Our Staff
Doug Hanna, PT, MS, MTC
Doug feels tremendously fortunate to have physical therapy as a profession. After nearly 20 years of clinical practice, he still enjoys his work immensely. Many factors contribute to his continued passion for the profession. Physical therapy provides so many tools that create treatment plans that cater to the specific needs of each patient. Physical therapy encourages continuous learning and professional growth. Doug is greatly satisfied to help people increase their quality of life. Additionally, he has the opportunity to work in a great environment with an amazing group of committed, caring and fun associates.
Through Doug's many years of practice he has studied with most of the world leaders in physical therapy. He has extensive training in the evaluation and treatment of both spinal and extremity problems, as well as extensive post-graduate training in spinal and peripheral manipulation, soft tissue release and diagnosis-specific exercise training. Doug's broad training background allows him to choose the treatment approach that best suits each patient and produces the most satisfying outcome. Doug specializes in spinal and lower extremity problems.
Doug received a Bachelor of Science Degree from Nebraska Wesleyan University and a Graduate Certificate in Physical Therapy from the Mayo School and Health Related Sciences in Rochester, Minnesota. Doug later completed Certification in Competency in Manual Therapy from the Institute of Graduate Health Sciences and a post-professional Masters of Science degree from the University of St. Augustine in Saint Augustine, Florida. Doug benefited from extensive post-graduate education with many of the worlds top therapists. He has extensive training in physical examination and diagnosis of the spine and extremities, as well as advanced training in spinal and peripheral joint manipulation, soft tissue mobilization and diagnosis specific exercise training.
Doug is the father of two daughters, Ashley and Brooke. He is an avid runner, cyclist, and fly fisherman.
Kath Anne Weber, PT, MS
Kath Anne graduated with a BA from the University of Notre Dame in 1993 and a Master's degree from the University of Southern California in 1995. She spent four years at Notre Dame as a student athletic trainer. The experience of working with Division I athletes was invaluable to her. Since receiving her Physical Therapy degree, Kath Anne has practiced primarily in the outpatient orthopedic setting with some experience in the home health and chronic pain arenas.
Kath Anne's research in graduate school revolved around the importance of diet and weight bearing exercise in the younger population for prevention of osteoporosis later in life. Further study and continuing education has given her a broader knowledge for treatment of the osteoporotic patient. At the other end of the spectrum, she thoroughly enjoys working with children post-orthopedic injury. They definitely test her creativity!
Kath Anne moved to Boulder in March of 2005, and looks forward to improving her mountain biking and skiing skills. She has a husband, Erick, and a little boy named Fritz.
Terri Nishimoto, PT, GCFP
Terri graduated from the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center in 1982.
She has always been interested in integrating manual therapy and movement. This interest has resulted in a very diverse background which has included working with neurological, orthopedic and sports medicine physical therapy.
In 1991 she moved to Japan and taught English and physical therapy in Osaka. This was a wonderful experience and she hopes to return someday! When she moved back to Colorado, she was still very intrigued with movement and movement dysfunction so she studied the Feldenkrais method. She finished her four year training in 1999.
After the birth of her daughters, Terri focused on women's health issues.
This has evolved into a specialty niche for Terri and she now works with both men and women with pelvic floor dysfunction.
Pelvic floor dysfunction can encompass a wide variety of diagnoses: pelvic pain, pudendal neuralgia, testicular pain, SI joint dysfunction, vulvodynia, dyspareunia (pain with intercourse), bladder and bowel disorders.
She is married to Bill Patterson, has two beautiful daughters Midori and Emiko and two awesome brindled Labrador retrievers. She is the number one sports fan of her kid's soccer and basketball teams, and she enjoys hiking and volleyball.
Elke Schaumberg, MSPT
After 15 years of in the field of physical therapy, Elke remains passionate about the care that she provides her patients. A desire to empower her patients to manage their ailments, by giving them the tools necessary to manage their conditions and restore their participation in their daily lives, drives her to continue her work in her profession. Her commitment to provide the highest level of care has driven her to complete extensive post-graduate training in multiple manual therapy systems.
The post-graduate training that she has received has shaped her treatment philosophy. She approaches each of her patients with the philosophy of continually progressing and advancing an individual's function within the specific confines of their healing process. With each client, her primary goal is to restore normal function at a joint and soft tissue level first. After establishing the best function possible on that level, her focus is then to design an exercise program directed specifically to the patient's diagnosis and the activities he desires to resume. The final phase is preparing the healing client for a full return to his previous activity level. During each phase of rehabilitation the individual gains confidence regarding his ability to manage his issue and his ability to participate in the activities they have been unable to do.
Elke earned her Master's degree in Physical Therapy from the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center in Denver, Colorado after completing her Bachelor's degree in Kinesiology at the University of Colorado in Boulder. Currently, Elke is working towards her Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy at Simmons College in Boston. As a licensed Physical Therapist, Elke has worked in California, Colorado and most recently in Rhode Island. She has worked primarily in outpatient settings providing treatment for acute and chronic spine conditions, post-operative care of peripheral joint and spinal orthopedic procedures, sports injuries in high level and recreational athletes, injured workers attempting to return to a pre-injury level and women confronted with the complications surrounding women's health issues.
Elke is married and has two children. Her interests include running, biking, tennis, reading and traveling.
Natalie Hayes, Office Manager
Natalie earned a Bbachelor's degree from Texas A&M University in 2004 and a Master's degree from Southwestern BTS in 2007. She has been worked in the healthcare field on and off for 11 years and has been working in medical billing since 2008.
With Natalie working in our office, we can provide on-site billing, which means there is someone in the office that is familiar with your insurance needs. She will verify your benefits and make sure all pre-certification is taken care of before your first visit. Your visit should be less stressful with the knowledge that your insurance will be handled in an efficient manner. She is happy to assist you with any questions or concerns you may have regarding the billing process.
Natalie recently moved from Texas to Colorado with her husband, Jason, and her two very large dogs. She likes hiking, mountain biking and learning to fly fish in the warm months and remodeling her old house during the winter.