ProEx, a physical therapist owned private practice specializing in orthopedics, spine and sports medicine announces that Melanie Bachteler of North Andover, Massachusetts has joined the firm as an Exercise Technician in the North Andover location.

In this role, under the supervision of staff members, she motivates, safeguards and assists patients with their therapeutic exercise programs.

Bachteler is a Certified Athletic Trainer; she received her degree from Endicott College where she is presently pursuing a Doctorate of Physical Therapy.

In addition to her duties as Exercise Technician, she will provide Athletic Trainer services on a per diem basis as needed.

Past volunteer activities include working with special education students at Life Choices in Beverly, Massachusetts; fundraising for the ALS Walk in Danvers; and at the Special Olympics Jolly Jaunt in Beverly.

Originally from Southampton, Bachteler now lives in North Andover.

“We’re happy to welcome Melanie to the ProEx team,” said Allison Stringer, Regional Clinical Director at ProEx. “Her enthusiasm, energy and commitment to the industry fit right in with our people focused organization.”

About ProEx Physical Therapy

ProEx Physical Therapy was established in 2001 and has locations in Woburn, Springfield, Boston, Haverhill, Middleton, Amesbury, Salem, Beverly and North Andover, and Arlington MA; ProEx has locations in Stratham, Somersworth and Epping, NH; and Farmington, CT. The company maintains corporate offices in Portsmouth, NH. The staff of sports medicine and orthopedic physical therapists treats patients of all ages from children to high-level athletes to geriatric patients. ProEx Physical Therapy is also the official Athletic Trainers to various sports organizations throughout New England. For additional information, please call 877-776-9843 or visit www.PROexPT.com