💪🏼 Why Strength?
Just 8 weeks of consistent, targeted strengthening builds:
• Lower-body + core power
• Better running mechanics
• Improved tissue capacity
• Confidence with higher training loads

👊🏼 Why It Matters for Runners:
Strength gains translate directly into reduced risk of common running injuries such as shin splints, IT Band issues, knee pain, Achilles/foot pain, and more. Strength makes runners more resilient to training volume, speed work, and terrain changes.

🙌🏼 Why Off-Season Is the PERFECT Time:
January-March is your chance to build the foundation you simply can’t fit in during the competitive season. Strength now → better performance later.

🤓 Led by an Expert PT
Classes are coached by a physical therapist with extensive experience working with runners, so athletes get individual attention, proper form, and safe progression.

🫶🏼 What Athletes Get:
✔ One 45-minute class per week for 8 weeks
✔ A curated exercise program with video demos
✔ Guidance on how to repeat the workouts 1–2x weekly for maximal results
✔ A clear understanding of how to maintain strength for ongoing injury prevention

If your goal is to build a stronger, more resilient body for the 2026 track and cross-country seasons… this is for you.

➡️ DM for details or to reserve a spot! 🩵

Are you looking to get over your injury but can't get into your in-network PT clinic any time soon? Are you ready to sta...
12/03/2025

Are you looking to get over your injury but can't get into your in-network PT clinic any time soon? Are you ready to start your rehab now(!) and not 4-6 weeks from now?!

Or, maybe you're disappointed with your in-network experience and are looking to see how the direct-pay PT experience is different!

At PT^2 I can see you as early as tomorrow! A last-minute cancellation (rescheduled for next week) has just opened up time for a 9:30 or 10:00a.m. evaluation.

Or maybe you're curious how soft tissue work like Graston or cupping may help you? We could book an appointment for a trial of soft tissue work too!

Of course, if you're a current client looking to get in soon, you can absolutely schedule your 45-minute follow-up appointment at a time slot during that opening too. 😊

Reach out with questions
(608) 513-6055
melissa@ptsquaredllc.com

or conveniently book an appointment today!
https://pt-squared-llc.square.site

✨ Small Business Saturday Special! New Client Evaluations are 50% off ✨If you’ve been thinking about booking with PT Squ...
11/29/2025

✨ Small Business Saturday Special!
New Client Evaluations are 50% off ✨

If you’ve been thinking about booking with PT Squared, now’s your chance!

Offer valid when you book today through 12/1/25 (evaluation must take place in December or January).

book here 👉🏼 https://pt-squared-llc.square.site

Let’s get you moving, healing, and feeling your best! 💪🏼

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