Melissa Lasig, PT, DPT

Melissa has been practicing as a Licensed Physical Therapist since 2015. Her educational background includes graduating as the Class Valedictorian from Batangas College of Arts and Sciences in her secondary education. She earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Therapy from Lyceum of the Philippines University-Batangas and completed her Doctor of Physical Therapy at Utica University. During her academic journey, Melissa led and completed two experimental studies and a doctoral capstone project, winning Best Thesis Awards and presenting nationally. Melissa has worked in various settings and with patients of all age groups. She began her career at St. Luke’s Medical Center–Global City, where she worked for two years in an acute care hospital setting, rotating between outpatient and inpatient care, including NICU, PICU, SICU, MICU, and CICU units. She then transitioned as a Traveling Physical Therapist, gaining experience in outpatient clinics, skilled nursing facilities, home care physical therapy (adults and geriatrics), early intervention, pediatrics (childhood and adolescence), school and autism center, and sensory clinics for children across the state of Delaware and New York. After traveling for a couple of years, Melissa decided to settle in Brooklyn, NY and found The Chateau in January 2022. Melissa has developed a deep passion and commitment to geriatric care, particularly in the subacute setting. She is dedicated to guiding patients through the challenges of recovery following hospitalization, with a focus on restoring their independence and mobility to ensure a safe and seamless transition back to their homes. Melissa thrives in collaborating with an interdisciplinary medical team to create individualized care plans that address each patient’s unique medical needs, goals, and progress. Her approach emphasizes fall prevention, personalized exercise programs, and patient and family education to promote a safe and supportive environment after discharge. Her ultimate goal is to empower geriatric patients to overcome the hurdles of recovery and achieve an enhanced quality of life at home.