Dr. Kurt Rolfes | DPT, CSCS
Physical Therapist
He works with active adults and athletes who want more than a quick fix. Kurt’s approach starts with a detailed movement assessment to uncover the root cause, then builds a plan that aligns with each person’s goals—whether that’s returning to sport, improving performance, or simply moving better without limitations.
Kurt earned his Bachelor’s in Exercise Science and Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Saint Louis University. He is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) and is trained in dry needling and spinal manipulation. With a strong background in biomechanics, gait analysis, and respiratory/postural strategies, he takes a comprehensive approach to performance, recovery, and long-term resilience.
His treatment style blends hands-on care with progressive strength and conditioning to help patients not just recover—but perform at a higher level.
Originally from Cincinnati, Kurt now calls Colorado home. Outside the clinic, you’ll find him training for endurance events, spending time with friends, or getting into the mountains whenever he can.
Additional certifications include:
- Orthopedic Certified Specialist
- Certified Manual Therapist
Orthopedic Certified Specialist
Certified Manual Therapist
Hear What Other People Have to Say About Dr. Gary's Exceptional Care
Dave Cook:
Overcame sports-injury pain.
"I have been very impressed with Dr. Gary and his team at KinetikChain! When you walk in, their super friendly staff immediately greets you and gets you checked in. Their office is very clean and inviting as well. Dr. Gary is great and he takes the time to explain everything to you and gives you a great plan for treatment. Everything has been great and I highly recommend you check them out!"
Connor L:
Overcame back pain.
"Highly recommend! As someone who's been dealing with back pain for the better part of my adult life, this is the best PT I have experienced so far. Gary is extremely knowledgable and gets to the root of the cause for all my issues. I went in for back pain and leg numbness and I've already seen significant improvement. I also saw Sam for Fascial Stretch Therapy and that was great as well. I enjoy how they address my issues with multiple different techniques such as stretching, massage, dry needling, etc. They all really know their stuff and I'm looking forward to all my future visits!"
Megan R:
Overcame back pain.
"I came back in 2022 with severe lower back pain and started working with Gary. I could not sit for more than about 10 minutes before experiencing pain in my lower back and hips. Gary knew exactly what to do to fix my problem. The combination of dry needling, stretching, and at-home exercises has made a drastic improvement in my quality of life. Now that my back pain is under control, I joined the optimal health club and come back every month to address issues as they come up and work on building strength to prevent further injuries. Everyone in the clinic is so positive and welcoming. I always look forward to my monthly visits!"