Integrative physical therapy & wellness

for cheerleaders, dancers & their families

West & Well provides holistic and targeted care to cultivate peak performance, recovery and wellness.

WE'VE GOT SPIRIT

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WE'VE GOT SPIRIT •

Meet Dr. Karri

Your biggest cheerleader

As a past cheerleader at this very gym, Dr. Karri West understands the unique movements and strains that affect the performance of a cheer athlete. Dr. Karri’s knowledge of sport-specific rehab/ prevention, athletic recovery and whole person wellness will set your athlete up for success!

Dr. Karri’s goals are to meet each athlete right where they are and build a trusting relationship with them while she improves their performance.

We’re here to help

Our comprehensive services include a Redcord suspension system that is tailor-made for isolating potential strains and strengthening muscles involved in the various twisting and gymnastic type movements. This is a very unique service that you will not find at your average PT clinic.

Dr. Karri is also very passionate about wellness and active recovery providing tools for cheerleaders to use to prevent injury. Such as oscillating Theraguns, Normatech pressure boots, and soon, cold and hot therapy for athletes and their families.

PHYSICAL THERAPY

 
physical therapy • sports performance • Recovery

RECOVERY

SPORTS PERFORMANCE

We’re not your typical physical therapy clinic

We’re on a mission to make physical therapy fun

Physical therapy usually means that you are hurt or injured and are about to endure weeks of pain, all while sitting out on what you love to do.

General PT will normally be provided by someone who has no knowledge of the physical needs of a high-level competitive cheerleader. Cheerleading has been associated with some of the highest level of injuries for young females and yet, cheerleading receives no specific care and PT training.

We’re here to change that.

Our unique, personalized approach to physical therapy at West & Well is unlike any other. We look beyond the surface to the root of the injury and dysfunction. We want to personalize your treatment plan to your specific needs and incorporate methods that are unique to your sport and body. This can even start before injury occurs in your recovery and wellness.

Oh and did I mention we do it in a super fun and energetic manner located conveniently inside of the cheer gym? Long gone are the days where you dread going to therapy!

STOP BY AND SAY HI

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STOP BY AND SAY HI • 

Location, Location, Location

West & Well is conveniently located inside your favorite cheerleading gym, Cheer Athletics Denver. Whether you are looking for improved performance, injury prevention, or active recovery, we are ready to help you. Stop by and say hi next time you are at the gym!

 

Want to know how to prevent common cheerleading & dance injuries?

check out our free guide

This guide will walk you through 5 simple and effective steps to reduce common cheerleading and dance injuries. Curated by Dr. Karri with YOU in mind!

More helpful info & tips on our blog!

  • KIND WORDS FROM PAST PATIENTS

    “My daughter suffered a quad injury at cheer practice a few weeks before a big competition and Karri was an absolute life saver! She used dry needling and cupping on her quad and it made a world of difference and allowed her to compete with confidence at the competition. Karri’s vast knowledge and superior communication is an asset in the wellness injury, we highly recommend her services.” – Susan N.

  • KIND WORDS FROM PAST PATIENTS

    “I learned a lot by going to see Dr. Karri. She is amazing! She is great with the red rope therapy and dry needling. What a difference! He also includes helpful hints and suggests a few supplements. I wish I had known about her years ago! It is life-changing!” – Patty C.

  • KIND WORDS FROM PAST PATIENTS

    “About a month ago I was doing a workout when I accidentally tweaked my back, and it wasn’t long before it was painful to get up from a seat or walk around. Thankfully I was able to make an appointment with Dr. Karri the next day. She placed three dry needles into my back and it was like magic! After the session, I could move around pain-free and was even back to working out in two days. It was AMAZING. I never thought dry-needling could make such a difference.” – Erin W.

  • KIND WORDS FROM PAST PATIENTS

    Dr. Karri West does amazing work! My 13 year old daughter started physical therapy with Dr. West due to a hip injury that is common in female athletes going through puberty. This injury was preventing her from being able to tumble in her cheerleading routine. After just one session, my daughter felt improvement with her pain. She worked with Dr. West for several weeks and she is back to 100% pain free tumbling. Dr. West also gave her exercises to complete at home and these have helped build the muscle necessary to prevent further injury and pain. When we went back to see the doctors at Children’s Hospital they could not believe how successfully my daughter had healed from the injury. This was all due to Dr. West. I would recommend her services to anyone needing physical therapy, but especially for teen girls!! —Dani M

  • KIND WORDS FROM PAST PATIENTS

    Dr. Karri is the best!! She healed and strengthened my torn hamstring that I had been struggling with for months in just a couple sessions! — Emily U.

  • KIND WORDS FROM PAST PATIENCE

    “I wanted to express my sincere gratitude for the exceptional care Dr Karri provided my daughter during her recovery from a hip injury. Her use of shockwave therapy, combined with her extensive knowledge and clear explanations, was instrumental in her healing process. I firmly believe that the shockwave therapy, in addition to physical therapy, significantly contributed to her swift and successful recovery. Thank you for everything.”-- Corey R


  • KIND WORDS FROM PAST PATIENTS

    Dr. Karri helped me so much with my neck and shoulder pain! She used dry needling, cupping, massage and red chord to help relieve my tension and set me up with mobility and strength exercises to work on at home. I feel so much better with her help!-- Holly A

  • KIND WORDS FROM PAST PATIENTS

    Absolutely Top-Notch! Karri is so knowledgeable and it shows in the results! I came in with significant shoulder pain and after a full- series of sessions over the course of 6 weeks, I can’t believe that I’m pain-free. The transformation was remarkable. I highly recommend a series by the way… the human body isn’t designed to recover from injury to completely healed overnight. And a weekly checkup was really critical to my restoration. I can’t recommend a service or professional more highly!!-- Pete H

  • KIND WORDS FROM PAST PATIENTS

    Off the charts AMAZING! Karri very quickly diagnosed a problem I have had for almost a year, was able to explain it to me in a lay man language, treated me with the “needles” and gave me practical tools to work on it. The pain subsided in 90% within a few days.-- Iwona E

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    My daughter has been going here for physical therapy related to cheerleading injuries, and we couldn’t be happier with the care she’s received. Dr. Karri is amazing and not only knowledgeable but also incredibly supportive and encouraging, which has helped her stay motivated through recovery. West and Well clearly understands the demands of cheerleading and created a personalized plan that focused on her strength, flexibility, and injury prevention. She’s made amazing progress and feels more confident than ever. Highly recommend for any young athletes!-- Jessica A