Kelli Crosby grew up in Jacksonville, Florida. She attended both the University of Florida (Go Gators!) and the University of North Florida. She graduated with honors in 1999, earning a Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy. In 2000 she moved to Colorado Springs, and has been working in a private practice setting since then. She completed advanced specialty certification in orthopedic manipulative therapy in 2006, through the North American Institute of Orthopaedic Manual Therapy. She completed her trigger point dry needling certification with Kinetacore in 2010. Kelli continually strives to find the right combination of intervention and treatment to effectively address pain and dysfunction with each patient.

Kelli believes that physical therapy concepts can help anyone learn to manage, eliminate and prevent pain. Kelli’s book, How to Think Like a Physical Therapist in Your Everyday Life, outlines many of the simple concepts she teaches her patients. Outside the clinic, Kelli enjoys promoting her philosophy by speaking at community and corporate wellness events. In her free time Kelli and her husband enjoy traveling, hiking, horseback riding, snow skiing, gardening and their dog, Tanner.

Kelly graduated with honors from the University of North Florida with degrees in Sports Medicine/Athletic Training in 1999, Physical Therapy (bachelors) in 2001 and (master’s) in 2002. She furthered her studies, completing her certifications in manual physical therapy in 2006 and spinal manipulation in 2007. In 2010 she completed her trigger point dry needling certification. Far less than 1% of all therapists in the country have her same credentials. She was published in the Journal of Athletic Training for her research on ankle taping.

Kelly has worked as a volunteer for Wild Forever and Indigo Mountain, both local animal rescue and rehabilitation nonprofit groups. She takes pride in helping not only her human neighbors, but also her animal friends, enjoy their lives. She also enjoys hiking, skiing, snow shoeing, yoga and ballet dancing.

Kevin grew up in a small town in north eastern Florida. He attended the University of North Florida where he obtained a Bachelor degree in Sports Medicine/Athletic Training in 1999. He continued his education, graduating with honors in both his second bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree in Physical Therapy in 2001 and 2002. He has completed all levels of manual and manipulative therapy training through the North American Institute of Orthopedic Manual Therapy. He earned distinction status at the highest levels of manual and manipulative testing. He is trained in trigger point dry needling through KinetaCore. Kevin has worked with the United States Olympic Training center for the last 4 years as an athletic trainer and off site physical therapist for professional and pre-professional athletes. He has assisted in lectures and seminars for aspiring manual therapists. He has also been published in the Journal of Athletic Training for his work with sports specific ankle taping.

Kevin enjoys spending time hiking in the beautiful Colorado mountains with his wife Kelly and dogs Bart and Lily. He has climbed 15 of Colorado’s highest peaks and looks forward to bagging them all. Winter sports are always at the top of his recreational activities list, but none more than skiing.

Taresa has lived in many different places, but calls Colorado her home. She attended Walla Walla University and graduated in 1997 with a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish. She furthered her education at Andrew’s University, where she earned a Master’s Degree in Physical Therapy. After graduating in 1999 she returned to Colorado and has been working as an outpatient physical therapist. Taresa has enjoyed working primarily with the orthopaedic population, but has also specialized in treating women’s health pathologies including pelvic floor dysfunctions. She is a Certified Orthopedic Manipulative Therapist through the North American Institute of Orthopaedic Manual Therapy. Taresa feels that in addition to evaluating and treating the patient’s musculoskeletal dysfunction it is her job to educate and motivate the patient in self-management and prevention of further injuries.

In her spare time Taresa enjoys the outdoors of Colorado with her husband Frank. Some of these activities include hiking, camping, snow skiing and photography, as well as traveling. She loves Colorado and couldn’t imagine living anywhere else.

Tina grew up in Harbor Beach, Michigan, located on the shore of Lake Huron. She attended Central Michigan University, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in 2005 and a Doctorate of Physical Therapy degree in 2008. Her small town upbringing left her yearning to explore more, so she became a nationwide traveling therapist after graduating. She is licensed in five different states, with her travels taking her to Colorado, California, and back to Michigan for a short time. She is very excited to have returned to the beautiful state of Colorado to become a part of the Synergy team and build upon her clinical manual skills. Tina became a Certified Kinesiotaping Practitioner in 2010, as well as completed her trigger point dry needling certification with KinetaCore in 2010. She has background training in vestibular dysfunctions, fall prevention, and craniosacral therapy.

Tina enjoys water sports, snowboarding, hiking, beaches, campfires, sunsets, and traveling. In 2006 she traveled to an orphanage in the Dominican Republic to help underprivileged children build homes and to assist them in their schooling (and of course provided some therapy!) She has been skydiving, parasailing, zip lining, white water rafting and surfing, and will attempt just about anything at least once.

Jeremy joined the team at Synergy Manual Physical Therapy in January of 2011. He is a long time resident of Colorado Springs. He attended Rampart High School and then graduated from Colorado State University in 1995 with a degree in Exercise and Sport Science. Jeremy has worked as a Certified Athletic Trainer in many different settings including high school, outpatient rehabilitation, the National Football League (Minnesota Vikings), and professional baseball (Colorado Rockies).

Jeremy and his wife, Kelly, have two children and live in the Black Forest area of Colorado Springs. Jeremy enjoys a multitude of activities including spending time with his family, gardening, hiking, and fly fishing.

Jason hails from the great city of St. Cloud MN, and now calls Colorado home. He received his education from the Army Medical Center and School in Ft. Sam Houston, TX in 2007 and has an Associate degree in Applied Science, Physical Therapy Assistant from Pueblo Community College. Jason is currently a student at University of Colorado, Colorado Springs where he studies Pre Med and Business.

Jason is also a member of the Army Reserves. He loves to enjoy the mountains; skiing in the winter, camping and hiking during the summer. Jason loves Colorado because it allows him to run and cycle year round.