Battlecreek

Mandie graduated from Colorado State University (CSU) with a Master of Occupational Therapy. She has since practiced in both inpatient and outpatient settings with a specialization in neurological rehabilitation and vision/vestibular therapy for those who are recovering from a brain injury/concussion, brain tumor, or stroke. Mandie works primarily with the Aasha Brain Clinic at our BattleCreek location and offers comprehensive concussion management for those that have been impacted with cognition, dizziness, and vision difficulties post-injury. Her extensive training in neuro-behavioral vision and collaboration with local optometrists also benefits the pediatric population who have difficulty with reading, dizziness, balance, and performance in the classroom.

Mandie also offers neurological rehabilitation to all populations with long-standing diagnoses such as Parkinson’s, Multiple Sclerosis, and ALS. She is especially passionate about helping her patients return to work or school, continue to participate in activities that they enjoy, and live independently in home and community. Mandie has completed numerous trainings for neuro-rehabilitation facilitation, neurological vision deficits, vestibular therapy, concussion management, and is LSVT certified for Parkinson’s. She has also achieved her yoga teacher certification and enjoys introducing her patients to the practice or helping modify an existing practice for continued participation.

Prior to graduating from CSU, she had a 13-year career in construction, so she still enjoys sneaking in home improvement projects, when possible, but also enjoys spending time outdoors gardening, tending to her bees, fishing, and hiking with her husband and two kids.

Jennifer is originally from Michigan and moved to Colorado in 2007. She obtained her Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training and Sports Medicine from Central Michigan University. Jennifer then worked as an athletic trainer for 3 years prior to returning to school to pursue her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from University of Colorado Denver in 2013. Since graduation, she has worked in long-term acute care, inpatient rehabilitation and outpatient settings. Jennifer comes with a neuro background as she is certified in NeuroIFRAH, a handling technique for individuals with stroke and traumatic brain injury. She is very excited to transfer this knowledge to a new population with concussion and vestibular needs. Jennifer has also formed a passion for treating individuals through various pain states.

Jennifer is a competitive volleyball player, enjoys anything outdoors and loves spending time with her husband and two dogs.

I grew up in Northwest New Jersey, and grew up skiing. My father opened a ski and sport shop when I was 15 and cemented my love of the sport. After graduating high school I taught skiing at the local ski areas until a childhood friend who had moved to Colorado called and convinced me to check out the skiing there.

I moved to Summit County in 1975 and have been in Colorado ever since. I worked in food and beverage for 30 years and decided I needed a career change. I began working as an administrative assistant. In 2016 I started having trouble breathing in the higher elevation, so since my daughter and grandkids lived in Fort Collins, it seemed like the ideal place to relocate. I have worked for CPA’s for the last 8 years, but again decided on a career change. I was drawn to Colorado in Motion by the job description and working more closely with people.