Dr. Melissa L. Colbert, MD

Medical Director of Myomedicine, LLC

Physical Medicine Doctor

After completing an internship in Internal Medicine, my choice of speciality in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Harvard Medical School’s program at Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital gave me an opportunity to develop a deep understanding of how to help patients with physical impairments find creative pathways to living their best lives - physically, emotionally, and spiritually.

Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine Doctor

I studied osteopathic treatment technique at University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine in Biddeford, ME, and studied cranial osteopathy under the Cranial Academy and the Sutherland Cranial Teaching Foundation. I am also a member of the Cranial Academy. Most significant is an ongoing mentorship with renowned osteopathic physician, Dr. James Gronemeyer, DO, since 2015.

Certified Neurofunctional Acupuncturist

I earned Neurofunctional acupuncture certification at McMaster University in 2015. Neurofunctional acupuncture integrates Eastern acupuncture methods and Western neuro-anatomic scientific traditions, and is particularly useful for stress reduction, supporting fertility treatments, and treating acute or chronic myofascial pain.

Medical Directorships

In addition to my role as Medical Director of Myomedicine, I served for eight years as Medical Director for the Spaulding Outpatient Clinic in Medford, MA, where we provide a rehabilitation-based, multidisciplinary program for patients with chronic pain.

Mentorship and teaching

As Faculty at Harvard Medical School for nearly 10 years, I taught fellows, residents, and medical students the skills I find essential for treating pain and restoring well-being, providing supervision and mentorship at the bedside and in the classroom.

publications

1. Harvard Health Publishing in collaboration with Colbert, M.L., MD; Pain Relief: Natural and Integrative Remedies Without Drugs or Surgery. HHP, 2019, 2023.

2. Colbert, M.L.; Borg-Stein, J.P. Fibromyalgia, Myofascial Pain Syndrome, and Related Disorders. Magee, D.L., et al. Pathology and Intervention in Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation. 2nd Edition. Saunders, 2015.

3. Colbert, M.L.; Borg-Stein, J.P. Fibromyalgia. Frontera’s Essentials of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. 3rd Edition. Philadelphia, PA, Saunders, 2015.

4. Borg-Stein, J.P.; Colbert, M.L. Cervicogenic Vertigo.Frontera’s Essentials of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. 3rd Edition. Philadelphia, PA, Saunders, 2015.

5. Yin, A.X.; Colbert, M.L.; Borg-Stein, J.P. Musculoskeletal Ultrasound in Sports Medicine. Japanese Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine, 2013; 50: 403-408.