Buffer Trenouth Physical Therapy and Wellness

Fantastic experience: Jason is an amazing PT!!

Fantastic experience: To say Melissa changed my life and gave me back something I loved and thought I would never be able to really do again is an understatement. After a variety of sports and activities and injuries as a teen, I struggled with all sorts of pain, mobility issues, etc. in my young adulthood and thought I would have to accept that circus and aerials were probably a thing of the past for me. Shortly after starting classes with a new aerials coach, he recommended Melissa, and after my first visit with her, I felt so much hope for my sad little shoulders that I hadn’t in a very long time. Melissa is so patient, such a thorough listener, and knows how to ask the right questions. Her kindness and incredibly vast knowledge of the human body moving through sometimes bizarre shapes and movements is unparalleled. 5 years later, I still visit Melissa regularly. Sometimes this is for new things that pop up and don’t feel quite right, sometimes it’s for preventative maintenance, and sometimes it’s because I’ve made enough progress with the exercises she’s given me over the years that I’m ready for her to give me new ways to strengthen ranges of motion I never thought I’d have. She can perfectly address all of these. I don’t just love going to visit her knowing I’m doing something good for my body; I truly look forward to seeing her the same way I look forward to catching up with an old friend. That is truly how much she shows her patients how much she cares.

Fantastic experience: I’ve been working with Ashley and she has been an absolute lifesaver - couldn’t recommend more

Fantastic experience: As a lifelong all-purpose body person, a dancer and over doer, I trust and depend on BTPT above and beyond all else. Especially as we enter 2025.

Fantastic experience: I have high praise for this practice. Melissa Buffer has deciphered a number of physical puzzles for me and she's my go-to when any movement starts causing discomfort. She's also provided guidance for improvements I've pursued balancing my left-right strength and range of motion. The diagnostics have been great, the relief real, and lots of hard work to take home. A typical session: A client-led discussion of the challenge, followed by a diagnostic through checking the body in movement. Bodywork to coax the muscles back towards a good state. A dialog on the relevant body mechanics and coaching through movement exercises that, over the following weeks, will be the pathway to stopping and then preventing the injury.

Fantastic experience: I have had great results and gotten great support here. Jason provides far better support than you'll receive from an insurance- paid provider. He treats your whole body where a PT that is paid by insurance will typically only treat one body part at a time. So if your left hip is strained by your left ankle and they are collectively straining your right shoulder and right low back they can't address these issues. The disconnected treatment approach is major failing of the insurance-supported PTs. Jason however can and does fix such issues.

Fantastic experience: Where to begin about all the help Melissa has brought to my life??!! I've had tons of PT due to various injuries and surgeries, and I can say without a doubt that Melissa is the real deal expert in every single way. She knows what the most helpful order of events should be and how not to rush the process in order to achieve fastest results. Generous with her invaluable information from her vast and thoughtful experience, there is absolutely zero BS with Melissa. She is caring and SMART, as well as a refreshingly interesting conversationalist. Being in the arts makes me feel extra taken care of, since Melissa is a performing artist herself. I feel so lucky to have Melissa's PT support in my life. Wish I could give 10 stars instead of 5!

Fantastic experience: These PTs are very knowledgeable kind and helpful. Great for dancers and anyone!

Fantastic experience: I have seen almost everyone at BPTP for various things over the years and I am so grateful for the work they do. As an athlete and dancer I need a PT who is willing to work within my extended ranges of motion and is not going to say "well just stop doing X if it hurts you!" I cannot suggest BPTP enough - especially for dancers, gymnasts and aerial and circus artists.

Fantastic experience: Had one session so far with Jason and he’s been amazing. Great use of the hour and excellent manual therapy. Exercises to do at home are also good

Fantastic experience: Jason has much experience and expertise to share. I’ve just had my evaluation visit and I am feeling hopeful, supported and like I am in good hands.

Fantastic experience: Kind, considerate, quick to get me in the schedule, and extremely insightful.

Fantastic experience: I had my first consult with Melissa, she took time to listen to my concerns about a pulled hamstring not fully healed after three months. It took her about one look at my legs to sense there was a more holistic issue I didn't suspect. She confirmed her hunch with a few manipulations and exercises. I am now following a series of exercises she recommended, and we'll see if these yield results over time. Melissa is passionate, caring and super knowledgeable. I don't yet know if her insight is the right one, we'll see over time, but it certainly made sense.

Fantastic experience: I cannot recommend this place highly enough. They were incredibly easy to schedule an appointment with, by some miracle they got me in on the same day, and from there I worked with Laura. I had been in chronic pain for about a month and a half from a hip (at the time I thought it was back) injury. She was able to diagnose the problem and provide me with targeted stretches and exercises that worked so well I walked out feeling better after our first session, and I am genuinely hopeful about being pain free again for the first time. On top of being a fantastic therapist, Laura was genuinely a delight to talk to and made sure I understood everything being discussed, which I value so much in my health care providers. In short, I'm an absolute fan of this place and will be looking forward to my next few weekly visits!

Fantastic experience: Excellent providers who care deeply about the underlying causes of your symptoms and work with you to fix them for longterm improvement. Really appreciate working with people who will get into the nitty-gritty of medical and anatomical analyses with those of us who prefer them.

Fantastic experience: Wonderful practice with amazing knowledgeable PTs who understand that so many things in our bodies are connected and work together. Melissa is a gem and I'm so lucky to have found her! I've made so much progress with my recovery working with her. The care is adapted to your body and your goals and done in a body positive way. Highly recommend!!

Fantastic experience: I've seen Jason for years (ankle rehab and shoulder rehab) at different locations and he's the best. They are great and easy to work with and the convenience is awesome.

Fantastic experience: The best PT in the area!! Melissa, Jason, and the staff are effective, patient, flexible, and very careful. I've been seeing her on and off for nearly 20 years.

Fantastic experience: Mellissa is a genius at PT! I’ve been going to physical therapy for 20 years for many different injuries and she has always been able to heal all of them

Fantastic experience: Melissa is a fantastic physical therapist. I’m working with her over video. She is patient, really smart, and excellent at explaining the body and how to fix it. She provides me with exercises to do on my own in clear formats through the PTEverywhere website. Stellar and highly recommended!

Fantastic experience: Melissa is magical! I’ve only worked with her for a few months now but many of my friends have seen her before me, all with positive reviews which is why I chose her. She’s made me feel comfortable and safe, even amidst the pandemic. Her treatments are professional and fun. I always enjoy meeting with her whether in person or virtually to discuss my most exercises and issues.

Fantastic experience: Melissa is a fabulous PT for anyone - especially those who want to really want to rehab and feel better. She’s super on Zoom, safe during Covid in person, and has great tips on Instagram. Melissa does manual physical therapy, rehab exercises, and nutrition counseling.

Fantastic experience: Melissa is exceptional! She has made a point to learn more about the activities I do in order to deliver better treatment. I am very pleased with her work both in person and online!

Fantastic experience: I've worked with *many* PT's over my life, and Melissa is easily the best I know. I've worked with her for around 13 years. She is totally professional, *very* knowledgeable and perceptive. I feel _safe_ in her care(not always true for other PT's!). How many times has she said something like "move your heel a half inch back" and Wow, my whole body feels better(or more stretched :-) ). Perhaps most valuable, she treats the body as a whole, not just the part specified in a diagnosis. She's also a warm and delightful person to spend time with!

Fantastic experience: Melissa is a fantastic PT! She's very knowledgeable about dance and circus injuries and has helped me with a few different issues. Other PTs seem to start with "No doing that activity again" but Melissa is great at "Let's find a way for you to modify that activity and do it safely!"

Fantastic experience: Melissa is a wonder at diagnosis and care. She takes time to ask all the right questions, and gave massages that really helped me feel what was going on in my body. She does her research and is always learning new things about the human body in order to strengthen her level of care. I highly recommend a session with her.

Fantastic experience: Melissa is a queen in the world of physical health. She is knowledgeable, patient, and just a joy to be around. I not only go to her for my personal needs, but I bring her in to work with world-class actors/dancers at my job here in Cambridge (they all love her too!). In this time of COVID, she was able to consult over the phone, and when we agreed I needed a physical adjustment, her office was spotless, well ventilated, and masks were the norm. If it's great care you're looking for, look no further!