John hails from the Midwest where he grew up exploring nature and competing in tennis, ultimate frisbee, and ski racing. His experience as a ski racer compelled him to work as a ski instructor in Germany where he found his love for coaching and strength training. John earned his Doctorate of Physical Therapy from University of Colorado’s Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora, CO and his Bachelors in Health and Human Performance from the University of Montana in Missoula, MT. John specializes in orthopedic care as a certified Dry Needling Specialist and Active Release Technique certified clinician for the spine and neck. John also received additional training in movement analysis and his background in strength training allows him to employ individualized treatment to achieve his patient’s goals. He uses a combination of education, functional strengthening, and manual therapy to resolve pain, identify movement dysfunction, improve performance, and encourage active living by addressing the root cause. John invests in his client’s long-term health so they can move freely and independently throughout their lifespan. Some of his specialties include lifting form assessment, neck/upper back pain, shoulder pain, and arthritis management. Outside of the clinic you can find John exploring the Vail valley whether downhill/Nordic skiing, disc golfing, mountain biking or simply playing guitar and enjoying the company of friends.

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After spending his early life developing a love of running both competitively and as a means of personal growth, Ted followed his passion for endurance sports and earned a Master’s degree in Kinesiology from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. Following graduation, Ted earned his Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Husson University in Bangor, ME, where he completed research on Landing Kinetics and Kinematics on Cushioned vs. Hard Surfaces and taught graduate level courses in exercise physiology, kinesiology and wellness. Ted is a Board Certified Orthopedic Specialist and earned his post graduate fellowship in orthopedic manual therapy from Regis University. He currently works as a physical therapist in private practice on the Western Slope of Colorado where his passions are helping individuals of all ages and abilities to achieve meaningful goals and helping the next generation of healthcare professionals achieve their potential. Ted recently stepped down from an extended tenure on the board of the Colorado APTA and as the chair of the APTA CO Professional Development Committee.

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