{"id":96566,"date":"2018-12-21T18:09:17","date_gmt":"2018-12-22T01:09:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dh.durangoherald.com\/tj\/physical-therapy-clinic-opens-on-main-street-cortez\/"},"modified":"2018-12-21T18:09:17","modified_gmt":"2018-12-22T01:09:17","slug":"physical-therapy-clinic-opens-on-main-street-cortez","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dh.durangoherald.com\/tj\/physical-therapy-clinic-opens-on-main-street-cortez\/","title":{"rendered":"Physical therapy clinic opens on Main Street, Cortez"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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Jacki Gilpin recently opened a physical therapy clinic and Pilates studio on Main Street in Cortez.<\/span>Jim Mimiaga\/The Journal<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p>

Spire Physical Therapy and Wellness has arrived at 30 E. Main St. in Cortez.<\/p>\n

After years working for large health providers, owner and physical therapist Jacki Gilpin decided to enter into private practice.<\/p>\n

\u201cI wanted to provide more personalized, individual care for my patients and address the needs of the whole person,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

Gilpin has a doctorate in physical therapy and is a board-certified orthopedic clinical specialist. She moved to Cortez three years ago after discovering the area while working as a physical therapist in Shiprock.<\/p>\n

Whether it\u2019s aches and pains, or recovering from surgery or a sports injury, physical therapy is essential for returning people to good health, she said.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s about optimizing function and working on strength and flexibility to get back to doing what you love to do without lingering issues.\u201d<\/p>\n

Gilpin also has background in dance and disability studies, and is a certified Stott Pilates instructor. She offers mat and springboard Pilates classes in her spacious studio and clinic that are open to all levels.<\/p>\n

Other services she specializes in are pelvic health and functional dry needling.<\/p>\n

\u201cDry needling uses a small diameter needle to release and reset muscles,\u201d Gilpin said. \u201cIt helps relieve knots and muscle soreness.\u201d<\/p>\n

She points out that Pilates pairs well with physical therapy because it is a low-impact workout that strengthens the core and improves stabilization.<\/p>\n

Once a month, as part of her Pilates for a Purpose class, she donates collected fees to local nonprofits.<\/p>\n

Her physical therapy clinic accepts Medicare patients and is otherwise fee-for-service. She serves kids, adults and the elderly. Walk-ins and referrals are accepted.<\/p>\n

Moving to a prominent location on Main Street has been helpful in getting people more aware of her wellness services.<\/p>\n

\u201cThere has been good interest, and I\u2019m looking forward to serving the community,\u201d Gilpin said.<\/p>\n

Her Spire business name symbolizes some of her favorite words: Aspire to get better, perspire while working hard and inspire to improve yourself. A natural spire signifies reaching upward.<\/p>\n

\u201cThose words fit well with what I do,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

For more information on services, Pilates classes and rates visit her website at spireptw.com<\/a>, or contact Gilpin at (970) 715-1719 or at jacki@spireptw.com<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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