Defiance PT and Wellness - Carbondale, Colorado

Chris Tonozzi

I am a physician so I have had a lot of contact with physical therapists. I found Travis/Defiance PT when I was looking for a therapist who worked with athletic injuries and whose prices were not outrageous (like the local hospitals). I am super happy I found him. The online appointment process was efficient. He made some wise choices on how to treat my knee pain and the pain resolved after two visits with him. He did not try to convince me to do more visits, which was refreshing. I appreciated the app he shared for guiding me through home exercises. He was good on follow up. I will be back when I have another issue requiring physical therapy!

Connor Mays

Travis has been an incredibly helpful PT and I have seen him for multiple issues: shoulder pain from a labrum tear and knee pain from a torn meniscus. He will show you some great new exercises and teach you the perfect form as well. For any follow up appointments, he will show you more exercises and/or stretches for consistent improvement and continued progression. Overall I would highly recommend him for any PT needs!

Lisa DePaulo

I am 58 and a professional golfer and I came to Travis because I hurt my right shoulder and had considerable pain daily and it was affecting my sleep and of course my golf game. Travis worked with me and got me on a great program and now not only is my shoulder better but so is my neck which I had chronic pain for years!!! Another added bonus was Travis also helped my Knee that had been chronic and overlooked by others and it feels great! He is so talented and energetic I just love working with him!!

Bailey Leppek

If you are new to PT, give it a go, and commit to doing the exercises! Travis will be a great guide - he will listen and help you understand what you need to focus on and why, celebrate your accomplishments, and make the journey fun.

I started PT with Travis 7 weeks ago for some pretty bad back & SI joint pain, and graduated today! I was in a very bad way (couldn't lie flat on my back and had pain standing, sitting, walking, and putting on pants). I had never done PT, and was afraid PT would be painful and that it would take forever to heal. Boy was I wrong. The exercises Travis guided me through were not painful and were very manageable (from an exertion and time commitment standpoint). I have come to really enjoy my daily routine! I started noticing serious progress the first week. After 4 weeks I was able to sleep on my back again for the first time in over a year. By 7 weeks, I no longer feel restricted in my daily life. I never thought I would be throwing myself a party because I am capable of putting on pants, but here I am.

Jeanne-Marie Van Heerden

I worked with Travis for 4 sessions over a span of four weeks. We targeted both an ankle and shoulder problem. He didn’t waste one second during our sessions and gave me an extensive routine to follow at home. Thanks to his expertise, I went from barely being able to walk around the block with a lot of discomfort in my ankle to getting back into being able to do some moderate cardio with a jump rope and having no discomfort ! I would highly recommend that you get in to see Travis for an evaluation if you are in need of an excellent PT!

Dean Pappas

Travis is a specialist with Parkinson's, which means he excels in improving movement, motion, balance, any other hindrances to being as active as you would like to be. His remarkable positive attitude is contagious and not only makes PT fun, but is a motivator to accomplish more than appears possible through PT. I can't recommend Travis and his skill-set enough. He's the best and most enthusiastic all around physical therapist I have encountered to date.

deb lawrence

Travis is a truly professional, knowledgeable, and compassionate Physical Therapist. He has a very enthusiastic and engaging personality and listens attentively and involves his clients in developing individualized therapy plan and goals. I had the privilege of seeing his great work with my 92 year old mother. He helped her immensely and promoted safety and preventative measures that have helped her remain living independently. She thoroughly enjoyed working with Travis- and still talks of him often. I would highly recommend Travis for any PT needs!!

Jenna Klinner

After a long weekend of work I was having horrible pain in my neck and upper back that caused me to miss work later in the week. One session with Travis and I could turn my head again. My pain had immediately decreased and he gave me great stretches to help improve my condition post session. I would highly recommend Travis not only for his PT talent and knowledge but also his pleasant conversation and personality.