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, TPI certified, Director of Clinical Operations

Lucas was born and raised in the greater New York City area. In high school, he experienced various sports injuries and became a frequent physical therapy patient, inspiring his passion for helping others return to the activities they love. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from the University of Illinois before completing his Doctorate of Physical Therapy at Southwest Baptist University.

Lucas has a special interest in working with golfers of all ages and skill levels. He is certified as a Level 2 Medical Provider through the Titleist Performance Institute (TPI), allowing him to assess how movement limitations affect the golf swing and contribute to pain, decreased performance, and injury risk. Lucas helps golfers improve mobility, strength, power, and swing efficiency so they can play their best and stay on the course longer. He frequently works with golfers experiencing low back pain, neck pain, shoulder injuries, elbow pain, wrist injuries, and hip mobility limitations related to the game.

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, Cert DN, Endurance Cert

Maddie was born in Indiana and lived there briefly before moving to Orlando, Florida. She relocated to Colorado in 2012 and graduated from Colorado State University with a Bachelor of Science in Sports Medicine. She developed a passion for physical therapy while working as a Certified Nursing Assistant in a nursing home during her time in Fort Collins. Maddie went on to earn her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Regis University in 2024.

Maddie has a special interest in treating runners and endurance athletes. As an Endurance Certified Physical Therapist and Certified Dry Needling provider (Cert DN), she combines evidence-based rehabilitation with movement analysis to help runners identify the source of their pain, improve strength and efficiency, and stay healthy while training toward their goals- from completing a first 5K to preparing for a marathon or ultramarathon.

Outside of the clinic, Maddie enjoys spending time outdoors hiking, biking, skiing, and participating in recreational sports leagues. She also loves cooking, reading, and playing board games.

Colin Hayes

PT, DPT

Colin was born and raised in Highlands Ranch, Colorado. Playing sports throughout high school, Colin experienced the importance of Physical Therapy firsthand. Colin attended Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, earning both his Bachelor of Science in exercise physiology and Doctor of Physical Therapy there.
Colin is most passionate about helping patients return to their best form, whatever that may be. When not in the clinic, he can be found snowboarding, hiking, or camping in Colorado’s great outdoors!

Jason Nagelhout

PT, DPT

Jason grew up in Morrison, CO, playing baseball through his high school and into college. He earned his bachelor’s degree in Sport and Exercise Science with a minor in Psychology from the University of Northern Colorado. Jason then went on to complete his Doctorate of Physical Therapy at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences in Austin, Texas, graduating in 2024.
 

A West Denver native, Jason loves exploring Colorado’s gorgeous mountain ranges and parks. Outside the clinic, you’ll find him cheering on local sports teams, hiking, or enjoying live music. He’s passionate about using movement to treat injuries and help patients get back to their daily activities—pain-free!

Nicholas Weber

PT, DPT

Nicholas was born and raised in River Falls, Wisconsin, where his interest in physical therapy began while recovering from sports injuries with the guidance of his uncle, a physical therapist. That early experience sparked a lifelong passion for helping others move better and feel stronger.
 
He earned his Bachelor of Science in Exercise and Sports Science with a minor in Biology from the University of Wisconsin–La Crosse. He went on to complete his Doctorate of Physical Therapy at Des Moines University.

 
Nicholas takes a personalized and functional approach to care, blending hands-on manual therapy with targeted exercises to build his patients’ strength, mobility, and confidence. He especially enjoys working with active individuals and overhead athletes, helping them return to the activities they love.
 
Outside the clinic, Nicholas enjoys hiking, cooking, exploring new restaurants, and cheering on all his favorite Wisconsin sports teams — especially the Packers and Badgers. He also values time spent with family and friends.
 

Nicholas is excited to be part of the Epic PT team and looks forward to supporting patients on their journey to better movement and lasting wellness.

Chris Peloquin

PT, DPT, CMTPT/DN

Chris is from the Denver area and educated in the Jesuit tradition at Regis High School, University and Doctorate of Physical Therapy School.  He is certified in Dry Needling through Myopain Seminars. He also has over a decade of experience in hand injuries and therapy plus Vestibular and concussion rehabilitation. He grew up playing hockey, skiing and playing guitar. The pinnacle of his hockey career was reffing the Colorado Avalanche training camp. He continues to ref at Varsity, AAA and collegiate levels today. He also has two Malamute dogs, Romulus and Remus, influenced by love of Mythology and studying Latin. He can be found at Avs games, ski slopes and hiking with his dogs.

Ashley Bauer

PT, DPT

Ashley was raised primarily in South Carolina, where she grew up in an active family and participated in many sports. This ultimately led to a love and passion for promoting physical activity as medicine. She earned her bachelor’s degree in exercise science at the University of South Carolina and then left her East Coast roots to pursue her doctorate in physical therapy at Midwestern University in Glendale, Arizona.

After earning her doctorate, she began practicing in an outpatient clinic in Scottsdale, Arizona, where she developed a passion for working with patients with orthopedic injuries and chronic pain. During her time in Arizona, she became a dedicated hiker and was eventually called to Colorado to be closer to the mountains.

In her spare time, Ashley enjoys backpacking, camping, road trips, spending time with her nephews and her dog, and climbing.

Eric La Rue

PT, DPT

Eric was born in Southern California and was raised in Brighton, Colorado. He played baseball at the collegiate level where an injury led to a love of physical therapy. He earned his Bachelors of Science in Exercise Science and Rehab Health Sciences from Buena Vista University in Iowa. He then went on to complete his Doctorate of Physical Therapy at Des Moines University in Iowa. 
 
Eric enjoys connecting with his patients, getting to know their personal goals, and mapping a path forward to returning to the activities they love. He has a specific interest in baseball rehab including return to throwing or hitting programming. 
 
Outside the clinic, Eric can be found coaching baseball, snowboarding, or exploring Colorado with his fiancėe, Bri.

Zoe Simmons

PT, DPT

Zoe was born and raised in Highlands Ranch, CO, spending lots of time skiing, hiking and enjoying the outdoors. She went on to complete her Bachelor’s of Science in Kinesiology at Oregon State University, where she also ran cross country and track and field. She then returned to Denver to complete her Doctorate of Physical Therapy at Regis University in 2026. Zoe is passionate about helping patients return to the activities they love through functional exercises! Outside the clinic you can find her on the trails running or spending time and with family and friends.