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

Sarah Mann is a Doctor of Physical Therapy in Arvada, Colorado - Expert PT for Adolescents and Adults with Down syndrome
  • Doctor of Physical Therapy degree (DPT) from the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
    • Undergraduate degree in History, Political Science and Chinese from the University of Colorado, Boulder
    • Masters degree in International Business from the University of Denver
  • Completed physical therapy training at the Sie Center for Down Syndrome at Children's Hospital Colorado 
  • ​Specializes in working with adults with Down syndrome and teenagers and adults with neurodevelopmental disabilities
  • Provides physical therapy services and fitness training
  • Research partner with Univesity of Nevada, Las Vegas Physical Therapy School
  • GiGi's Playhouse collaborator, Dr. Spiric and Dr. Mann designed the national PT-based GiGiFIT fitness program
  • Began working with adults with Down syndrome as a National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) certified personal trainer in 2004.
  • 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
  • Sarah loves exercise in all forms and particularly enjoys any activity she can participate in with her husband their two sons

Dr. Jennifer Spiric, PT, DPT
Jennifer Spiric is a Doctor of Physical Therapy in Arvada, Colorado and an expert pediatric PT for infants and children
  • ​Doctor of Physical Therapy degree (DPT) at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
  • Passionate about helping infants learn optimal motor patterns that will lay the foundation for successful motor milestone achievement
  • Dedicated to 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 infants and children who are overcoming the odds related to diagnoses like: Down syndrome, Prader Willi syndrome, Torticollis, Spina Bifida, Autism, Chromosomal differences - since 2012
  • Certified Theratogs Fitter
  • Knowledgeable in neuromuscular facilitation, primitive reflex integration, Brain Gym core concepts, and kinesiotaping techniques for pediatrics
  • Jennifer loves physical exercise, especially biking, hiking, snowboarding, yoga and aerobic dance

Jamie McGrew MOTR/L, Occupational Therapist

Jamie McGrew is an Occupational Therapist in Arvada, Colorado - MOTR/L
  • 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. 

Shannon Young, COTA

Shannon Young is a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant in Arvada, CO - COTA
  • Shannon lives in Lakewood, CO with her husband Josh and her three children Blake, Brynn, and Bryden
  • She enjoys trying new restaurants, traveling around the world, and watching her children play sports
  • She has a Bachelors of Arts degree in Psychology from Metropolitan State University of Denver with a minor in Elementary Education 
  • She has an Associate of Occupational Studies, Occupational Therapy Assistant degree from Pima Medical Institute where she graduated with honors
  • Shannon was drawn to occupational therapy because she is passionate about helping people live their everyday lives to their fullest potential. She loves helping people develop individual goals and working with them to achieve what is meaningful to them.
  • Past experiences include school based OT for Jefferson County Public Schools and home health OT working with the adults 

Dr. Heidi Hanson, PT, DPT

Heidi Hanson is a Doctor of Physical Therapy in Arvada, Colorado and specializes in working with teens and adults with Down syndrome
  • Doctor of Physical Therapy degree (DPT) from the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
  • Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology from the College of Saint Benedict (Saint Joseph, Minnesota)
  • Heidi worked for several years as a caregiver for adults with a variety of neurodevelopmental disabilities. She has a passion for this population, and became a PT specifically to provide them with informed, compassionate, person centered care. She is a firm believer in the importance of habilitative care to build a strong foundation and encourage independence
  • Heidi grew up in Colorado, but has been fortunate to call many states, and countries home. You may hear her British English Vocabulary sneak out from time to time. She is happy to be back living in Colorado near her family and the glorious Rocky Mountains
  • She enjoys staying active through skiing, hiking, soccer, and dance. She loves reading, musicals, the CO Avalanche, Liverpool FC, and traveling

Jordan Pittman, CPOA and BHK
Jordan Pittman is a certified orthotics and prosthetics assistant​
  • Jordan graduated from the University of British Columbia Okanagan with a Bachelors in Human Kinetics and a minor in Psychology in 2015 
  • She moved from British Columbia to Colorado in 2017 to pursue training in Prosthetics and Orthotics. She successfully challenged the ABC Certified Prosthetic Assistant Exam in 2018 and the ABC Certified Orthotic Assistant Exam in 2019
  • She strongly believes that solid rapport with patients is crucial to success, and she does her best to connect with each patient personally. Jordan also loves the challenge of helping each individual maximize their mobility potential! 
  • She lives in Tabernash Colorado with her partner and their pups, and she works full time at the National Sports Center for the Disabled. She teaches all forms of adaptive skiing in the winter, coordinates the NSCD Special Olympics team, and guides adaptive river trips in the summer
  • Jordan loves being active outside, and has never found it very easy to sit still. She feels incredibly grateful to live in such a beautiful part of Colorado, with so many local opportunities to play outside!

JJ Olson, Clinic Coordinator

JJ Olson is the Clinic Coordinator for MMPT and MTLLC in Arvada, Colorado - Coordinator, patient advocate
  • JJ serves as the MMPT and MTLLC 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!