Dr. Walker specializes in the treatment of Workers Compensation injuries, Myofascial pain syndromes, Sports related injuries with rehabilitation, Extremity injuries and Chronic and Acute pain. She utilizes Chiropractic Care, Trigger Point Dry Needling, Myofascial Release Techniques and Functional Rehabilitation to treat patients. She has been making corrective custom orthotics for patients for 20 years. Her clinic offers all of these services along with Medical Massage, Personal Training and Functional Rehabilitation for correction of chronic pain syndromes. She is Level 1 Accredited in Workers Compensation. She holds Level 1 and Level 2 Trigger Point Dry Needling Certifications, Physiotherapy Certifications and Rehabilitation experience.
Dr. Nicholas Manteris has 11 years of chiropractic experience that includes working with Workers Compensation and Personal Injury patients. He is Level 1 Accredited in Workers Compensation and holds Levels 1 and Level 2 Trigger Point Dry Needling Certifications. After 10 years in the fitness industry and 5 years in physical therapy as a PTA, Dr. Manteris moved into the chiropractic profession with the intent to help as many people as he could in the most effective and patient-centered way possible. Dr. Manteris believes patients get better faster when their healthcare providers work together and is adamant about leveraging the synergy of multiple disciplines with his patient’s care. Dr. Manteris is passionate about health, loves dogs, good food, travel, and enjoys hiking. When he isn’t treating patients, in the mountains or on a beach, you will find him spending time with his family and his Yorkipoo, Delilah.
Hali specializes in therapeutic and injury massage, utilizing techniques such as Cupping, deep tissue, myofascial release, hot stones, trigger point therapy, and range of motion techniques. She has been working in the Workers Compensation system for over 10 years. This experience brings knowledge and understanding of working with new and long term injuries, repetitive motion problems, restoring range of motion, pain relief and more. She is very passionate about massage and helping clients achieve and maintain their best bodies. Bear is her certified emotional support animal and "assistant". He is 8lbs., hypoallergenic and loves people and fluffy toys. His passion is bringing calming energy and lots of cuddles to aid in the healing process.
Rachael is a Licensed Massage Therapist, Esthetician and CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) specializing in Massage Therapy for injured, disabled and elderly clients. She loves helping people feel better! Rachael has been a Massage Therapist for 10 years, an Esthetician for 3 years and a CNA for 22 years. She has worked in many different medical settings as a CNA and a Massage Therapist including, hospitals, health centers, nursing homes/assisted living and private home health care. She worked specifically with spinal cord injury clients for 8 years providing Massage Therapy. Most clients were confined to wheelchairs 100% of the time, requiring specialized transferring, knowledge of SCI injuries and any medical care required for clients. Also, as a Licensed Esthetician she is able to provide Esthetician services which include facials, waxing, eyebrow/eyelash tint, dermaplaning, chemical peels and much more.
Melinda is a Doctor of Physical Therapy and Pilates instructor. She first found her passion for physical therapy and the application of Pilates principles and exercises to assist rehabilitation and injury prevention after experiencing a knee injury while playing soccer in college. Melinda received her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the University of Miami and participated in Polestar Pilates Teacher Training. As a physical therapist she is able to thoroughly assess patients impairments and gets to know each individual in order to provide individualized and intentional exercise programming intended to assist patients in reducing pain, improving mobility and strength, reaching their personal goals and returning them to full work duties. With heavy emphasis functional movements performed with proper alignment and muscle activation sequencing, Melinda has helped hundreds of patients improve their quality of life by improving function, activity performance and decreasing pain. To compliment exercise and promote increased range of motion, improved body alignment, muscle relaxation or facilitation, and pain relief she provides manual therapy including soft tissue mobilization, joint mobilizations, cupping and is certified in Level I dry needling. Melinda values developing relationships with each of her patients in order to meet them where they're at and challenge them to reach their personal goals. She has worked with a large variety of patients and addressed orthopedic diagnoses for all body parts from sport and work injuries, post-surgical rehab, degenerative changes, chronic pain, and neurological diagnoses including spinal cord injury, Multiple Sclerosis, Guillain Barre, Stroke, and Traumatic Brain Injury. She understands the importance of a comprehensive and functional assessment to tailor programs to meet individual needs.
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 Texas State University; where he graduated with his Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training as well as his Doctorate in 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 of the outdoor adventures Colorado has to offer (when it’s warm), finding new music to listen to, weightlifting, golfing, or searching for the best taco spot on the front range.
Starr Luu, Lac Owner of Bodhi Treatment Center, LLC. Starr received her Master in Acupuncture and Master of Chinese Herbal Medicine degrees from Southwest Acupuncture College in Boulder, Colorado. She currently owns and operates Bodhi Treatment Center, and continues to establish a reputation as one of Denver’s most highly regarded and effective Acupuncturists. Starr has many years of experience successfully treating musculoskeletal disorders and chronic pain syndromes. Her clientele include workers injured on the job, military veterans, and athletes of all levels (including NCAA Division 1 and professional). She utilizes many components of Traditional Chinese Medicine in addition to acupuncture, including Trigger Point Therapy, Cupping, Tui Na (Medical Massage), Guasha (myofacial scraping), and Acutonics. Starr’s treatment philosophy is holistic in nature and highly personalized. Through focused dialogue and feedback, she will design a comprehensive treatment plan tailored to the specific short and long term medical goals of the patient. While acupuncture is well known for its effectiveness in pain management, make no mistake: Starr’s ultimate goal is not to just manage, but to heal! Starr is a Colorado native, growing up in Glenwood Springs where she often hiked around Hanging Lake. At an early age, her love of sports and medicine motivated her to pursue a career in orthopedic medicine. While completing her undergraduate degree at the University of Colorado, Starr supplemented her income with a job at an airline, during which she suffered a wrist injury while on the job; Having navigated the different types of treatment offered by Workers Compensation, she found acupuncture to provide the most relief for her pain. Starr has now made it her life’s mission to provide highly effective and passionate healthcare by bridging the gap between acupuncture and other treatment modalities.