David Simmons, PT, DPT
Treating Clinic: Wheat RidgeDavid grew up in Massachusetts, just outside of Boston. He attended the University of Connecticut where he studied Allied Health and met his wife, Kristie. He went to PT school at Simmons college in Boston and graduated in 2015. He was drawn to Denver by the mountains and the outdoor activities that are close by.
When David is not working he can be found somewhere in the mountains skiing, hiking, camping, fishing and much more. David, his wife Kristie and their dog, Shady, love to travel and often take trips to the coast in the summer to see family and get their ocean/seafood fix. David remains an avid Patriots, Celtics, Bruins and Red Sox fan. Continuing Education and Certifications
- Motor Control - Enhancing Functional Movement Through Central Nervous System Neuroplastic Change
- Hands on Guide to Vestibular Rehabilitation: Clinic Decision-Making to Treat Vertigo, Dizziness and Balance Disorders
- Member of the APTA
Interests
After suffering a back injury playing basketball in high school, David went to PT on and off for a year and a half and was drawn to the profession. David has specific interests in return to sport for high school athletes, post operative rehabilitation and all preventative therapy.
David has been exposed to a wide variety of physical therapy settings but his passion truly lies with outpatient orthopedics. He enjoys furthering his knowledge with continuing education courses focusing on manual therapy, sports medicine and orthopedics. David enjoys working with and teaching patients the tools they can use to maintain a healthy, pain free lifestyle doing the things they love. He uses a combination of manual therapy with exercise prescription in order to help patients meet their specific goals.
