Mitzi is a Physical Therapist and Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) with over 39 years of clinical experience dedicated to upper extremity rehabilitation. Throughout her career, she has built a reputation for delivering highly specialized, patient-centered care grounded in both advanced clinical expertise and real-world functional demands.
She holds multiple advanced certifications, including Certified Ergonomic Assessment Specialist, Certified Specialist in Functional Assessment, and APTA-Credentialed Clinical Instructor. Mitzi is also trained in dry needling, allowing her to integrate a variety of evidence-based techniques into individualized treatment plans when appropriate.
Prior to relocating to Colorado, Mitzi lived and worked in the East San Francisco Bay Area for 28 years, where she established and led a successful outpatient physical and occupational therapy practice. In 2015, she moved to Colorado to be closer to family and her home state of Wyoming, and in 2018 she founded Certified Hand Therapy Services in Boulder, Colorado. She maintains close professional relationships with leading hand surgeons throughout the Front Range, the Denver Metro area, and surrounding regions, supporting seamless continuity of care for patients.
Mitzi has developed particular expertise in treating rock climbers, designing targeted treatment protocols and return-to-activity strategies that address the unique physical demands of climbing. She also specializes in working with musicians, helping them safely return to playing their specific instruments. As a guitar and piano player herself, Mitzi brings a firsthand understanding of the repetitive, high-precision demands placed on the hands and upper extremities of performing artists.
In addition, Mitzi is highly skilled in the fabrication of custom splints and orthoses for both rehabilitation and sport-specific needs, including cycling, rowing, hockey, lacrosse, and other athletic activities. Her approach emphasizes individualized care, functional restoration, and empowering patients to return to the activities that are most meaningful to them.