Official Bio
Dr. Alyssa is the owner of Back in Step Physical Therapy, P.C.. She is a well-rounded physical therapist, with experience in a variety of settings and diverse patient populations. She specializes in hands-on treatments, including Trigger Point Dry Needling, to help each patient get back to optimal function. She’s a firm believer in teaching her patients how to self-manage when away from the clinic, and educates them so they have a better understanding of what is going on with their bodies.
Dr. Alyssa earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Denver, where she majored in Biology, with minors in Chemistry and Spanish. She later attended the University of Colorado – Anschutz Medical Campus to receive her Doctorate in Physical Therapy. She then obtained her Board Certification as an Orthopedic Clinical Specialist.
Ever the educator, she also holds a Clinical Senior Instructor position at her alma mater, the University of Colorado – Anschutz Medical Campus, where she helps to develop future physical therapists. She has also been a guest instructor for other programs, including the University of Northern Colorado, the Colorado School for Traditional Chinese Medicine, and Cherry Creek Innovation Campus.
Dr. Alyssa enjoys traveling, scuba diving, and dancing. She is an active national circuit competitor in West Coast Swing, and has over 30 years of training in other styles, including ballet, tap, jazz, and hip hop. She particularly enjoys working with her Performing Arts patients, since she has a deep knowledge of the life of a dancer!
She was also a member of Toastmasters for 3 years, winning numerous awards as Best Speaker. She has been a competitor in the International Speaking Contest, progressing to the District level in 2021.
Education
- Doctor of Physical Therapy – University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
- Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist
- Certified in Trigger Point Dry Needling
- Basic Training – The Progressive Pointe Method – The Pointe Shop
Other Affiliations/ Memberships
- American Physical Therapy Association – Performing Arts Special Interest Group
- Doctors for Dancers
- National Dance Education Organization
- International Association for Dance Medicine & Science
- The Bridge Dance Project – Denver Team Lead
HOST OF THE DANCE MED SPOTLIGHT PODCAST
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