Physical Therapy and Recovery in Centennial, CO

Move Better, Train Harder, Stay in the Game

Physical Therapy & Recovery

One-on-one, evidence-based care to help you recover from injury, optimize movement, prevent future injuries, and return to the activities you love.

Elite Physical Therapy · Southglenn, Centennial CODoctors of Physical Therapy

Services

Treatment Options

We offer a focused range of physical therapy and recovery services designed to meet you where you are at and get you where you want to be.

A Doctor of Physical Therapy guiding a patient through a movement assessment at Elite

01  60 min · One-on-one

Initial Evaluation

One-on-one with a Doctor of Physical Therapy. A comprehensive evaluation to identify the root cause of your symptoms and develop a personalized plan of care.

Your evaluation includes

  • Detailed injury history & movement analysis
  • Orthopedic testing
  • Strength, mobility & functional assessment
  • Clear treatment plan and next steps
Hands-on physical therapy stretch with a Doctor of Physical Therapy

02  60 min · One-on-one

Physical Therapy

Individualized treatment focused on restoring movement, reducing pain, building strength, and improving overall function. Each session is tailored to your goals and may include hands-on treatment, targeted exercise, and performance-based training.

What’s included

  • ARPwave diagnostic scanning & neuromuscular retraining
  • Orthopedic injury and pain treatment
  • Post-surgical rehabilitation
  • Trigger point dry needling
  • Manual therapy and soft-tissue work
  • Return-to-sport / performance training
  • Corrective exercise & movement optimization
Express Recovery session with Normatec compression at Elite

03  30 min · Targeted

Express Recovery

Targeted, hands-on care to improve mobility, reduce muscle tension, increase blood flow, and support recovery.

Included

  • Manual therapy & soft tissue work
  • Dry needling
  • Cupping
  • Instrument-assisted massage (“scraping”)
  • Fascial stretching and mobility training
  • ARPwave neurological reset
  • Access to recovery amenities post treatment
Athlete in a private performance training session on the Elite floor

04  60 min · One-on-one

Private Training

Bridge the gap between rehab and performance with individualized training focused on strength, stability, movement quality, and confidence under load.

Dance & Cheer Training

Learn from NFL cheerleader Megan Wardyn, PT, DPT. Sessions focus on the unique demands of dance, including turn and jump strength, core and hip stability, and flexibility for kicks and leaps.

Conditions

Conditions We Treat

From a fresh injury to pain you have lived with for years, every plan starts with finding the root cause.

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Orthopedic & Sports Injuries

02

Pre- & Post-Surgical Rehab

03

Concussion & Vestibular Conditions

04

Chronic Pain & Overuse Injuries

05

Return to Sport & Performance

06

Dance & Cheer Injuries

07

Neck & Back Pain

08

Movement Dysfunction

09

Joint Pain & Instability

10

Muscle & Tendon Injuries

11

Balance & Coordination Deficits

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The Methods

Specialized Treatments & Technology

The same tools trusted with high-level athletes, applied one-on-one by a Doctor of Physical Therapy.

ARPwave neuromuscular therapy treatment at EliteARPwave neuromuscular therapy
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Data-Driven Return to Sport

Force plates and dynamic strength assessments measure strength, power, and side-to-side symmetry. Return-to-sport decisions are based on objective data, not guesswork or the calendar.

02

ARPwave Neuromuscular Therapy

An FDA-cleared, dual-waveform neuromuscular therapy that enhances muscle activation, improves circulation, and optimizes communication between the brain and muscles. By restoring efficient movement patterns, strength, and mobility, it accelerates recovery while reducing compensation patterns and future injury risk.

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03

Trigger Point Dry Needling

Thin, sterile needles target trigger points to release muscle tension, reduce pain, and restore muscle function, paired with E-Stim when appropriate for a deeper response.

04

Concussion & Vestibular Rehab

Athlete-specific, progressive protocols that address dizziness, balance, vision, and exertion tolerance for a safe, confident return to sport and daily life.

05

Blood Flow Restriction (BFR)

A specialized cuff lets you build strength and muscle with lighter loads, ideal after injury or surgery when heavy lifting is not yet an option.

06

Manual Interventions

Joint manipulation and mobilization, cupping, instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM), active release, sports massage, and fascial stretching.

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Corrective Exercise

Targeted exercise that fixes the movement patterns, weaknesses, and imbalances behind your pain, so you move better and stay healthy.

Force plate jump testing for return to sport

Force plate testing

Trigger point dry needling

Dry needling

Instrument-assisted soft tissue tools

Instrument-assisted (IASTM)

Return to run training on a curved treadmill

Return to run

Our Providers

Doctors of Physical Therapy

One-on-one care from doctorate-level providers who train and treat athletes every day. Tap a provider to learn more.

Megan Wardyn, PT, DPTPerformance & Recovery SpecialistMegan WardynPT, DPT · ARP Neuromuscular Therapy · Dry Needling · Dance & Cheer SpecialistLearn moreClose

Orthopedic and sports rehabilitation for athletes and active individuals: recover from injury, improve performance, and move with confidence. As a Denver Broncos Cheerleader, Megan knows the demands placed on athletes and performers firsthand.

Megan earned her bachelor’s in Nutrition, Exercise & Health Sciences from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln and her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the University of Nebraska Medical Center. She is certified in ARP Neuromuscular Therapy and Trigger Point Dry Needling, and is ERA and CPR certified.

Her philosophy centers on individualized care, patient education, and empowering every patient to take an active role in recovery, combining hands-on treatment, innovative rehab techniques, and progressive strength and performance training. Her particular passion: dancers and cheerleaders.

Grant Morin, PT, DPTDoctor of Physical TherapyGrant MorinPT, DPT · CSCS · Certified Dry Needling · Sports Manual TherapyLearn moreClose

Colorado born and raised. Orthopedic rehab, sports physical therapy, strength athletes, return-to-sport programming, and concussion rehabilitation, for everyone from weekend warriors to competitive athletes.

Grant grew up playing basketball, soccer, volleyball, anything that kept him moving, and turned that lifelong love of sport into a career helping others move better and recover stronger. He earned a B.S. in Exercise Science (minor in Nutrition) from UCCS and his Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus in 2021. He is a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist, certified in Dry Needling, with advanced training in Sports Manual Therapy.

Grant believes rehabilitation should send you back stronger and more confident than before the injury. Off the clock: camping, hiking, biking, weightlifting, and the hunt for Colorado’s best pizza and craft beer.

Recovery Floor

The Recovery Floor

Normatec Compression Lounge, Therm-X Hot/Cold Therapy, Hyperice percussion and hyperspheres, hot and cold tubs, full lap pool, sauna, and more.

Hot & cold tubs

Recovery lounge recliners

Recovery Lounge

Hyperice percussion station

Hyperice percussion

Hyperice hyperspheres

Hyperspheres

Full lap pool

Normatec compression boots

Normatec Compression Lounge

Therm-X hot / cold therapy
Sauna
And more

Get Started

Invest in Your Movement

Elite Physical Therapy is a cash-based practice. We do not bill insurance directly, which allows us to provide longer, one-on-one sessions and make treatment decisions based on what’s best for you.

01

Out of Pocket

Book and pay online through our secure patient portal. Simple and direct.

02

HSA / FSA

Use your Health Savings Account or Flexible Spending Account for eligible care.

03

Superbill

Ask for a superbill to submit to your insurance company, with the possibility of out-of-network reimbursement.

Questions? mwardyn@eliteperformco.com · Elite Southglenn, 6839 S Vine St, Suite 718, Centennial, CO 80122

Movement coaching on the Elite performance floor

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Move Better, Train Harder

Stay in the Game.

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