Melanie Flitt graduated from Bath School of Physiotherapy in the UK in 1988. She consolidated her skills through a postgraduate rotational position at a large teaching Hospital before deciding to specialize in neurological rehabilitation in 1990. She has had extensive experience working in a variety of clinical settings including acute care and rehabilitation and has chosen to work in the community for the past 16 years in private practice. Melanie has completed numerous post graduate courses and has advanced level training in the Bobath Concept which focuses on the assessment and treatment of clients with movement or functional problems due to disease or injury of the nervous system. She continues to improve her skills and maintains her standards for practice that work to ensure the best possible outcomes. She has worked as a member of large multidisciplinary teams helping clients who have experienced complex trauma including acquired brain injury and spinal cord injury and has formed networks with other health care providers across the continuum of care. In addition she has developed extensive lists of resources to assist her clients with re-integrating into the community once discharged from hospital based programs. Melanie is active in the community and has delivered inservices to hospital and community based programs on the role of physiotherapy, safe handing and lifting, and approaches to neurological physiotherapy. She has also volunteered her time to various sports teams and takes part in local community events. On a personal note she is a keen outdoor enthusiast and enjoys exploring Ontario’s wilderness.