Gail is a founder and co-owner of PTIS. She has been a physical therapist for 20+ years and brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to her work. Gail is a nationally recognized teacher as well as a Clinical Fellowship Instructor and Examiner. She has been involved in many sports including softball, basketball, swimming, and golf. Gail recently received her doctorate degree in Health Science at Andrews University. She is also involved in clinical research. Gail is trained in trigger point dry needling. In her spare time Gail enjoys golfing, camping and fishing as well as traveling. Gail lives in Conifer with her husband, son and Great Pyrenees.
Currently, Gail is also teaching nationally.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Faculty Member, Examiner, and Clinical Instructor for the Institute of Manipulative Physiotherapy and Clinical Training (IMPACT) 2013-present
- Certified Orthopeadic Clinical Specialist (OCS), APTA
- Certified in Trigger Point Dry Needling (TPDN)
- Certified Manual Therapy (CAMT), NAIOMT
- Advanced Certification Orthopaedic Manipulative Therapy (COMT), NAIOMT
- National Instructor in Orthopedic Manual Therapy for Physical Therapists
- North American Institute of Orthopaedic Manual Therapy (NAIOMT) 1991-2013
- Faculty Member, Examiner, Clinical Instructor, Vice Chairman, Member of Board of Directors
- Registered Physical Therapist since 1984
- Awarded Bob Doctor Service Award 2003 from the Colorado APTA
- Awarded 2015 Kaltenborn “Teach I Must” Award
EDUCATION
- Doctorate, Andrews University, Berrien Springs, MI
- Masters Equivalent, PTET/APTA
- Bachelor of Science, Physical Therapy, University of Colorado Health Science Center
MEMBERSHIPS
- American Physical Therapy Association and APTA Private Practice Section