About Us

Ryan Palkoner

PT, MPT, Cert. ART, Cert. DN, Cert. VRS, CEO

Ryan, clinic owner, is a seasoned physical therapist with 20 years of clinical experience. He earned his master of physical therapy from Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Ryan has advanced training in joint manipulation and soft-tissue mobilization, including various forms of instrument-assisted soft tissue manipulation (IASTM), certificates in active release techniques (ART) and trigger point dry needling and is a McKenzie practitioner. He has extensive experience in outpatient orthopedic settings. Ryan is part of the Ironman Provider Network and has been part of the medical staff attending several Ironman Triathlons, the AVP Pro Volleyball Tournament and the Carlsbad Marathon, which has allowed him to treat a multitude of injuries in numerous professional and recreational athletes. Ryan lectures around the country teaching practitioners from various disciplines in manual release techniques, IASTM and kinesiology taping. In his free time, Ryan loves exploring and enjoying with his wife and three children, whether it be hiking, skiing, mountain biking, working out or just relaxing in the mountains.

Lucas Won

PT, DPT, CSCS, Cert. DN, Cert. VRS, Director of Clinical Operations

Lucas was born and raised in the greater New York City area. In high school, Lucas suffered various sports injuries and was a frequent physical therapy patient. He earned a bachelor’s of science in kinesiology from the University of Illinois and went on to Southwest Baptist University to earn his doctorate in physical therapy. Lucas holds certifications in dry needling, instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization and is a certified strength and conditioning specialist. He is passionate about treating orthopedic conditions. Lucas will be getting married in September 2021 to his fiancé, Faith, who he met while in physical therapy school. They hope to plan roots in Colorado as Faith is an Estes Park native. In his spare time, Lucas enjoys going to concerts and sporting events, hiking, skiing and golfing. He enjoys all things Colorado, however, don’t ask him to let go of his New York roots. Go Yankees!

Ana Mari Pajak

PT, DPT, ATC

Ana Mari was born and raised in Raleigh, NC. She graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science-Athletic Training. After graduation and while working as an athletic trainer in high schools and colleges, she developed a love for rehab and helping people reach their full potential. She completed a Doctorate of Physical Therapy at Western Carolina University in 2020.

Ana Mari and her husband moved to Denver in the winter of 2022 and are looking forward to exploring the Denver area and the rest of the region.  Ana Mari is passionate about using movement as medicine to help people achieve their goals. When not in the clinic, she enjoys cooking/baking, hiking, running, reading, and trying new restaurants.

Erin Palkoner

MAT, Director of Marketing

Erin graduated with an Elementary Education degree from Saint Mary’s College in South Bend, Indiana and then pursued her lifelong dream of being classroom teacher in San Diego. Soon after Erin went back to school and attained her Master of Arts in Teaching. Ryan and Erin were married and then moved their 6 month old son to beautiful Colorado.

New to Colorado and wanting to learn the area and meet new people, Erin taught Stroller fitness classes with Fit4Mom for 5 years all around the South Denver suburbs with her growing family in tow. Since teaching these classes, Erin became invested in being able to communicate effectively and form meaningful relationships. She joined the Epic PT team in the Spring of 2021. Erin loves speaking to providers, staff, and patients about how they will thrive at Epic PT. When she’s not in the clinics, Erin can be found volunteering at her children’s school, baking, or strength training to keep up with her husband and 3 active children.

Dan Stoot

PT, DPT, COMT, Director of Clinical Operations

Dan’s passion for vestibular and post concussive care comes from personal experience with concussions himself and guiding his mother back to function after a traumatic brain injury in 2011.
As a clinician, Dan takes great pride in providing a comprehensive, patient-centered treatment approach rooted in taking people from dysfunction to return to full function.
Dan is originally from Colorado Springs, Colorado and completed his doctorate of Physical Therapy at Campbell University in Buies Creek, North Carolina.
When not in the clinic, Dan spends his time fly fishing, hiking and biking in the mountains.
Dan currently lives in Denver and is an avid sports fan!

Maddie Noufer

PT, DPT

Maddie was born in Indiana and lived there briefly before moving to Orlando, FL. She moved to Colorado in 2012 and graduated from Colorado State University with a Bachelor’s of Science in Sports Medicine. She developed a love for physical therapy while working as a Certified Nursing Assistant in a nursing home during her time in Fort Collins. She went on to earn her Doctorate of Physical Therapy in 2024 from Regis University. Maddie is passionate about using exercise and movement to increase people’s function. Outside of the clinic, she enjoys spending her time outside hiking, biking, skiing, and playing in recreational sports leagues. She also enjoys cooking, reading, and playing board games.