OCR Therapists

Fort Collins | OT/ Hand Therapy

Dan Goss- OTR/L, CHT

Dan was born in Aurora, Colorado and moved to Loveland, Colorado in 1975. He graduated from Colorado State with a Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy in 1993. In 1999, he joined the Navy and spent 11 years as a naval officer, becoming a certified hand therapist in 2009.

While in the Navy, he was stationed in Jacksonville, Florida, Tokyo, Japan and Washington, DC where he worked side by side with board certified hand surgeons. Dan was the department head of the Navy’s busiest hand clinic in Jacksonville, Florida and at the military’s most prestigious hospital and hand clinic at Bethesda Naval Hospital in Washington, DC. He received multiple awards and metals for his job performance while in the Navy.

Dan left the Navy and moved back to Colorado with his wife, daughter and son in 2010. He has worked in Northern Colorado as a hand therapist since his departure from the Navy. In 2019, attended Red Rocks Community College Police Academy to become a certified police officer for the state of Colorado.

When not at OCR, Dan serves as a reserve Deputy Sheriff for Larimer County. He’s been in that role since 2016 and enjoys protecting and serving the county in which he and his family reside. He has a variety of hobbies and pursuits. He enjoys mountain biking, camping, hiking, target shooting and practicing weapon handling. He also still loves to work on the property that his family has owned since 1977. Handyman/construction projects as well as working on the farm equipment and vehicles are particular passions.

Cammy Swab- OTR/L, CHT

Cammy is a Fort Collins native and a graduate of Rocky Mountain High School. She received her Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy from CSU in 2020 and started at OCR in 2021. In 2024, she became a Certified Hand Therapist. She is also Astym Certified. She specializes in treating the hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder and works with clients of all ages. When she’s not working, Cammy enjoys traveling, getting outside, and spending time with her husband (Cam) and two cats.

Shelly Watkins- OTR/L, CHT, CKTP

Shelly is a third generation Fort Collins native, who graduated from Colorado State University with her degree in Occupational Therapy in 1991. She began specializing in the area of Hand Therapy in 1997, and became a Certified Hand Therapist in 2011. She lives in Cheyenne, WY, and has worked with the hand surgeons at OCR both here in Fort Collins and in Cheyenne for her entire career as a hand therapist. She has specialty training and certifications in Kinesiotaping, ergonomic assessments, manual therapy, and custom orthosis fabrication for the upper extremity. When not working, she enjoys working in her yard, outdoor activities in the great state of Wyoming, singing on two worship teams, enjoying time with her children, son Dakota, and daughters Jessica (s-i-l Casey), and Autumn, and playing with her new grandson, Micah!

Fort Collins | ATC

Erika Annan, ATC

Erika is originally from Minnesota, but moved to Colorado in 1994 with her family. She then went on to receive her Bachelor’s degree from Colorado State University and her Master’s from the University of Idaho. She started as an assistant athletic trainer at CSU before making the transition to OCR, where she has been since 2002. She began at OCR by working in the therapy clinic and in sports medicine outreach. In 2012 she was invited by the USOC to be part of their sports medicine team at the London Olympics. Erika enjoys spending her free time traveling and enjoying the outdoors with family and friends.

Ryan Ostapovich, ATC

Ryan came from California in 1998 where he studied Sports Medicine/Athletic Training at Colorado State University. Ryan received his B.S Degree in 2003. In addition to some graduate work at Colorado State University, Ryan passed his Board exam to become a Certified Athletic Trainer in 2003 as well. He started with OCR in 2004 including stints with the Colorado Eagles as an Assistant ATC, worldwide travel with USA wrestling, Arena football, and a long standing tenure of 18 years as head Athletic Trainer at Fossil Ridge high school. He is most likely found at a softball field with his wife, Emily, on his weekends where all three of his daughters have/are currently playing high level travel softball.

Chris Porowski, ATC

Chris is originally from Ohio where he attended Wilmington College, earning a B.S. in Athletic Training in 1998. After graduation he moved to Durango, Colorado where he worked for Fort Lewis College and Durango Orthopedics. In 2003, Chris was hired by OCR to be the Athletic Trainer for the Colorado Eagles Hockey Club where he was responsible for team medical care and rehabilitation. He retired from hockey in 2016, moving into a therapy clinic and sports medicine outreach position with OCR. Chris enjoys skiing, boating, and hiking with friends and family.

Loveland | PT

Valentin Becerra-Espino, PTA

Born and raised in Greeley, Valentin served active duty in the Marine Corps before attending CSU and earning a BS in Health and Exercise Science. After graduation, he attended Concorde Career College where he earned his Associate’s Degree in the Physical Therapist Assistant program. Has been working as a PTA for the last year, with OCR since 2023. Hobbies and activities are dictated by a one year old daughter currently. Prior to her arrival, he was active with strength training, playing sports, mainly football, enjoying the outdoors, and going out for some target shooting.

Bailey Jones, DPT

Bailey is originally from New Mexico. She attended New Mexico State University where she received her Bachelors in Kinesiology. She then received her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Texas Tech University in 2023. She moved to Colorado directly following graduation and has been working with OCR as a Licensed Physical Therapist since. Bailey also has her certification in Functional Dry Needling. When she isn’t working, Bailey likes to spend her time golfing with her fiancé or running with her dog.

Mark Kincaid- DPT

Mark is a Physical Therapist with over 10 years of experience in the field. He started as a physical therapy aide after graduating from the University of Northern Colorado with a Bachelor’s degree in Sports and Exercise Science in 2014. He then attended the University of St Augustine in Florida where he received his Doctorate in Physical Therapy in 2019. Since, Mark has received a certification in Dry needling, Blood Flow Restriction therapy, and Titleist Performance Institute golf instructor. In his free time, Mark likes to head to the lake and spend time with his wife and kids, wakeboarding, jet skiing, and surfing.

Rob Margison- MSPT

Rob is a Colorado native. He attended CSU for his undergraduate, then Regis University for his Master’s degree. He spent 13 years in a private outpatient clinic in the Colorado high country before joining the OCR therapy team, where he has been for the last 12 years. He enjoys working in all aspects of the outpatient therapy setting, with diverse range of continuing education, with special interest in overhead/ throwing athletes, sports injuries, etc. When he isn’t working, Rob can be found in the mountains with his wife (Kristi) and daughters (Kinley and Kamryn) mountain biking, snowboarding, hiking, flying fishing, etc…

Tyler Pecha- DPT

Tyler is originally from Wyoming. Following graduating from the University of Wyoming with a bachelors in Kinesiology and Health Promotion he went on to earn his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from the University of North Dakota in 2014. He moved to Colorado three months later to begin his career with OCR. Over the last ten years Tyler has become Dry Needling certified and has worked with a large variety of populations anywhere from joint replacements to non-surgical conditions but particularly enjoys working with athletes for all orthopedic conditions. When not at work, Tyler can be found either on the golf course or spending time with his wife and son.

Todd Perry- MSPT, CFMT, IOC

Todd is a Colorado native who received his Master’s degree in Physical Therapy through the University of Colorado Health Sciences in 1992. He became certified in Integrated Orthopedics and manual therapy in 2004. Todd joined the Orthopaedic and Spine Center of the Rockies rehab team in 2004. He enjoys spending time with family and all things outdoors and is avid mountain biker, cross country skier, and enjoys kayaking and paddle boarding.

Darla Tessman, PTA

Darla is from Michigan where she received her Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology at Wayne State. She attended PTA school at Baker College. She has been a PTA for 11 years in a variety of settings and with OCR since 2023. Colorado is the perfect setting for the hiking, camping and exercising she enjoys, while reading in her down time.

Loveland | OT/ Hand Therapy

Erin Amundsen, OTR/L, CHT

Erin is originally from Iowa but grew up in Fort Collins. She attended Colorado State University and received her Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy in 2006. Erin is a Certified Hand Therapist and has 18 years of hand therapy experience. Erin has worked in various trauma centers throughout the United States and abroad. She gained valuable experience working in New Zealand and became a Registered Hand Therapist there.

Erin enjoys all aspects of hand rehabilitation, but has a particular interest in complex finger fractures and flexor tendon rehabilitation. Outside of work, she enjoys playing golf and spending time with her husband (Mark) and two young girls.

Stephen Sanchez- OTD, OTR/L, CHT

Stephen is originally from Wisconsin but has lived in many places including eastern Washington, Nebraska, and Nevada. He attended Eastern Washington University where he received his bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science and thereafter received his doctorate degree in Occupational Therapy from Creighton University. He has been practicing in the specialty of hand therapy since 2017 and received his certification in hand therapy in 2020. Some of his skill sets include: wound care, custom orthotic fabrication for the elbow, wrist, and hand, biomechanical analysis, manual therapy techniques including joint mobilization, instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization, cupping, and Kinesiotaping. Stephen enjoys weight lifting, hiking, biking, camping, playing guitar/piano, and traveling.

Loveland | ATC

Brandon Jones, ATC

Brandon has been practicing Athletic Training since 2003 and completed his Master’s degree in Athletic Training from San Jose State University in 2005. He has been with OCR since 2013. Brandon’s sports medicine career has allowed him to work at multiple levels from NCAA Division I and II to local high schools. He has been working in the Loveland therapy clinic on a full time basis since the summer of 2019. Beyond his educational degrees he has pursued further certification with Functional Movement Systems and the National Academy of Sport Medicine.

Greeley | PT

Tom Cleveland- DPT, CMPT, SMT

Tom, originally from Iowa, attended PT school at Andrews University in Michigan, graduating in 2006. Began practicing orthopedic PT in 2007 in Colorado. Tom has advanced training in orthopedics, holding 2 specialty certifications; Certified Manual Physical Therapist (CMPT) through the North American Institute of Manual Therapy (NAIOMT), and Spinal Manipulative Therapist (SMT) through Aspire Manual Therapy Institute. Tom is currently working on his Fellowship manual therapy credential through Aspire. Outside of work Tom enjoys the Colorado outdoors with his wife and 2 children.

Moni Kohlhoff- MSPT

Moni is originally from Greeley, CO. She attending the University of Wyoming where she received her BS in Health Sciences and Secondary Education. She received her Master’s Degree in Physical Therapy from the University of Colorado in 2004. She has been practicing in the Greeley area since. When Moni is not working, she loves to travel and also enjoys camping, fishing and walking her dog. One of her biggest accomplishments is summiting Pikes Peak 6 times.

Longmont | PT

Erin Blessing, PT

Melanie Brooks- MSPT

Mel is originally from New York but has bounced around the country a bit, heading south for college then out west (California and Idaho), back to the Boston area for 9 years and then to Colorado in 2023. She attended Vanderbilt University for undergrad then received her Doctorate Degree from the UCSF/SFSU Graduate Program in Physical Therapy in 2008. When she isn’t working, Mel likes to head west into the mountains with her 2 boys (Marshall and Duke) to hike, mountain bike, wing foil or ski.

Daren Grann- DPT

Daren is originally from Michigan. His first career was in Process Research and Development in Southern California. He attended the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor for his undergraduate degree in Movement Science. He then received his Doctorate Degree from Central Michigan University’s Physical Therapy school in 2011. He moved to Colorado in 2022 and began working with OCR. In his off time, Daren enjoys hiking and golfing.

Greg Hamblin- MSPT

Greg is originally from Arizona and was born in Montana. He attended Brigham Young University where he received his bachelor of science in physical education. He then received his Master’s Degree from University of Colorado Health Sciences Center in 1999. He worked in southern California to start his career and then moved back to Colorado in 2005. Greg enjoys skiing, hiking and many outdoor activities. Greg has 3 kids (2 boys and a girl) who he loves to spend time with as well.

Jason Main- DPT

Jason was born and raised in New York. He attended SUNY Buffalo and earned a degree in Sociology, and went on to Touro College and earned a Doctorate of Physical Therapy in 2007. After graduating, Jason started as a staff therapist in outpatient orthopedics, and in 2009 became a clinic manager. He started in Longmont and Lafayette in 2015 as clinic manager of Front Range Orthopedics, and has remained with the clinics through the transition to OCR. In his free time Jason enjoys camping with his family and friends, and playing and watching all sports.

Megan McGarvey- MSPT

Megan is originally from Pennsylvania. She attended Penn State University for her undergraduate degree where she was on the Ski Team. She then received his Master’s Degree from Temple University MPT Program in 1994. Megan worked for Select Medical for 20 years in Philadelphia where she was a manager of an outpatient PT clinic. She moved to Colorado in 2019 and worked for Front Range Orthopedics before merging with OCR. Megan loves all outdoor activities including skiing, hiking, biking and camping.

Joshua Metivier- DPT

Josh Metivier is originally from Davenport, IA where he attended St. Ambrose University and received his Doctorate of Physical Therapy in 2019. He then moved to Colorado shortly after in 2020 and has been working for OCR physical therapy since. When he isn’t working, Josh enjoys getting outside as much as possible and has a three year old Australian Shepherd that strongly encourages him to do so.

Deirdre Weber- PT

Longmont | OT/Hand Therapy

Laurilyn Bailey- OTR/L, CHT

Laurilyn is one of our Certified Hand Therapists and she is originally from Pennsylvania. She studied Occupational Therapy at Elizabethtown College and has been a practicing therapist since graduating Cum Laude in 1993. She received her specialty certification in hand therapy in 2005, and has been working with the same hand surgeons and therapy group in Colorado since her start here in 2006. Laurilyn met her husband, Dave, of nearly 25 years here in Colorado, and together they have a college age son, Nathan, and a high school age daughter, Bri. When she is not working, Laurilyn loves swimming, hanging out with her family and their pets that include 2 cats and 2 cockatiels.

Stephanie O’Grady- DPT, OTR/L, CHT, OCS

Stephanie attended University of Colorado for her undergraduate degree where she was on the track and field team. She then attended University of St Augustine where she received her Master’s in Occupational Therapy in 2011 and her Doctorate in Physical Therapy in 2013. After OT/PT school she worked in the Baltimore area where she completed a PT orthopedic residency, moved to southern Florida and finally moved back to Colorado in 2016. She worked up in Summit County for 5 years prior to moving down to the Front Range to come work for OCR in 2021. Stephanie is an Orthopedic Clinical Specialist and then earned her CHT (certified hand therapy certification) in 2022. She now works as a hand therapist and a physical therapist. When she isn’t working she enjoys skiing, hiking and playing outside with her husband, daughter and dog.

Lafayette | PT

Bo Babenko- DPT, CSCS

Brett Jaeger- DPT, OCS

Brett is originally from Minnesota. He attended Montana State University and graduated with a degree in exercise science. He then received his Doctorate in physical therapy from Rocky Mountain University of Health professions. He is a board certified clinical specialist in orthopedic physical therapy. He is also certified in blood flow restriction training, dry needling and vestibular treatment. He has been living in Colorado since 2017, currently with his wife and 2 kids. When he isn’t working he enjoys rock climbing and scrambling in the Flatirons.