Meet OUr Staff

Mark Plante, P.T.
and Cindy Plante, Owners

Mark Plante, P.T.

Mark is the owner of Main Street Physical Therapy, which opened in November of 2002 and has been working in Yuma for 14 years. He graduated from the University of Arizona with a Bachelor's in Biology, and then continued to Northern Arizona University to receive his Master's in Physical Therapy. He has worked in a variety of settings, including home health, the hospital, and nursing homes, however, his passion is orthopedics.

He is also a CSCS (certified strength and conditioning specialist.) He maintains the philosophy that all patients should receive the highest quality of care regardless or payer source, language or location. When he is not working, he enjoys spending time with his wife and daughter, and tinkering with his Halloween prop building.

Janice Andersen, P.T.

Janice joined the Main Street team in October of 2005 after moving to Yuma from Maryland. She graduated with a B.S. in physical therapy, Magna Cum Laude from the University of St. Louis in May of 1982. She has worked in a variety of settings, including an outpatient clinic that shared space with Dr. Michael McClinton from the Curtis Hand Center/International in Baltimore.

She has been published in Medical Problems of Performing Artists in 1990, "Orthotic for Flutist's Digital Nerve Compression" and presented on this topic at the seminar: Medical Problems of Musicians and Dancers to physicians and therapists. She designs custom static splints. When Janice is not at work, she enjoys spending time with her husband and researching physical therapy. She also volunteers her time with Saddles of Joy, a handicapped horsemanship program, and serves on their board of directors.

Melanie Johnson, P.T.

Melanie has been with Main Street Physical Therapy since December of 2002. She graduated in 1985 from California State University at Long Beach with a Bachelor's in Physical Therapy. In 1989 she received her certification in NDT, adult hemiplegia. In 1992 she received her advanced certification in NDT, adult hemiplegia. Melanie is also a CSCS (certified strength and conditioning specialist.)

In addition, she is a certified Master Golf Performance Specialist from the Golo Golf Performance and Research Institute. During her leisure time she enjoys spending time with her husband and bike riding.