I’ve been working with Zach for the last few years. I’m a runner, and have been dealing with intermittent hip and adductor pain and other issues that have come up with hard training. Zack has taken a holistic and thoughtful approach to helping me work through these issues and get my body feeling right. In particular, he’s helped identify imbalances in my body that contribute to recurring issues. Through his skilled approach to diagnostics and manual therapy, I was able to clear up adductor pain that had been persistent for over a year and have been able to get back to training at full capacity.

In the initial weeks after surgery my PT and I were having really slow progress with straightening my leg. My PT said he had never seen this poor of progress and we were starting to feel stumped. My PT recommended Kinetichain as a resource as they do a more manual treatment and a different way of looking at things, so I immediately got an appointment with Zachary at Kinetichain. In the initial process with Zach he looked at me from all angles and quickly noticed my tibia seemed set back slightly and we began working on that via kneecap and targeting other areas in my leg and even up into my hip to get things into better alignment. My progress on extending my leg quickly began going in the right direction. When I got back to my PT we had a new direction to work and literally were high 5ing at the new progress. I continue to see Zachary and use him as a resource for this healing process. I’ve found it takes many types of therapies and Kinetichain is definitely one I am grateful for!

Ultra running is my passion, so when I suffered severe injury in a traffic accident in 2018, I needed someone who would partner with me to help me regain my mobility quickly. Even walking would cause extreme pain. Steve laid out a therapy and recovery plan that helped repair both my mental and physical states. Thanks to Steve, I was able to return to ultra running in 2019, and am currently back to doing what I love, competing in the world’s most challenging ultra running races.

My body served me well as a NCAA Div I ski racer, and then worked hard for me as I fought through chronic Lyme disease. I have been both very strong and very weak – and Steve has kept my body working for me through it all. I have chronic pain resulting from repeated knee surgeries and years of wear and tear ski racing. He was able to completely revamp the lower half of my body to make everything easier for my knees. When old injuries started cropping up due to chronic inflammation from Lyme disease, he used lighter touch visceral work. Steve sees the whole picture. He will get you there!

I worked with Dr. Stephen Warfel at the prestigious Johnson & Johnson Physical Therapy Clinic in Steamboat Springs, CO. Stephen is one of the top physical therapists in the country. He is a humble life-long learner and teacher always pursuing ways to be at his best. Over the years he has helped hundreds of patients of all ages and ability levels return to their sports and passions. Aspen, you are lucky to have this man in your community as he is a real difference-maker!

As a mountain athlete I have had many routine wear and tear and injuries including overstressed foot tendons, IT band syndrome, as well as historical aches and pains from past injuries. Steve has helped me quickly bounce back from acute injuries as well as maintain the overall alignment and strength of my body. As a functional physical therapist his comprehensive approach to finding the root cause, often unrelated to the point of discomfort, truly sets him apart and keeps me moving through the mountains doing what I love to do! I attribute a lot of my consistency over the years to his routine “maintenance” tune-ups.

I owe my current state of mobility and quality of life to Steve. He’s brought me back from multiple surgeries, and several severe injuries. I went through a number of other physical therapists, but then I discovered Steve. It’s amazing to watch him work. I’m a customer for life. He’s the real deal!

Thanks to Steve’s attention to detail and unparalleled ability to understand functional movement, I was able to stay goal-oriented throughout my year-long hip rehab. Without him, I’m not sure if I would have been able to make a 100% recovery. With his guidance, I’m happy to say I’m now operating at 110%!