Vail Physical Therapy is the oldest, most established physical therapy clinic in the Vail Valley. Owned and operated by Jennifer Martin, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT, and previously owned by David Honda, PT working with Merlon Pusey, PT, since 1989. We provide personalized care and services for residents and visitors in the Vail Valley. Located in West Vail, Vail Physical Therapy offers a variety of services focused on health and wellness. Each patient receives a unique treatment plan integrating clinical expertise and research with a high standard of care to achieve the goals and improvement of the individual.
Our team of experienced, compassionate professionals includes:
Jennifer Martin, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT
Jennifer is the owner of Vail Physical Therapy. She has dedicated herself to PT practice in outpatient orthopedic and sports medicine settings for over 25 years with a focus on manual orthopedic care and helping patients return to their favorite activities. Taking over the Vail Physical Therapy clinic is coming full circle, as she worked in this clinic upon graduation from PT school, as her first physical therapy job.
Jennifer has had the opportunity to treat and train numbers of professional athletes and performers, but is most fulfilled keeping individuals in her community active and healthy. She has certifications in Trigger Point Dry Needling and Pilates Rehabilitation, is a Board Certified Orthopedic Specialist and a Fellow in the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists, as well as a member of the American Physical Therapy Association. Jennifer is also a founder of Chicked, a women’s athletic clothing company – www.chicked.com.
Jennifer spends her free time doing all outdoor activities that Colorado offers, as well as traveling to distant parts of the world.
Tina Zoller PT, DPT
Tina grew up in South Bend, Indiana. She graduated from the University of Notre Dame with a Bachelor’s degree in Biology, and then went on to get her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the University of Southern California. Tina specializes in manual therapy with skilled soft tissue and sport and rehab exercise guidance. She has been practicing for over 15 years, 12 of those in the Vail Valley.
Brandy Garber, PTA
Branham “BRANDY” Garber was drawn to health care because sh enjoys helping others and being part of their recovery to return to the lifestyle they love. She has been practicing as a Physical Therapist Assistant for 28 years with a focus on outpatient orthopedics and manual therapy. Her experience allows her to heal and guide treatment with knowledge and specific
awareness of the individual.
Brandy graduated from Boston University with a Bachelors Degree in Health Sciences, then
received her her Physical Therapist Assistant degree from Lynn University in 1997.
Brandy and her husband moved to Colorado in 2021 and call Vail Valley home since 2022. They have two sweet dogs to make life more interesting. Brandy grew up in South Florida where she spent her free time on the water: boating, fishing and swimming. She now has adopted the mountain activities of hiking, nordic skiing and gardening in an alpine climate.
Abby Youngen, PT, DPT
Abby (Abigail) Youngen offers current knowledge and enthusiastic insight into physical therapy management for acute injuries and chronic aggravation. She welcomes the opportunity to work with all age groups while utilizing a whole body approach which includes manual therapy techniques along with therapeutic exercises and patient
education.
Abby has interest in yoga and Pilates, often incorporating them into her therapy style.
She treats all orthopedic diagnoses, and has recently been more educated in working
with patients who suffer from Temporomandibular Dysfunction (aka Jaw pain), neck and shoulder injuries and pain, as well as neuromuscular conditions, vestibular / vertigo issues. Abby is certified in therapeutic dry needling and utilizes it to assist her patients in recovery and returning to the activities they love.
Abby grew up in northern Virginia, who earned her undergraduate degree in Health and Exercises Science from Bridgewater College, while competing on the women’s
collegiate swim team. She then attended University of St. Augustine in Miami to achieve
her Doctorate in Physical Therapy.
Abby and her husband Austin have decided to make Colorado their home, spending
their free time skiing, hiking, and camping.
Nichole Swanson, PT, DPT
Nichole became a Certified Athletic Trainer while playing collegiate basketball before obtaining her Doctor’s of Physical Therapy at the University of Southern California. She started her PT career at Vail Physical Therapy clinic with David Honda and Merlon Pusey. Nichole moved to Arizona where she owned and worked in a PT clinic of her own. She and her family moved back and Nichole is now back working at the clinic where it all started, implementing over 20 years of experience, more than 10 years here in the Vail Valley. Nichole focuses on manual therapy techniques for sports and orthopedic injuries and especially enjoys working with the elderly and those with vestibular disorders, vertigo and chronic pain.
Stacey Matzke Office Manager
Stacey is the face and voice of the front office at Vail Physical Therapy. She started with the practice from the beginning and is a natural at office organization, having been involved in her own family’s business since her youth. Previously Stacey worked within medical offices in an organizational capacity, expanding both her desire to help people and her commitment to the health of patients.
She is experienced in directing the administrative functions of a clinic and developing a patient-centered culture.
As a fourth-generation Colorado native, she is dedicated to the care of mountain residents. For the last 10 years, Stacey has lived between Eagle and Summit Counties with her husband and two children. Stacey’s time away from work is spent with her family and pets. On a warm day, you can likely find her outside by the water!
