Business Details
17 Years
experience
Physical Therapy for the Active Community
Granite Sports Medicine delivers evidence-based physical therapy solutions tailored to active individuals seeking to reclaim their quality of life. Our team of dedicated professionals prioritizes personalized care, utilizing the latest scientific research to address injuries and enhance physical performance. We specialize in treating athletes, outdoor enthusiasts, and working professionals through innovative techniques like dry needling and blood flow restriction therapy. Our approach minimizes paperwork while maximizing healing efficiency, ensuring patients receive streamlined, patient-directed care.With a focus on prompt recovery and long-term wellness, we offer flexible scheduling, including after-hours appointments, to accommodate busy lifestyles. Our commitment to transparency extends to clear cost communication and insurance benefit explanations. Founded on principles of community engagement and preventative care, we empower patients to achieve resilience and optimal health through individualized treatment plans.
Services
Physical Therapy
Dry Needling
Operative Care
Peak Performance
PT for Pregnancy
Blood Flow Restriction
Work Injuries
Pelvic Health
Headache Treatment
Workshops
Details
- Year established: 2009
Highlights and features
- We offer prompt pay discounts for high deductible plans or no insurance.
- Our team uses evidence-based, science-driven treatment methodologies.
- We provide after-hours appointments for busy schedules.
- We implement a paperless system for environmental and patient convenience.
- Our therapists specialize in niche areas like pelvic floor therapy.
What people say
Effective tool for muscle tension
Warm and approachable staff
Improved knee pain significantly
Best ergonomics training experience
Personalized recovery plans
Services
Physical Therapy
Our physical therapy programs combine evidence-based techniques with personalized care plans to address musculoskeletal conditions. Specializing in sports injuries, work-related injuries, and pregnancy-related discomforts, we utilize manual therapy, therapeutic exercises, and patient education. Our goal-oriented approach focuses on restoring mobility, reducing pain, and preventing future injuries through science-driven interventions tailored to each patient's lifestyle and activity level.
Dry Needling
Functional dry needling uses sterile filament needles to target chronic muscle tension and trigger points. This technique effectively treats acute and chronic pain conditions by releasing muscle knots and improving blood flow. Our certified practitioners integrate this modality with traditional physical therapy to accelerate recovery for athletes, outdoor enthusiasts, and individuals with persistent musculoskeletal pain.
Work Injuries
Specialized treatment programs address work-related injuries through ergonomic assessments, functional capacity evaluations, and job-specific rehabilitation. We collaborate with employers to develop injury prevention strategies while providing individualized recovery plans. Our approach focuses on returning workers to their duties safely while minimizing re-injury risks through targeted strengthening and movement pattern correction.
Pelvic Health
Our pelvic health specialization addresses conditions affecting the pelvic floor muscles through manual therapy and targeted exercise programs. Certified practitioners treat issues related to pregnancy, postpartum recovery, and general pelvic floor dysfunction. The program emphasizes patient education, posture correction, and functional movement retraining to improve quality of life and physical performance.
Peak Performance
Performance enhancement programs combine movement analysis, strength training, and injury prevention strategies for athletes and active individuals. Using blood flow restriction training and sport-specific conditioning, we help clients improve endurance, power, and recovery. The program integrates scientific research with practical application to optimize physical capabilities while maintaining injury resilience for various athletic pursuits.
People
Darcy Cook
Physical Therapist, Owner
Darcy specializes in sports medicine and injury prevention, combining 15+ years of clinical experience with fieldwork in national parks. She develops evidence-based workshops for outdoor professionals while leading patient care at GSM.
Lexi Klawitter
Lead Physical Therapist
Lexi focuses on functional movement analysis and personalized treatment planning. With expertise in sports rehabilitation, she helps patients understand pain mechanisms and develop effective recovery strategies tailored to their specific needs.
Alison Shannon-Lier
Physical Therapist
Alison specializes in pelvic floor therapy and women's health, integrating her athletic background with scientific expertise. She creates individualized treatment plans addressing both acute conditions and long-term wellness goals for diverse patient populations.
Jen Sestrich
Practice Manager
Jen oversees clinic operations with a patient advocacy focus, ensuring smooth administrative processes. Her background in healthcare coordination helps maintain GSM's commitment to transparent communication and exceptional patient experiences.
Chloe Williams
Support Member
Chloe manages daily clinic operations with organizational expertise, maintaining efficient workflows and patient communication systems. Her role ensures consistent implementation of GSM's patient-centered service standards across all administrative functions.
Questions
Do you accept insurance?
We work with most major insurance providers and offer transparent explanations of your benefits during intake.
Is a referral required for physical therapy?
Montana allows direct access to physical therapy services without physician referral for initial evaluation.
What makes your physical therapy approach unique?
Our evidence-based methodology combines dry needling, blood flow restriction, and personalized exercise programs tailored to active lifestyles.
Do you treat non-athletes?
We specialize in active individuals but treat all patients seeking pain relief, including work injury recovery and pregnancy-related conditions.
Are evening appointments available?
Yes, we offer after-hours scheduling options to accommodate working professionals and outdoor enthusiasts.
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