True Healing begins with a relationship between two people who want the healing to occur. The trick is one of them has to have the years of training, experience, understanding of how the body and mind work as a whole organism to produce movement. The other person has to be willing to do the exercises and the mental work of healing his or her self. After 14 years of physical therapy in 5 different locations, foot surgery, I have a relationship of healing. Rick Olderman (Body In Balance) has designed an approach to physical therapy that is so precise that my neck pain of 50 years was solved in less than four visits. Last week I called my primary care doctor and left a message, thanking her for referring me to Body In Balance: "I had never heard of them, my neck pain is gone, and just don't bother sending people anywhere else." At seventy-one I had resigned my self to a life of low back pain (since I have spinal scoliosis); neck pain (due to whiplash, 1977); left foot pain (tennis injury,1965); and right knee pain (sprain in 2016). My only solution until now was deep-tissue massages that were wonderfully therapeutic but dialed back the pain only a few days. Body In Balance means what it says, so on the 5th visit, Rick began his analysis for my low back referral. That's when we discovered that I literally could not bear ANY WEIGHT on my left foot. In fact, I have lost strength in the whole left side of my body and have been gardening, walking dogs, cleaning using only the right half of my body. A flamingo or an ostrich? Ouch! Rick helped me see what I'm doing to compensate. I'm shifting my weight, arching my back and throwing out my left hip, producing low back pain on the left side. Then of course the right knee can't do it all and the left ankle is unstable and wobbles around in search of balance. So, Rick uses precise taping to support the ankle and teach it how to move. Now the trainer in Rick Olderman has raised the bar for me personally; he's assigned challenging exercises which will develop strength on the left side of my body so there will soon be balance in all my movements. I fully expect to be pain free at the end of two more weeks. I highly recommend that you go to Body In Balance and enter a whole new relationship of healing. There is hope and you can live a pain free life, even after 65. Thanks, Rick! Sallie B read more

As a 50 year old cyclst, and a long time athlete, I went in for an acute knee pain I began experiencing after a three day cycling tour this Spring. My pain was so acute, and so severe, that I thought maybe my cycling days were over. Rick asked me questions about ride position, and had me walk, and took video of my stride, took measurements of my flexibility, and asked me to demonstrate my ride position. Based upon my individual movement mechanics that he observed, Rick taught me how to modify my riding position, to test if this would eliminate the pain. After my initial visit, during a series of test rides, using a modified posture on the bike, my pain subsided. In another series of rides after my second visit, my pain vanished completely, even when my brain continued to tell me that it's got to be there...it isn't. It is hard to believe... Rick is a working "bio-mechanic". He actually didn't really "DO" anything, he simply eduacated me on my body's unique shape and movement needs, helped me understand how to move in a way that would eliminate pain. This isn't about belief, it is about information and movement mechanics. Rick also taught me several movement excercisies to help me strengthen specific muscles, to help re-enforce better long term movement patterns. He also gave me a free copy of one of his "Fixing You" series books, mine on hip and knee pain. I'm going to bring in my son, who is 19, who is also athletic, and who also has had knee pain while cycling. Thank you very much Rick! read more

I have had chronic back/leg/sciatic pain, and it had gotten so bad I could barely walk a block earlier this year. I was fed up with doctors and not getting help from chiropractic care or acupuncture. I started looking for other solutions and found the Fixing You:Back book on Amazon and ordered it, later realizing it was written by a physical therapist right here in Denver. I tried the stretches in the book and felt such instant relief that I made an appointment with Rick soon after working from his book. A few months later, I am nearly pain free without surgery or scary steroid shots! It's great to be back at yoga, walking my dog and doing all of the things I love! I highly recommend Rick Olderman for anyone who wants to feel better. He helped me fix the root of my back problems and he has given me the tools to help myself when I do feel pain. I had a lot of bad habits and weird things I was doing, but Rick never let up in his quest to help me feel better, although it was kind of fun to see if I could stump him..... I appreciate Rick's input and ideas on stretches and exercises. After a lot of years going to dr's and chiro's just doing the same old thing that never helped long term, it was so refreshing to have someone really try to help. Also, Rick is super nice, the office staff is friendly and helpful! read more

I have had mild to severe pain in my back and down through my knee for several years. I had seen a physical therapist a few years ago and didn't have much luck - I was told that I had tight hamstrings and needed to stretch more. After finally getting sick of being unable to walk, much less ride a bike or run, without pain, I called Body In Balance and started working with Lara. Lara was fantastic in helping me to learn where my issue(s) were and how to fix them. It took several months, and she was very patient with problems and slow progress I seemed to be making. I was most impressed by the fact that she was always willing to try something different or look into different reasons for my pain, if one exercise or attempt to treat it didn't seem to be working, and she never acted as though I just needed to "try harder" at what I'd been doing. Her willingness to keep exploring issues and ways to fix them was what really helped us to figure out the best path for healing and keeping me pain-free. Also, while there, I saw Rick work with several patients, and although did not work with him myself, would not hesitate to recommend him or any of his other staff, along with Lara. read more

Lara is a great therapist. Sadly, the owners of this business continue to illustrate extremely poor ethics when it comes to billing practices. A matter that should have been closed and that they should have resolved with their partners months and months ago is still creating havoc on my credit. They had a HORRIBLE accounting department - which they openly awknowledged - and moved to an outsourced billing. There are patients who fell through the cracks and they messed up a bunch of billings. Unfortunately, they have done nothing proactive to support patients whom this has happened and they have zero records on file that they can produce to illustrate any wrong-doing but have failed to contact the appropriate authorities to resolve the issue. Unfortunately, Lara is great - and her work is undermined by the poor back-office disorganization, shabby front-desk reception and unethical (and uncaring) owners to support hiccups in their accounting to resolve issues for former patients. If you go - keep a watchful eye on ALL your bills. But personally, there are other AMAZING therapists in the neighborhood where you can avoid the administrative hassles. read more

After many years of finding only short term relief from lower back pain and problems, I went to Body In Balance to find a solution for the cause of the pain, not just a treatment for the symptoms and spasms. Rick Olderman analyzed the problems I'd been having and after a couple of treatments, I was pain free and had adopted several easy exercises that keep me pain free in spite of a spondylolisthesis condition. Rick carefully explained the treatments and the results I could expect. He provided gentle, focused exercises that corrected bad habits in posture, walking and other ordinary movements that previously had exacerbated my lower back problems. In less than a month I was able to resume all my regular activities, moving with ease and pain free. I'm very pleased with the Body In Balance approach to physical therapy: identifying, treating and correcting the cause of the problem, not just the symptoms. I'm returning to get Rick's help with neck and shoulder stiffness and pain. Thank you, Body In Balance and Rick Olderman, for giving me a new lease on an active life! read more

I called Body in Balance after discovering the sports and orthopedic physical therapist, Rick Olderman, who wrote the book I was reading from Amazon was located there. The book is called Fixing you: Neck pain & Headaches. The right side of my neck and upper back/shoulder blade area is chronically tense and sore. This pain is also accompanied with headaches on the right side. Rick did a full evaluation of measurements and my movements and worked with me on correcting the problems. His list of exercises such as rocking horse and arm slides are helpful tips to follow during your daily routine. The videos Rick presents on his website and on YouTube are clear and well-executed so after seeing him you can go back and review what you learned. Also Rick taught my husband how to tape up my right shoulder blade which immediately gave relief to my neck and head. All of the staff at Body in Balance seem wonderful and I would highly recommend Rick. read more

I have been in PT three times previously for chronic shoulder pain, which I've had for almost 20 years. Rick Olderman, the new owner of Body in Balance, finally helped me to be pain free. He correctly diagnosed the problem--my postural habits influenced by many years of dance and yoga--and taught me to correct my posture. It sounds so simple, but the previous 3 PTs all approached it in a similar way to each other, but different from Rick's approach, and it never really helped. I had also recently been through a traumatic event in my life, which wasn't helping, and Rick taught me techniques to prevent trauma manifesting physically--a real life improvement. Rick is amazing. He really spends time on diagnosis. He listens. He's creative in his solutions. He is a true healer. Even if you're not hurting, a session with Rick will help you dramatically improve your relationship with your own body. He's that good! read more

After arthroscopic knee surgery, I was impatient to get back to working out and return to my everyday regimen. I had seen multiple physical therapists around Colorado and Body in Balance has been the best experience by far. Sissy and Jouay (sorry if I spelled that wrong) are polite and welcoming as you enter the office. Lara is extremely knowledgeable and offered me a variety of exercises to keep me on track and starting to feel like my old self. I can be very structured and Lara communicated options to me in a professional manner while frequently inserting her hilarious sense of humor. I actually looked forward to my physical therapy appointments as I felt she truly wanted me to get better as soon as possible and had my best interests at heart. I would HIGHLY recommend the folks here as they offer a breadth of expertise in their fields coupled with sincere concern. read more

Rick Olderman is a teacher at heart. He has a deep understanding of how the body works and is gifted at communicating with his clients to empower them to fix the pain they experience. The videos and audio files he provides really helped me to implement the exercises at home. Rick listens, goes above and beyond for his clients, and truly has their best interests in mind. I have seen Mr. Olderman only three times, but he has managed to help me to fix the back pain I have been experiencing for the last six years. Prior to having children, I was a runner and coach. After two c- sections, I tried chiropractic care, acupuncture, massage, and over 20 sessions of expensive physical therapy before I found Rick Olderman. He taught me how to fix my back pain in only three sessions. Now, I'm back to the sport I love and I'm training for a half marathon. read more

The therapists - particularly Lara - was highly recommended to me by a friend. After attempting to unsuccessfully connect with them 3x and find an appointment i have given up. The reception staff are not knowledgeable, uninterested in helping navigate through issues and I read the compliant below about billing - my friend that recommended Lara also said that they were an administratively "messy" and that the billings were continuously messed up. I drive by the offices regularly to work, and the place does appear to have good parking so easy to get to but there are too many good therapists in the hood where you don't have to deal with the administrative hassles of Body in Balance. I just don't have time to keep chasing. I have an appointment with Functional PT with one easy phone call! read more

When I came to Body in Balance, I could not bend or walk on my right leg after my surgery. I was in so much pain. I didn't want to put any weight on my leg. Rich, you encourage me to take the right steps in the recovering from my injury. Your expert advise, workout sessions and exercises you had me doing at home was my great success. The doctor was very please with the treatment you gave me and the result. She was the one that recommended me to come and see you in the first place for physical therapy. If I need to have physical therapy again in the futher, I will comeback to you and I am referring others to you. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. read more

I've had a completely positive experience with Body in Balance PT. Juay is warm and welcoming and Laura has literally turned my life around since August. As with any healing journey, I had highs and setbacks. It takes a special person to be able to keep a struggling patient on track, but that's precisely what Laura did. Each time I came in feeling discouraged and like I couldn't sustain the progress, she managed to genuinely and gently correct both my emotional and physical discomforts. I feel stronger and more hopeful than at any point in the past 9 months. Thank you Body in Balance, Laura and Juay! read more

Both my husband and I love coming to Atlas Physical therapy in the Highlands! I started with Kate when I had an injury to my rotator cuff and during that recovery learned that she works with prenatal and postpartum moms. When I became pregnant and started having hip pain, she was the first person I called. She worked with me all throughout my pregnancy and helped me in my postpartum to be pain free and feel strong. The team is upbeat and fun to spend time with, and I always felt that my care was personalized to what I was needing for each appointment. Highly recommend Kate and her team! read more

Rick helped me heal a long-term, chronic ankle injury. After a history of ankle sprains and of constant (weekly and monthly) rolling of my ankle, Rick was the answer! He patiently and expertly helped me to train my mind to perceive and re-engage other dormant muscles. He simplified the approach so I could incorporate it into my daily life and reprogram old habits with ease. He was encouraging and present in each session. And the result has been remarkable. Despite a more active lifestyle, I haven't experienced an ankle roll, twist, or sprain in almost two years. read more

My experience at Body in Balance was truly life-changing! I went in with fairly significant hip pain and left after two months of therapy with a complete adjustment to my walking and standing posture and no, repeat NO, pain. Rick Olderman provided a comprehensive evaluation and a very specific plan for treatment which involved weekly visits and follow up with exercises at home. He provided a FREE copy of his book which has completely informed my understanding of my body mechanics and still is a resource to me to this day! read more

Rick is an amazing physical therapist that really knows his stuff! I have gone to him over the years with the various aches and pains that have come up in my body. He has always helped me tremendously, and my issues have always gone away after doing his prescribed exercises. His advice has been an indispensable complement to my yoga training, filling in the gaps of my body awareness and giving strength to my weaknesses. I recommend him 1,000%. read more

I tore my Achilles tendon in March and had surgery. I started physical therapy twice a week with Rick six weeks later. Rick has an amazing understanding of how muscles and tendons work together. He customized my exercises to strengthen my muscles and used taping techniques to release stress on tendons that were overused due to the main muscles still being to weak. Excellent deep tissue massages.. Very happy with the progress. read more

I've seen quite a few physical therapists over the years and have found no place like Body in Balance. It is a small clinic with a real personal touch. Mikelle Peterson is not only a physical therapist but is also A.R.T. certified. The other therapist Heather Spann is trained to do Trigger Point Dry Needling. They work with each other, massage therapist, and Pilates instructors (all in house) to get people back out at at em! read more