Ability Physical Therapy is a physical therapy provider with multiple Colorado clinics.
We were established in 2010 by our owner and practicing physical therapist, Katie Ferrington, with a goal of emphasizing excellence in quality care while providing a warm, welcoming, and patient-oriented environment.
We take a holistic approach to treatment and believe in evidence-based practices; We stay current with the latest research and treatment techniques in order to treat the patient as a whole (mind, spirit, and body). Whether you are injured, recovering post-operation, managing a condition, or wishing to improve your athletic performance, our goal is to maximize your functionality. Afterall, our motto is, “We restore your Ability to Live, Work, and Play.”
We accept most major commercial health insurances, Medicare, Medicaid, and have cash pay options available.
We believe that our patients benefit most from individualized care specific to their condition(s). That’s why all patients receive one-on-one care with an experience and licensed physical therapist with advanced specialized training. At Ability Physical Therapy, we are committed to providing the best service and most effective long-lasting care.
Appointments are available to be scheduled from 7:00AM - 6:40PM.
We accept most major commercial health insurances (see list below), Medicare, Medicaid, and have cash pay options available. Please contact us to verify coverage or discuss our cash pay options!
Born and raised in New Jersey, Bridget earned her BA in Psychology from Dartmouth College. While at Dartmouth, she was a four year NCAA Division I athlete as a member of the Cross Country and Track and Field teams. After college, she moved to Boulder to continue running competitively, competing in road races ranging from 5k to 50k, while pursuing her Doctor of Physical Therapy Degree at Regis University. She was drawn to physical therapy due to her personal experiences as an injured athlete and her ability to empathize with people who are injured and unable to partake or thrive in the activities that they enjoy. As a result, she has a passion for working with Boulder’s active population and endurance athletes, using her manual therapy skills, dry needling certification, and exercise prescription for injury rehabilitation and prevention, as well as performance enhancement. When not treating patients, Bridget enjoys running, snow skiing and water skiing. She also enjoys cheering for the Green Bay Packers and spending time with her fiancé, Mike, and their yellow lab, Cheddar!
Brittney is originally from Wisconsin, and complete her undergraduate degree at Marquette University in Exercise Physiology. While at Marquette she competed in cross country and track and field. Her passion for physical therapy began with rehabbing several of her own injuries. Upon graduating, Brittney moved to Arizona where she completed her Doctorate of Physical Therapy at Franklin Pierce University. During this time she also qualified for and ran the 2020 Olympic Marathon Trials and has qualified for the 2024 Marathon Trials as well with a personal best of 2:32. Additionally, she is certified in dry needling, myofascial cupping, and has taken countless courses on treatment and management of endurance athletes. When she is not running you can find her traveling with her husband or hiking with her black lab, Lola.
Greg originally hails from Indianapolis, IN. He completed undergraduate at Hanover College in Biology, and after spending some time working in pharmaceutical labs, returned to earn his Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy from Indiana University in 2012. He is a Board Certified Specialist in Orthopedics, which he earned in 2017. He started certification for Dry needling in 2022. His family moved to Colorado in 2018 to be nearer to his spouse's family and to enjoy the many outdoor benefits of Colorado life. He enjoys working with patients of all ages across the continuum, whether post surgical, recovering from injury, looking to return to sport or just looking to improve performance. He thoroughly enjoys the opportunity to help his patients return to an active lifestyle - whether that activity be mountain activities or getting your groceries from your car inside - and see them accomplish their goals.
His personal activity interests and passions are strength training, running (quite amateurly he would argue) and both hiking, and downhill skiing.
In his spare time he enjoys cooking, spending time with his spouse, their 2 boys and their dog, Gerty. He's also an avid fan of Star Wars.
Jenna is a physical therapist specializing in sports rehabilitation with a passion for working with runners of all levels. Originally from Syracuse NY, she earned her Doctor of Physical Therapy from Nazareth University and then went on to receive her PhD in Rehabilitation Science from Boston University. Her doctoral research focused on wearable sensors, metabolic testing, and biomechanical analysis to optimize movement efficiency and performance. During her time in Boston, Jenna trained for four marathons coached by Nell Rojas. This experience inspired her to return to clinical practice to help others achieve their running goals. Additionally, Jenna holds certifications in Selective Functional Movement Assessment (SFMA), running gait analysis, blood flow restriction, and as a Champion Performance Specialist (C-PAS). Outside of running, Jenna enjoys outdoor activities, experimenting with new recipes, and spending time with her two cats - Chloe and Maddie.
Jessie enjoys treating the full spectrum of patients from children to high level athletes
and older adults. Jessie is certified in pelvic floor therapy and is also pursuing further
orthopedic specialization. She prioritizes a team-based approach between patient and
therapist to reach goals and promote full return to a healthy lifestyle. She is passionate
about creating sustainable change in her patient’s lives and primarily uses a
combination of exercise and manual therapy to address patient’s impairments
holistically.
Jessie earned her Bachelor of Science in Education studying Pre-Physical Therapy
from the University of Dayton in 2018. In 2021 she completed her Doctor of Physical
Therapy degree from Duke University. She was born in Dayton, OH, however Jessie’s
family moved to Longmont, Colorado when she was 8 years old. After graduating from
Duke, Jessie was excited to move back to the mountains and sunny Colorado skies to
serve the Boulder County community she grew up in.
In her free time Jessie likes to hike, camp, bake, garden, and spend time with her
parents and her twin sister, Erin. She has enjoyed competing in open-water swimming
the past few years and trains with Boulder Aquatic Masters.
Katie graduated from Colorado State in 2004 with her Bachelor of Science in Health and Exercise Science degree. In 2007, she received her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the University of St. Augustine in Florida. Katie has advanced training in manual therapy techniques including myofascial release, advanced spinal examination and treatment, and advanced extremity manipulation techniques. In 2009, Katie began advancing her training in pelvic floor physical therapy and now enjoys helping both men and women with pelvic pain, bowel and bladder dysfunction, sexual dysfunction, and the OB population pre and postpartum. In 2011, Katie completed her advanced coursework and training for trigger point dry needling, including needling for the pelvic floor.
Katie has a passion working in the outpatient clinic environment and has become a specialist in pelvic floor treatments. She enjoys treating patients in order for them to return to their life, sport, or recreational activity as soon as possible.
Katie opened Ability Physical Therapy in Lafayette in 2010, intent on bringing quality and uniqueness of patient care deserving of the Boulder County population. She strives to create a clinic focused on personalized patient care using advanced manual treatments and evidence based exercise prescription in a warm, fun, and welcoming environment.
Katie is a mom to 2 girls, Harper and Emery who keep her on the move. Her husband, Nic, is a system’s engineer for LASP – part of CU. For sport, Katie is an adventure racer and race director and really enjoys running, mountain biking, kayaking and being in the great outdoors…preferably with a map and compass in the middle of nowhere. You can watch her on Amazon Prime’s show, Eco Challenge - World’s Toughest Race.
Kelsey is a Midwest native and she graduated from University of Nebraska at Omaha with a Bachelor of Science in Biology, and received her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Creighton University in Omaha. She has advanced training to treat pelvic floor dysfunction in women including pelvic pain and bowel and bladder dysfunction, and is certified in functional dry needling as well.
Kelsey has been working in an outpatient clinic for many years. She loves the challenge of meeting all types of people in the outpatient setting, and has a passion for working with patients with orthopedic conditions, balance dysfunction, neurological and vestibular disorders and pelvic floor dysfunction. It is her goal to get every patient back to their maximum level of function, whether it be so they can spend time with their grandchildren, return to recreational activities or compete in professional sports.
Relocating to Boulder, CO from Louisville, NE was an easy choice for Kelsey, as being outside is a passion for her. She has been an athlete for as long as she can remember, starting with racing motocross at the age of nine. At 17 she began training muay thai (a martial art similar to kickboxing) and competed as an amateur and semi-pro for over a decade in addition to being certified as a Khun Khru (instructor) through the World Thai Boxing Association. Now an avid mountain biker, she has taken her love of extreme sports to racing downhill mountain biking at the professional level in Colorado and the surrounding states. She spends the rest of her free time as a volunteer Board of Director member, Skill Instructor and Ride Guide leader for the Boulder Mountainbike Alliance, a non-profit organization that works to improve mountain biking trails and advocacy in the front range.
Kurt Roeser is Board Certified Orthopedic Specialist working primarily with running related injuries at his clinic Boulder Run Physio in Niwot, CO. As a former collegiate cross country and track and field athlete, Kurt continues to enjoy training with Boulder Harriers coached by Steve Jones and competing in running races locally and across the country. He is a 2020 and 2024 Olympic Marathon Team Trials qualifier with a PB of 2:17:25. He is passionate about staying up to date with current research and providing high quality physical therapy care to help individuals get out of pain and improve their function in daily life and athletics. Kurt and his wife Tracy enjoy spending time outdoors exploring Colorado with their daughter Greta.
Hometown - Naples, Florida
Education -
University of Florida, Doctor of Physical Therapy 2012
University of Florida, Bachelor of Science in Applied Physiology and Kinesiology 2009
Originally from Milwaukee, WI, Lindsey moved to Boulder in 1993 to attend the University of Colorado-Boulder, where she graduated with her BS in Kinesiology In 1997. After a brief departure to Massachusetts, where she graduated from U-Mass Lowell in 2002 with an MSPT, Lindsey returned to Boulder to follow her dream of working as an outpatient orthopedic practitioner with the healthy and like-minded athletic population of Boulder. When not treating her patients, Lindsey enjoys spending time with her family and training for Ironman triathlons, marathons, open water swim races, and cycling fondos. Lindsey loves to share her enjoyment of sport with her patients and get them back on the road to success!
Lucinda (or Luci) graduated in 2003 from CU Denver, and enjoys working with a wide variety of patients. Especially gratifying for her is uncovering the unique needs of each person that comes to her, and adjusting treatments to prioritize the goals they have set for themselves.
She has been a CrossFit coach since 2010 and continues her work in the gym, coaching group classes and personal training. alongside her PT pursuits.
When not in the gym or clinic, you will find Luci hanging out with her 2 daughters and husband, gardening, reading or learning about something new.
Rachel was born and raised in Indianapolis, IN. She has an identical twin sister, Lindsey, and a younger sister, Mary, who she played volleyball with year-round throughout high school. Rachel attended the beautiful Indiana University in Bloomington, IN to pursue her bachelors degree in Exercise Science, and then she headed back north to Indianapolis for her Physical Therapy degree.
As a child, Rachel began coming to Colorado with her family to ski. She loves being outdoors, being active, and she loves a good adventure. So when she graduated from PT school, a move to Colorado seemed like a natural transition. Rachel is passionate about using Manual therapy and exercise training as part of regular treatments for various body impairments. She enjoys working with patients of all ages to address their needs, including low back and neck pain, post-operative strength deficits, and sports-related injuries. Rachel is also certified in pelvic floor therapy, and enjoys serving this population in the Boulder area.
Rachel graduated from Quinnpiac University's accelerated Physical Therapy program in 2010 with a Masters in physical therapy and bachelors in health science. Rachel grew up in New England and spent half her summers in Texas. She moved to Colorado immediately after graduation. Rachel enjoys treating many diagnoses and has a special love for vestibular therapy. She strives to treat each client holistically and enjoys blending manual, vestibular and exercise techniques that she learns over the years. Her ultimate goal is to foster empowerment and physical independence in her clients to the degree that they are able.
Rachel enjoys spending time with her blended family of 6. She enjoys traveling, jogging, reading, DIY and yoga. Rachel has been known to change hair styles frequently so if you are a returning patient, don't be alarmed if you don't recognize this practitioner from your prior PT experience.
Rebecca has worked in office administrator roles for multiple health services firms, where she find enjoyment in contributing to people’s health and well being and meeting new people every day. She is a very active, energetic outdoors enthusiast and certified Essentrics Instructor. She loves animals, specifically reptiles and dogs. In her free time, Rebecca loves hiking, water skiing, snow skiing, frisbee golfing, snow shoeing, reading, and spending time with her amazing family.
Sydney grew up in Lone Tree, Colorado and graduated from the University of Denver in 2019 with a Bachelor of Science in Biology. She and her now husband decided to venture out of Colorado and explore the east coast for a few years, and spent 3 years living in Durham, North Carolina where Sydney earned her Doctorate of Physical Therapy at Duke University. She loves being able to treat patients of all ages, but is especially passionate about working with the adolescent population through sport-specific rehabilitation, and individuals with neurological disorders. She considers each patient as an individual with a unique story, and works with her patients to develop the right treatment plan for them and encourage them throughout each phase of their rehabilitation.
Sydney grew up playing soccer and swimming, and was a competitive swimmer up until college. During college, Sydney developed a passion for biking and running, and competed in several triathlons in Colorado. Today, Sydney continues to enjoy road biking, running, hiking, swimming, skiing, playing tennis and pickleball with her husband, hanging out with her family and friends, and reading.
Tammy graduated from North Dakota State University with a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science with a minor in Psychology. She then received her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Belmont University. Tammy grew up in Minnesota, but fell in love with Colorado on a rock climbing road trip and knew it was where she wanted to land after finishing school. Tammy is passionate about partnering with individuals to regain independence and improve their quality of life. She has a special interest in treating the oncology population and plans to pursue advanced education in this area of PT.
Tammy enjoys all things outdoors. Whenever possible she can often be found rock climbing, hiking, cross country skiing, backpacking, or camping. Her and her husband also love spending time training their rescue pup.
Tyler graduated from the University of Kansas with his Bachelor's in Exercise Science in 2011. In 2015, he received his Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the University of Colorado - Anschutz Medical Campus. Tyler has advanced training in post-operative rehabilitation, manual therapy interventions, and vestibular therapy. Tyler is passionate about helping each patient he treats get back their quality of life, especially after having major surgeries. He is also passionate about improving the physical therapy profession as a whole, and is on the Board of Directors for the Colorado chapter of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA).
Tyler has lived in Colorado since 2012 with his wife, Kristen, and their Goldendoodle, Hudson. He enjoys hiking in the summer with them, including a 14er or two each year. When he's not in the clinic, Tyler is often traveling with his wife, cooking, finding the best restaurants in Denver, or training for his next Spartan race.
Throughout the year, we may have openings for full-time or part-time physical therapists or front office administrators. Are you interested in joining our amazing team?
If so, please email your resume and cover letter to [email protected] stating why you'd like to be part of Ability PT and what you're looking for in a position. If we're currently hiring or planning to, we'll let you know!