Dan Cullum, MSPT, EMT-P, NASM-PES

Email: dan@rivergatept.com

A native of Durango, Dan is the owner of Rivergate Physical Therapy. He graduated in 1993 with distinction from The Colorado College and has a Liberal Arts and Science Degree in Biological Anthropology. He then worked several years as a firefighter/paramedic for Durango Fire Department and Mercy Paramedics. Dan received his Masters of Science in Physical Therapy from The University of Colorado Health Sciences Center in 2001. Since Graduation, He has worked in outpatient orthopedics and is certified to do Trigger Point Dry Needling / Intra Muscular stimulation and spinal manipulation.

Dan enjoys telemark skiing and working on the ski patrol for Durango Mountain Resort on the weekends. When the snow melts, he plays soccer, mountain bikes, enjoys trail running, rafting, kayaking, hiking, rock climbing and climbing 14er’s. Dan also loves to travel and when he gets the opportunity, he scuba dives and snorkels. He also enjoys rafting, camping, and skiing with his wife and two daughters.

Dan has specialized training in:

• High Velocity Low Amplitude Spinal Manipulation 
• Reiki Level II 
• Trigger Point Dry Needling/ Intramuscular Stimulation 
• Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic since 1998 
• Certified in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• Automatic External Defibrilator (AED)
• Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation Health Care Provider (CPR)
• Certified National Academy of Sports Medicine: Performance Enhancement Specialists
• Certified to fit Custom Orthotics & Don Joy Custom Knee Braces
• Certified as clinical instructor for Athletic Trainers from Fort Lewis College and Doctoral Physical Therapy Students
• Treatment of neck and low back pain, and scacroiliac dysfunction
• Treatment of knee, ankle and shoulder injuries
• Treatment of Sacroiliac Dysfunctions

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Rick Cimaglia, MPT, MA, BSBA

Email: rick@rivergatept.com

Rick recently moved to Durango from Prescott, AZ. He originally received a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Northern Arizona University in 1986. He became interested in exercise science and returned to NAU, graduating with a Master’s in Exercise Science in 1994, and then on to receive a Master of Physical Therapy Degree in 1997. He has extensive experience in outpatient orthopedics, focusing on manual therapy and exercise progression, and also recently worked a couple of years in home health physical therapy.

 Rick is an avid cyclist, enjoys mountain biking, and has been a competitive road racer since 1987, winning Arizona State Championships multiple times for masters categories of time trial, criterium, road race, and hill climb. He also is active with hiking, backpacking, downhill and cross-country skiing.

Rick has specialized training in:

ASTYM certified

Post-surgical rehabilitation

Treatment of neck and low back dysfunction

Elbow and wrist dysfunction

Shoulder, hip, knee dysfunction

Ankle/foot dysfunction, particularly plantar fasciitis

Balance dysfunction

Core stabilization

Soft tissue and joint mobilization

Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

Automatic External Defibrillator (AED)

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Jessica McGinley, MPT

Email: Jessica@rivergatept.com

Jessica recently moved from Tulsa, Oklahoma with her husband to pursue their active life styles in a close knit community central to the mountains. Jessica graduated with her Master’s degree in physical therapy from the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma in 2010. For the last few years, Jessica has primarily worked in an outpatient orthopedic and acute care setting with occasional home health experience. She values unique exercises and hands on techniques to remediate impairments and disabilities, to ultimately promote mobility, functional ability, quality of life and movement potential. Jessica strives to create individualized treatments, while maintaining a comfortable and fun ambiance. 

Jessica enjoys yoga and pilates. She has practiced yoga and attended numerous workshops for the last 6 years. Besides yoga and pilates, she enjoys spending time with her husband and siberian husky, running, rock climbing, hiking, snowshoeing, biking, canoeing/kayaking, and cooking.

 

Jessica has specialized training in: 

ASTYM (Augmented Soft tissue Mobilization)

Alter-G anti-gravity treadmill for the treatment of gait abnormalities, lower extremity weakness, impaired balance, and decreased endurance.

Treatment of neck, low back, and sacroiliac joint dysfunction

Treatment of shoulder injuries

Pre and post operative diagnoses

Vestibular and balance rehabilitation

Treatment of ankle and foot dysfunction

Prevention and treatment of running injuries

Kinesio tape

Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

Automatic External Defibrillator (AED)

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Ann Fox, PTA

Email: Ann@rivergatept.com

 

Ann graduated from Western Carolina University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Parks and Recreation Management.  She became interested in Physical Therapy and returned to school at PIMA Medical Institute in Denver, CO to pursue a career as a Physical Therapist Assistant.  Ann has a current PTA license in Colorado, as well as, Pennsylvania.  She has worked in a variety of clinical settings such as acute care, orthopedics, skilled nursing, and wound care as a licensed PTA.  She has benefited from several continuing education courses in wound care, stroke, and myofascial techniques to improve and further her education and skills.  In her spare time, Ann enjoys spending time in the outdoors, mountain biking and skiing.  Ann recently became engaged and is looking forward to getting married in July 2013.  Ann is very excited to be a part of Rivergate Physical Therapy and looks forward to helping her patients achieve their goals.

 

Welcome to Rivergate Physical Therapy, P.C.

"Helping You Bridge The Gap to Better Health"

Welcome to Rivergate Physical Therapy. We are dedicated to giving you the best care in your rehabilitation and personal training needs. In our office you will work with our highly qualified physical therapists who specialize in many areas including Trigger Point Dry Needling, Orthopedic and spine rehab, Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization, vertigo and Balance training. Our goals are to help you regain your movement and strength. In our exercise area you will be able to regain functional movements through Physioballs, Lifeline tubing, a Pilates reformer as well as other types of exercise equipment.

After your rehabilitation is complete, please be sure to talk to our personal trainer to continue your exercise goals, as well as improving your overall health.

We are here to help you achieve your goals. Rivergate Physical Therapy is located in the Rivergate Medical Office building next to the Animas Surgical Hospital in Durango, Colorado. Directions are available on our Location page. If you have any questions, concerns, or suggestions, please do not hesitate to contact us by phone or email.

If you are a new client, we have all the forms for your initial visit in the right column. Please fill them out and bring them in to our office to save time.

We look forward to helping you achieve your goals toward better health.

Our services include:

Physical Therapy Personal Training

Trigger Point Dry Needling IMS Therapy

Member of Heart Safe La Plata