Business Details
Your Trusted Physical Therapy Partner in Littleton & Wheat Ridge, CO
Ascent Therapy Clinic was founded to provide exceptional physical therapy services rooted in evidence-based practices and personalized care. Our team of highly trained physical therapists brings decades of combined experience treating patients across all stages of life, from youth athletes to senior citizens. We specialize in advanced techniques like dry needling, blood flow restriction therapy, and myofascial release, while maintaining a commitment to individualized treatment plans that address root causes rather than just symptoms. Our approach combines hands-on manual therapy with targeted therapeutic exercises to maximize patient outcomes. With locations in Littleton and Wheat Ridge, Colorado, we serve both urban and suburban communities with convenient access to our services.Our clinicians maintain active involvement in continuing education and professional development to stay at the forefront of physical therapy advancements. We measure success through our patients' ability to return to their desired activities pain-free and with improved functionality. Our clinic environment fosters trust, collaboration, and open communication between patients and providers. We work closely with leading surgeons and healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive care coordination. Our commitment to quality has earned us recognition from patients who consistently report significant improvements in pain management and mobility.
Services
Physical Therapy
Dry Needling
Blood Flow Restriction Therapy
Myofascial Release
Post-Surgical Rehabilitation
Functional Movement Screen
Therapeutic Cupping
Shockwave Therapy
Pelvic Floor Therapy
Running Gait Analysis
Highlights and features
- We utilize evidence-based medicine and advanced techniques like dry needling and blood flow restriction therapy
- Our physical therapists hold doctorate degrees and maintain specialized certifications
- We limit patient loads to ensure personalized one-on-one care sessions
- Our team includes experts in post-surgical rehabilitation and sports injury treatment
- We offer comprehensive evaluations that identify root causes of musculoskeletal issues
What people say
Experienced significant pain relief
Improved mobility and function
Compassionate and knowledgeable staff
Personalized treatment plans
Effective dry needling techniques
Services
Functional Dry Needling
Functional dry needling targets muscular trigger points using thin filament needles to alleviate chronic pain and improve muscle function. This evidence-based technique creates chemical and electrical changes in affected tissues, promoting blood flow and tissue repair. Patients benefit from reduced muscle tension and accelerated healing through this advanced manual therapy approach.
Blood Flow Restriction Therapy
Blood flow restriction therapy combines light resistance exercises with controlled blood flow restriction to stimulate muscle growth and strength gains. This innovative treatment allows patients to achieve significant muscle development without heavy loading, making it ideal for post-operative rehabilitation and injury recovery while minimizing joint stress.
Post-Surgical Rehabilitation
Our post-surgical rehabilitation programs focus on restoring mobility, strength, and function after procedures like ACL reconstruction and joint replacements. Using evidence-based protocols developed in collaboration with leading surgeons, we implement progressive treatment plans that accelerate recovery while ensuring tissue healing and joint stability through manual therapy and targeted exercises.
Functional Movement Screen
Functional movement screens identify muscular imbalances and movement pattern deficiencies that contribute to injury risk. This assessment helps create personalized corrective exercise programs that improve biomechanics and prevent recurring injuries, particularly beneficial for athletes and individuals with chronic musculoskeletal conditions seeking to enhance physical performance safely.
Pelvic Floor Therapy
Pelvic floor therapy addresses dysfunction through manual treatments and targeted exercises to improve pelvic floor muscle function. Specialized care for urinary incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse, and postpartum recovery combines internal assessments with personalized treatment plans that incorporate strengthening techniques and lifestyle modifications to restore normal pelvic health and improve quality of life.
People
Dr. Jeffrey Mills
Owner
Doctor of Physical Therapy with expertise in manual therapy and dry needling. Specializes in treating musculoskeletal conditions through individualized treatment plans. Former Director of Physical Therapy at a multi-disciplinary practice. Active in continuing education and professional development.
Dr. Annaleise Stelzner
Clinic Partner, Director
Doctor of Physical Therapy specializing in patient-centered care and injury prevention. Focuses on holistic treatment approaches that combine manual therapy with dry needling techniques. Certified in pelvic floor therapy and active in community education about physical therapy professions.
Dr. Megan Zartman
Physical Therapist
Doctorate holder with specialization in treating older adults and medically complex patients. Utilizes evidence-based practice to create individualized treatment plans incorporating manual therapy and therapeutic exercises. Passionate about geriatric care and community health initiatives.
Dr. Lukas Mehling
Physical Therapist
Over 10 years of experience treating sports injuries and neck/back pain. Certified orthopedic specialist with expertise in dry needling. Focuses on creating welcoming treatment environments while maintaining evidence-based clinical approaches for optimal patient outcomes.
Dr. Kyra Harrison
Physical Therapist
Doctor of Physical Therapy specializing in treating the whole person through patient-centered care. Certified Level 1 pelvic floor therapist with expertise in treating pelvic floor dysfunctions and sports injuries using manual therapy and dry needling techniques.
Questions
What physical therapy services do you offer?
We offer dry needling, blood flow restriction therapy, post-surgical rehabilitation, functional movement screens, and pelvic floor therapy using evidence-based techniques.
Do you treat post-surgical patients?
Yes, we specialize in post-operative care for ACL reconstruction, joint replacements, and rotator cuff repairs using progressive protocols developed with leading surgeons.
Are your therapists certified specialists?
Our team includes certified specialists in orthopedics, dry needling, and pelvic floor therapy with doctorate-level training and continuing education.
How do I schedule an appointment?
Call our Littleton location at (303) 978-9200 or Wheat Ridge location at (720) 769-3333 during our business hours Monday-Friday 8am-6pm.
Do you accept insurance?
We work with most major insurance providers - contact our office for specific verification of your coverage benefits.
What makes your clinic different?
We combine evidence-based manual therapy with individualized treatment plans while maintaining one-on-one care sessions limited to ensure personalized attention.
