Certifications
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Functional dry needling Level I & II
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​CPR/AED certified
Education
2015
2012
Concordia University
Doctor of Physical Therapy
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Concordia University
Bachelor of Science in Biology
Chelsey Taggart
PT, DPT, Director
Chelsey has been a member of the Altitude team since 2015. She joined before even officially moving to Colorado by having her last clinical rotation of PT school at our Lafayette location. She enjoyed it so much that she accepted the job immediately upon graduation. She was drawn to Altitude because of the importance of a patient centered approach, and it offered her an opportunity to finally move to Colorado.
After spending her whole life in the Midwest, she has enjoyed her time exploring the mountains, camping, hiking, skiing and fishing. She loves adventure and traveling anywhere and hopes to use her PT skills in the mission field abroad in the future. While she has converted to a CO Avalanche fan, she will never lose her Midwest roots and love for the Green Bay Packers and Husker football.
Interests
Chelsey's favorite part of the PT profession is getting to build a meaningful and lasting relationship with patients. She believes that understanding every patient's needs and goals is a vital aspect in helping them achieve a full recovery. She has a strong background in manual therapy, ACL rehabilitation, running analysis and pre/post operative care.
Treatment Philosophy
Chelsey really enjoys working with orthopedic and sports related injuries. She utilizes a hands on approach incorporating manual therapy, exercise, and education into the individualized plan of care she creates for each patient. She enjoys taking the time to get to know her patients and helping them return to the health and lifestyle they desire.
Fun Favorites
Color: Orange Movie: Remember the Titans TV Show: Friends or The Bachelor Book: Tuesdays with Morrie Sports Teams: Packers, Cardinals, Cornhuskers, Avalanche, March Madness is the greatest sporting event of the year! Vacation: Hawaii, Banff or Iceland Food: Cheese Hobbies: Sports, hiking, playing board games or cards, puzzles, socializing Superpower: Teleportation
