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Hours of Operation: 7:30 – 5:30 Daily Saturday until 12:00
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All of our therapists are members of the American Society of Hand Therapists and active members of the Denver Hand Special Interest Group!
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Bobbi Owsley, OTR, CHT is the Clinical Coordinator for Colorado Hand Therapy. She has expertise in the treatment of upper extremity multiple trauma including skin grafts and flaps and tendon rehabilitation. Bobbi graduated from the University of North Dakota magna cum laude with a Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy. Her training in hand therapy was completed at Emory University in Atlanta. Bobbi has been awarded the R.L. Petzolt Prize of Excellence in Research and has published articles related to hand injuries and rock climbing. Locally, Bobbi has served as chairman of the Denver Hand Special Interest Group. |
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Tiffany Asbury, MS, OTR graduated from the University of Colorado with a Bachelor of Arts in Kinesiology. She obtained a Master's of Science in Occupational Therapy from Colorado State University in 2003. Tiffany completed Level I and Level II Fieldwork experiences in hands at Kaiser Permanente. She is a Certified Brain Injury Specialist and is trained in neurodevelopmental techniques. She is a native of Colorado and her goals include helping others regain the use of their hands to make their lives meaningful! |
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Sofija Cikara, PT, CHT, received her Master of Physical Therapy from Marquette University in 1999. She then went on to specialize in treatment of the upper extremity and completed her Certification in Hand Therapy in 2005. Her passion is treatment of upper extremity disorders, to include the shoulder, using a manual therapy approach. She also enjoys teaching and has lectured in Wisconsin. She is currently preparing for her certification in manual therapy of the upper quadrant through the International Academy of Orthopedic Medicine (IAOM-US). |
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Holly Coulson, OTR, CHT received her Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy from Colorado State University in 2002. She began working in Arizona first in general out-patient care, and then transferred to working with Hands in 2005. In 2008 she received her credentials as a Certified Hand Therapist. She has six years of experience with hands and received direct training in wound care and post surgical treatment at the Hand Center, P.C. in Phoenix AZ. |
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Sue Gentile, OTR, CHT received her degree in OT from Wayne State University in Detroit, MI. During her 21 years of working in hand therapy, she has worked in hand therapy clinics in Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, and Colorado. Sue was a senior staff therapist at the Indiana Hand Center in Indianapolis where she was a co-presenter for the Hand Care ’86, ’92 and ’02 Conferences. She was also a contributor to the 3rd and 4th editions of The Indiana Hand Center’s Diagnosis and Treatment Manual for Physicians and Therapists and has presented at hand conferences in the Denver area. Sue brought her experience as a Hand Therapist to Colorado Hand Therapy in 2001. |
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Karen Heap, OTR/L
graduated Magna Cum Laude from Colorado State University in 1994 with a
BS in Occupational Therapy. After working in acute care/outpatient
rehabilitation for Swedish Medical Center, she completed a year's
training as a hand therapy fellow at the Hand Rehabilitation Center in
Metairie, Louisiana. As a fellow, she received extensive training in all
aspects of hand rehab including trauma, complex splinting and wound
management. Karen began working for Colorado Hand Therapy in 1997. She
is currently preparing to sit for the Certified Hand Therapist Exam. |
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Vickie Healy, OTR, CHT is a graduate from Western Michigan University in 1980. She has been a practicing Occupational Therapist for 27 years in Colorado. She recieved her certification in hand therapy In 1991. She was one of the forerunners of the Denver Special Interest Group holding several office positions. Vickie is also one of the forerunners in bringing educational opportunities to the Denver area developing a company called The Center of Interest, 1993-1998. She has lectured locally on such topics as current trends for hand and wrist fractures. She has practiced with Colorado Hand Therapy since 1996. |
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Lyn Heathershaw, MSOTR, CHT obtained her master’s degree in Occupational Therapy from Texas Women’s University. She received her certification in hand therapy in 1994. In addition to her employment with Colorado Hand Therapy, LLC she has worked for the University of Colorado and Craig Rehabilitation Hospital where she was supervisor of the spinal cord injury team. Lyn has presented at the American Spinal Injury Association, the International Symposium of Quadriplegia and has presented numerous lectures on such topics as tendon transfers and arthritis at conferences locally. Lyn has also taught at Regis University in the Occupational Therapy Program. |
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Karen Voss, MS, OTR, CHT, graduated in 1987 from the University of Minnesota with a bachelors of science degree in occupational therapy and received a master's in health services from Regis University, CO in 2004. She attained the Functional Orthopedic Certification designation through the Institute of Physical Art in 2005. Karen furthered her training in hand therapy by completing a 6 month Hand Therapy Fellowship Program at the University of Michigan, Occupational Therapy Department in May of 2009. Karen obtain her certification in hand therapy in 2010. |
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