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OUR TRUSTEd THERAPISTS
JULIA RICHARDSON, mspt
Education
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Undergraduate: Colorado State University, Exercise and Sports Science
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Graduate: Regis University, Master of Science Physical Therapy
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Rehab Specialty: Craniosacral, Muscle Energy Technique, Graston, Dry Needling, Hands-on Manual Therapy (all areas)
Julia has been a big contributor, manager and active physical therapist for Alpine for over 20 years. Her methods and processes on how to treat patients is the guiding force for our clinic. She currently operates as the supervising therapist.
A long time athlete as well as a collegiate basketball player; she understands sports related injuries and enjoys returning individuals to their athletic and physical optimum. In additon, being a mom of two very active children allows her to connect with a younger clientele. Julia has a passion for continuing her education in both traditional and alternative type treatments. She is well versed in the treatment techniques of myofascial release, strain counter strain, and cranial sacral work as well as muscle energy techniques for all joint and spinal regions.
A Longmont native, Julia enjoys giving back to the community. She served two 6 year terms on the board at the Tiny Tim Center, volunteered at the Our Center Infant Care facility, and has organized a gift giving event to the nursing home for the last fifteen years. "I feel very blessed to be working in such a great community and to work in a career I truly love!"
molly crispin, mspt
Education
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Undergraduate: Colorado State University, Exercise and Sports Science
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Graduate: Regis University, Master of Science Physical Therapy
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Rehab Specialty: Craniosacral, Muscle Energy Technique, Graston, Dry Needling, Hands-on Manual Therapy (all areas)
Molly has been at Alpine since 2003, and she really enjoys working with a diverse patient population in this outpatient setting. She has a passion for helping others and loves being a physical therapist. This passion allows her to help her patients reach their own rehabilitation goals such as improving mobility and strength, returning to activity, and decreasing pain.
She enjoys learning and is dedicated to continuously improving her skills and diversity of treatment strategies to better serve her patients. Her continuing education coursework includes; craniosacral therapy, dry needling, myofascial release, muscle energy techniques, core strenghtening and stabilization, and joint specific courses for TMJ, shoulder, wrist, hand, hip, knee, and ankle.
Molly is a Colorado native and says she can't imagine a better place to live. She loves spending time with her family and being outdoors, especially camping, fishing (particularly on the ice!), playing softball and golf.
Cassie Batchelor, Ot, MSOT
Education:
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Undergraduate: Texas Tech University, Kinesiology with a minor in psychology
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Graduate: Abilene Christian University, Master of Science in Occupational Therapy
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Rehab Specialty: Upper Extremity Injuries, Hand injuries
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Cassie started at Alpine in 2023, and she thrives on building rapport with and working with a diverse patient population in the outpatient setting. She enjoys helping people and has a passion for being an occupational therapist. This passion makes it possible for her to help patients reach their goals whether that be regaining independence in everyday or recreational activities, improving mobility and strength, and decreasing pain.
She pursues learning and improving her skills and treatment strategies to better help her patients reach their goals. Her continuing education coursework includes: mobilization with movement, hand injuries, and joint specific courses for shoulder, elbow, wrist, and hand.
Cassie moved to Colorado in 2021 to begin working as an occupational therapist. She loves all the outdoor activities Colorado has to offer. She spends her free time rock climbing, hiking with her dogs, camping, and skiing/snowboarding.
Emily Harris, DPT
Education:
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Undergraduate: Bachelor of Science in Colorado University of Northern - Greeley, CO
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Graduate: Doctor of Physical Therapy in Physical Therapy University of Colorado - Denver, CO
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"Emily has been a physical therapist in Colorado for nine years and has worked in a variety of orthopedic clinics. Emily loves all aspects of orthopedics, and has taken many continuing education courses. She is certified in dry needling, and is currently working on a multi-year certification in manual therapy.
Emily is a Colorado native and grew up riding horses. These days, she spends her free time playing with her semi-retired horses or volunteering at a local therapeutic riding center. Other hobbies include the Colorado favorites of hiking and paddle boarding. She also loves to travel as much as possible."
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Matthew Bender, DPT
Education:
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Undergraduate: Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science at the University of Montana in Missoula
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Graduate: Rutgers School of Health Professions May of 2023 with his Doctor of Physical Therapy
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Matt has experience with a diverse patient population, which has greatly influenced his approach to therapy. He believes it is important for his therapy to be a collaboration between the patient and the therapist, to ensure that the patient’s concerns are addressed and to help the patient reach their rehab goals. He is seeking to obtain a clinical certification in manual therapy and wants to obtain a CSCS certification. (Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist)
Matt is a native of Jersey Shore originally, although he has lived in several states, and is very excited to now be in Colorado. If he's not in the clinic, you can find him lifting weights, traveling, or in the great outdoors.
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