Experience, Attentiveness, & Motivation.

Casey Quinn

Doctor of Physical Therapy

Casey was born and raised in the outskirts of Philadelphia, but decided to move to Colorado with her husband, Kyle, in 2023. Prepared with a sense of adventure and a pocket full of spunk - she moved to CO to spend more time outdoors. Most weekends, you’ll find her hiking, skiing, white water rafting, doing photography, watching the Eagles (Go Birds!), cooking and eating (if we're being honest this is her favorite activity).​ She received her undergraduate degree in Biology and her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Widener University.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Cassie Kalil

Doctor of Physical Therapy

Cassie was born and raised in Denver, CO and worked as a tech at Premier for 2 years before going to PT school. She attended undergraduate college at Colorado State University in Fort Collins where she studied Health and Exercise Science, then went on to earn her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Midwestern University in Phoenix, AZ.

Cassie enjoys rock climbing, traveling, painting, photography, watching formula 1 racing, gardening, building her house plant collection, hiking and playing with her dog Dexter, and going to concerts and car shows with her husband Alex.​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Stephanie Lenz

Doctor of Physical Therapy

Stephanie was born and raised in Prior Lake, Minnesota, and is a proud Midwesterner who loves the lakes and the outdoors. She earned her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from San Diego State University and is certified in both Level 1 and Level 2 Functional Dry Needling. Stephanie is also one of our pelvic floor physical therapists, specializing in prenatal and postnatal care. She is passionate about helping patients return to the activities they love, building strong connections with them, and promoting optimal health.
In her free time, Stephanie enjoys spending time with her two dogs—a German Shepherd and a Havanese—and exploring the outdoors. She loves hiking and biking in the summer and skiing in the winter.​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Allison Lackey

Doctor of Physical Therapy

Allison was born and raised in the northwest suburbs of Chicago. She attended Saint Louis University for her undergraduate work as well as her Doctorate in Physical Therapy. Allison is passionate about working as a team with her patients to help them achieve their goals and promote independence and exercise in their daily lives. She specializes in vestibular and concussion rehabilitation, in addition to treating her orthopedic populations.​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Kimberly Cavanagh

Physical Therapist

Kim has been a physical therapist for 25 years. She moved to Colorado in 1996 and worked for several years before taking time off to stay home with her 2 kids.

Kim attended Drake University 1983 - 1988 where she received her Bachelor of Arts in Biology. She then attended Des Moines University from 1988-1990 where she received her Master of Science degree in Physical Therapy. Kim is certified in equestrian fitness and rehabilitation and is also interested in golf biomechanics and rehabilitation. Kim enjoys spending time with her husband, 2 kids, 1 horse and 2 dogs. Kim is a member of the APTA.​​​​​​​​​​​​

Joy Claypoole

Doctor of Physical Therapy

Joy grew up in Hawai’i and is bringing the Aloha spirit to Colorado and Premier Physical Therapy. She obtained her Bachelor’s in Exercise Science from St. Olaf College in Minnesota where she played three NCAA sports. Following that, she worked as a personal trainer before completing her Doctorate of PT at the University of Colorado. She is our pelvic floor physical therapist and utilizes dry needling.

Joy enjoys trail running, hiking, camping, paddle boarding, gardening, and snow boarding. When she’s not on the trails, you can find her training her Old English Sheepdog, Nikki. ​​​​​​​​​

Caitlyn Blumberg

Doctor of Physical Therapy

Caitlyn was born in raised in Northern Virginia, attending Virginia Tech for undergraduate college followed by Shenandoah University to receive her Doctorate of Physical Therapy. She spent 5 years working in Virginia, where she increased her experience in outpatient orthopedics treating patients with spine pathologies, orthopedic injuries, vestibular disorders, and that have undergone or will soon be undergoing surgery. Caitlyn is certified in dry needling, and uses a combination of manual therapy, functional exercises, and education to help patients eliminate pain and return to the activities they love! 

Caitlyn relocated to Colorado with her husband, David, who grew up in the Littleton area. Her biggest hobbies include cooking, venturing to local farmers’ markets, and trying new restaurants. Caitlyn and her husband are both avid travelers, and love spending their time exploring new destinations both near and far. In fact, prior to moving to Colorado, they backpacked East and South East Asia, visiting 9 countries and 32 cities over 16 weeks. Caitlyn’s most memorable experience from this trip was staying at an Ecolodge in the Borneo rainforest, spending her days and nights spotting indigenous wildlife including the “Borneo Big 5”! ​​​​​​​

Hadley DiRito

Doctor of Physical Therapy

Hadley is from Colorado, born and raised in Arvada. She earned her BA in Biology and Psychology from University of Denver and studied abroad at University of Otago in Dunedin, New Zealand. She later received her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Mount Saint Mary’s University in Los Angeles before returning home to Colorado.

Hadley specializes in chronic neurologic conditions, vestibular rehabilitation, central pain disorders, geriatrics, spine care, and athletes in gymnastics, dance, and figure skating. She is PWR! Certified, which is the leading credential for treating Parkinson’s disease.

Outside of the clinic, Hadley enjoys reading, crochet, journaling, visiting her parents in Winter Park, tending to her fish tanks, hosting game nights, and being with her husband, Kevin, and their two dogs, Clarence and Louise.​​​​​​​

Melaina Khudari

Doctor of Physical Therapy

Melaina was born and raised outside of Boston and completed her undergraduate degree at Union College in upstate New York. She earned her Doctorate of Physical Therapy at Mass General Hospital Institute of Health Professions in Boston. Melaina has experience treating a variety of orthopedic and neurologic populations, including Parkinson’s Disease, Multiple Sclerosis, and stroke. Melaina loves empowering her patients to heal through movement so that they can return to doing what they love. In her free time, Melaina enjoys trail running, hiking, cooking and baking new recipes, and traveling. Her favorite trip was to Tanzania where she hiked Mt. Kilimanjaro and went on a safari through Serengeti National Park!​​​​​​​​​

Erinn Vanier

Doctor of Physical Therapy

Erinn was born and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area. She attended San Diego State University and graduated with her Bachelor’s in Kinesiology in 2020. She moved to Denver to attend Regis University, graduating in 2025. She is Level 1 Dry Needling certified and is interested in all orthopedic injuries. Erinn loves pushing her patients to be the best version of themselves and returning them back to the things they love! In her free time, Erinn enjoys reading, running, hiking, snowboarding in the winter, and trying new restaurants in town.​​​​​​​​​

Thao Dan Nguyen

Doctor of Physical Therapy

Thao-Dan was born and raised in the Denver area, where she also earned both her Bachelor's of Science in Health and Exercise Science and Doctor of Physical Therapy degrees from Regis University. Thao-Dan has interests in treating orthopedic conditions pre and post op, chronic neuologic conditions, and is certified in Level 1 Dry Needling (includes treating muscles of the arms and legs). Whether you're a high school senior athlete or a senior adult recovering from a joint replacement, she is passionate about helping people recover their independece through movement as moving well is the way to live the life you love. When she is not in clinic, you can find her cracking dad jokes on local hikes, running with friends, yelling at college football games, or watching anime with her husband. 

Richelle Breedlove

Chaos Coordinator​

Born and raised in Colorado, Richelle enjoys nature and being outdoors in her free time. She also enjoys being a mom to her beautiful daughters and taking her on adventures. She has worked in healthcare for 12 years and looks forward to her journey with Premier Physical Therapy.​

Regina Garcia

Chaos Coordinator​

As a Colorado Native, Regina raising her Family and friendship. Her five-year healthcare career reflects her passion for assisting others, and she is eager to contribute to the Premier Team.

Eric Pankey

Doctor of Physical Therapy

Growing up in the state of Colorado, Eric attended Colorado State University where he received his Bachelor of Science in Health and Exercise Science in 2012. Wanting to pursue a career in physical therapy from a young age, Eric went on to achieve his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences in December of 2015. Eric received his manual therapy certification in 2016 and is certified in dry needling (FDN). He is also a member of the APTA as well as the AAOMPT. When not treating patients in the clinic, Eric finds joy in a multitude of outdoor activities including hiking the Rocky Mountains and playing a variety of sports such as basketball, volleyball, and snowboarding. Along with helping others achieve their rehabilitative and personal fitness goals, living an active lifestyle is just one of Eric's many passions in life.

Melanie Diep

Doctor of Physical Therapy

Melanie Diep was born and raised in beautiful Colorado. She completed her Bachelor of Science in Health Care Sciences at UCCS (University of Colorado, Colorado Springs) where she also ran D2 cross country, indoor and outdoor track and field. Following that, she went on to earn her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus. Melanie is certified in dry needling (FDN) levels 1-2, LSVT Big, and PWR!Moves, and is a member of the APTA. Melanie specializes in Parkinson's Disease, and has a passion for geriatric health. During her free time, she enjoys being outdoors hiking, backpacking, running, paddleboarding, snowboarding, biking and ice fishing. Aside from the outdoors, she loves reading, playing cards and boardgames.

Peyton Duiser

Doctor of Physical Therapy

Peyton was born in Indianapolis, IN. She completed her Bachelor of Kinesiology at Indiana University in Bloomington, IN. As she has always been interested in the healthcare industry, she attended Regis University in Denver, CO to receive her Doctorate in Physical Therapy. Peyton loves collaborating with patients to help progress them back to activities that bring them joy and fulfillment, to help them lead a better life. As well as orthopedic, she is interested in pelvic health and neurological rehabilitation. 

Peyton moved to Colorado in 2021 to be near the mountains and outdoors. Her hobbies include snowboarding, hiking, rock climbing, playing sports, cooking and eating good food, going to concerts, traveling, scuba diving, hanging out with her dog, and making pottery. 

Hollie Cunningham

Doctor of Physical Therapy

Hollie was born and raised in Washington, DC. She went to McDaniel College for her Bachelors of Arts, majoring in Exercise Science, where she also played D3 soccer. She graduated in 2016 from Chatham University in Pittsburgh, PA with her Doctorate in Physical Therapy. Hollie also has a Fundamentals in Business degree from Grand Valley State University.

Hollie loves treating TMJ disorders, headaches, concussions, and pelvic floor. She is a Craniofacial specialist, and has a multitude of certifications including dry needling levels 1 and 2, LSVT Big, ergonomics, vestibular dysfunction, and women's health. She is passionate about holistic healthcare, focused on maximizing quality of life.

When she isn't working, you can find her teaching Purebarre, hiking, camping, reading, kayaking, spending time with friends/family/her dog Riley, going to concerts, trying new restaurants/coffee shops, and traveling.

Janice Armstrong

Chaos Coordinator

Janice was born and raised in beautiful Winchestertonfieldville, Iowa.  This is where she started her long journey as a competitive hot dog eating contestant. She has ranked 25th place (out of 26 contestants) but is frequently described as having the most heart in the game. She moved to Colorado around 4 years ago and that is when she found her true passion as a sasquatch hunter. She was even quoted in a TIME magazine saying, "I nearly got'em this time." Other accomplishments include nearly finding the end of 5 different rainbows, she is able to recite the first three numbers in Pi and came in second place in her local Bingo - hall.