PHYSICAL THERAPY AND OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY

Corinne Bratcher, PTA bio coming soon

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.

Andy Burtschi, PT bio coming soon

Deanna Elges, PTA bio coming soon

Julie Glenn, PTA, was born and raised by the beaches of Southern California, but has considered Colorado her home since 1996. Julie has been in the field of PT since 2006 and is currently a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant, having graduated from Arapahoe Community College Physical Therapist Assistant program in 2010. Julie enjoys working on the broad spectrum of rehabilitation cases that come through the clinic each day. Her extensive clinical experiences include all phases of orthopedic rehabilitation, geriatrics, as well as acute sports injuries. As an avid mountain biker, back country and downhill skier, Julie enjoys helping people return to their sports and activities. Julie leads an active, athletic lifestyle and volunteers her time often in the local community.

Kayla Golkiewicz, ATC, PTA, 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.

Kristin Hatin, PT, DPT, graduated from the University of Vermont with a bachelor’s degree in 2008; then earned her Doctorate in Physical Therapy in 2011. She pursued a career in physical rehabilitation based on her love for helping people and an interest in the human body. After practicing at a small outpatient orthopedic practice in Vermont, she and her husband decided to move to Colorado in April 2014. Outside of work, Kristin enjoys hiking, mountain biking, cooking, traveling, snowboarding, and spending time with friends and family.

Cole Kelly, DPT bio coming soon

Tessa Kothe, PT, DPT moved to Colorado Springs with her fiancé in July 2020 from Wisconsin. GO PACK GO! She graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a Bachelors in Kinesiology in 2015 and then attended the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee where she received her Doctorate in Physical Therapy in May of 2020. She played competitive volleyball and soccer in high school and club soccer in undergrad. Her interest in physical rehabilitation began after volunteering with an Adapted Fitness program helping individuals with disabilities improve their fitness at UW-Madison. She has a background in outpatient orthopedics and also has a personal training certification with experience in coaching group fitness classes and personal sessions. She has a strong interest in prevention based PT and implements a holistic, well-rounded approach. She has a passion for helping others improve their quality of life through movement and lifestyle change. When she is not working, Tessa enjoys any and all outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, running, camping, skiing along with participating in Crossfit. She also loves spending time with her family, friends, and fur babies.

Denis Kush, PTA, MT, CNMT, is a born and raised native of Colorado Springs, CO and graduated from Pueblo Community College in 2006 with an Associate of Arts and Science degree as a Physical Therapist Assistant. In addition to his PTA degree, Denis has an Associate degree in Sports and Fitness from Denver Technical College and is a licensed Massage Therapist. During his 20 years of experience in physical therapy, Denis has primarily worked in an outpatient setting, but has also work in skilled nursing. Denis was privileged to apply his skills at the Olympic Training Center, working on the most elite athletes in the world. Growing up, Denis participated in numerous sports including soccer, swimming, and hockey in which he suffered many sports-related injuries and saw firsthand the benefits of physical therapy. Presently, he enjoys spending time with his family, participating in all outdoor activities, and especially teaching/coaching his two girls in swimming and baseball.

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.

Catherine Qui, PT bio coming soon

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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.

Bryttani Acker, PTA bio is coming soon.

Katrina Barbari, PTA, Kati earned her Bachelor’s degree in Health Care Science with an emphasis in Sports Training and Conditioning at the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs. She has worked for Colorado Springs Orthopaedic Group since 2015 and discovered her passion for PT here. She decided to further her career and graduated from Pueblo Community College with an Associates of Arts and Science degree as a Physical Therapist Assistant.

She enjoys helping patients meet their individualized goals and regain function so they can return to sports and daily activities. She was born and raised in Colorado. Outside of the clinic she enjoys any outdoor activities such as hiking, water skiing, snow skiing, four wheeling, and camping.

Sue Daughhetee, DPT bio is coming soon.

Brandon Hall, PTA bio is coming soon.

Stephanie Kurica PT, DPT is a native to Colorado Springs. She earned her bachelors in science from Azusa Pacific University in Southern California. She then furthered her career and received her doctorate in physical therapy from Western University of Health Sciences. Stephanie continues to strive to find a specific and individualized treatment to address each patients pain to help them reach their own goals. Outside the clinic, she enjoys traveling, hiking, skiing, and camping with her family.

Lenore McKenzie-Morris, PTA, has been helping patients achieve their recovery goals since 2012. Entering the health care field after a career in print media spanning three decades, she found her passion in orthopedic physical rehabilitation while working in the Coastal Carolina region of South Carolina. She and her husband Gary moved to Colorado Springs in April of 2018 to hike, backpack and develop pottery, painting, welding and woodworking skills at local art centers.

As a licensed massage therapist, Lenore continues to pursue other certifications in the healthcare field that will serve the patient population here at Colorado Springs and is currently working toward becoming a Certified Special Population Specialist through the National Strength and Conditional Association.

Diane Williston, DPT bio is coming soon.

Eric Williston, DPT, was born and raised in Maryland then lived in Pennsylvania for a few years before moving to Colorado in 2013. Eric received his undergraduate degree from McDaniel College and his Doctoral of Physical Therapy from Drexel University in 2009. He has spent the majority of his career in outpatient orthopedics and has a passion to return patients to their full potential.

In college, Eric was a lacrosse player and enjoyed years of athletics. This is one reason for his desire to help others return to sports, hobbies, and other activities after they’ve suffered an injury. Eric also loves spending time with his wife and son. His hobbies include mountain biking, hiking, snowboarding, rock climbing, and camping.