About

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

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 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 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

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!