Clinical Staff
Mark Campbell, PT, MSPT, OCS, CMPT
Mark Campbell, PT, MSPT, OCS, CMPT earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from Colorado State University and his Master of Science degree in Physical Therapy from the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center. Mark is a Board certified specialist in Orthopaedics. He holds a Certificate of Manual Physical Therapist through the North American Institute of Manual Therapy. Mark's areas of specialization include Spine evaluation and treatment, vestibular disorders, foot and ankle disorders, pre and postoperative care, orthotics fabrication, and trigger point dry needling. He began working with patients in Ladakh, India in 2007 in conjunction with the Dzi Foundation and REWA. This has become an annual trip with an emphasis on treatment of patients in the schools, nunneries, and monasteries, education of physical therapists and health care workers in the region. Mark is the Owner and President of Peak Performance Therapy and has been working in the Telluride area since 1998. In his spare time he enjoys kayaking, triathlon, skiing, and gardening.
Alison Palmer, MCSP, OCS, CMPT
Alison Palmer, MCSP, OCS, CMPT qualified as a physiotherapist in 1983 at St Mary's Hospital in London. Since then she has worked in England, Australia, New Zealand and America gaining international experience in the areas of orthopaedics and sports medicine. In 1996 Alison was the founder of Peak Performance Therapy and remained co-owner of the company until 2007.
Alison is a Board certified orthopaedic specialist through the American Physical Therapy Association as well as a certified manual physical therapist through the North American Institute of Orthopaedic Manual Therapy. She is presently working towards becoming a certified functional manual therapist through the Institute of Physical Art. Alison takes a very integrated approach to the evaluation and treatment of orthopaedic and sports injuries to help patients achieve their goals and return to function.
Alison enjoys mountain climbing, mountain running, back country skiing, mountain biking and surfing as well as spending time with her husband and 4 year old daughter at their home in Ophir Colorado.
Nicole Siegel, PT, DPT, ATC
Nicole Siegel, PT, DPT, ATC, CSCS earned her Bachelor of Science in Exercise and Sports Science from the University of San Francisco. She received a Master Degree in Athletic Training and a Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Shenandoah University in Virginia. Nicole is also a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist and has been trained in Functional Movement Screening.
Nicole has spent time working as an athletic trainer for the Major League Soccer Team, D.C. United and with a variety of athletes at the high school and collegiate levels. In addition, she has provided both clinical and on-site care to the U.S. National Rowing team both nationally and abroad. She has a passion for sports medicine at all levels of management from prevention to acute intervention to sport specific rehabilitation.
Nicole believes in full body wellness for herself and seeks to instill that in her patients as well. She is skilled in manual therapy, injury prevention, performance enhancement, and sports rehabilitation. Nicole grew up here in Telluride and after exploring many other places in the world is excited to be back. She enjoys running, hiking, biking, skiing, playing soccer, camping, white water rafting, traveling and being outdoors.
Grover Price, DPT, PT
Grover Price, PT, DPT earned his Bachelor of Science and Master of Physical Therapy degrees from Springfield College in Springfield, Massachusetts. After graduating from Springfield Grover went on to work for Children's Hospital, Boston. While at Children's Hospital he worked with a variety of ages and dysfunctions focusing on brachial plexus injuries, scoliosis management, sports medicine injuries and injury prevention. Additionally, he practiced as a Physical Therapist with the Boston Ballet Professional Core. While working in Boston he earned his Doctorate of Physical Therapy degree through Temple University, Philadelphia.
Grover's specialties include: manual therapy, functional movement, exercise assessment, performance enhancement, and pediatrics. He believes in educating his patients about their injury and the rehabilitation process, as well as, promoting a healthy and active lifestyle. He is currently working toward his Certification as a Strength and Conditioning Specialist.
Grover is originally from Southern New Jersey but has always been drawn to the mountains. After living many years in New England he is excited to now be living in Telluride, Colorado. He has a passion for teaching adaptive snow sports and volunteered for 3 years with New England Disabled Sports. His athletic endeavors include: snowboarding, rock & ice climbing, mountaineering, mountain biking, traveling, hiking, soccer and being outdoors as much as possible.
Patty McIntosh, PTA
Patty McIntosh is a Colorado native and grew up on the front range. She graduated from University of Colorado, in Boulder Colorado with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology. Subsequently, she received her Physical Therapy Assistant Degree from Arapahoe College. Patty has a strong working background in aquatic therapy and gerontology. She has recently attended the clinics in Ladakh, India and plans on making this an annual trip. Adjunct to out patient therapy at Peak Performance Therapy, she works with home health patients and early development with children in the School System. Patty lives in Telluride where she loves to ski deep powder in steep terrain, and water ski on glass-like conditions.
Administrative Staff
Lisa Bontrager
Lisa Bontrager has worked with Peak Performance Therapy since 2007. She works remotely from her office in Kalamazoo, Michigan. She has specialized in medical billing since 2000.
Lisa resides with her husband, son and Border-Collie. She enjoys spending time with her family, reading, and "surfing" the internet waves. As time permits, I also enjoy escaping to our cabin in Northern Michigan for a reunion with the great outdoors.
Amanda Armstrong
Amanda Armstrong is a recent addition to the town of Telluride having moved from Boulder, CO where she recently received her Bachelor's Degree in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology from the University of Colorado, Boulder. She has always had a passion for medicine and has recently acquired an interest in physical therapy and sports medicine. Although she is considering enrolling in the Physical Therapy Program at the University of Colorado, for now she is content exploring all that Telluride has to offer.
Amanda enjoys everything outdoors including biking, snowboarding, and trail running with her two dogs. She loves running and is hoping to race in a number of upcoming trail series. In addition to outdoor activities, she also loves to travel and often volunteers for animal conservation and rehab projects across the world.
