Hillary was first introduced to the world of Physical Therapy after receiving treatment for a back injury she sustained in high school. She pursued her newfound passion and completed a Masters of Science from Northeastern University in 2005. Originally from Wisconsin, she fell in love with Colorado while completing a clinical rotation in Vail. Hillary brings conscientiousness, kindness and great skill to her Physical Therapy practice and Pilates & Wellness instruction. When not working, she enjoys her love of all things outdoors with her husband, Bryon, and 2 children, Sierra and Declan.

Professional Experience and Education

Hillary earned her Masters Degree in Physical Therapy from Northeastern University in Boston, MA. She gained clinical experience while working at Vail Sports Medicine Physical Therapy (Vail, CO), Methodist Children’s Hospital (San Antonio, TX), and Lakeview Neuro-Rehabilitation Center (Waterford, WI). She started her career at Cherry Creek Physical Therapy (Denver) in 2005, where she treated a wide spectrum of patients. Now with over 17 years of clinical experience, Hillary continues to use her ever-growing skill set to help her patients recover from injury and transition into a wellness program.

Hillary is not able to accept patients with acute injuries/issues right now due to fullness of her schedule. She is focusing on treating patients with more chronic issues, or those who are able to schedule further in advance. Currently, her average wait time is 6 weeks.  She would be happy to speak with you regarding your current issue, and help guide you to one of our other talented providers. 

Certifications

Hillary has dedicated a great deal of time and energy to completing the following certifications:

• Certified Orthopedic Manual Therapist (COMT) through the Maitland Australian Physiotherapy Seminars
• Certified Therapeutic Pain Specialist (TPS)
• Certificate of Completion for Trigger Point Dry Needling
• Pro Health and Fitness Pilates Mat Certification
• Pro Health and Fitness Pilates Reformer Equipment Certification
• Certification in Chair through Peak Pilates

Continuing Education

Hillary has been consistent in her pursuit of continuing education and professional certifications. She dedicates time each year to finding courses that will enhance and expand her current knowledge base, and she utilizes these newly acquired skills in the daily treatment for her patients and clients. Hillary has completed the following courses:

• Maitland-Australian MT-1 Essential Peripheral
• Maitland-Australian MT-2 Essential Spinal
• Maitland-Australian MT-3 Intermediate Spinal
• Maitland-Australian MT-ST Stabilization Training & Functional Rehabilitation
• Maitland-Australian MT-O Evidence-Based Orthopedic Diagnostic Evaluation
• Maitland-Australian MT-4 Differential Assessment and Clinical Reasoning
• Maitland-Australian MT-R Review
• Maitland-Australian MT-G: Geriatric Manual Therapy Seminar
• Maitland-Australian MT-SIJ: Sacroiliac Joint and Pelvis an Evident Based Approach
• Maitland-Australian MT-CU: Upper Cervical
• Trigger Point Dry Needling Level 1
• Trigger Point Dry Needling Level 2
• MET of the Lumbar-Pelvis-Sacrum
• MET of the Cervical Spine and TOS
• MET of the Thoracic Spine and Ribs
• Align Conference: Nerve Pain
• Web PT – Ascend Conference 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019
• The Integrated ‘Inner Core’ Cylinder for Lumbo-Pelvic Stability
• Recent Advances in the Treatment of the Shoulder
• Geriatric Strengthening and Movement Re-education for Mobility
• Classical Pilates Mat, Chair, Tower and Reformer Review
• WEB-MMT: The Mechanisms of Manual Therapy – The Truths Revealed
• Herman & Wallace | Pelvic Rehabilitation Institute – Osteoporosis Management

Therapeutic Pain Specialist Certification

• Therapeutic Neuroscience Education 
• Neurodynamics I
• Too Hot to Handle – Graded Motor Imagery
• Graded Motor Imagery & Manual Therapy for the Nervous System Virtual Lab
• Everything Hurts
• Neurodynamics II
• Advanced Pain Neuroscience Education: Focus on Function Virtual Lab
• Perioperative Neuroscience Education 
• Business of Chronic Pain
• Clinical Decision Making for Patients with Pain
• TPS Capstone Examination