My name is Melanie Shambaugh. I grew up in Shermans Dale, a small town in Perry County, with my 2 older sisters and attended West Perry High School, where I participated a number of different sports. For my undergrad, I attended East Stroudsburg University where I graduated with a B.S. in Biology in 2018. While attending ESU, I played Division 2 field hockey where my team won the NCAA Championship in 2015.

After undergrad, I took a gap year and worked for Madden & Gilbert as an aide. I then attended Chatham University in Pittsburgh where I earned my Doctorate of Physical Therapy in 2021. I loved living in the city of Pittsburgh since there was so much to do! Plus, I am a big Steelers fan! After graduating, I moved back to central PA and began my career as a PT at Madden & Gilbert in Camp Hill.  

I was first interested in the field of physical therapy after receiving it several times myself throughout high school and college and also witnessing my grandmother receive therapy after a stroke. I like the aspect of PT in which I can really get to know my patients, form relationships with them and help them get back their recreational hobbies no matter what they are! I enjoy the outpatient orthopedic setting because of the variety of conditions and ages that I have the opportunity to treat. I had a clinical rotation at a neuroscience institute where I was able to focus on concussion and vestibular rehabilitation which then turned into a special interest of mine to treat Neurological conditions as well. 

In my free time, I enjoy working out, playing in recreational field hockey leagues and spending time with my family, especially spoiling my 3-month-old niece!