Lisa Rozo

DPT

Penn State University – Bachelors of Science in Kinesiology & Columbia University – Doctor of Physical Therapy Dr. Lisa Rozo is an east coast native who graduated from Penn State University with a bachelors degree in Kinesiology. She then decided to take a year off before graduate school to volunteer for AmeriCorps promoting children’s fitness through a community health center in underserved areas in Connecticut. Lisa then moved to New York City where she attended Columbia to get her Doctorate of Physical Therapy. While in school doing a clinical rotation in Colorado, Lisa fell in love with the area and decided to move to Denver after she graduated. Lisa has a passion for working with multiple disciplines within Physical Therapy, including pediatrics, geriatrics, orthopedic and neuro. She believes in promoting well rounded care and enjoys working closely with chiropractors and massage therapists to provide the patient with the best opportunity for recovery. She is an active member of the Colorado chapter of the APTA and is a strong believer in evidence based practice. Lisa enjoys exploring what Colorado has to offer and can be found playing volleyball, hiking, and just enjoying the outdoors with her dog Carl.

Ivo Milic

DPT

Bachelor of Arts – Haverford College Doctorate of Physical Therapy – Arcadia University Dr. Ivo Milic received his Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Arcadia University in Pennsylvania. Originally from Philadelphia, Ivo grew up playing soccer, skiing and running. He attended Haverford College outside of Philadelphia where he was a 4x Division III All-American in Track and Field. Ivo discovered the value of Physical Therapy while dealing with multiple injuries while competing in college. Ivo enjoys helping patients find simple and manageable solutions to complex and stubborn injuries. He loves working with a variety of patients from younger athletes to older adults aspiring to stay active and independent as they age. Ivo is diligent in staying up to date with current evidenced based practice to ensure he is able to provide optimal care. In his free time Ivo loves to drink coffee, cook, read books, play with his dog Roco and run around the beautiful Colorado mountains.

Taylor Kowalski

DPT

Dr. Taylor Kowalski attended Baylor University where she graduated with both her bachelors’ degree and Doctorate of Physical Therapy. Taylor grew up in Excelsior, Minnesota where she spent time playing volleyball, tennis and enjoying the outdoors with over 10,000 lakes. Taylor’s empathetic nature blends perfectly with PT, as she is compassionate for anyone who walks through the door. She was first introduced to the profession as an athlete where she spent numerous hours with her PT. Since then, she knew therapy was her calling. She believes in a holistic approach to healing the body which encompasses mental, emotional and physical health and thrives from the ability to use her skills to serve her community. Taylor enjoys spending time in nature and listening to good music. She can be found playing sand volleyball, hiking or exploring local coffee shops and concert venues. Taylor will use best evidenced practice to serve her patients and meet them where they are and provide the tools necessary to get them where they want to be.

Josh Kramer

DPT

Dr. Joshua Kramer received his Bachelor of Science in Sports Studies/Kinesiology from The University of New Hampshire. He went on to attend Baylor University in Waco, Texas where he received his Doctor of Physical Therapy. Josh is from a small town in central Massachusetts where he grew up playing sports. A serious basketball injury led him to pursue a career in physical therapy. Josh is passionate about treating patients of all ages and from a variety of backgrounds. He enjoys alleviating musculoskeletal dysfunction by integrating his manual therapy skills with specific exercises to improve movement patterns, motor control, and the correction of muscle imbalances. In his free time Josh likes traveling, working out, hiking, yoga, exploring new restaurants (eating, in general) and spending time with family.

Joslyn Kailey

PT

Northern Illinois University BAS Physical Therapy. Joslyn grew up in a small farming community in northwestern Illinois. There she participated in cheerleading, swimming and track and field where she qualified for state in all 3 sports. She decided she wanted to become a PT after one of her brothers suffered an extensive infection and injury to his pitching hand. After going through the PT treatment, that brother was elected the Illinois “Upper Illinois Pitcher of the Year” for high school baseball. This left a lasting impression on Joslyn, allowing her to see the outcomes of performing PT. The treating PT became her mentor and he told her something that would become her life motto, “In order to be a good PT, you have to genuinely care about people”. Joslyn moved to Colorado after graduating from college where she met her husband and decided to call Colorado home. Joslyn feels a true passion to listen and care for people. She understands each individual is unique and each injury is unique. She uses evidence-based practices to achieve outcome measures specified for each patient. She has worked a number of years in the skilled nursing environment where she assisted patients with improving their function after major surgeries and illness. She is Wound Care Certified as well and has educated patients and families on evidence-based treatment to obtain healed skin lesions. In her free time, Joslyn enjoys spending time with her husband and daughter, Mountain biking, walking with her dog, playing with her cats, yard work, volunteering with the youth program at her church, performing community outreach programs through her church and missions. Joslyn has a passion for the people of Southeast Asia and is the board secretary for non-profit, The Glory Project. She becomes very busy in the fall prepping for and taking part in the packing of over 1000 shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child.

Daniel Nepsund

DPT

Dr. Daniel (Danny) Nepsund was born deep in the heart of Texas in San Antonio. After seeing his mom go through physical therapy for a spinal fusion surgery he grew a desire to have a similar impact on people in their time of need. He attended the Harvard of the hill country, Texas State University; where he graduated with his Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training as well as his Doctor of Physical Therapy. Danny enjoys working with all different age ranges of patients with special interests in orthopedics, sports, geriatric, and chronic pain. He can be found exploring all the outdoor adventures Colorado has to offer (when it’s warm), finding new music to listen to, working out, or searching for the best taco spot on the front range.

Katelyn Sikora

DPT

Dr. Katelyn Sikora is a Buffalo, NY native who attained her undergrad in Natural Science with a Minor in Biology at Damen University. She completed her Doctor of Physical Therapy at Daemen University as well. Katelyn is passionate about assisting her patients to recovery with functional movements for all variety of patient populations. Katelyn has experience with pediatrics, orthopedics, neuromuscular conditions, and sports injuries. She is certified in dry needling to improve pain, muscle tension, and tissue sensitivity. Katelyn traveled across the country to Colorado to hike and enjoy the mountain views. Katelyn enjoys watching football, exploring Colorado, and traveling to new areas.

Gavyn Prsha

DPT

University of Missouri Columbia – Bachelors of Health Science & University of Saint Mary’s – Doctor of Physical Therapy. Dr. Gavyn Prsha is Missouri native who graduated from University of Missouri-Columbia with a bachelors degree in Health Sciences. He gained an admiration and passion for the Physical Therapy profession after sustaining a multitude of injuries in his 15-year organized/competitive soccer career. Gavyn completed his first clinical rotation in Aurora in 2019 and fell in love with the area and moved here permanently in 2022. He enjoys treating a variety of patients including orthopedic, neurological, sport related injuries, and loves to incorporate Dry Needling into treatments whenever possible. In his free time, he enjoys going to live music concerts, golfing, skiing, playing recreational soccer, and spending time with his dog, Loki.

Etta Moline

DPT

Dr. Etta Moline received her Bachelor of Science in Clinical & Applied Health Sciences from Drake University. She then went on to attend Columbia University where she received her Doctorate of Physical Therapy. While at Columbia, Etta was part of the Advanced Orthopedic track which allowed her to gain valuable experience working with orthopedic, post operative, and return to sport populations. This education was enhanced during her clinical affiliations in both inpatient and outpatient settings throughout New York City and Colorado treating a variety of patients with orthopedic and neuromuscular conditions. Etta is passionate about ensuring the most effective treatments for her patients and advocating for them in the clinical setting in order to achieve lasting outcomes. In her free time, Etta enjoys spending time outdoors whether that be hiking, camping, or being at the lake, as well as traveling and baking.

Ben Mannisio

DPT

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Abraham Thompson

DPT

Abraham received a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He then went on to attend Clarke University in northeast Iowa where he received his Doctor of Physical Therapy and served as class President. He is from a small town in southwest Wisconsin where he grew up playing sports and enjoying the outdoors. A serious football injury resulted in months of recovery, which led him to pursue a career in physical therapy. He is passionate about helping patients get back to doing the things they enjoy and living pain-free lives. He enjoys working with patients of all ages and backgrounds, as well as learning from my experiences to help him grow as a healthcare provider. He believes that evidence-based practice is the key to providing exceptional care and that every patient has the right to receive the highest quality of treatment available. He enjoys spending my time outdoors whether it be camping under the stars or skiing down a mountain. He will always stand up for his patients’ rights and give them his best effort as their therapist.

Diana Cervantes

DPT

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Kale Greiner

DPT

Dr. Kale Greiner graduated from The University of Kansas Medical Center with his Doctorate in Physical Therapy and his Masters in Business Administration in 2021. Kale also attended Oklahoma State University where he studied Health Education and Promotion with an emphasis on Exercise Science. Kale has his clinical interest in the active adult, post-operative, return to sports, and general orthopedic populations. Kale has had a wide variety of patient populations having been a Travel Physical Therapist prior to joining MVPC. Outisde of work Kale is traveling, spending time with his wife Alyssa and his Vizsla, and running. Kale is an avid Kansas City Chiefs fan, Sporting Kansas City Soccer fan, and enjoys cooking/eating BBQ. Kale's favorite thing about being a PT is to connect with his patients and to enable people to move better!

Jennifer Ervin

PT

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Mickayla Verthein

PTA

Associates in Health Sciences – Physical Therapist Assistant ProgramOriginally from La Crosse WI, Mickayla completed her associates degree at Western Technical College in 2016. Since then, she has spent her career as an outpatient physical therapist assistant. Mickayla has a passion for working with orthopedic injuries, post-surgical rehab, as well as general mobility and strength training. She believes each patient has unique needs and practices active listening to develop a program specific to the individual. In her free time, she enjoys going to concerts, traveling, and spending time with friends.

Cayla Enger

PTA

Cayla Enger is a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant. She is a Colorado native and graduated from the University of Colorado with a bachelor’s degree in Integrative Physiology and Psychology. Cayla’s interest in the field of Physical Therapy began with an internship in college as an Adaptive Exercise Specialist working in a wellness center for individuals who sustained Spinal Cord Injuries. After graduating from CU, she took a summer job with an active travel company which inevitably turned into a 7-year career in the travel industry. After many years of guiding and traveling, she felt a longing to return to a career involving patient care, and subsequently moved back to CO to earn her Physical Therapist Assistant Associate of Applied Science degree from Arapahoe Community College. She has a strong belief in treating the whole patient, and loves working in a setting with multiple disciples which provides this type of care. When Cayla is not at work, you can find her out snowboarding, biking, hiking or on her SUP board.

Kayla Homner

PTA

Colorado State University — Bachelors of Science in Health and Exercise Science & Concorde Career College — Associates of Applied Science for Physical Therapist Assistant Kayla is a Colorado native who transferred to CSU after going to Ohio Wesleyan to play field hockey and lacrosse. While at CSU, Kayla was a two time All-American in lacrosse. After graduating she worked as a physical therapist aide at a sports outpatient clinic. From there she went to PTA school to continue her passion for physical therapy. Kayla knew she wanted to work in the physical therapy field back when she was in high school and after dealing with injuries while playing multiple sports. She is an active member of the Colorado chapter of the APTA and believes in a full body approach to healing, which not only includes the physical aspect but the mental aspect too. In her free time, Kayla likes to enjoy the outdoors, whether it’s snowboarding in the winter or hiking in the summer and going to concerts.

Erik Lee

PTA

Associates of Applied Science- PIMA Medical Institute Denver. Erik is a born and raised native of Colorado who grew up playing ice hockey in Boulder, CO where he found a passion for exercise and movement. After volunteering at a few physical therapy offices, Erik found a passion for the field and has been a licensed PTA since 2021. He enjoys the collaborative process and team work that physical therapy has to offer and working with other disciplines inside Mountain View Pain Center to treat the patient as a whole to help them achieve their goals. In his free time Erik enjoys going to concerts with his friends, going to the gym and playing with his little niece and nephews.

Elizabeth Werner

PTA

Liz grew up just outside of Chicago but traded the hot dogs and (good) pizza for amazing views and hikes and has spent the past 5 years here in Colorado. She graduated from Pima Medical Institute’s accelerated PTA program with an Associate of Applied Sciences degree. Her desire to help people coupled with watching her husband and dog go through their own bouts of Physical Therapy led her to the field and she has been passionate about physical therapy ever since. The collaborative environment here at MVPC is part of what drew her to our clinics, and she enjoys tailoring her treatments specifically for each patient she sees. When she isn’t at work you can find her kickboxing, hiking with her husband, or working on her next Halloween costume.

Carmen Barwinski

PTA

Carmen Barwinski grew up in Conifer, Colorado where she found a love for nature and led to wanting to live a healthy, active life which she did through playing any sport able and participating in Civil Air Patrol activities such as search and rescue. Her love for physical therapy began with an anatomy camp and has continued to grow with college and having her own health struggles. She graduated from Arapahoe Community College with an Associates of Applied Science degree as a Physical Therapist Assistant. Carmen’s passion is seeing patient’s reach their goals and live their life to the fullest extent possible and grow their knowledge in self-care. She has continued to pursue this quest through constant education for the latest research to improve evidence-based treatments. Her approach to patient care is holistic to give the best possible recovery. She has seen patients in various stages of healing as well as various ages from pediatrics to geriatrics. While she is not working with patients she loves hanging out with friends and her husband as well as enjoying hobbies such as painting/wood burning and photography.

Megan Upton

PTA

Megan Upton began her professional career in the USAF due to her desire to help and create change for people. She met her husband in the AF, had her daughter and focused on raising her while her husband was stationed overseas. After volunteering at various pediatric and orthopedic PT clinics, seeing the different impacts PT made in people’s lives, she knew she wanted to work in the field. Megan graduated from the Pima Medical Institute’s accelerated PTA program with an Associate of Applied Sciences degree and has been licensed since 2021. Megan finds the collaborative process with patients especially gratifying. She enjoys celebrating patients successes, big or small, while assisting them in their growth. When Megan isn’t at the office she enjoys reading, walking her rambunctious puppy, biking and camping with her daughter.

Wesley Kisner

PTA

Associates of Applied Science- Pueblo Community College. Wesley was born in Germany before moving to Hawaii at a young age. He grew up swimming in the warm waters of the Pacific Ocean, where he became a certified lifeguard and spent many days diving and snorkeling. Upon moving to Colorado just before high school, he knew he wanted to join a profession where he could help people feel better and heal after injuries or illnesses. He became a Certified Nurse Aide while pursuing higher education to become a PTA, during which time he had many good experiences working with the elderly. His area of expertise is in orthopedic rehab, focusing on a well-rounded approach that utilizes manual and exercise therapy to improve patients’ conditions. In his free time, Wesley enjoys mountain biking during the summer and snowboarding in the winter.

Ben Kakallis

PTA

Graduated Valedictorian with an Associates of Science as a Physical Therapist Assistant from Stanbridge University in Irvine California. Born and raised in Southern California until he moved to Colorado in 2016 with wife and three boys. He Specializes in functional and corrective movement with certifications in SFMA, FMS, rock tape, blood flow restriction, rock blades, and cupping. He is also a certified professional bike fitter where he spends time with cyclists and mountain bikers to fine turn their ergonomics and improve performance. Outside the clinic you can find him on the Jiu Jitsu mats or mountain biking with his wife and kids. “I am a big believer in evidence-based practice and that’s why physical therapy works”.

Justin Harrison

PTA

Justin Harrison is a Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) that graduated from Pima Medical Institute in Denver Colorado. Outside of work, he enjoys activities such as hiking, biking, and snowboarding. Justin is also a licensed instructor of traditional Japanese martial arts – the practice of which initially led him to pursue a career in physical therapy. He has clinical experience in hospital-based acute care, subacute neurological rehabilitation, and outpatient private practice settings. Additionally, he has experience with both eastern and western manual therapy techniques and exercise interventions to improve soft tissue mobility and biomechanical alignment. Justin believes that physical therapy treatments should be simple but effective and individualized.

Jordan Estes

PTA

Concorde Career College, Aurora, CO- Associates of Applied Science, Physical Therapist Assistant. Jordan was born and raised in Loveland, Colorado. He embarked on a fitness journey and became a certified personal trainer. He was introduced to physical therapy through friends and chose to pursue a career as a physical therapist assistant. His desire to help people regain their functionality is what motivates him to learn new skills and educate his patients so they can live fully. He enjoys visiting Rocky Mountain National Park and his love of nature is captured through his photography. Travelling has been a source of pleasure for Jordan. He has traveled extensively in the United States and has been to Europe four times. He hopes to extend his travels to Asia in the next few years. Jordan enjoys spending time with his family, friends and his rescue cat Percy.

Sarah Biehl

PTA

I grew up in Lowell Ohio and recently moved to Colorado in June. I attended Shawnee State University in southern ohio, where I graduated with a bachelor's degree in Exercise Science and an associate degree for Physical therapy assistant. While at Shawnee, I ran on the cross country and track team, earning 5 All American honors. I have practiced as a Physical therapist assistant for 5 years, and my favorite thing about being a therapist is being apart of a patient’s journey on returning to their prior lifestyle and activities they love to do and bring them joy. In my free time I love to train/race trail/ultra marathons and road marathons, hang out with my 5 year old goldendoodle Jackson, and spend time with friends.

Atalia DiQuinzio

PTA

Atalia is a Colorado native who grew up in the Lakewood area. She attended Pima Medical Institute in North Denver where she graduated in 2014 as a Physical Therapist Assistant. Upon graduation she began her career as a PTA in Colorado. She has worked with a wide variety of patients and loves to use her knowledge and creativity to tailor exercises to each individual. Atalia loves to be outside; her favorite seasons are summer and fall. Atalia spends her weekends with family or friends doing whatever sounds fun in the moment. She is an animal lover, especially when it comes to dogs. Atalia’s biggest passion besides spending time with family is international traveling. She has a running list of places she wants to see and is always looking for recommendations.

Kristen Porterfield

PTA

Kristen is originally from the Emerald Coast beaches in Destin, FL. She attended Troy University in Alabama where she earned a Bachelors in Exercise Science with a concentration in Wellness & Fitness. Kristen moved back home to Destin where she worked as a PT tech at The Andrews Institute until beginning her PTA program. After graduation, she moved to Louisiana and spent two years in Baton Rouge working in outpatient orthopedics, and has now relocated to Denver. Kristen enjoys hiking accompanied with her dog, traveling, tennis, bike riding, swimming, running, and weightlifting. Kristen is passionate and continually advocates for her patients while helping them achieve their physical therapy goals. She takes joy in creating a fun atmosphere for all of her therapy sessions while keeping her patients' individual needs in mind.

Melissa Repjar

PTA

Melissa is a Colorado native and initially graduated from Colorado State University with a bachelor’s degree in Natural Resource Management with intent to become a Park Ranger. Before becoming an armed Park Ranger for the City of Boulder, she decided to gain needed law enforcement experience by starting her career as a Patrol Deputy for the Boulder County Sheriff’s Department. She was in the field of law enforcement for about ten years before deciding upon a career change and becoming a Physical Therapist Assistant as overall wellbeing and staying fit has been her lifestyle since she was young. She graduated from PIMA medical Institute in 2013 and has been a Physical Therapist Assistant since, working in various settings to include: outpatient, skilled nursing, home health and independent living communities. Melissa stays in shape by lifting weights and running four to five miles a day with her English Setter, Dottie. She has one son who lives in Texas; her parents and sister live in Colorado. She enjoys treating a variety of patients including sports related injuries, orthopedic and geriatric. In her free time, she enjoys being outdoors and going fishing, hiking and long walks with her favorite companion, Dottie.

Matthew Miller

PTA

Matt is a Colorado native, born and raised in Eastern Colorado. He grew up in a small town and was exposed to physical therapy at a young age due to his father having multiple surgeries growing up. He went to Colorado Mesa University, where he ran Track and Field at the colliegete level. He achieved his Bachleors Degree in Kinesology while spending his time at Colorado Mesa. He then went onto Physical Therapist Assistant school at Pima Medicial Institute and met his wife, Nataly, while attending school. Matt enjoys sports and is a big Denver Nuggets fan. He also participates in various basketball leagues in the area with friends. Matt also enjoys gaming with his free time. Matt enjoys trying different types of foods from different countries. He also has two dogs at home, Oreo and Larry, and enjoys taking them on adventures with his wife to the mountains and dog parks.

Hilton Lam

PTA

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LaShondra Smith

PTA

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Sanam Ejaz

PTA

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Marco Gomez

PTA

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Zachary Schwarz

PTA

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