Kirsten Jegsen Melcher

Background

Melcher, Kirsten Jegsen was born on August 8, 1934 in Aarhus, Denmark. Came to the United States, 1959. Daughter of Henry Feifer and Karen Marie (Petersen) Jegsen.

Education

Graduate in physical therapy, Theilman, Copenhagen, 1959.

Career

Physical therapist, Copenhagen Community Hospital, 1959; physical therapist, George Washington University Hospital, Washington, 1959-1961; physical therapist, Riksforsikringsverkets Hospital, Sweden, 1961-1962; physical therapist, Shaughnessy Hospital, Vancouver, B.C., Canada, 1962-1963; chief physical therapy, L. B. Johnson Hospital, Pago Pago, Samoa, 1964-1970; physical therapist, Rehabilitation Hospital Pacific, Honolulu, 1970-1972; owner, Physical Therapy Superior vena cava syndrome, Honolulu, since 1972.

Achievements

• Kirsten Jegsen Melcher has been listed as a noteworthy Physical therapist, consultant, business owner by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member American Physical Therapy Association, Danske Fysioterapeut, Honolulu Academy Art, Planned Parenthood, Outdoor Circle, Rebild National Park Society, Waikiki Yacht Club.

Interests

• Avocations: paddle tennis, bridge, sailing.

Connections

Married Richard Allen Melcher, March 10, 1962. Children: Michael Jegsen, Peter Jegsen.

Father:

Henry Feifer Jegsen

Mother:

Karen Marie (Petersen) Jegsen

Spouse:

Richard Allen Melcher

child:

Peter Jegsen Melcher

child:

Michael Jegsen Melcher