Melissa Vargas

Dr. Melissa Vargas is a Chicagoland native who recently moved to Zionsville, IN at the end of 2021. She has been practicing as a Doctor of Physical Therapy since 2008. As a high school athlete, she found herself in physical therapy due to a running injury. This is where she realized that she could pursue a career in healthcare that was dynamic, fun, and helped people stay active with less pain! She went on to graduate from Marquette University receiving her Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training and her Doctorate of Physical Therapy. Melissa’s philosophy is that through individualized programs, connection, and trust, she will help empower and guide people on their journey to achieve their goals.

She strongly believes in the power of manual therapy and pursuing each session with a comprehensive and holistic approach to find the root cause of dysfunction. Her practice has evolved over the years with an emphasis on treating low back pain, hip pain, SI dysfunction, and the foot and ankle. In exploring better ways to serve her patients, she began coursework on treating pelvic health conditions. With this she found a new level of passion for her work, allowing her to empower people as they navigate a wide variety of conditions related to the pelvic floor that affect their daily lives. Melissa has a special interest in treating women through their pregnancy and postpartum stages to overcome pelvic pain, dysfunction, and return to activity. She recently completed her certification as a Pregnancy and Postpartum Exercise Specialist. As a mom of three, she understands the challenges and victories that can be achieved with the right care.

Melissa has always had a passion for working with runners and will utilize return to running strategies as well as video gait analysis. She has completed several half marathons and a couple of marathons, her second being the Chicago Marathon at 10 months postpartum from her firstborn! She loves mental and physical challenges and is fascinated with what the body can achieve. Melissa is also bilingual and is able to speak conversational Spanish.

Outside of the clinic, you can typically find Melissa spending time with her husband and 3 young children, exploring the Indianapolis area, listening to a good podcast, or enjoying a cup of coffee at the local cafe. Melissa is proud to be a part of the Restore Your Core Physical Therapy team and is looking forward to building long-standing relationships to better serve those in the community!