Shane Bryant, M.S.P.T.

Shane is the President of Performance Physical Therapy, Inc. and has over 15 years of experience in physical therapy. He graduated from Regis University with a Master of Science in Physical Therapy (M.S.P.T.) and has a Bachelor’s degree from Colorado State University. He is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), the Colorado APTA, as well as, the Orthopedic Section and the Private Practice Section of the APTA, and a member of the Colorado APTA Clinical Education Group. In addition to physical therapy, he also is a Certified Pilates Instructor. Shane is committed to developing new physical therapists and has been an APTA Certified Clinical Instructor since 1999. He says this is a fun and rewarding way to help the profession and make sure he stays on top of the latest research too.

Shane’s treatment approach emphasizes manual therapy and exercise. He has pursued extensive continuing education in the areas of manual therapy, spinal stabilization, Swiss exercise balls, and Pilates. Motivated by family members with various jaw disorders, he also pursues ongoing education on temporomandibular joint dysfunction (TMJ). His patient’s will tell you his favorite two words are “home program,” because he believes the return to long-term health and activity ultimately lies in the hands of the patient. “He really enjoys the relationships he has with his patients and you can tell he loves the challenge of teaching us how to take better care of ourselves,” said one patient.

Mary Lou Vera, PTA

Mary Lou Vera is a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA). As a PTA, Mary Lou enjoys the time she gets to spend working side by side with patients to achieve their therapy goals and helping return them to a healthy and active lifestyle. She is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA). She participates in the APTA specialty Section of Women’s Health, a Section focused on promoting and expanding women's health and wellness across the life span through a commitment to excellence in physical therapy. Originally a resource for physical therapists interested in the healthcare of women before, during, and after pregnancy, the scope of practice has now increased to include all health concerns of women: incontinence, pelvic/ vaginal pain, prenatal and postpartum musculosketelal pain, osteoporosis, rehabilitation following breast surgery, lymphedema, education, prevention, wellness and exercise. Mary Lou also participates in the APTA specialty Section on Clinical Electrophysiology and Wound Management.

Mary Lou recently graduated from Pima Medical Institute, an accredited two year Physical Therapist Assistant program. Like all PTAs, she works under the direction of a physical therapist. Many patients, once they have their plan of care established with the physical therapist, like to schedule some of their appointments directly with Mary Lou as she has more late-day appointment times. She is a great addition to our team!