About Dr. Melanie Carminati, PT, DPT, GTS, NCPT
Melanie Carminati, PT, DPT, GTS, NCPT is a chronic disease & pelvic health physical therapist specializing in chronic pain,
hypermobility & EDS, and pelvic health. She is the Founder of Inspira Physical Therapy & Pilates with locations in Midtown Manhattan and Park Slope, Brooklyn, NYC.
Dr. Carminati always leads with belief in patients’ stories and a curiosity to understand each persons unique chronic overlapping health condition constellation.
Dr. Carminati has presented at international conferences including the International Gynecology & Obstetrics Conference – Abu Dhabi and Society of Endometriosis & Uterine Disorders (SEUD)- Germany and Latinoamérica.
She organizes an annual Pelvic Health Conference & Endometriosis Symposium in NYC through Inspira Integration ®.
Additionally, she is currently the U.S. Ambassador for Women’s Health of Winback Group.
Therapist Qualifications
- Doctorate of Physical Therapy
- Graston Technique Specialist
- Nationally Certified Pilates Teacher
- Visceral Manipulation Trained
- Vagus Nerve Manual Therapy
- EDS ECHO Health Professional
- Herman & Wallace Teaching Assistant, Pelvic Floor 1, 2a, 2b, and Capstone
- Trauma-informed
Certifications
- Power Pilates: Core Mat I & II- Certified 2013, 2015
- CPR/AED - Certified 2023
- Polestar Pilates Practitioner- Certified May 2016
- PMA-CPT-Certified July 2016 Graston Technique Specialist- Certified March 2018
Education
Dr. Carminati holds a Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Drexel University and has pursued continuing education courses with several institutions such as The Barral Institute, Polestar Pilates, Herman & Wallace, IPA, NAIOMT, and Upledger.
Career
She began her career in Pilates at 18 while pursuing a Limon Dance Company reconstruction at Drexel University’s Dance Program. After earning her doctoral degree, Dr. Carminati completed an internship at the Polestar Physical Therapy and Pilates Center of Miami, working under Brent Anderson & Kathleen Bower and the Miami City Ballet.
In 2018, Dr. Melanie Carminati opened her practice in Park Slope, Brooklyn after working as a full-time Physical Therapist at several clinics in New York. Today, her team is located at 275 4th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY.
As an educator, Dr. Carminati has taught Anatomy & Kinesiology at Fordham University. She also hosts workshops and lectures on physical therapy and Pilates and hosts her own podcast called Know & Do Better, available on all streaming platforms.
Dr. Carminati has had the honor for presenting about Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy to SUNY Downstate OB/GYN Department, EndoFound Patient Symposium, Pelvic Health Korea Academy, and Birth Matters Doula collective.
Overall, Dr. Melanie Carminati is a dedicated and compassionate physical therapist who strives to provide exceptional care to her patients. With her vast experience, comprehensive approach, and commitment to continuing education and teaching, she is a valuable asset to the field of physical therapy.
Languages: English, Spanish
Diagnoses Treated:
- Chronic/Persistent Pain
- Pelvic Pain
- Painful Intercourse
- Urinary Incontinence
- Hypermobility/ EDS
- Back Pain
- Osteoporosis
- Complex Orthopedic Injuries
- TMJ
- Knee Pain
- Foot/ankle Pain
- Hip Pain