Healthcare Providers

My husband and I enjoy our sunrise walks at Chatfield dog park with our chocolate lab Ellie.

Lea-Ann is a yoga and Pilates movement therapist. This has been her work passion for over 20 years. Lea-Ann pursued being a movement therapist after her career as a contemporary ballet artist. Learning to heal from her own injuries fueled her desire to continue working with the body and assist others in their journey to recovery. Lea-Ann specializes in therapeutic applications of yoga and Pilates methodology. She has a wide range of experience working with orthopedic and alignment dysfunctions throughout the entire body. Lea-Ann has experience working with auto-immune disorders, ambulatory stroke victims and individuals who suffer from chronic pain. In addition to therapeutic applications, Lea-Ann enjoys working with individuals to promote healthier, active lifestyles to achieve their personal goals. Lea-Ann is a 500 E-RYT with Yoga Alliance and received her Pilates certification from PhysicalMind Institute.

I am originally from Wisconsin, but I have had the pleasure of calling Colorado home for the past 13 years. I love the people here and can’t get enough of the stunning natural beauty. I can still appreciate the uniqueness of swimming in a hot spring, hiking through a canyon, watching the sun set over the mountains, or camping at the edge of a cliff. I am also lucky I get to do it all with my amazing husband and 2 kiddos, ages 12 and 15.

When I am not supporting my kids in their activities, you can find me swimming laps at the pool, at a fitness class, cycling, paddleboarding on the lake, reading, cooking, or gardening. I love to try new things and am up for just about anything. My passion for trying new things extends into my treatment style. Looking at the patient as a complete person is important to me and I understand that recovery in one area may come from treatment in another. I often use techniques from the Postural Restoration Institute and the Institute of Physical Art in my practice.

I grew up in Florida, but no sandy shore beats the beauty of Colorado’s mountains. When something Tookish awoke from within, I made like Bilbo Baggins and went on an adventure! Tolkien’s works have inspired a lot of my life and my approach to healing. I also think Peter Jackson’s movie adaptations of The Lord of the Rings were the greatest gift to fans like me! In fact, my favorite place in Colorado is my candlelit living space, where I can read (or watch) to my hearts content with a backdrop of starlight and ranges. 

Jess was licensed in 2016 and is working on year 8 of practicing massage. She is continuously learning and usually takes 4x the amount of continuing education requirements to maintain her license. Jess specializes in creating therapeutic massages with relaxing techniques so clients feel at ease and their bodies can promote healing. She is working towards an energy work certification and studying plant medicine. 

I then completed my doctorate degree in Physical Therapy at Regis University in Denver CO graduating in 2007. I was also lucky enough to be invited to play for the United States International Softball team in 2000.

From 2007-2013 I worked with multiple home health agencies and Chiropractic Clinics as the Director of Physical Therapy, Consultant, and provider which led me to get certified as a Geriatric Wellness Specialist, X-ray Technician, Functional Dry Needlist and Integrated Dry Needlist. In 2016 I opened an Integrative Health practice with an amazing Chiropractor whom I’ve worked with since 2013 in which we added massage therapy and BioTe hormone replacement therapy. I remained at this practice until 2020 working as the Director of Rehabilitative services, xray tech, phlebotomy, medical assistance, massage therapist, and physical therapist in our clinic and local gyms and pools. Outside of work, I love to enjoy the amazing Colorado sunshine riding my motorcycle, road bike,  mountain biking, camping, hiking, gardening, dancing, concerts, meeting people in my community, and spending time with my family. I joined the amazing PT and Pilates team at Colorado Center for Physical Therapy in 2022 and am now so happy to have the expansion of our practice to include Chiropractic services. I look forward to the amazing things we will be able to accomplish as a team for the patients of our community.

Since I was very young, I have enjoyed being active and learning about the body, and I knew I wanted to work in a career helping people.  I have been a physical therapist for over two decades and have worked in both inpatient and outpatient settings, treating neurologic as well as orthopedic conditions. I enjoy being part of a multi-disciplinary team that works together for the best outcomes for our patients.

I am a comprehensively trained Pilates Instructor through Balanced Body education and am currently training as a CoreAlign instructor. I became interested in Pilates several years ago as I sought to find a form of exercise that would work on my core strength, flexibility, and alignment that could be modified for my body due to an extensive spinal fusion for scoliosis I had as a young teenager. I am passionate about how effective Pilates based rehabilitation is for injury recovery and prevention.

I enjoy continually learning in both the fields of Pilates and Physical Therapy. Most recently I have taken several physical therapy continuing education classes through the Institute of Physical Art.