Allison is an occupational therapist and certified hand therapist. She graduated magna sum laude from the University of North Dakota in 1996 with a bachelor’s degree in occupational therapy. Allison has experience in a variety of occupational therapy settings including early intervention (0-5 population), school districts, home health, long term care, and outpatient. She and her family moved to Cody in 2001 to take advantage of the opportunities offered in the Big Horn Basin. At that time she decided to pursue her hand therapy certification to better serve the people in the community. Allison has been a certified hand therapist since 2002. When not working, Allison loves to spend time with her family, fish, play cards, read and spend time in the outdoors.

Kelsey is a Physical Therapist and Certified Athletic Trainer. He has been working in the Cody area since 2003. He received his Bachelors of Science in Athletic Training and Masters of Physical Therapy from the University of Mary in Bismarck, North Dakota. He joined the team at Canyon Therapy in 2016. Kelsey’s interests lie in outpatient physical therapy, orthopedics, and sports medicine. In 2014 Kelsey completed his board certification as a clinical specialist in Orthopaedic Physical Therapy. He also holds certifications for Kinesio Taping, Dry Needling, and Functional Capacity Evaluations. He is certified as a Lee Silverman Speech Therapy (LSVT) BIG clinician, which focuses on improving strength and balance for patients’ with Parkinson’s disease. Kelsey has volunteered for the last 10 years with the Yellowstone Quake junior hockey team providing medical coverage for their games. Outside of work, Kelsey enjoys spending time with his wife and children, hiking, exploring Yellowstone Park, and photography.

Whitney graduated with a Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy from UND School of Medicine. She has experience working with stroke patients, spinal cord injuries, and traumatic brain injuries. She has obtained her certification in Neuro-IFRAH to facilitate recovery to individuals after experiencing strokes and traumatic brain injuries. Whitney’s experience also spans into early intervention. She spent seven years working with the 0-5 year old population. Whitney is a Wyoming native with a passion for the outdoors. When not working, Whitney loves spending time with family and friends and creating art by carving and decorating animal skulls.

Lance was raised outside Philadelphia, then attended Liberty University for Undergrad and Graduate school, obtaining his Masters Degree. From there he moved to Boise, ID where he met and married his beautiful bride before moving to Cody. Lance’s mission is to serve as needed and provides an integral role at Canyon Therapy. Outside of work, Lance can be found at the gym at 4 am most mornings training for Annual Strongman Competitions. He also enjoys times of Discipleship and playing Dungeons and Dragons, along with other table top games, with his friends. You may find him at karaoke on the weekends.

Amanda has worked as a physical therapist in the Big Horn Basin since 2006. She received her Bachelors of Science in Biology and Doctorate of Physical Therapy at the University of Mary in Bismarck North Dakota. Amanda’s interests lie in outpatient physical therapy, pelvic health, and pregnancy and post-partum. Her passion for treatment lies in pelvic health, with the ability to treat children, men and women for a variety of diagnoses.  She has achieved advanced training and has certificates of Achievement in Obstetric and Pelvic Health Physical Therapy (CAPP-OB and CAPP-Pelvic), which is awarded to licensed Physical Therapists who have completed comprehensive evidence-based education courses, written and clinical testing at each level and a written case report rigorously reviewed by the CAPP Case Reflection Committee.  Amanda enjoys spending her free time watching her children play hockey, hiking, and enjoying time with her family.

Michaela attended Creighton University where she gained a bachelor’s degree in Health Sciences and a doctorate degree in Occupational Therapy. In 2008 she married and together they set off on an adventure in travel Occupational Therapy. In working coast to coast, she gained experience treating patients in outpatient, home health, acute and skilled nursing communities.  Her most recent role was as a Regional Rehab Services Director in Indiana where she developed career passions for program development, low vision rehabilitation and finding creative solutions to patient injuries and illnesses. In her free time Michaela enjoys spending time with her family and trying out the many fun pastimes Wyoming has to offer!

Lacy graduated with a Doctorate degree of Physical Therapy from Texas
Tech University in 2016. After that she worked for three years in New
Mexico at an outpatient facility where she gained experience in treating
chronic pain, balance and vertigo, general joint and spine pain, and
various post-operative conditions. She is passionate about helping
people and desires to assist them in reaching their full potential for
daily living. Certified in Functional Dry Needling. Lacy is originally from a small town in Colorado and loves the mountains and outdoors, riding horses and barrel racing. She is a believer and follower of Jesus Christ and loves to spend time with her family.

“Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the
Lord, not for men.” -Colossians 3:23

Beau is a physical therapist assistant with over 12 years of experience including hospital-based care and outpatient therapy services. He has been providing services in the Cody area since 2001. Beau’s interests include: outpatient physical therapy, post-operative orthopedic care especially total joint replacements and balance re-education. Beau enjoys hunting, fishing, and spending time with his family.

Laura is a Physical therapist assistant graduated in 2019 from a small school in Ohio. She has worked on and off in the field since 1992 as a tech and administrative positions. She moved to Wyoming in 2021 from Ohio, originally from Philadelphia, PA. She currently lives in Powell, WY. She has experience working in a variety of therapy settings such as acute care, schools, and long-term care, as well as outpatient facilities. Laura’s passion is working in the outpatient setting. Laura enjoys spending time outdoors walking her dogs, kayaking, hiking, biking, horseback riding in the warmer months. During winter months she enjoys snowboarding, cross-country skiing, and snowshoeing.

Casey is a physical therapist who received her Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Science from University of Montana and her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from University of Mount Union. She is a Montana native who moved to Cody in 2017 and joined the Canyon Therapy team in 2022. Casey has experience in acute care settings, early intervention, school based therapy, and outpatient orthopedics with interests in sports medicine and post-operative populations. In her free time, she enjoys spending time outdoors with her family, hiking, riding horses, baking, and playing soccer.

Madie is a native of Cody Wyoming. She is an alumni of the University of Wyoming and GFCMSU where she received degrees in Kinesiology and Health Promotion and Physical Therapy Assistant AAS. She has been treating the community of Cody since 2020 when she joined the Canyon Therapy team. Madie has experience in acute, long-term care, home health and outpatient settings with certifications in the One80 System. Specific interests include early intervention/pediatrics, neurologic conditions, and pelvic health. Some of her favorite hobbies include enjoying time w/ family, friends, and her dog, appreciating our public lands, and learning the harmonica.

Lauren is a native of Cody and returned back home after college. She graduated from the University of Wyoming in 2011 with her BS in Communications . She is married to her husband Brett and they have two sons and a daughter.

She enjoys outdoor activities with her family as well as some R&R at home.

Torie is a physical therapist assistant who came to Cody WY from So. CA in 2007 after working in rehab, acute and skilled nursing settings. She has been working in outpatient therapy and started with part of the Canyon Therapy staff prior to its beginnings. She has a heart for geriatrics and a new passion in pelvic health. Torie and her husband Jeff are empty-nesters with their two kids (Jack and Kamden) attending college. She loves time with family & friends, watching her kids play college hockey and making a difference in the lives of the people of Park County.

Jade is an occupational therapist born and raised in North Georgia. She graduated with her master’s degree in occupational therapy from Georgia State University in 2020. She has experience in pediatric outpatient, ortho outpatient, and inpatient settings. She moved to Cody, WY in 2022 when she joined the incredible team at Canyon Therapy, and has fallen in love with all that Wyoming has to offer. Her passion is shoulder rehabilitation, but she enjoys working with all of the upper extremity. When not working, Jade enjoys watching football, hiking, reading, riding horses, crafting, and spending time with friends and family.

Amber graduated from Oregon State University with a degree in Exercise and Sport Science. She moved to Cody a couple years ago with her family to enjoy the beautiful country and the wonderful people of Wyoming. She loves helping others and giving back to the special needs community. Amber also brought the first special needs rodeo to Cody last summer called the Rascal Rodeo. In her spare time, she enjoys fishing, visiting her sons away at college who are involved in ROTC and Football, spending time with her family on adventures and relaxing at home with her dog. She is married to her husband, Steve and has 3 sons.