https://www.aretept.com/home-1 daily 0.75 2019-06-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cf660e7f7147f0001ee8e45/1560782296771-3T6U9Y6V9V2TH0F37ZRC/IMG_6566.JPG HOME https://www.aretept.com/resources-10 daily 0.75 2020-03-05 https://www.aretept.com/new-page-2 daily 0.75 2019-08-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cf660e7f7147f0001ee8e45/1560188131355-X0TFQ3RBW7HRAPEHMB6L/IMG_0051.jpg New Page Mission To incorporate evidence based clinical treatments in an individualized physical therapy plan of care in order to optimize health and recovery. To help you reach your goals and aspirations. Vision My vision is to partner with you in your health care journey. To utilize my education and clinical expertise to get you on the road to recovery. And most importantly returning you to the activities you enjoy! Values Educate: educate you on the nature of your injury, the human body, your unique experience and plan of care. How to proactively self rehab and better care for your body. Empower: Collaborate together in your GOALS and plan of Care. Offer useful tools for self care and progress toward goals and health. Excite: Ultimately, get you back to what you enjoy doing!! https://www.aretept.com/my-story daily 0.75 2019-08-20 https://www.aretept.com/new-page-1 daily 0.75 2019-08-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cf660e7f7147f0001ee8e45/1560186581838-V1DD9V60XXXC3PHJS8E8/kari_profile+pic.jpeg New Page https://www.aretept.com/trigger-point-dry-needling daily 0.75 2019-08-20 https://www.aretept.com/what-to-expect daily 0.75 2019-07-08 https://www.aretept.com/movement-analysis-and-exercise-prescription daily 0.75 2019-08-20 https://www.aretept.com/pt-for-climbers daily 0.75 2019-08-20 https://www.aretept.com/manual-therapy daily 0.75 2019-08-20 https://www.aretept.com/schedule daily 0.75 2020-03-05 https://www.aretept.com/services daily 0.75 2023-03-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cf660e7f7147f0001ee8e45/1599672377307-CNNPXV873IZPDVW7X6JH/Climbing+Physical+Therapist.JPG Physical Therapy Services - What we treat – Shoulder injury – Neck pain and whiplash – Headaches and TMD (jaw pain) – Elbow pain and tendonitis – Wrist pain – Finger injuries (pulley injury) – Low back pain and sciatica – Hip injury/pain – Knee injury/pain – Foot/ankle pain (plantar fasciitis) – Persistent/Chronic Pain – Vestibular conditions – Balance – Concussions https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cf660e7f7147f0001ee8e45/1599672894248-X0GO8XAS8A5WBFFUL4TH/Trigger+Point+Dry+Needling.JPG Physical Therapy Services - PT Services – Trigger Point Dry Needling – Instrumented Massage – Joint mobilization and manipulation – Cupping techniques – Movement Analysis – PT for climbers – Sports Performance https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cf660e7f7147f0001ee8e45/1599673100993-UBYLX5J4ZPHMJY5J9CJ6/Climbing+Physical+Therapy.JPG Physical Therapy Services - What to expect At your first visit we will discuss in length your medical history, current symptoms and goals. A thorough evaluation will be performed to determine the nature of your injury. Then an individualized plan of care will be developed, collaboratively, by the physical therapist and you. You will be educated on a home exercise program and self care techniques to assist you in your rehab journey. Various manual physical therapy interventions may be performed at initial evaluation such as trigger point dry needling, manual therapy, cupping and/or instrumented massage. Follow up treatment sessions will include re-evaluation of your progress and implementation of PT interventions to keep you moving forward to reaching your goals https://www.aretept.com/contact-10 daily 0.75 2020-03-05 https://www.aretept.com/pricing daily 0.75 2025-03-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cf660e7f7147f0001ee8e45/1598911843015-VFMKGI80N1PGSPOSFB73/June+16%2C+2019-11+-+financialpage.jpg Pricing - Pricing Physical Therapy Initial Evaluation 75 min- $225 (New clients begin with a one on one session with Dr. Swank where a customized plan of care is established by a thorough history, evaluation and client collaboration. Physical Therapy services are performed during this session.) Physical Therapy Follow-Up Session 60 min- $175 (Services may include manual interventions, exercise prescription, home exercise program and education.) Physical Therapy Follow-Up Session 90 min- $265 Call/Email for additional availability! Arete Physical Therapy currently accepts cash/check/credit card payment only - (including HSA/FSA cards.) No insurances are accepted at this time. One can submit a bill to their insurance. https://www.aretept.com/about daily 0.75 2023-03-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cf660e7f7147f0001ee8e45/1584559171664-YZNTO348SDZRTMBEHASB/e73e45ea-57a9-46a3-a8ae-102495a76785.JPEG About - Dr. Kari Elste Swank PT, DPT Dr. Swank is extremely passionate about collaborating with climbers, outdoor athletes and individuals of all backgrounds to enable them to meet their goals. As a former elite level gymnast now turned rock climber, she understands the rigors of athletics and has a special interest in injury prevention. For the past 11 years she has used her expertise to treat sponsored, professional and local climbers through skilled PT interventions, education on self care techniques and climbing specific exercises. Dr. Swank would describe herself as a 5.13 sport junky, who enjoys long days in the alpine, climbs 5.11 trad and recently climbed the Nose in a day on El Cap. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cf660e7f7147f0001ee8e45/1584559523666-8XFZHLB8I8UB906W4Q6W/IMG_0027.JPG About - Mission Arete Physical Therapy’s mission is to partner with you in your health care journey, incorporating evidence based skilled interventions in an individualized physical therapy plan of care in order to optimize health and recovery. Ultimately, to keep you active in your sport while addressing an injury and return you to your sport healthier, stronger and more resilient! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cf660e7f7147f0001ee8e45/1584559360340-B8BXY8S8I1S8Y70CL9SO/IMG_1048.JPG About - My Story Being born an Elste, means that gymnastics is in my genetics. My Grandma was a two time USA Olympic gymnast. By the age of 3, I was enrolled in tiny tot tumbling classes and went on to be an elite level and division one college gymnast. As a gymnast, my injuries were numerous, and many mismanaged, leaving my athletic goals unattainable. These experiences led me to complete my Doctorate of Physical Therapy with a passion for injury prevention and genuine desire to partner with the client to attain optimal health and recovery. Professionally, I graduated with my Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) from Regis University in 2011. I began my career working at an outpatient orthopedic clinic in Casper, Wyoming becoming a Certified Myofascial Trigger Point Therapist (CMTPT) and Certified Vestibular Specialist. Then I embarked on the journey of Travel Physical Therapy, gaining experience in a variety of physical therapy settings with a diverse population of clients all while exploring beautiful climbing areas out West. The last 6 years I’ve been based in Fort Collins, CO at a premiere outpatient orthopedic clinic primarily treating climbers, athletes and individuals with vestibular disorders. I also enjoyed bringing my Physical Therapist expertise as a climbing coach to the Fort Collins Youth Climbing Teams. Recently moving to Boulder, CO after getting “hitched”, I’m excited to collaborate with Front Range climbers and athletes through Arete Physical Therapy! https://www.aretept.com/resources daily 0.75 2023-03-18 https://www.aretept.com/about-1 daily 0.75 2020-03-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cf660e7f7147f0001ee8e45/1584555453996-OCHGCSKLTWXDWNAC2LNV/June+16%2C+2019-183.jpg About https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cf660e7f7147f0001ee8e45/1584555577515-COX3499AALZ8FX22XKJD/e73e45ea-57a9-46a3-a8ae-102495a76785.JPEG About Dr. Elste completed her Doctor of Physical Therapy at Regis University in 2011. She began her career specializing in orthopedic physical therapy and vestibular rehabilitation therapy in a variety of settings in the Western States. Dr. Elste is a former Division 1 gymnast at Bowling Green State University. As a former elite level athlete now turned rock climber, she understands the rigors of athletics and has a special interest in injury prevention. For the past 5 years she has used her expertise to treat sponsored, professional and local climbers. She is extremely passionate about collaborating with climbers to enable them to meet their goals. Dr. Elste is is certified in Vestibular Rehabilitation with a special interest in the treatment of individuals post-concussion, whiplash and cervical injury. She is a Certified Myofascial Trigger Point Therapist, certified in Functional Movement Screening, Selective Functional Movement Assessment as well as instrumented soft tissue techniques and cupping. Kari Elste would describe herself as a solid 5.13- sport junky, who enjoys long days in the alpine, climbs 5.11 trad and boulders sometimes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cf660e7f7147f0001ee8e45/1584555909903-EHM72QG8YXB6VWITC6SK/IMG_0027.JPG About Mission To incorporate evidence based clinical treatments in an individualized physical therapy plan of care in order to optimize health and recovery. To help you reach your goals and aspirations. Vision My vision is to partner with you in your health care journey. To utilize my education and clinical expertise to get you on the road to recovery. And most importantly returning you to the activities you enjoy! Values Educate: educate you on the nature of your injury, the human body, your unique experience and plan of care. How to proactively self rehab and better care for your body. Empower: Collaborate together in your GOALS and plan of Care. Offer useful tools for self care and progress toward goals and health. Excite: Ultimately, get you back to what you enjoy doing!! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cf660e7f7147f0001ee8e45/1584557463303-7OHG80CBWMJQFMMXWFTJ/IMG_1048.JPG About - My Story Being born an Elste, means that gymnastics is in my genetics. My Grandma, Meta Neumann Elste was an two time USA Olympic gymnast. By the age of 3, I was enrolled in tiny tot tumbling classes and went on to be an elite level and division one college gymnast. For 18 years, my identity and life was consumed by the sport. Injuries were numerous, including multiple knee surgeries, serious head traumas, spinal stress fractures and herniated discs. Not to mention the mental health issues, eating disorders and psychological trauma. These followed me into my adult life. My body was constantly breaking down injury after injury. And despite my education as a Doctor of Physical Therapy, I was making little progress. Hitting rock bottom, I made the decision to truly focus on my health. Within the last 4 years I have begun my own health care journey with an interdisciplinary team of providers. Although I have some major diagnoses to address, I would like to report, I now sleep at night, my energy has increased and for the first time in my climbing career I am climbing stronger with fewer injuries. Part of my health journey includes beginning Arete Physical Therapy. With constantly changing health care costs and reimbursements, many physical therapists, including myself, work longer hours, with increase patient volume and little income growth. Beginning Arete PT means I am combining my passion for physical therapy, my climbing and outdoor athlete clientele while taking care of my health. Thus, I am passionate about partnering with you in your healthcare journey and your goals. 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