kris@fremonttherapygroup.com

Kris became the Director and managing partner of the Green River clinic in 2014. He brings more than two decades of experience in the outpatient orthopedic setting, and delivers personalized solutions to his patients.  Over the years, Kris has honed a diverse set of physical therapy skills.  He counts foot and ankle rehabilitation, including the fabrication of custom orthotics as well as sport-specific rehabilitation as areas of special interest. He has extensive experience in general orthopedics with emphasis in manual therapy, knee and shoulder rehabilitation, and golf rehabilitation and performance enhancement. Kris utilizes his expertise in a multimodal treatment approach that has proven to be effective with his patients.

Kris earned his Master of Physical Therapy from the University Of North Dakota in 1999. In 2015, Kris successfully completed his Certified Hand Therapy (CHT) education through the nationally recognized Hand Therapy Certification Commission.  As a CHT, he specializes in the treatment of the upper extremity and has achieved the highest level of competency in the profession.  Through continuing education and training, Kris remains knowledgeable about preventive care, current surgical techniques, post-surgery therapy programs, and the fabrication of custom upper extremity splints. Staying true to his commitment to life-long learning, Kris furthered his education by earning his transitional Doctorate of Physical Therapy degree in 2023. 

When Kris is not helping patients, he takes advantage of Wyoming’s abundant recreational activities such as hiking, camping, golf, and kayaking the Green River with his wife and two children.

nick@fremonttherapygroup.com
Nick is a Doctor of Physical Therapy and he enjoys treating patients of all ages in a variety of clinical areas including: orthopedics, sports, and balance/neurologic diagnoses. Nick has earned a national board certification as an Orthopedic Certified Specialist (OCS).The OCS certification focuses on advanced evidence-based practice, orthopedic injury examination, treatment, and medical interventions.This certification indicates advanced knowledge and rigorous training in the area of orthopedic physical therapy. In addition, he holds advanced training in dry needling and spinal manipulation techniques, and continually adds to his skill set through training and education. Nick is also a certified functional capacity evaluator, which allows him to assess individuals’ capacity to safely perform work activities related to employment. Nick practices an evidence-based, patient-centered approach to help patients improve function, movement, and decrease pain. 

A Green River native, Nick is happy to be treating patients in his hometown. He became interested in physical therapy after spending time as a physical therapy patient with knee injuries, and employment as a physical therapy tech. Nick earned his Doctor of Physical Therapy from the University of North Dakota, his Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology and Health Promotion from the University of Wyoming, and Associate of Science Degree with an emphasis in Pre-Health Science from Western Wyoming Community College.

When Nick is not helping patients, he spends time playing and watching sports. He enjoys outdoor activities such as hiking, fishing, backpacking, and skiing. You also will often find him at the river with his chocolate lab, Clementine.

jeff@fremonttherapygroup.com

Jeff was drawn to a career in physical therapy after seeing the need for skilled rehabilitation through his involvement in athletics and employment in a Physical Therapy Clinic during college. Jeff enjoys working with a wide array of patients including those recovering from sports injuries, surgery, and neurological conditions among others. He is passionate about working with patients to help them achieve their goals and return to their prior activities and hobbies, so they are able to live life to the fullest! Jeff has a special interest in sports medicine, manual therapy, and orthopedics, and hopes to continue to further his experience and education in these and other areas in the future. Jeff also completed his Level 2 certification in dry needling, a manual technique using small filiform needles to address secondary effects of neuromuscular conditions, tissues that can contribute to pain, headaches, or other disability, and aimed at further improving movement and function. Jeff is also a certified functional capacity evaluator, which allows him to evaluate individuals’ capacity to perform work activities related to his or her employment.

Jeff earned his Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the University of Nebraska Medical Center and his Bachelor of Science degree in Human Biology from Chadron State College. He played football, basketball, baseball, and ran track at Chadron High School, in Nebraska, and continued playing football and basketball at Chadron State.
 
Jeff moved to Wyoming with his wife, who is a Green River native. Jeff and his family continue to enjoy playing sports, doing various outdoor activities, attending sporting events, traveling, and raising their 3 children.

Garrett was inspired to pursue a career in physical therapy because it combined his passions in life to give back to his community and help patients achieve their physical goals. Garrett’s skill, dedication, and compassion inspire his patients to overcome challenges and get back to life’s activities following surgery or an injury. Garrett enjoys working in diverse areas of physical therapy and has special interests in spine care, aquatic therapy,  and manual therapy. 

Garrett earned his Bachelor of Arts in Business Management: Entrepreneurship and spent several years in real estate and customer service-related business fields. He also has a substantial background in education having held several formal positions as a curriculum developer and language instructor. A desire to have a direct impact on people’s lives, inspired him to pursue his Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the University of Nebraska. His passion for physical therapy grows by the day as he guides patients on the path to recovery. 

Garrett and his wife are parents of three young children, along with a dog and cat. He enjoys a variety of hobbies including hiking, basketball, singing, watching movies/TV, video games, and spending time with family. Garrett also has a goal to author a book someday and has written several hundred pages worth of content related to this goal. 

lorip@fremonttherapygroup.com

Lori is the administrative lead in the Green River clinic. Her warm smile and fun personality are a favorite of our Green River patients. Lori takes pride in customer service, making sure patients are scheduled and all their questions are addressed with kindness. Lori loves seeing how physical therapy helps people recover from injury and is proud to be a part of the process of patient success. She enjoys helping patients feel confident that physcial therapy is the right choice for their health. 

Lori worked in the education field for 14 years, supporting students and families to ensure the best outcomes for area youth. She brings to FTG caring knowlege of patient service and outstanding communications skills. 

A Green River native, Lori is a thrill seeker, spending weekends on side by side adventure rides in the mountains and area hillsides. Lori and her husband also stay busy supporting their three children with school activities and traveling soccer teams. 

As the lead Physical Therapy Technician for our Green River clinic, Bree is an instrumental team player who helps all aspects of the clinic run smoothly. From supporting physical therapists with patient care and making patients’ time productive to ensuring clinic cleanliness and equipment function, Bree does it all. Bree has a passion for healthcare and believes physical therapy offers hope to individuals and helps them grow  in order to achieve a better quality of life. 

Bree has a passion for helping others, and is focusing her education in the healthcare industry. She has earned an Associate of Arts from Western Wyoming Community College and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Wyoming.  Bree’s next goal is to pursue a graduate degree in the scientific research field. 

A Green River native, Bree enjoys spending time with her family, dogs and parrot. Bike riding, camping, and movie nights are some of their favorite activities. A life long learner, Bree is also an avid reader of fiction and likes to learn something new each day. 

Rachel contributes to our team as a Physical Therapy Technician and helps each patient feel welcome. She provides key support to the therapists and patients, and helps keep the clinic in top running order. Rachel finds pride in the connections she makes when working with people. She truly loves finding what makes someone who they are and seeing life from their perspective so she can enjoy new viewpoints and help bring a little happiness through that connection–and she also takes pride in never forgetting a name. 

Rachel earned her BA in Communications with a minor in French from BYU-Idaho. She has a rich background in medical field administration and customer service. She found that the physical therapy industry provides her the challenge of learning a new area of medicine, and presents a lot of opportunities to make those human connections that fuel her. 

Rachel spends free time with her busy 5 children and all their activities. As a family, they enjoy planning elaborate theme movie parties, and go all out for Star Wars celebrations. She has a knack for any type of craft, whether it be cake decorating, digital designs, custom t-shirts or 3D printing…Rachel does it all!