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Foothills is proud to be one of the few therapy clinics in the area to have such highly experienced personnel.
To learn more about each of us, click on our photos.
Cathy Gates, PT Practice Manager
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Cathy has been a partner with Foothills since its inception in 1992. She graduated with a degree in Physical Therapy from the University of Colorado in 1976. Married to a Colorado native, she and her family have lived in Fort Collins since 1984. She has a first hand knowledge of sports injuries having had three children who played multiple sports at the High School level including a College soccer player. Cathy is now the Practice Manager of both clinics, and she stays involved in all aspects of the practice. She is also active in the Colorado Chapter of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) and has been in charge of the student-mentoring program Regis and CU through her involvement with the private practice section of the APTA. Cathy enjoys hiking, biking, snowshoeing, travelling and volunteering with Project Self-Sufficiency. |
Jerome Kulm, PT (Loveland)
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Jerome is one of the original owners of Foothills Orthopedic & Sport Therapy, P.C. He is a 1976 graduate of Loma Linda University and has worked in the Loveland/Fort Collins area for over 35 years. He has a strong clinical background with all orthopedic injuries and problems. His emphasis is in upper and lower extremity injuries including rehabilitation for all types of Orthopedic surgeries especially Total Joint Replacements. Jerome is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), including the Colorado and Local chapters and has been active as an officer for the Northeast District for many years. In 2005, he was awarded the Bob Doctor Service award for his years of dedication to his profession. He has been very active with the Sports Medicine programs at the local high schools. He enjoys golfing, hiking, cycling and traveling with his family. |
Jeff Ray, PT (Ray PT/Fort Collins)
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Jeff Ray has been working as a Physical Therapist in Fort Collins for over 25 years, since graduating from the University of Colorado at Denver in 1980 with a B.A. in Biology and then in 1981 from the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center with a B.S. in Physical Therapy. He has worked with Poudre Valley Hospital, the Fort Collins Orthopaedic Associates (as Chief PT), and assisted with the transition of the Fort Collins Orthopaedic Associates into the Orthopaedic Center of the Rockies where he helped design the PT department. Jeff then joined Associates in Physical Therapy as a partner where he remained for 9 years. In April 2001, Jeff founded his own practice, Ray Physical Therapy, P.C. which merged with Foothills Orthopedic & Sport Therapy, P.C. in October 2008.
Jeff is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA). He has served as Treasurer for the Colorado Chapter of APTA, and has sat on the Judiciary/Ethics Committee. Jeff has a strong clinical background with orthopedic and sport injuries. His emphasis is in extremity and spine (neck & back) injuries. Jeff also does medical bicycle fitting.
An avid cyclist, Jeff rides his bike to work everyday in rain, wind, snow or shine. He presently races for the Vitamin Cottage/Natural Grocer's team. He also enjoys bicycle touring with his younger brother. Jeff's wife Kristy is a Red Cross Disaster instructor and FEMA reservist. Their daughter Erin recently graduated from CSU and plans to go to nursing school. |
Robert Trout, PT (Ray PT/Fort Collins)
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Robert is a 1979 graduate of the Physical Therapy program at the University of Utah, and has practiced in the Fort Collins area since 1987. He began his career as the Assistant Director for the Swedish Medical Center PT department in Englewood, Colorado before entering private practice in Northern Colorado in 1982. He joined Foothills Orthopedic & Sport Therapy, P.C. in 1993 as a partner and helped establish its second location in Fort Collins in addition to the original Loveland office. Robert is a 30 year member of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) and a strong supporter of Private Practice Physical Therapy. His clinical background is primarily in orthopedics with a specialty in the area of neck injuries and temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dysfunction. His teamwork with dentists and physicians has provided solutions for many patients with TMJ disorders, myofascial pain and headaches. When not working, Robert enjoys travelling, especially to warmer climates during the Colorado winters. |
Gary Camp, OTR (Loveland)
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Gary obtained a degree in Occupational Therapy from the University of North Dakota in 1971 following a US Army rotation in Vietnam. He has a strong interest in orthopedic injuries of the upper extremity (thumb, fingers, wrist, hand and elbow). He honed those skills while employed at the Mayo clinic for 10 years where he developed a successful out-patient hand therapy clinic. After moving to Colorado, Gary worked at PVHS, the Denver VA Medical Center, and McKee hospital where he was the Director of Rehabilitation as well as serving as an Army Reservist until retirement . Gary joined Foothills Orthopedic & Sport Therapy, P.C. in 2004 and has extensive experience in the evaluation and treatment of Upper Extremity diagnoses and is especially skilled in fabricating custom splints and braces in order to meet specific rehabilitation goals. An area resident since 1981, Gary is active in community activities, Loveland Rotary Club, playing golf and offering musical entertainment in local senior residences and healthcare facilities. |
Andrea Siener, PT, MSPT, ATC (Loveland)
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Andrea joined Foothills Orthopedic & Sport Therapy, P.C. after 6 years of private practice Physical Therapy clinic ownership. Her clinical experience is primarily orthopedic rehabilitaion with a strong interest in treating knee and shoulder injuries. She has also specialized in treating patients with dizziness, vertigo and gait imbalance since becoming a certified vestibular therapist in 2004. This treatment approach is especially helpful for patients who have fallen or at risk for falling. Andrea is also a certified provider for Sole Supports custom foot orthotics. Andrea received a B.S. degree in Sports Science from Indiana University in 1991 and a M.S. degree in Physical Therapy from the University of Indianapolis in 1993. She is a certified althletic trainer (ATC). She served as the secretary for the Northeast District of the Colorado APTA for 4 years. Outside of work, Andrea enjoys spending time outdoors with her two children and husband. Her recreational interests include mountain biking, road cycling, skiing, snowboarding, camping, hiking, backpacking and rock climbing. Andrea is an active participant in Team BOB, a community service mountain biking organization for women. |
Lennea Zink, PT, MSPT (Loveland)
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Lennea is a Colorado native and has been a Loveland resident since 1991. She graduated from Loveland High School where she lettered ten times while playing volleyball, basketball, and running track. Following graduation, she attended Northeastern Junior College in Sterling where she continued her volleyball career. In 1999, she graduated from Colorado State University with a B.S. in Exercise and Sport Science. She attended Regis University in 2001 where she obtained a Master's degree in Physical Therapy. Lennea was recruited by Foothills Orthopedic and Sport Therapy in 2005. Participating in athletics throughout her life has led her to develop a strong interest in out-patient orthopedics and sport therapy. She enjoys taking continuing education classes focusing on manual therapy, aquatic (pool) therapy, and women's health issues. She enjoys spending time with her husband and three children. Her free time is spent jogging, camping, cycling, playing volleyball, and volunteering at her children's schools. |
Kim Donahue, PT, DPT (Loveland)
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Kim Donahue, PT, DPT received her BS in Biology from the University of Wisconsin- Madison. She continued her education in Florida where she received her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the University of St. Augustine in 2009. She has completed advanced coursework in manual therapy for both spine and extremities.
Kim is also a member of the Colorado Chapter of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA). She enjoys working with people of all ages, and has experience working with the geriatric population in a variety of settings prior to joining the Foothills team.
Originally from Minnesota, Kim moved to Colorado in 2010 after she and her husband vacationed and fell in love with the climate and the landscape. Kim enjoys hiking, white water rafting, SCUBA diving, skiing and snowshoeing.
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Kim Saunders, PT, MSPT (Ray PT/Fort Collins)
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Kimberly Saunders, PT moved to Fort Collins in 1999 after graduating with a Master's degree in Physical Therapy from Washington University in St. Louis. Growing up in Central Illinois and earning her Bachelor's Degree at Southern Illinois, she appreciates everything the Front Range has to offer and has been delighted to practice Physical Therapy in Fort Collins since 2000. Kim received certification as a Pilates Instructor in 2003. Currently she is working on a Certificate of Achievement in Pregnancy-Postpartum Physical Therapy as well as pursuing a Doctorate in PT from Washington University. Kim specializes in correcting Movement System Impairment Syndromes that cause pain, limit function, or decrease athletic performance. She has experience with a variety of manual therapy techniques, custom foot orthotics, balance training, geriatrics, and the care of runners and cyclists in addition to her special training in Pilates and peri-partum care. Focusing on the whole person, Kim strives to help each individual better understand their body. She enjoys helping people of all ages and all ability levels reach their goals. A former collegiate runner and marathon finisher, Kim focuses more on family time with her husband and two small children than competition these days. Yet, she still makes time to enjoy the outdoors by hiking, biking, camping and occasionally running. |
Ginny Ray, Billing Manager (Loveland)
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Born and raised in Nebraska, Ginny and her husband and two sons have lived in Loveland since 1986. She has worked at Foothills as the Billing Manager since 2001. She enjoys bowling, biking and spending time with her family. |
Sue Helm, Front Desk (Loveland)
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A native Coloradoan, Sue, her husband and two sons have lived in the Loveland area since 1995 and she has been with Foothills since 2003. She loves meeting & helping new people every day. Her interests include reading, gardening and baking. |
Debbie Morgan, Billing Manager (Ray PT/Fort Collins)
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Debbie joined Ray Physical Therapy in 2005 and then helped with the merger between Ray and Foothills. She enjoys cycling and cooking. |
Matt Hastings, Aide (Loveland)
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Matt began working for Foothills in November of 2010 after graduating from the University of Vermont with a major in Sociology. He plans to one day further his education in Physical Therapy. Outside of work, Matt enjoys skiing, lacrosse, hiking, live music and traveling. |
Debra Sheehan, Receptionist (Ray PT/ Ft Collins)
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A native New Yorker, Deb and her family relocated to Fort Collins in 2006. An avid animal lover, she enjoys spending time with her horse and three dogs. |
Jack VanAusdall, Certified Massage Therapist
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Jack's office Hands on Health Therapeutic Massage is now located within Foothills Physical Therapy. Jack has been in the practice of massage therapy in the Loveland area since 1993. Please click the Quick Link for more information. |
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