Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy

Katie Bottorff, PT, DPT, COMT, graduated from the University of Northern Colorado in 2000 with a bachelor’s in Kinesiology. She then completed her Doctorate of Physical Therapy at St. Ambrose University in Davenport, Iowa in 2006. Katie’s love of volleyball throughout high school and college gave her opportunities to meet physical therapists and grow her interest in the field. This interest has pushed her toward a career in outpatient orthopedics. Katie also participates in continuing education classes and in 2014 she completed an extensive 2-year program to become a Certified Orthopedic Manipulative Therapist. In her free time, Katie loves hiking and spending time with her family.

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Kayla Golkiewicz, ATC, PTA received her bachelor’s degree from the University of Toledo, Ohio in 2014 with a major in Athletic Training. After working in the outpatient Physical Rehabilitation setting for two years she pursued her PTA degree from Kent State University, Ohio graduating in 2017.

She first sought a career in athletic training based on a knee injury in high school track that put her in PT. She enjoyed the rehabilitation component of athletic training so much she wanted to continue schooling to become a PTA.

Kayla’s passion for treating athletic injuries has evolved with treating patients both young and old through restoration of function and quality of life. She and her husband moved from Ann Arbor, Michigan to Colorado in June 2019. Outside of work, Kayla enjoys hiking, skiing, camping, kayaking and backpacking with her husband and Siberian husky.

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Jamie Mendoza, OTR/L, CHT, – Jamie began her path towards Occupational Therapy in Missouri, where she grew up. She graduated from Central Methodist College with a Bachelor’s in Biology, and then went on to obtain her Master’s degree in OT from A.T. Still University.

Jamie had a love for hand therapy from the beginning. She started her career in an orthopedic-based pediatric clinic, where she first began orthosis fabrication, and further established her passion for hand therapy.

She proceeded to earn her Certified Hand Therapist credential in 2007. Prior to moving to Colorado in 2015, Jamie practiced in orthopedic clinics in Southern California.

Jamie deeply values the connections she builds with her patients and the process of guiding them toward a return of their life interests. She loves the art of orthosis fabrication and is passionate about continuing to advance her expertise in hand and upper extremity rehabilitation.

Outside of the clinic, she loves to spend time with her husband, daughter, and two golden doodles, as well as, running, hiking, and yoga.

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Christian Welch, PT, grew up in Austin, Texas and received a bachelor’s degree in business administration from East Texas State University. He then earned his Masters of Science degree in physical therapy from Southwest Texas State University in 1998. Christian enjoys sports medicine thanks to his experience playing football in high school and now coaching his four children in soccer. He specializes primarily in outpatient orthopedic physical rehabilitation, which he has practiced in Texas and since moving to Colorado in 2001. Christian has taken advanced training PT courses including sports medicine, dry needling, and shoulder and knee rehabilitation. In his free time, Christian enjoys camping and hiking with his family, mountain biking, and snowboarding.

Darin Yantis, PT, DPT, North PT Clinical Director – Darin received his Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. In 2012, he went on to earn his Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences in San Diego, CA. Prior to joining the team at Colorado Springs Orthopedic Group, Darin was Clinic Director in outpatient orthopedic rehabilitation settings for 10 years. He is level two certified in functional dry needling (an effective treatment for acute and chronic pain, rehabilitation from injury and even pain/injury prevention).

Darin also has additional training in balance and vestibular rehabilitation, and extremity and spine joint rehabilitation. He has mentored many physical therapy students as they begin their journey into the profession. In his free time, Darin enjoys skiing, hiking and biking the mountains of Colorado, and visiting MLB ballparks with his wife.

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant with several years of experience in an outpatient hand therapy clinic. Skilled in upper-extremity manual techniques, basic splinting, and implementing individualized treatment plans to support optimal orthopedic outcomes while following physician-specific protocols.

Holds an Associate of Science (AS) in Occupational Therapy Assistant from Pueblo Community College and a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Kinesiology with an emphasis in Health and Wellness. Committed to providing compassionate, evidence-based care to help patients improve function, mobility, and quality of life.

Amanda Young, PTA was born and raised in Texas. She graduated with a Bachelors degree in Kinesiology Exercise Science from The University of Texas at San Antonio in 2008. She then went to pursue a career as a Physical Therapist Assistant, graduating from Houston Coleman College of Health Sciences in 2012. Amanda has been working in an outpatient orthopedic setting since graduating from school. She has a passion for improving the quality of life for her patients through manual therapy and functional exercise. Amanda strives to provide a fun and energetic therapeutic experience and believes that a positive environment is a pivotal component to recovery.

Amanda moved to Colorado Springs in 2018 from Houston, TX with her husband. She enjoys CrossFit, skiing, hiking, camping, and spending time with her husband and two dogs.