Meet Dr. Melanie “Mel” Hooper, DPT!
Dr. Melanie “Mel” Hooper was born and raised in Vancouver, BC Canada and moved down to the US in 2011 on a softball scholarship to Western Nebraska CC. She then moved to Wichita, KS in 2013 to play softball at Friends University. Mel then attended Wichita State University for her Doctor of Physical Therapy, graduating in 2019. She has worked in the outpatient setting since graduating, and has gained a passion for treating pediatrics, athletes and sports related injuries. She is certified in Regenerative Dry Needling – Level 1, Sports Manual Therapy, Running Rehab Specialist, Professional Youth Coaching Certification and is a CrossFit Level 1 Trainer.
Outside of the clinic, Mel likes to live an active and healthy life. Her and her husband spend time doing CrossFit, mountain biking, hiking, snowboarding and everything else that can get them outdoors. She is also a coach at Compelled Fitness in Wichita, coaching the CrossFit Kids and the regular CrossFit classes when possible.
