Forward Path Therapy | Melissa N. Gathura, MS, OTR/L

Forward Path Therapy | Melissa N. Gathura, MS, OTR/L

Start your journey to improved independence and wellness - schedule your session today!

Start your journey to improved independence and wellness - schedule your session today!

Start your journey to improved independence and wellness - schedule your session today!

Book Your Appointment Today.

Book Your Appointment Today.

Personalized Care

Personalized home-based therapy tailored to your needs.

Convenience

Flexible telehealth options available for families.

Availability

60 minute sessions focused on symptom management and daily function.

Insurance

Most insurance accepted.

Melissa Gathura

Melissa Gathura

MS, OTR/L

MS, OTR/L

Melissa Gathura, OTR/L, is a licensed occupational therapist who provides compassionate, skilled in-home OT services designed to help adults and older adults regain independence and safely remain in their homes following hospitalization and/or medical treatments. Her approach emphasizes practical strategies for daily living, fall prevention mechanisms, and individualized functional recovery.

Services

Melissa Gathura offers compassionate, in-home occupational therapy services focused on helping adults and older adults regain independence. With a personalized approach, she emphasizes practical strategies for daily living, fall prevention, and individualized recovery.

Post-Surgical Recovery

Comprehensive care for smooth recovery after surgery

Personalized recovery plans for each patient

Pain management and reducing discomfort

Rehabilitation to restore strength and mobility

Emotional support for mental well-being during recovery

Post-Surgical Recovery

Comprehensive care for smooth recovery after surgery

Personalized recovery plans for each patient

Pain management and reducing discomfort

Rehabilitation to restore strength and mobility

Emotional support for mental well-being during recovery

Neurological Rehabilitation

Specialized therapy for neurological injury recovery

Treatment for brain and spinal cord injuries

Improving motor and cognitive functions

Techniques for enhancing daily activities

Multi-disciplinary approach to treatment

Neurological Rehabilitation

Specialized therapy for neurological injury recovery

Treatment for brain and spinal cord injuries

Improving motor and cognitive functions

Techniques for enhancing daily activities

Multi-disciplinary approach to treatment

Orthopedic Injuries

Rehabilitation to recover from bone and joint injuries

Restoring movement and strength after fractures

Post-surgery rehabilitation and mobility training

Pain management and joint support

Tailored physical therapy for individual needs

Orthopedic Injuries

Rehabilitation to recover from bone and joint injuries

Restoring movement and strength after fractures

Post-surgery rehabilitation and mobility training

Pain management and joint support

Tailored physical therapy for individual needs

Patient Success Stories

Patient Success Stories

Hear from our patients who have experienced the life-changing benefits of our personalized care.

Hear from our patients who have experienced the life-changing benefits of our personalized care.

5.0

Having Melissa come to my home for occupational therapy made all the differenceno traffic or commute, just expert care. She was incredibly knowledgeable, attentive, and helped me recover faster than I expected.

Amanda I.

Contact

Contact

Have questions or need more information? Melissa is here to help. Reach out using any of the methods below.

Have questions or need more information? Melissa is here to help. Reach out using any of the methods below.

661-472-7234

Phone

877-349-1138

Fax

care@pravatherapy.com

Email

Southwest Bakersfield open to 25 miles away

Service Area

At-home, on-site or virtually

Service Location

Mon.-Fri. 7AM-7PM and Sat. by appointment

Hours of Operation

Part of the Prava Therapy Network.

Part of the Prava Therapy Network.

© 2026 Forward Path Therapy | Melissa N. Gathura, MS, OTR/L

© 2026 Forward Path Therapy | Melissa N. Gathura, MS, OTR/L

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