SPECIALTY CARE • PHYSICAL THERAPY • MASSAGE

Excel Physical Therapy

Superior Care, Delivered by Expert Clinicians…

EXCEL Physical Therapy

Serving the Bozeman and Manhattan community

We are a specialized physical therapy practice that collaboratively provides the most effective manual, orthopedic and sports therapy treatments, allowing us to efficiently return patients to their highest level of comfort and functionality. With two offices – one in Bozeman and the other in Manhattan, Montana – we are conveniently located to serve patients in the Gallatin Valley.

Our Areas of Expertise

While we are capable of  treating a wide variety of issues, our specialties include the treatment of:

  • Neck and back pain
  • Whiplash
  • Headaches
  • Sports-related injuries and performance issues
  • Pre/Post-surgical orthopedic patients
  • Jaw and TMJ pain
  • Shoulder pain
  • Postural dysfunction

EXCEL Physical Therapy Services

Our Clinical Specialists

David Coletta, MPT, COMT, FAAOMPT
Excel Owner
David Coletta, MPT, COMT, FAAOMPT
Excel Owner

David Coletta, MPT, COMT, FAAOMPT

Certified Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapist / Fellow American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists / Owner / Clinical BikeFit Pro Fitter

As the founding owner of Excel Physical Therapy, David strives for our clinics to deliver unprecedented excellence with patient care in the Gallatin Valley. David established Excel in 2001 on the principles of specialization, advanced education and customer service. David specializes in the treatment of back and neck pain, spinal issues, headaches, whiplash, TMD/jaw pain, breathing dysfunction, and postural dysfunction. David received his masters in physical therapy from Mount St. Mary's College in Los Angeles, California.  David is a regional physical therapist specialist in the evaluation and treatment of TMD and has received training over the years from authorities in this discipline, including Mariano Rocabado and Michael Karengeannes. A considerable amount of David's advanced training occurred through the North American Institute of Orthopedic Manual Therapy (NAIOMT).  He has completed both a certification in orthopedic manual physical therapy (COMT) and a fellowship in orthopedic manual physical therapy with NAIOMT, which culminated in his status as a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists (FAAOMPT). David is currently a registered fellowship mentor with NAIOMT.  He is a Certified BikeFit Pro Fitter and supports the US Paralympic Nordic Ski Team on the snow in their pursuit of winning gold at world cup events and the winter Paralympics.  David enjoys finding long-term solutions for his patients - solutions that involve a fine-tuned combination of manual manipulative therapy, re-education in posture and breathing, and a targeted exercise program that addresses even the most difficult patient presentations.

David enjoys spending time with wife, traveling, cooking, fly fishing, biking, all things endurance training, and he is a competitive cross-country skier.

Jason Lunden, DPT, SCS
Excel Owner
Jason Lunden, DPT, SCS
Excel Owner

Jason Lunden, DPT, SCS

Board Cert. Specialist in Sports Physical Therapy / Doctor of Physical Therapy / Owner / Clinical BikeFit Pro Fitter
Jason Lunden, DPT, SCS specializes in the rehabilitation and prevention of sports-related injuries, with a particular interest in the biomechanics of sporting activities – running, cycling, skiing, snowboarding and overhead athletics. A member of our running specialist PT Team, Jason has published on the topic of shoulder biomechanics and the rehabilitation of knee injuries and has a strong commitment to educating others. Jason serves as a physical therapist for the US Snowboarding and US Freeskiing teams and is a frequent, well-received local and national presenter on the topics of sports rehabilitation and injury prevention. Jason supports the US Paralympic Nordic Ski Team by working with the athletes on preventing and rehabilitating injuries to keep them on the snow in their pursuit of winning gold at World Cup events and the Winter Paralympics. He is a recent recipient of the New Horizon Award from the American Physical Therapy Association and he has received advanced training in dry-needling techniques for the extremities. Jason received his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from the University of Minnesota, where he was the recipient of the Gary L. Soderberg DPT Visionary Award, the Mary A. McEvoy Award for Public Engagement and Leadership, the MN APTA Outstanding Physical Therapy Student Award, and the President’s Student Leadership and Service Award. He received a Master of Arts in Cell and Molecular Biology from St. Cloud State University and a Bachelor of Arts from St. Olaf College. Jason also received specialized training through the Minnesota Sports Medicine Sports Physical Therapy Residency and received his board certification as a Sports Physical Therapy Clinical Specialist through the American Physical Therapy Association. He has served as a faculty member for the Fairview Sports Physical Therapy Residency Program. Jason is a Certified Clinical BikeFit Pro Fitter.   Jason is an avid snowboarder, cyclist, runner, and Nordic skier, and he enjoys spending his time outdoors with his family.

Jackie Oliver, DPT, OCS
Jackie Oliver, DPT, OCS

Jackie Oliver, DPT, OCS

Doctor of Physical Therapy / Orthopedic Clinical Specialist
Jackie Oliver, DPT, OCS completed her Doctorate in Physical Therapy at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City, Utah, one of the top Physical Therapy schools in the nation. She was fortunate enough to complete her clinical rotations and begin her physical therapy career within the University of Utah system, which is consistently ranked near the top in healthcare. Exposed to a wide variety of orthopedic conditions, Jackie is confident when assessing and treating a broad range of orthopedic impairments. Jackie is a certified dry needling provider with advanced training from Evidence in Motion and KinetaCore. Jackie achieved the Orthopedic Clinical Specialist advanced certification after extensive advanced training coursework and a stringent examination process from the American Physical Therapy Association. While in Utah, Jackie invested her free time in volunteering at the Physical Therapy Pro Bono Clinic in Salt Lake City and has published a paper on low back pain. Jackie has an intense passion for helping and educating others as well as preventative   medicine. Because of her college sports background, Jackie loves working with athletes and has experience with biomechanical training and injury prevention in sports. She is also trained as a Diabetes Lifestyle Coach and has worked for the University of Utah and CDC helping individuals decrease their risk of developing diabetes. Prior to completing her Doctorate in Physical Therapy, Jackie played basketball for Carroll College in Helena, Montana, while also obtaining a Bachelor of Arts degree in Health Science. Jackie was Academic All-American her last two years at Carroll. Jackie enjoys outdoor activities such as downhill skiing, trail running, disc golf and especially enjoys hiking with her husband and two dogs.

Nikki Kimball, MSPT
Nikki Kimball, MSPT

Nikki Kimball, MSPT

Master of Physical Therapy / RRCA Certified Running Coach / Professional Runner
Nikki Kimball, MSPT specializes in the treatment of running injuries and has been treating runners since 1999. She graduated with her MS degree in physical therapy from Arcadia University in 1998 and won the school’s Health Sciences’ Alumni Achievement Award in 2017 for her work integrating professional running, physical therapy, and advocacy for people with mental illness. She is certified in ASTYM soft tissue mobilization and in dry needling. She has been an expedition physical therapist for running events in Africa, China, and India. Prior to her professional running career, Nikki was a cross-country skier and biathlete. She raced NCAA Division I for Williams College where she won the Alumnae Ski Award two times. In 2018 she won the Distinguished Alumni Award at Holderness School for her using her athletic achievements as a platform to provide service “for the betterment of humankind” in areas of advocacy for health care and gender equity. She is a three-time North American Ultrarunner of the Year and a three-time United States Track and Field Association Ultrarunner of the Year. She has won 11 National Championship titles and has been named to 14 US National Teams across three athletic disciplines. Nikki presents on exercise prescription and physical therapy at psychiatric and adventure sports medicine conferences on the West Coast and Rocky Mountain states. She has spoken professionally about running and injury prevention on three continents and at the US Embassy in Beijing, China. She has published articles in major print sports magazines in Asia, Europe, and the US, including 13 pieces on injury prevention for Runner’s World. She has appeared in various films including a starring role in the regional Emmy-winning feature, Finding Traction. Her treatment philosophy is to combine her physical therapy training and continuing education with decades of practical experience as a high-level competitor and coach to achieve the best possible results, particularly in the realm of complex running injury. When not working or adventuring, Nikki enjoys archery, wire sculpting, and cooking at home with her friends and pets.

AJ Sobrilsky, DPT, OCS
AJ Sobrilsky, DPT, OCS

AJ Sobrilsky, DPT, OCS

Doctor of Physical Therapy / Orthopedic Clinical Specialist / Climbing Lab
AJ Sobrilsky, DPT, OCS specializes in the rehabilitation and prevention of orthopedic sports-related injuries with a specific interest in the management of tendinopathies and overuse complaints in the upper and lower extremities. AJ received his Doctor of Physical Therapy Degree from Carroll University (Waukesha, WI). Following the completion of his DPT degree he participated in an Orthopedic Residency through Evidence in Motion at Bellin Health in Green Bay, WI providing him with advanced training in orthopedic manual therapy, clinical decision-making, and patient-centered treatment. Following completion of his residency, AJ became an Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS) through the American Physical Therapy Board Association. AJ has been a lifelong athlete, competing in cross-country and track through college and then racing competitively collegiately. As a result of his personal experiences and passions, AJ has focused a great deal of his continued education and clinical development around the athletic individual with an emphasis on running, skiing, and climbing-related injuries. AJ has had the opportunity to provide care for an array of athletic populations including youth sports teams, high school and collegiate athletes, and those competing at professional and Olympic levels. AJ’s treatment philosophy emphasizes a collaborative patient-centered approach. As an active outdoor athlete himself, he feels that he is able to understand, empathize, and know exactly what his patients are experiencing because he has likely experienced similar complaints himself. This allows him to structure a unique program around the patient’s goals, supported by current best evidence, and coupled with specialized exercise/techniques. AJ hopes to educate his patients on their current issues and provide them with the best course of treatment to return to their previous/desired level of activity. AJ feels strongly about the benefits of lifelong exercise and activity and thus emphasizes a model of care to harness a lasting relationship with his patients so that they can rely on him in the pursuit of their current activity goals and those they may have in the future. When AJ isn’t working, he is usually pursuing his next adventure: rock climbing, skiing, mountain biking, or trail running with his dog Jackson.

Lisa Palomaki, DPT
Lisa Palomaki, DPT

Lisa Palomaki, DPT

Doctor of Physical Therapy
Lisa Palomaki, DPT completed her Doctorate of Physical Therapy degree at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City, UT. While at school, Lisa served on the board for the Student Run Pro Bono Physical Therapy Clinic, where she helped underserved populations in the Salt Lake valley find access to high quality physical therapy treatment. She also worked as a research assistant and exercise coach during her undergraduate and doctorate programs implementing exercise plans for patients with diabetic peripheral neuropathy. During her education, Lisa completed four clinical rotations where she was exposed to a variety of orthopedic and neurological conditions. This has led her to an interest in vestibular rehabilitation in addition to treating both surgical and non-surgical orthopedic conditions. Lisa’s treatment philosophy is to help her patients improve their overall quality of life and increase their self-efficacy through exercise and evidence-based treatment. Lisa brings a natural curiosity and tendency to go the extra mile for her patients and customizes treatment needs for her patient’s individual needs. She brings positive energy to the Excel PT team as a key team player. Her familiarity with current research and treatment techniques as a recent graduate of the University of Utah helps her to make well-informed choices when treating her clients. Lisa is committed to developing her clinical knowledge through advanced continuing education courses with the Excel PT team. Lisa loves any activity that will get her out in the mountains including mountain biking, climbing, Nordic/backcountry skiing, and trail running.  

Daniel Schiedermayer, DPT, COMT, OCS
Daniel Schiedermayer, DPT, COMT, OCS

Daniel Schiedermayer, DPT, COMT, OCS

Doctor of Physical Therapy / Certified Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapist / Orthopedic Clinical Specialists
Daniel Schiedermayer , DPT, COMT, OCS completed his Doctorate of Physical Therapy at the University of Wisconsin in Madison, where he also received his Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology. During his clinical experiences as a doctoral student, he was exposed to a wide variety of surgical and non-surgical conditions, including mentorship in the management of spinal conditions. He had the opportunity to work in UW Health System’s specialty Pain Clinic, where he was able to work with those who suffered from more chronic conditions. Dan earned his certification in orthopedic manual therapy (COMT) from NAIOMT (North American Institute of Orthopedic Manual Therapy) in 2023. Dan is confident in treating a wide variety of orthopedic diagnoses throughout the whole body, with a special passion for the hands-on treatment of neck pain, TMD, low back pain, and headaches, in addition to treating patients who may have more persistent pain. He enjoys being active in the gym and leads with a fitness-forward mindset, serving as an advocate for helping others achieve personal, meaningful goals as they relate to their own livelihood and activities. As a proud Badger, Dan devoted much of his free time volunteering in the community and serving as a coordinator for the UW-Madison Interdisciplinary Pro Bono Clinic – helping those in need access necessary care and helping fellow students grow in their skills and confidence. He strives to be a collaborator in all he does, seeking to provide patient-centered and evidence-based care to his patients and the greater community.   When not working out or treating patients, Dan enjoys playing guitar, singing choir, and exploring the outdoors – be it on a canoe, in hiking boots, or hanging around a campfire – with his wife, kids, and dog Wendell Berry.

Taylor Reicks, DPT, COMT, OCS
Taylor Reicks, DPT, COMT, OCS

Taylor Reicks, DPT, COMT, OCS

Doctor of Physical Therapy / Certified Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapist / Orthopedic Clinical Specialist
Taylor Reicks , DPT, COMT, OCS completed his Doctorate of Physical Therapy in 2017 at Des Moines University in Iowa where he has lived most of his life. After graduation, Taylor moved to Tacoma, Washington for a few years where he successfully passed the Orthopedic Clinical Specialist examination after several long months of intensive studying and coursework. He then joined a local Orthopedic and Sports Residency Program as a faculty member with a focus on teaching manual therapy and strength training in the lower extremities. Throughout his time in Washington state, Taylor treated a wide variety of orthopedic conditions and spent his time building up his therapy “tool-box” to provide individualized treatment options for his patients including Dry Needling Certification, Washington State Spinal Manipulation Endorsement, and Blood Flow Restriction Training Certification. Taylor earned his certification in orthopedic manual therapy, (COMT) from NAIOMT (North American Institue of Orthopedic Manual Therapy) in 2023. After a few years in Washington, Taylor and his family wanted to move closer to home and stumbled upon Bozeman when looking for a mix of the mountain sports they love and the mid-west feel they grew up with, where they settled down to start their family in August of 2020. Taylor prides himself in his ability to treat a wide variety of orthopedic conditions and body areas throughout the spine and extremities while also having an interest in treating sports and fitness athletes such as cross-fitters. He believes that an active lifestyle is important throughout the lifespan whether it’s a young high school football player or an 85-year-old grandparent who needs the strength to carry their groceries or grandchild up and down the stairs. He is a firm believer that Physical Therapists can play a major role in helping reduce emergency room visits along with unnecessary imaging costs for patients by supporting a physical therapy visit first after an orthopedic injury for an evaluation and treatment plan. Not only does this save the patient time and money, but it can also offload the ever-growing demand on other healthcare providers. Outside of the clinic, Taylor enjoys spending time outdoors with his wife, daughter, and two dogs hunting, rock climbing, trail running, and hiking throughout the Gallatin Valley and Southwest Montana.

Tiffany Sherman, DPT
Tiffany Sherman, DPT

Tiffany Sherman, DPT

Doctor of Physical Therapy
Tiffany Sherman, DPT received her Doctorate in Physical Therapy for A.T. Still University School of Health Sciences. Tiffany is a Bozeman native and attended Montana State University where she received her bachelor’s in health and human performance. While at MSU Tiffany competed on the track and field team as a javelin thrower. During her time as a Bobcat, she earned second place at the Big Sky Conference championship and earning her place among MSU top performers of all time. During her time as a student-athlete she gained perspective as a patient and the benefits of physical therapy. Tiffany treats a variety of injuries and patient populations including pelvic floor dysfunctions, running related injuries, female athletes , older adults and offers dry needling. She believes having an active lifestyle can have positive outcomes in all aspects of life. Outside the clinic she enjoys playing volleyball, working out, skiing at Bridger Bowl, supporting the Bobcats and spending time with her husband, son, and dog!

Emily Rothing, DPT
Emily Rothing, DPT

Emily Rothing, DPT

Doctor of Physical Therapy
Emily Rothing, PT, DPT grew up in Portland, Oregon, and took yearly trips to the Gallatin Valley to visit her grandparents. She later attended Montana State University as a student in the Honors College and received her Bachelor of Science in Health & Human Performance with a minor in Hispanic Studies. She then completed her Doctorate of Physical Therapy at Eastern Washington University in Spokane, WA. Emily first joined the Excel team at the front desk in 2015 and she’s thrilled to return to Team Excel as a physical therapist in the Manhattan clinic location. Emily has completed a broad spectrum of continuing education courses and prides herself in her ability to treat a wide variety of orthopedic conditions. Emily believes in staying current with the latest evidence-based research to provide the best physical therapy possible. She comes alongside her patients wherever they find themselves in their rehabilitation journey. Working collaboratively with her patients to provide specialized rehabilitation programs to meet their goals, Emily creates impactful treatment plans to help patients minimize downtime and return to their life activities. Emily helps coach her patients to be proactive about their pain, building resiliency to reduce the risk of recurring episodes. Outside of the clinic, Emily enjoys spending time outdoors with her family. You can find her camping, running, Nordic/downhill skiing, mountain biking, gardening, and helping on the Manhattan family ranch.

Kylie Metzger, DPT
Kylie Metzger, DPT

Kylie Metzger, DPT

Doctor of Physical Therapy
Kylie Metzger, DPT completed her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree at the University of Utah. Kylie enjoys treating patients of all ages, fitness and experience levels. Whether you are brand new to a sport, a seasoned athlete or simply want to be able to walk your dog, she can help care for your sports and orthopedic injuries. Prior to PT school, Kylie attended Cal Poly San Luis Obispo in Central California, where she studied exercise science and was a member of the club triathlon team. Kylie is currently completing an Orthopedic Residency with Excel Physical Therapy and The Jackson Clinics to become an Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS). She is advancing her training in complex clinical decision making, modern manual therapy techniques and research based intervention selection.   During her education at the University of Utah, Kylie had the opportunity to complete clinical rotations in various settings to expand her physical therapy knowledge with experience in multiple orthopedic, neurologic, and acute-care settings. Kylie's treatment approach emphasizes a holistic mind and body approach to rehabilitation, with an emphasis on a collaborative PT-patient relationship, exercise-based treatment and long-term lifestyle adaptations to keep her patients feeling their best. As an Orthopedic Resident and passionate PT, Kylie's eagerness to learn and improve as a clinician matched with her personable and energetic attitude will make you excited for PT.   When not in the clinic, you can find Kylie mountain biking, skiing, trail-running, or hiking with her golden retriever, Olive. She enjoys trail races, sprint triathlons, and backpacking to remote alpine lakes to fly fish.  

Britnee Harper, LMT
Britnee Harper, LMT

Britnee Harper, LMT

Licensed Massage Therapist
Britnee Harper, LMT focuses on treatment-based Massage Therapy and Structural Integration to relieve pain and bring alignment into the body. My passion for Massage Therapy began about 10 years ago when I experienced the connection between yoga and bodywork as an alternative to pain relief. Throughout my career, I have been able to travel, learn from incredible people and follow my other passions. I lived in Big Sky, where I worked as a Massage Therapist at a Spa and was able to snowboard almost every day. Then, I lived in Jackson, WY., where I worked with a Rolfer that taught me the techniques and benefits of fascial manipulation and structural integration. After that, I moved to Byron Bay, Australia, where I learned to surf and worked in an energy healing kinesiology clinic providing a more treatment-oriented massage. After a year in Australia, the mountains called to me and I moved to Wanaka, New Zealand snowboarding and working in a sports clinic specializing in treating competitive road bikers and swimmers. This is where I learned specialized techniques for treating injuries in the shoulder girdle and I was able to take my skills to the next level. The last stop was Japan, where I snowboarded the most snow I’ve ever seen and worked in a Physio clinic treating skiers. Now, my partner and I have since started a family, and have moved back to Bozeman. I love sharing my love and commitment to helping people relieve pain in a more natural way with massage.

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Please note that our office collects commercial insurance patient responsibility balances at the time of service to help our patients manage the financial aspect of their physical therapy treatments. Patient responsibility portions include deductible, co-payments, co-insurance and supply items.

We offer Prompt Pay discounts (paid at the time of service) for patients who do not have insurance and our offices are CareCredit Providers. CareCredit is a healthcare credit card that allows you to split your patient responsibility balance over a 6 month term with no interest for balances of $200 or more. If you have any questions regarding payment, please contact our office before your scheduled appointment.

FAQ

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Yes. The choice of where you receive therapy is always yours. While the majority of our patients come to us by physician referral/recommendation, many clients request to see us due to our strong clinical reputation in the community.

Because of our proven rehabilitation track record, local physicians have come to depend on Excel PT’s outstanding outcomes when they send their patients to our clinics. While many patients come to Excel PT through the physician channel, most of our patient’s health insurance companies provide for direct access to physical therapy (no referral required). We are happy to bill your private insurance company, including Auto, Medicare and Workman’s Compensation insurance.

Since 1987, Montana state law provides for direct access to physical therapy where Physical Therapy evaluation and treatment procedures may be performed by a licensed Physical Therapist without a doctor’s referral. However, there are still a few insurance companies that may require a Physical Therapy referral prior to your appointment with our office in order to process claims. Please check with your insurance company to see if they have this policy requirement. Or call us, and our friendly front office team can help you determine your physical therapy policy benefits.

We accept all types of private insurance. We are preferred providers for Allegiance, Assurant, BCBS (Blue Cross/Blue Shield), Cigna, EBMS, InterWest Health, First Choice/Health InfoNet, Medicare, MHS, MultiPlan, MUS, MUST, PacificSource, New West Medicare, United Healthcare and certified Tricare providers. If you don’t see your insurance payer listed above, please call us so our friendly front office team can help verify our participation as we are able to access multiple networks like MultiPlan, InterWest, First Choice/Health InfoNet among others. We are also pleased to accept Workman’s Compensation and Motor Vehicle insurance as well.

At Excel PT, you are a highly-valued client. We appreciate your business, and we are committed to providing you with the highest level of patient care and customer service. Part of our customer service involves helping patients navigate the complicated world of health insurance. Our friendly front office team will contact your insurance company and help you understand what your deductible may be (if applicable), and if you have co-payments and/or co-insurance. Our office collects commercial insurance patient responsibility balances at the time of service so that our patients can more easily financially plan for their physical therapy treatments. Patient responsibility portions (if applicable) include deductible, co-payments, co-insurance and supply items. We gladly bill insurance companies as a courtesy to our patients, and we routinely work with Medicare, Workman’s Compensation, Auto Insurance companies with med-pay.

We offer Prompt Pay discounts (paid at the time of service) for patients who do not have insurance and our offices are CareCredit Providers. CareCredit is a healthcare credit card that allows you to split your patient responsibility balance over a 6-month term with no interest for balances of $200 or more. If you have questions regarding payment, please contact our office before your scheduled appointment.

After discharge from treatment, patients are always welcome to contact their physical therapist with any follow-up treatment questions or concerns. Tune-up and annual check-up appointments are available to help clients stay on track with their goals.

Your therapist will conduct an evaluation of your condition lasting between 45-90 minutes. The evaluation is necessary to create a program designed specifically to address your needs for maximum recovery.

– Referral slip from your medical doctor
– Your medical insurance card
– Your ID
– If you are getting therapy as a result of a worker’s compensation claim or an automobile accident, you will also need to bring your claim information, including claim number.

Please arrive 15 minutes early on your first visit to fill out any necessary paperwork.

Please wear athletic clothing and shoes that allow you to move easily. For our female patients with a neck, shoulder or spine diagnosis, please wear or bring a sports bra or bathing suit top to your appointments. Otherwise, a treatment gown will be available for your use. We also have exercise shorts available for both male and female patients.

We have private treatment rooms and restrooms that you can use to change into your athletic clothes so that you don’t have to travel in clothes that may be chilly when it’s cold outside.

Each visit will last 45– 90 minutes on average. Times vary due to the treatment and exercises being performed.

You and your physical therapist (in conjunction with your physician) will determine a treatment plan for your particular goals. Most patients are typically seen two to three times per week for a treatment plan. The best way to ensure that you reach your health and fitness goals is for you to remain committed to your treatment appointment schedule and home exercise program.

Annual Wellness, Injury or Performance Check-up: It is a great idea to see your physical therapist annually for a physical therapy exam to identify any potential injury prevention opportunities and to maintain the functionality of musculoskeletal systems. Physical therapists have the education, experience, and expertise necessary to provide a wellness, injury or performance screen to allow tracking of the patient’s needs for a healthy, pain-free, fully-functioning life.

Our goal is to make sure to we are available for our patients and anyone else who needs us at this time while options remain limited. We are offering virtual physical therapy appointments for those who are unable to come into the Bozeman or Manhattan clinics.

Virtual Physical Therapy Appointments  Our physical therapy providers are offering secure and HIPAA-compliant virtual physical appointments for anyone not able to attend in-clinic appointments. It’s as simple as clicking on an email link from us.

Call our Bozeman office at 406-556-0562 or by email at info@excelptmt.com to schedule a virtual PT visit. We are presently offering discounted self-pay pricing of $70 per virtual visit pricing for anyone without payer coverage during the COVID-19 period. Typical virtual visits are about 30-45 minutes depending on your specific need and treatment plan. We have a secure payment link easily accessible from our website to take care of payment arrangements for these visits.

Medicare calls these “e-visits” and is covering them for established patients only during the COVID-19 period. BCBS is offering coverage for virtual PT appointments for new and established patients and is waiving co-pays and deductible cost-sharing requirements as well during this time. We are closely monitoring all payer activity and responses for telehealth visit coverage on a daily basis. Please call your insurance company if you have questions for virtual (telehealth) physical therapy visit coverage or feel free to call our office at 406-556-0562.

How Does a Virtual PT Visit Work? A virtual pt visit is a secure HIPAA compliant video conference appointment where our front office or pt provider will email you a waiting room link to click on and join the appointment at your scheduled time from your favorite device, computer, phone or tablet. You are already dressed in easy to move or exercise clothing and your office or household does not have Netflix or similar live streaming apps open or in use. Our front office team will email you the easy instructions and link to join your appointment with your PT provider.

We also use SwitchBack Health to deliver and manage your home physical therapy exercise program during our virtual pt visit just like we do for in-clinic appointments. Switchback Health is a web-based application designed to help ensure you are doing your prescribed exercises correctly and with the correct frequency and technique designed by your physical therapist. See our Switchback FAQ to learn more about this secure, cloud-based tool our pt provider use for our in-clinic and virtual pt visits. Our team will set you up with your free Switchback account set up and email you a link as well if you and your provider choose to use this tool.

Why are physical therapy appointments, in-clinic or virtual, are valuable now and beyond this pandemic situation?:

  • Physical therapy is more effective, less invasive and less expensive than traditional health care treatment options.
  • Patients who get physical therapy right away are less likely to need specialist appointments, surgery, MRIs, and other expensive diagnostic procedures. And they spend less, an average of $4,500 less over the course of care.
  • Physical therapy patients are less likely to need prescription pain killers.
  • The Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine found that PT patients are 35% less likely to be prescribed opioids, even if they only come for one visit. Since opioids are highly addictive and don’t treat pain – they only mask it.
  • Physical therapy care can reduce the number of patients that are going to doctor’s offices and to the hospital for ER visits for musculoskeletal ailments. Crucial at this time to help reduce exposure to the coronavirus and so that our community healthcare providers are free to help those in the most need of COVID-19 treatment.

We are here for you! As always, your physical therapist is available through email or phone and we encourage you to communicate with them regarding your care. Our PT team is able to schedule a virtual visit for you directly as well. Reach out to our front office team with any questions at info@excelptmt.com too or to schedule a virtual pt visit too.

Our leadership team continues to monitor the COVID-19 situation on a daily and sometimes hourly basis. Our promise to you is to keep a safe and clean environment for those who are in need of our services the most. We understand this is a very difficult time for everyone.

Our Bozeman clinic is OPEN in agreement with theMarch 24th guidanceof the MT Office of the Governor. Physical Therapy is considered an essential critical infrastructure. As a healthcare facility, we are currently one of the few options for those who are suffering due to cancelled surgeries, chronic pain, and other issues during this unprecedented time where healthcare has suddenly become a precious commodity.

In the state of Montana, we have direct access, which means a patient can be treated without needing a doctor’s prescription. For insurance reimbursement, there are several payers who have not yet acknowledged this state law: EBMS, several Allegiance employer-based plans, some out of state BCBS plans. Call our front office team and we can check your plan for you.

Our goal is to make sure to we are available for our patients and anyone else who needs us at this time while options remain limited. We are offering virtual physical therapy appointments for those who are unable to come into the Bozeman or Manhattan clinics.

We have implemented COVID-19 policies to further increase precautions and prevention All policies apply to both staff, patients and anyone entering our facility. Thank you to all for your patience and accommodation with these polices.

We are screening every patient who enters our Bozeman clinic with the following 5 questions:

  • Are you currently sick for any reason, esp. cold, cough, fever and taking fever-reducing medications?
  • Did you bring a visitor with you?
  • Have you been in contact with anyone with who has tested positive for COVID-19?
  • Have you traveled recently to a CDC-designated US community spread state?(click the + sign to expand the States’s community spread status)
  • Have you recently traveled to a CDC-designated Warning Level 3 country?

If anyone answers, Yes to any of the above 5 questions at check-in, we reschedule their clinic appointment with a virtual PT visit option, or reschedule their in-clinic appointment as needed, or after a 14-day period, or once any illness symptoms are full resolved.

Here are our other COVID-19 policies in place for our staff and patients:

  1. If you are sick for any reason right now, with a fever, cough or are sneezing, then we ask you to not return for in-clinic appointments until your symptoms fully resolve and you are not taking any fever-reducing medications. Virtual physical therapy appointments are available to you.
  2. If you travel to high-risk regions per the CDC, inside the US with any specified community transmission or outside of the US that have a Level 3 Travel Health Notice (widespread, ongoing transmission), please postpone attending in-clinic appointments until 14 days after your return date to  the Gallatin Valley.  This requested 14-day waiting period exists for symptom-free patients. Virtual physical therapy appointments are available to you.
  3. Visitors are not allowed to attend in-clinic appointments with any patient (unless the patient is a minor). Please leave friends and/or family members at home! No one is allowed in the waiting room other than our scheduled patient. Your visit will be rescheduled if you have brought someone to your appointment or the visitor will be asked to wait in a vehicle in the parking lot or to make other arrangements to be picked up or return to another location. If a patient is a minor, the only allowed visitor is a guardian and the 5 question policy is in place for both the minor and the guardian.
  4. We already have an existing best practice of frequent hand and wrist hygiene before and after each patient encounter, sanitizing and disinfection of equipment, all common areas, and hard surfaces several times per day throughout both our Bozeman and Manhattan clinic locations. We have increased our vigilance in these efforts for all staff members and following CDC guidelines and are using CDC- specified cleaning products.
  5. We have reduced our patient and staff levels in our Bozeman clinic on both our main and loft levels to practice social distancing guidelines. Our providers who are in the clinic are working a staggered work schedule to provide for social distancing guidelines.
  6. We have chosen to temporarily close our Manhattan clinic from 3/24 to 4/3 to provide for additional social distancing measures. We will make the decision to re-open our Manhattan clinic on a week by week basis as the COVID-19 situation resolves. Re-opening updates will be posted to our Manhattan office Facebook page.

Virtual Physical Therapy Appointments  Our physical therapy providers are offering secure and HIPAA-compliant virtual physical appointments for anyone not able to attend in-clinic appointments. It’s as simple as clicking on an email link from us.

Call our Bozeman office at 406-556-0562 or by email at info@excelptmt.com to schedule a virtual PT visit. We are offering discounted self-pay pricing of $70 per virtual visit pricing for anyone without payer coverage. Typical virtual visits are about 30-45 minutes depending on your specific need and treatment plan. We have a secure payment link easily accessible from our website to take care of payment arrangements for these visits.

Medicare calls these “e-visits” and is covering them for established patients only at this time. BCBS is offering coverage for virtual PT appointments for new and established patients and is waiving co-pays and deductible cost-sharing requirements. We are closely monitoring all payer activity and responses for telehealth visit coverage on a daily basis. Please call your insurance company if you have questions for virtual (telehealth) physical therapy visit coverage or feel free to call our office at 406-556-0562.

How Does a Virtual PT Visit Work? A virtual pt visit is a secure HIPAA compliant video conference appointment where our front office or pt provider will email you a waiting room link to click on and join the appointment at your scheduled time from your favorite device, computer, phone or tablet. You are already dressed in easy to move or exercise clothing and your office or household does not have Netflix or similar live streaming apps open or in use. Our front office team will email you the easy instructions and link for you to join your appointment with your PT provider.

We also use SwitchBack Health to deliver and manage your home physical therapy exercise program during our virtual pt visit just like we do for in-clinic appointments. Switchback Health is a web-based application designed to help ensure you are doing your prescribed exercises correctly and with the correct frequency and technique designed by your physical therapist. See our Switchback FAQ to learn more about this secure, cloud-based tool our pt provider use for our in-clinic and virtual pt visits. Our team will set you up with your free Switchback account set up and email you a link as well if you and your provider choose to use this tool.

Why are physical therapy appointments, in-clinic or virtual, are valuable now and beyond this pandemic situation?:

  • Physical therapy is more effective, less invasive and less expensive than traditional health care treatment options.
  • Patients who get physical therapy right away are less likely to need specialist appointments, surgery, MRIs, and other expensive diagnostic procedures. And they spend less, an average of $4,500 less over the course of care.
  • Physical therapy patients are less likely to need prescription pain killers.
  • The Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine found that PT patients are 35% less likely to be prescribed opioids, even if they only come for one visit. Since opioids are highly addictive and don’t treat pain – they only mask it.
  • Physical therapy care can reduce the number of patients that are going to doctor’s offices and to the hospital for ER visits for musculoskeletal ailments. This is crucial at this time to help reduce exposure to the coronavirus and so that our community healthcare providers are free to help those in the most need of COVID-19 treatment.

We are here for you! As always, your physical therapist is available through email or phone and we encourage you to communicate with them regarding your care. Our PT team is able to schedule a virtual visit for you directly as well. Reach out to our front office team with any questions at info@excelptmt.com too or to schedule a virtual pt visit too.

David Coletta  david@excelptmt.com
Jason Lunden  jason@excelptmt.com
Megan Peach  megan@excelptmt.com
Matt Heyliger  matt@excelptmt.com
Jackie Oliver  jackie@excelptmt.com
Bobby Bemis  bobby@excelptmt.com
Matt Schumacher  matts@excelptmt.com
Megan Kemp  megank@excelptmt.com
Nikki Kimball  nikki@excelptmt.com
Aj Sobrilsy  aj@excelptmt.com

Please be safe, stay active and healthy.  We are here for you as we navigate this situation. Let us know if you have any questions.

Bozeman team: 406-556-0562
info@excelptmt.com

Excel Physical Therapy providers use Switchback Health to deliver and manage your home physical therapy exercise program. Switchback Health is a web-based application designed to help ensure you are doing your prescribed exercises correctly and with the correct frequency designed by your physical therapist.

3 Easy Steps:

  1. You will receive a welcome email from Switchback Health after we register you in our front office.
  2. In your welcome email, Click on the CLICK Here link and then create a password.
  3. Follow-on screen prompts to create a password and you are all set!

Your email address and password are all you need to log into the Switchback Health app or from the switchbackhealth.com web page. You can access your exercise plan from anywhere, anytime and on your preffered device -laptop, phone, iPad, etc.

Switchback Benefits:

  • It’s HIPAA secure and free for our clients!
  • You will have access to your exercise plan even when you are discharged from care.
  • Automatic reminders to your device (you can control notifications) to help you remember when to do your exercises
  • It’s cloud-based so it won’t take up too much space on your smartphone or Ipad.

Troubleshooting Tips:

  • Please only download the App via the email welcome link only and not from the App Store.
  • No welcome email from Switchback Health? Check your Spam or Junk email folder or try searching for ‘Switchback Health’ in your email inbox.

Still need more help? Our front office team is happy to help. Stop by the front desk or call us anytime.

  • Bozeman office 406.556.0562
  • Manhattan office 406.284.4262
  • info@excelptmt.com
We completely understand that some clients may have a fear of physical therapy treatment because they have never experienced it before. It’s completely understandable to have reservations when you may experience pain or there’s an unknown outcome.
We will meet you where you are in your care journey.
Everyone from our front office team to each physical therapist here at Excel Physical Therapy also understands this possible concern. Please feel free to share your concerns and communicate with your physical therapist if you are nervous or need more time and explanation about your treatment plan.
We are happy to provide you with the needed information to help you feel better about your treatment issue, diagnosis and your treatment plan of care.
We strive to be good listeners too. Every member of the Excel Physical Therapy team is here to help you. Please let us know how we can best help you.

We offer Prompt Pay discounts for patients who do not have insurance or for visits not covered by your insurance carrier. To take advantage of a prompt pay discount, appointments are paid at the time of service in full and claims cannot be billed to your insurance carrier at a later date. Prompt pay appointments are also available to clients who are seeking a wellness/preventative physical therapy check-up where no medical diagnosis is present. Supply items issued during an appointment are not included in prompt pay discounts.

Excel Physical Therapy is a CareCredit Provider practice. We offer a 6-month term with no interest for patient responsibility balances of $200 or more with the CareCredit program. You can apply at CareCredit.com for an instant credit decision to see if this option can be helpful for you. Once your balance reaches $200 with our office, we transfer the balance to your CareCredit account. If you have questions regarding payment, please contact our office before your scheduled appointment.

At Excel Physical Therapy, your Bike Fitting is performed by a medical professional. Our specialty trained physical therapists go beyond the typical bike fit that you receive at most bike shops. In addition, we address the root cause of pain and dysfunction that you may be experiencing as the result of your current cycling position, previous muscle and joint injuries, or other movement abnormalities. Often, your medical insurance will cover bike fitting as related to physical therapy services. Our physical therapists have the necessary certifications and training to get you moving towards pain-free cycling.

The Excel Physical Therapy Professional Bike Fitting will help you eliminate pain and improve cycling performance. Our bike fitting is beneficial to cyclists of all levels. Whether you are a cat 2 racer or a novice rider, a bike fitting will improve your overall experience cycling. For example, small misalignments in seat height and pedal or cleat position can cause knee pain. Moving the seat up or down and the foot forward or backward (through the cleat on the bottom of the shoe) optimizes the power transfer from the leg into the crank arm and decreases painful stress in the knee, resulting in a more enjoyable and efficient ride.

In the case that you don’t have medical insurance to cover some or all of the cost of a Bike Fitting, we offer cash pay rates. The fee is $250 for the first 90 minute visit and $105.00 for the second 45 minute visit. Your typical Bike Fitting is complete in 2 visits for a total of $355 dollars. However, some Bike Fittings will take less or more visits, based on specific client needs.

Your medical insurance will typically cover physical therapy pertaining to a medical diagnosis such as neck pain, low back pain, knee tendonitis, etc. If you are in pain while cycling, then we are usually able to successfully bill your medical insurance for physical therapy services related to altering the fit of your bike and teaching you exercises. We also offer bike fitting services on a prompt pay/cash pay basis when no medical diagnosis is present or if you have no medical insurance.

Join Our Team

At Excel Physical Therapy, we’re looking for talented clinicians to join our team. Click the link below to apply or view open positions.

Your core strengthening seminar was well presented with useful info! Can't wait to get the exercises. Wish I could have stayed longer. Thank You! - Kristi
“I've been working with Todd Bushman for the last few months regarding a few different issues I've been having. I really appreciate his approach to diagnosing my problems. He keeps an open mind and works hard to pinpoint what it is that's really going on. I've already had 2 of the issues resolve that I've seen him for, and we are currently working on the third. I really enjoy working with him and appreciate his hard work and tenacity to figure out what's wrong and see that I do what I need to get it worked out. Thanks so much for all the help, Todd!” -Dustin R.
"I have never before had front office staff help me so much with insurance. I love the text reminders and Jason is so knowledgeable and great. Happy client!" -M.A., Bozeman Patient
“David’s very personable and knew how to treat me!” - C.O., Bozeman Client
“Thank you for all of your help getting my IT band back into good shape this spring. I ran the Ridge Run and my legs felt great the whole way.” –Excel PT Client
"Just to let you know, I made my goal today! Legs/hip felt great. You’re the one who helped me get there!" - J.W., Bozeman
"How can you improve on GREAT?" - D., Excel PT Client
"I have never before had front office staff help me so much with insurance. I love the text reminders and Jason is so knowledgeable and great. Happy client!" -M.A., Bozeman Patient
"They helped me so much with great compassion." - J.V., Manhattan Client
"I come in for minor injuries or setbacks and Jason always gets me back to running! I love Excel PT and always recommend the PT's." - K.B., Bozeman client
"Loved your facility, office, staff, and my physical therapist." - J.B., Bozeman client
"I was having very bad pain in my lower back and legs when I started physical therapy. I am amazed at the improvement I feel after Excel Physical Therapy's program." - K.K., Bozeman Client
Working with Excel physical therapists was time well spent. I originally went to David after suffering a head and neck injury. David was able to restore my full-range of motion after four visits. In conjunction with my head and neck issues, I had been dealing with some long-term low back and SI joint issues. David worked with me using spinal manipulation and exercises to alleviate my pain and allow me to get a good night’s sleep.” -Bozeman Patient
Excel Physical Therapy has more than exceeded my expectations! Your physical therapists' individualized attention to each patient is unique to your practice and makes a difference in the PT experience...Excel Physical Therapists are a prime example of what physical therapy should be! Thank you for everything! -Bozeman Patient
I went to three other PT clinics, two orthopedic surgeons, and several other practitioners before I was referred to you. In a few short weeks at your clinic, my neck and back pain is dramatically improved, I understand my problem, and now have the correct exercises so that I can help myself.”-Bozeman Patient
"Very helpful. Thank you for the handouts. They will be useful for my neck issues."
"I am training for a triathlon which involves lots and lots of hours on a time trial bike. I went to Jason to get my bike fit dialed in. He not only helped me get more aero but helped make it more comfortable. Secondly, he helped me with alignment with me feet and knees. The muscular pain I was having last year from doing the long rides in my back and glutes has not re-appeared this year. Thanks Jason. I am feeling faster and fitter because of the Professional Bike Fitting." -Bozeman Patient
Jason, Thank you for all of your help getting my IT band back into good shape this spring. I ran the Ridge Run on Saturday, and my legs felt great the whole way. I finished 8th in my age group and 18th overall for women at 5:14. -Bozeman Patient
Congratulations to all of the 2012 Tour de Bozeman racers!  Thank you to KBZK for the Sunday interview with David Coletta and his brother John Coletta, who both competed in this past weekend's races together. See the Coletta Brothers' KBZK interview here
Thank you to our patients who share their success stories with us.  The following update is from a Bozeman patient of ours who recently completed rehab with Jason following knee surgery.    After her surgery and rehab, she completed demanding hikes in the Highland Mary Lakes and Grand Turk regions in the San Juan Mountains in Colorado.  She writes to Jason "...Again, my thanks for your persistence and ability to prescribe what was needed."    Congratulations to D.H. for taking on these demanding long-distance hikes with elevations up to 12,400 feet!  May her inspiring endeavor be an inspiration to others and especially, you, as well!
"David is great and extremely knowledgeable. Excited to begin treatment with him again."  --Bozeman Patient
"...I can't tell you how much better things have gotten for me...both for my knees, but almost more importantly, for my hip/piriformis. I am so psyched. Thanks a ton for all your help through this!! Now I'm hoping for snow and a good ski season!" --Bozeman Patient
...Everything is great with my shoulder, I started back in sports really hard and have had no pain...I am training hard this year in order to achieve the goal I set for myself for the end of the year, to finish the IRONMAN of Nice, France.  I wanted to thank you once again for your work, it allowed me to help myself to get back the entire mobility of my arm and play sports again.    -Bozeman Patient
"Jason and David are awesome! They have all treated me for various issues. They have saved me from a shoulder surgery. I feel so good after my PT appointments. Excel PT has a very special team." --Bozeman Patient  
"Jason is always in a cheerful mood & goes out of his way for patient comfort. He is a true professional in his field. My progress is more than I expected." --Manhattan Patient
"I was struggling with wrist pain for over a year, and I thought I had to do surgery and injections to make it better. Jason was a life-saver. I am doing my exercises, and my work at the computer doesn't bother me any more! I feel ready to resume my yoga practices as well. I am very happy Excel physical therapy was recommended to me, and I recommend it to you!"  --Bozeman Patient
"Here is the picture of me taken at the Franz Josef Glacier in New Zealand, seven months after 2 rotator cuff surgeries and physical therapy by Jason." --Nancy Dodd
"Just when I thought that no one and nothing could help me take away the numbness in my fingers and neck pain, enter David Coletta and his treatment plan for me. A combination of dry needling, manipulation and mobilization treatments and several exercises have increased my range of motion and eliminated my neck pain and finger tingling. I couldn't believe this could actually work but it truly has. All the good things I've heard about David are true--he really is a master! Thank you to this entire group of great people at Excel PT for helping me feel much better." --Bozeman neck patient
"Jason, Thank you for helping me with my Bike Fit! I am happy to report that I have done several long rides - and I'm PAIN FREE!...I am ecstatic!" --Bozeman patient
"I want to add my name to the long list of people who recommend EXCEL Physical Therapy. I was active in sports for 14 years and operated a building maintenance business for 30 years. I have developed a number of physical health problems over the years. David worked with me one-on-one to successfully treat a serious nerve problem which limited my ability to drive. David and his staff are among the finest therapists I have had the pleasure of working with. I highly recommend them to anyone who has physical health challenges and need the best care possible." --J.D., Bozeman Patient
"Your seminars have always been so helpful! I am recommending the one on plantar fasciitis to area dancers (ill fitting shoes, had such fun the first time that they spent hours on the dance floor). Can't wait to apply the information from this session. Thank you!" --C.N., Bozeman Patient
"From the friendly and warm welcome to the efficient check-in process to the dedication of the physical therapists, I can't recommend Excel PT highly enough. My running injury improved thanks to the expert knowledge of Dr. Lunden and while I hope I don't have to return, if necessary, I know whom to call for quick and caring relief. Thank you Excel PT!" -- Bozeman Patient  
"Jason is the best! My shoulder has come to such a GREAT place from seeing him and doing my exercises. Hats off to you, Jason!" -- K.R., Bozeman Patient
"I really can't think of any improvements. You guys are great!" --T.K., Bozeman Patient
"I have had a great experience at Excel PT!!" -- M.I., Bozeman Patient
"Great friendly team. Clean office. Keep it going!" -- K.N., Bozeman Patient
"Legit. Da best." --E.H., Bozeman Patient
"Taking my daughter to Excel PT has been a great experience for her! Jason has her improving strength, flexibility and cardio all while she is recovering from a foot surgery. She'll be back playing soccer just as we'd hoped- but better than ever thanks to his training. Thanks Jason!" -- L.M. Bozeman Patient
"David was professional, friendly and courteous! I would recommend to others." --Bozeman Patient
"Excel PT is great for long-term pain and acute problems for injuries. --Bozeman Patient" 
"Everyone was so friendly; they felt like family. My PT is so friendly and knowledgeable. He explains everything thoroughly and makes sure you are improving. He adapts and modifies to custom fit exercise to you. He is excellent and so was the front office team. Thanks!" --Manhattan Patient
"I thought everybody was great. Danell is very helpful and friendly (in the front office). Jason really tried to help with the nerve damage in my leg." --B.G., Bozeman Patient
Your core strengthening seminar was well presented with useful info! Can't wait to get the exercises. Wish I could have stayed longer. Thank You! - Kristi
Working with Excel physical therapists was time well spent. I originally went to David after suffering a head and neck injury. David was able to restore my full-range of motion after four visits. In conjunction with my head and neck issues, I had been dealing with some long-term low back and SI joint issues. David worked with me using spinal manipulation and exercises to alleviate my pain and allow me to get a good night’s sleep.”-Bozeman Patient
Excel Physical Therapy has more than exceeded my expectations! Your physical therapists' individualized attention to each patient is unique to your practice and makes a difference in the PT experience...Excel Physical Therapists are a prime example of what physical therapy should be! Thank you for everything!-Bozeman Patient
I went to three other PT clinics, two orthopedic surgeons, and several other practitioners before I was referred to you. In a few short weeks at your clinic, my neck and back pain is dramatically improved, I understand my problem, and now have the correct exercises so that I can help myself.”-Bozeman Patient
"Very helpful. Thank you for the handouts. They will be useful for my neck issues." RE: David Coletta, MPT, CMPT's Headaches Can Be a Pain From the Neck Seminar:  
"I am training for a triathlon which involves lots and lots of hours on a time trial bike. I went to Jason to get my bike fit dialed in. He not only helped me get more aero but helped make it more comfortable. Secondly, he helped me with alignment with me feet and knees. The muscular pain I was having last year from doing the long rides in my back and glutes has not re-appeared this year. Thanks Jason. I am feeling faster and fitter because of the Professional Bike Fitting." -Bozeman Patient
Jason, Thank you for all of your help getting my IT band back into good shape this spring. I ran the Ridge Run on Saturday, and my legs felt great the whole way. I finished 8th in my age group and 18th overall for women at 5:14.  --Bozeman Patient
Thank you to our patients who share their success stories with us.  The following update is from a Bozeman patient of ours who recently completed rehab with Jason following knee surgery.    After her surgery and rehab, she completed demanding hikes in the Highland Mary Lakes and Grand Turk regions in the San Juan Mountains in Colorado.  She writes to Jason "...Again, my thanks for your persistence and ability to prescribe what was needed."    Congratulations to D.H. for taking on these demanding long-distance hikes with elevations up to 12,400 feet!  May her inspiring endeavor be an inspiration to others and especially, you, as well!
"David is great and extremely knowledgeable. Excited to begin treatment with him again."  --Bozeman Patient
"...I can't tell you how much better things have gotten for me...both for my knees, but almost more importantly, for my hip/piriformis. I am so psyched. Thanks a ton for all your help through this!! Now I'm hoping for snow and a good ski season!" --Bozeman Patient
...Everything is great with my shoulder, I started back in sports really hard and have had no pain...I am training hard this year in order to achieve the goal I set for myself for the end of the year, to finish the IRONMAN of Nice, France.  I wanted to thank you once again for your work, it allowed me to help myself to get back the entire mobility of my arm and play sports again.    --Bozeman Patient
"Jason is always in a cheerful mood & goes out of his way for patient comfort. He is a true professional in his field. My progress is more than I expected." --Manhattan Patient
"I was struggling with wrist pain for over a year, and I thought I had to do surgery and injections to make it better. Jason was a life-saver. I am doing my exercises, and my work at the computer doesn't bother me any more! I feel ready to resume my yoga practices as well. I am very happy Excel physical therapy was recommended to me, and I recommend it to you!"  --Bozeman Patient
"Here is the picture of me taken at the Franz Josef Glacier in New Zealand, seven months after 2 rotator cuff surgeries and physical therapy by Jason." --Nancy Dodd
Your core strengthening seminar was well presented with useful info! Can't wait to get the exercises. Wish I could have stayed longer. Thank You! - Kristi
Working with Excel physical therapists was time well spent. I originally went to David after suffering a head and neck injury. David was able to restore my full-range of motion after four visits. In conjunction with my head and neck issues, I had been dealing with some long-term low back and SI joint issues. David worked with me using spinal manipulation and exercises to alleviate my pain and allow me to get a good night’s sleep.”-Bozeman Patient
Excel Physical Therapy has more than exceeded my expectations! Your physical therapists' individualized attention to each patient is unique to your practice and makes a difference in the PT experience...Excel Physical Therapists are a prime example of what physical therapy should be! Thank you for everything!-Bozeman Patient
I went to three other PT clinics, two orthopedic surgeons, and several other practitioners before I was referred to you. In a few short weeks at your clinic, my neck and back pain is dramatically improved, I understand my problem, and now have the correct exercises so that I can help myself.”-Bozeman Patient
"Very helpful. Thank you for the handouts. They will be useful for my neck issues." RE: David Coletta, MPT, CMPT's Headaches Can Be a Pain From the Neck Seminar:  
"I am training for a triathlon which involves lots and lots of hours on a time trial bike. I went to Jason to get my bike fit dialed in. He not only helped me get more aero but helped make it more comfortable. Secondly, he helped me with alignment with me feet and knees. The muscular pain I was having last year from doing the long rides in my back and glutes has not re-appeared this year. Thanks Jason. I am feeling faster and fitter because of the Professional Bike Fitting." -Bozeman Patient
Jason, Thank you for all of your help getting my IT band back into good shape this spring. I ran the Ridge Run on Saturday, and my legs felt great the whole way. I finished 8th in my age group and 18th overall for women at 5:14.  --Bozeman Patient
Congratulations to all of the 2012 Tour de Bozeman racers!  Thank you to KBZK for the Sunday interview with David Coletta and his brother John Coletta, who both competed in this past weekend's races together. See the Coletta Brothers' KBZK interview here    
Thank you to our patients who share their success stories with us.  The following update is from a Bozeman patient of ours who recently completed rehab with Jason following knee surgery.    After her surgery and rehab, she completed demanding hikes in the Highland Mary Lakes and Grand Turk regions in the San Juan Mountains in Colorado.  She writes to Jason "...Again, my thanks for your persistence and ability to prescribe what was needed."    Congratulations to D.H. for taking on these demanding long-distance hikes with elevations up to 12,400 feet!  May her inspiring endeavor be an inspiration to others and especially, you, as well!
"David is great and extremely knowledgeable. Excited to begin treatment with him again."  --Bozeman Patient
"...I can't tell you how much better things have gotten for me...both for my knees, but almost more importantly, for my hip/piriformis. I am so psyched. Thanks a ton for all your help through this!! Now I'm hoping for snow and a good ski season!" --Bozeman Patient
...Everything is great with my shoulder, I started back in sports really hard and have had no pain...I am training hard this year in order to achieve the goal I set for myself for the end of the year, to finish the IRONMAN of Nice, France.  I wanted to thank you once again for your work, it allowed me to help myself to get back the entire mobility of my arm and play sports again.    --Bozeman Patient
"Jason is always in a cheerful mood & goes out of his way for patient comfort. He is a true professional in his field. My progress is more than I expected." --Manhattan Patient
"I was struggling with wrist pain for over a year, and I thought I had to do surgery and injections to make it better. Jason was a life-saver. I am doing my exercises, and my work at the computer doesn't bother me any more! I feel ready to resume my yoga practices as well. I am very happy Excel physical therapy was recommended to me, and I recommend it to you!"  --Bozeman Patient
"Here is the picture of me taken at the Franz Josef Glacier in New Zealand, seven months after 2 rotator cuff surgeries and physical therapy by Jason." --Nancy Dodd
"Just when I thought that no one and nothing could help me take away the numbness in my fingers and neck pain, enter David Coletta and his treatment plan for me. A combination of dry needling, manipulation and mobilization treatments and several exercises have increased my range of motion and eliminated my neck pain and finger tingling. I couldn't believe this could actually work but it truly has. All the good things I've heard about David are true--he really is a master! Thank you to this entire group of great people at Excel PT for helping me feel much better." --Bozeman neck patient
"Jason, Thank you for helping me with my Bike Fit! I am happy to report that I have done several long rides - and I'm PAIN FREE!...I am ecstatic!" --Bozeman patient
"I want to add my name to the long list of people who recommend EXCEL Physical Therapy. I was active in sports for 14 years and operated a building maintenance business for 30 years. I have developed a number of physical health problems over the years. David worked with me one-on-one to successfully treat a serious nerve problem which limited my ability to drive. David and his staff are among the finest therapists I have had the pleasure of working with. I highly recommend them to anyone who has physical health challenges and need the best care possible." --J.D., Bozeman Patient
"Your seminars have always been so helpful! I am recommending the one on plantar fasciitis to area dancers (ill fitting shoes, had such fun the first time that they spent hours on the dance floor). Can't wait to apply the information from this session. Thank you!" --C.N., Bozeman Patient
"From the friendly and warm welcome to the efficient check-in process to the dedication of the physical therapists, I can't recommend Excel PT highly enough. My running injury improved thanks to the expert knowledge of Dr. Lunden and while I hope I don't have to return, if necessary, I know whom to call for quick and caring relief. Thank you Excel PT!" -- Bozeman Patient  
"Jason is the best! My shoulder has come to such a GREAT place from seeing him and doing my exercises. Hats off to you, Jason!" -- K.R., Bozeman Patient
"I really can't think of any improvements. You guys are great!" --T.K., Bozeman Patient
"I have had a great experience at Excel PT!!" -- M.I., Bozeman Patient
"Great friendly team. Clean office. Keep it going!" -- K.N., Bozeman Patient
"Legit. Da best." --E.H., Bozeman Patient
"Taking my daughter to Excel PT has been a great experience for her! Jason has her improving strength, flexibility and cardio all while she is recovering from a foot surgery. She'll be back playing soccer just as we'd hoped- but better than ever thanks to his training. Thanks Jason!" -- L.M. Bozeman Patient
"David was professional, friendly and courteous! I would recommend to others." --Bozeman Patient
"David was professional, friendly and courteous! I would recommend to others." --Bozeman Patient
Your core strengthening seminar was well presented with useful info! Can't wait to get the exercises. Wish I could have stayed longer. Thank You! - Kristi
Working with Excel physical therapists was time well spent. I originally went to David after suffering a head and neck injury. David was able to restore my full-range of motion after four visits. In conjunction with my head and neck issues, I had been dealing with some long-term low back and SI joint issues. David worked with me using spinal manipulation and exercises to alleviate my pain and allow me to get a good night’s sleep.”-Bozeman Patient
Excel Physical Therapy has more than exceeded my expectations! Your physical therapists' individualized attention to each patient is unique to your practice and makes a difference in the PT experience...Excel Physical Therapists are a prime example of what physical therapy should be! Thank you for everything!-Bozeman Patient
"Very helpful. Thank you for the handouts. They will be useful for my neck issues." RE: David Coletta, MPT, CMPT's Headaches Can Be a Pain From the Neck Seminar:  
"I am training for a triathlon which involves lots and lots of hours on a time trial bike. I went to Jason to get my bike fit dialed in. He not only helped me get more aero but helped make it more comfortable. Secondly, he helped me with alignment with me feet and knees. The muscular pain I was having last year from doing the long rides in my back and glutes has not re-appeared this year. Thanks Jason. I am feeling faster and fitter because of the Professional Bike Fitting." -Bozeman Patient
Jason, Thank you for all of your help getting my IT band back into good shape this spring. I ran the Ridge Run on Saturday, and my legs felt great the whole way. I finished 8th in my age group and 18th overall for women at 5:14.  --Bozeman Patient
Congratulations to all of the 2012 Tour de Bozeman racers!  Thank you to KBZK for the Sunday interview with David Coletta and his brother John Coletta, who both competed in this past weekend's races together. See the Coletta Brothers' KBZK interview here    
Thank you to our patients who share their success stories with us.  The following update is from a Bozeman patient of ours who recently completed rehab with Jason following knee surgery.    After her surgery and rehab, she completed demanding hikes in the Highland Mary Lakes and Grand Turk regions in the San Juan Mountains in Colorado.  She writes to Jason "...Again, my thanks for your persistence and ability to prescribe what was needed."    Congratulations to D.H. for taking on these demanding long-distance hikes with elevations up to 12,400 feet!  May her inspiring endeavor be an inspiration to others and especially, you, as well!
"David is great and extremely knowledgeable. Excited to begin treatment with him again."  --Bozeman Patient
"...I can't tell you how much better things have gotten for me...both for my knees, but almost more importantly, for my hip/piriformis. I am so psyched. Thanks a ton for all your help through this!! Now I'm hoping for snow and a good ski season!" --Bozeman Patient
...Everything is great with my shoulder, I started back in sports really hard and have had no pain...I am training hard this year in order to achieve the goal I set for myself for the end of the year, to finish the IRONMAN of Nice, France.  I wanted to thank you once again for your work, it allowed me to help myself to get back the entire mobility of my arm and play sports again.    --Bozeman Patient
"Jason is always in a cheerful mood & goes out of his way for patient comfort. He is a true professional in his field. My progress is more than I expected." --Manhattan Patient
"After my Achilles tendon rupture and repair I came to Excel PT. Because of the type of injury I had with the Achilles I was nervous but both Megan and Jason made me feel comfortable and did an excellent job with my therapy. They were very professional and personable which made for an overall great experience. Thanks guys!" --Manhattan Patient
"I was struggling with wrist pain for over a year, and I thought I had to do surgery and injections to make it better. Jason was a life-saver. I am doing my exercises, and my work at the computer doesn't bother me any more! I feel ready to resume my yoga practices as well. I am very happy Excel physical therapy was recommended to me, and I recommend it to you!"  --Bozeman Patient
"Just when I thought that no one and nothing could help me take away the numbness in my fingers and neck pain, enter David Coletta and his treatment plan for me. A combination of dry needling, manipulation and mobilization treatments and several exercises have increased my range of motion and eliminated my neck pain and finger tingling. I couldn't believe this could actually work but it truly has. All the good things I've heard about David are true--he really is a master! Thank you to this entire group of great people at Excel PT for helping me feel much better." --Bozeman neck patient
"Jason, Thank you for helping me with my Bike Fit! I am happy to report that I have done several long rides - and I'm PAIN FREE!...I am ecstatic!" --Bozeman patient
"I want to add my name to the long list of people who recommend EXCEL Physical Therapy. I was active in sports for 14 years and operated a building maintenance business for 30 years. I have developed a number of physical health problems over the years. David worked with me one-on-one to successfully treat a serious nerve problem which limited my ability to drive. David and his staff are among the finest therapists I have had the pleasure of working with. I highly recommend them to anyone who has physical health challenges and need the best care possible." --J.D., Bozeman Patient
"Your seminars have always been so helpful! I am recommending the one on plantar fasciitis to area dancers (ill fitting shoes, had such fun the first time that they spent hours on the dance floor). Can't wait to apply the information from this session. Thank you!" --C.N., Bozeman Patient
"From the friendly and warm welcome to the efficient check-in process to the dedication of the physical therapists, I can't recommend Excel PT highly enough. My running injury improved thanks to the expert knowledge of Dr. Lunden and while I hope I don't have to return, if necessary, I know whom to call for quick and caring relief. Thank you Excel PT!" -- Bozeman Patient  
"Jason is the best! My shoulder has come to such a GREAT place from seeing him and doing my exercises. Hats off to you, Jason!" -- K.R., Bozeman Patient
"I really can't think of any improvements. You guys are great!" --T.K., Bozeman Patient
"I have had a great experience at Excel PT!!" -- M.I., Bozeman Patient
"Great friendly team. Clean office. Keep it going!" -- K.N., Bozeman Patient
"Legit. Da best." --E.H., Bozeman Patient
"Taking my daughter to Excel PT has been a great experience for her! Jason has her improving strength, flexibility and cardio all while she is recovering from a foot surgery. She'll be back playing soccer just as we'd hoped- but better than ever thanks to his training. Thanks Jason!" -- L.M. Bozeman Patient
"Excel PT is great for long-term pain and acute problems for injuries. --Bozeman Patient" 
"Everyone was so friendly; they felt like family. My PT is so friendly and knowledgeable. He explains everything thoroughly and makes sure you are improving. He adapts and modifies to custom fit exercise to you. He is excellent and so was the front office team. Thanks!" --Manhattan Patient
"David was very knowledgeable and able to treat my problem enabling me to return to my active lifestyle. Nicole was very helpful with our insurance needs."--J.E., Bozeman Patient
"I really like the text message reminders for appointments." --Bozeman Patient
"You guys are one of the best PT places I've been to, and I have been to several." --G.K., Bozeman Patient
"Remarkable job making my hip feel better! The first six miles of our crazy mountain hike went well but we had to turn back- because of someone's disintegrating boots, not my hip!!" -- A.G., Bozeman Patient
"I was nervous about going to PT, but from my initial evaluation to my treatment plan, I felt very at ease. I feel like PT has improved my quality of life." --K.E., Bozeman Patient
"Great job! Felt well card for and that (my physical therapists) earnestly wanted me to get back all I had lost."  --K.H., Manhattan Patient
"I choose Excel Physical Therapy because they are passionate about getting me back on track to do the activities that I love." --A.S., Bozeman Patient
"...I really appreciate all you've done for me. I feel 100% better." --C.C., Bozeman Patient
"Jason taught me how to bring my injury back to full recovery." --C.O., Bozeman Patient