Adams and Giddings Physical Therapy - Fort Collins, Colorado

About Us

Ron Adams, PT

Ron graduated in 1989 from the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center with a degree in Physical Therapy. Ron's areas of expertise include spinal orthopedics, sports medicine and exercise prescription.

His professional experience has focused on outpatient orthopedics, manual therapy, sports medicine and industrial rehabilitation. Ron has completed over 800 hours of continuing education and has more than 160 hours of teaching experience.

He has completed the North American Manual Therapy program, a one-year Spinal Manipulation course and certification in the ASTYM^TM technique (soft tissue mobilization to remodel and regenrate dysfunctional tissue). Ron is also certified in Level 1 and Level 2 trigger point dry needling.

Ron's interests include mountain biking, skiing, boating and attending both high school and CSU athletic events with his family.

Jeff Giddings, PT

Jeff earned his Physical Therapy degree from the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center and graduated in 1989. Jeff grew up in Fort Collins and did his undergraduate prep work at Colorado State University.

Jeff's 20 years of experience is focused on the practice of outpatient orthopedics and he is ASTYM^TM certified. Much of his work is in manual therapy and mobilization. Jeff is certified in Level 1 and Level 2 trigger point dry needling. Jeff has continued to expand his background through extensive continuing education coursework in mobilization, manipulation and treatment of soft tissue injury.

Jeff's personal interests and accomplishments include climbing all over the western U.S. with multiple ascents of El Capitan and the Diamond, mountain biking White Rim in a single day and being a three-time Grand Traverse Finisher in Nordic skiing.

Sara Tullius, MPT

Sara received her Master's in Physical Therapy from the University of North Dakota in 2002. Before joining the Adams & Giddings team, Sara worked in Minneapolis, MN for five years gaining experience in a variety of settings including outpatient orthopedics, neurological rehabilitation, wound care and acute care. Sara worked in an outpatient sports medicine clinic in Milwaukee, Wisconsin for two years before moving to Fort Collins in August 2008.

Sara's professional expertise is in general orthopedics and sports injuries and she has advanced education with regard to manual therapy, muscle energy techniques, postural retraining. Sara is ASTYM^TM certified and she is certified in Level 1 and Level 2 trigger point dry needling.

Sara also enjoys working with patients involved in breast cancer rehabilitation through utilization of manual therapy and treatment modalities for desensitizing tissue, improving scar mobility and appearance, and regaining function/mobility of soft tissue and joints following mastectomy, breast reconstruction, and radiation therapy.

Sara is interested in outdoor activities including running, cycling, hiking and she enjoys spending time with her husband and three children.

Sara Tullius, MPT

Benjamin Dixon, PT, DPT

Benjamin Dixon received his B.S. in Health Promotion and Human Performance from Montana State University in 2003 and earned his Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Regis University in 2006.

Ben has particular experience in outpatient orthopedics, manual therapy and exercise with an emphasis on postural deficits. Additionally, Ben has further expertise with complicated shoulder impairments and progressive core strength. Ben is certified in Level 1 and Level 2 trigger point dry needling and has taken multiple continuing education courses on evidence for therapy of spinal impairments.

Aside from his work at Adams & Giddings, Ben enjoys outdoor activities including camping, hiking, rock climbing, biking and snowshoeing. Ben also assists his wife who works as an Equine Veterinarian.

Nancy Christensen, PT

Nancy received her undergraduate degree in Kinesiology (fitness and exercise) from the University of Northern Colorado and her Physical Therapy degree from Regis University in Denver, Colorado in 1998.

Nancy has worked as a Physical Therapist mainly in orthopedic clinics in both Colorado and Idaho and has additional experience in hospital and acute rehabilitation settings where she worked with patients post-surgery and post-stroke. Her expertise is wide and includes orthopedic rehabilitation post surgery, sports injury rehabilitation, balance and vestibular training/fall prevention for seniors, spine rehabilitation for chronic back and neck pain.

Nancy received certification as a Manual Therapist from the North American Institute of Orthopedic Manual Therapy and also is Orthotics Certified with regard to sole supports, vestibular dysfunction assessment and treatment.

Outside of her professional interests, Nancy enjoys skiing, hiking, mountain biking, yoga and spending time with her husband Rob and her dog Payton.

Nancy Christensen