Dr. Sarah Mann, PT, DPT, MBA, NSCA-CPT

Sarah Mann is a Doctor of Physical Therapy in Arvada, Colorado - Adolescent and Adult PT
  • Colorado native
  • Doctor of Physical Therapy degree (DPT) at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
    • Undergraduate degree in History, Political Science and Chinese at the University of Colorado, Boulder
    • Masters degree in International Business at the University of Denver
  • Completed physical therapy training at the Sie Center for Down Syndrome with Physical Therapist Pat Winders. 
    • Developed the Adolescent and Young Adult Sports Medicine program with the  multi-disciplinary team at the Sie Center from 2013 to 2015 
  • Owner of Mann Method PT and Fitness
    • Specializes in working with adults with Down syndrome and teenagers and adults with neurodevelopmental disabilities
    • Works with people committed to safely and effectively improving their health and fitness through exercise 
  • Provides physical therapy services and fitness training
  • Publishing articles on the importance of strength training for individuals with Down syndrome.
  • Passionate about fitness and physical activity, thrives on sharing her love of activity, coupled with her knowledge of exercise science and exercise prescription, with others
  • Began working with adults with Down syndrome as a National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) certified personal trainer in 2004.
  • The opportunity to work with several young adults with Down syndrome changed the course of her life and directed her towards her professional and personal passion of helping individuals with Down syndrome, and their families, lead a healthier and stronger life through exercise
  • Sarah loves exercise in all forms and particularly enjoys any activity she can participate in with her husband their two sons
Picture

Dr. Jennifer Spiric, PT, DPT

Jennifer Spiric is a Doctor of Physical Therapy in Arvada, Colorado and Lakewood, Colorado - Pediatric PT
  • Colorado native
  • Doctor of Physical Therapy degree (DPT) at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
  • Undergraduate degree in Integrative Physiology, B.A.
  • Certified Theratogs Fitter
  • Passionate about helping infants learn optimal motor patterns that will lay the foundation for successful motor milestone achievement and for encouraging toddlers and young children to move and participate with strength, grace, ease, and confidence.
  • Believes that building strong relationships with children and their families is foundational for successful therapy
  • Experienced in working with children who are overcoming the odds related to diagnoses like: Down Syndrome, Spina Bifida, Cerebral palsy, Autism, Torticollis, Chromosomal differences
  • Knowledgable in neuromuscular facilitation, primitive reflex integration, and Brain Gym core concepts
  • Jennifer loves physical exercise, especially biking, hiking, running, yoga and aerobic dance

Jamie McGrew MOTR/L, Occupational Therapist

  • An occupational therapist with 19 years of experience in pediatrics and with young adults 
  • She has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology and a Masters of Occupational Therapy degree from Midwestern University (Chicago, Illinois)
  •  Other certifications include:  Sensory Integration and Praxis (Ayers SIPT Practitioner), Neurodevelopmental Treatment, Floor-time/DIR treatment, Yoga/Meditation for Special Needs, Therapeutic Listening treatment    
  • Previous experience includes: Colorado Children’s Hospital Outpatient Clinics, Developmental FX Outpatient Clinic, Amy Zier & Associates of Chicago, Chicago Public Schools, and Professional Pediatric Home Care
  • Brings a holistic, functional and family-centered approach to occupational therapy treatment 
  • Lives in Arvada, Colorado with her husband and their three boys 
  • She loves to explore Colorado with the family, hike, run, and is involved in several charity organizations. 

JJ Olson, Clinic Coordinator

  • JJ serves as Mann Method’s Clinic Coordinator and Patient Advocate. Her duties include overseeing the scheduling, day-to-day operations, and billing practices for the clinic. She also provides support and coordination amongst patients, medical care providers, families and other care givers.
  • JJ grew up in Arvada. She earned her undergraduate degree in International Relations and Spanish, with a minor in Japanese from Lake Forest College in Lake Forest, Il.  JJ later earned her Masters in Government from Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, MD. Prior to joining Mann Method PT, JJ lived in DC for almost 10 years.  During her time in DC, JJ worked for a Member of the US House of Representatives for two years. She then spent 8 years working for a Fortune 500 Healthcare company as a healthcare and tax policy lobbyist and manager of the company’s political activities.
  •  JJ loves being physically active, particularly with her husband, two daughters and two dogs!