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What makes Dynamic different?

Dynamic Physical Therapy is constantly improving staff capabilities as well as technological infrastructure to provide the latest innovations in care. We offer a broad range of treatment options to address your unique situation, and our staff brings exceptional experience and care to every patient. At Dynamic, we treat you like family!

Proud to be voted Best Workplace by The Colorado Springs Gazette in 2019, 2020, 2022, 2023, and 2024!

our providers

**Stacey Welfel, PT, MSPT, CBIS**
President
Stacey is from Houston, Texas where she practiced for 19 years before coming to Colorado. Stacey received her Master’s degree in physical therapy from Texas Woman’s University in 2004 and is a proud alumnus of the University of Texas at Austin where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in kinesiology. She spent much of her career at the top-ranked TIRR Memorial Hermann rehabilitation hospital where she served on the brain injury team. She has treated patients across the neuro-rehab spectrum including inpatient rehab, outpatient rehab, home health, and community reintegration providing her a glimpse into the real-life struggles of this patient population and a cultivating a unique treatment approach. Stacey is a Certified Brain Injury Specialist and Certified Fall Prevention Specialist and has a passion for serving clients with life-altering neurological injuries and diagnoses to help them to live their best possible life.
When she’s not working, Stacey enjoys spending time with her husband and two daughters. She volunteers as a leader for her daughter’s Girl Scout troop and enjoys molding the next generation of leaders and sharing her love of the outdoors. Stacey enjoys kayaking, camping, and exploring all that Colorado has to offer. Stacey and her husband, Michael, own and operate Dynamic Physical Therapy and are honored to join the Dynamic family and carry on the legacy started by the previous owners.

**Ashley Kudron, PT, DPT, PRPC, Cert. DN**
Clinical Director
Ashley has always had an affinity for sports, functional movement, exercise and science, which led to her pursuing a career as a physical therapist. She was a gymnast, a three sport athlete in high school and pursued soccer at the collegiate level. Ashley went on to receive her doctorate in physical therapy from Loma Linda University. For almost a decade of her career, she has primarily treated orthopedics with a special interest in the athletic population. She has advanced her training in skilled, hands-on techniques and also received top-level training on lower body biomechanics, gait, spinal and pelvic dysfunction. She is Pilates and dry needling certified and utilizes cupping, taping techniques and SFMA as adjunct components to her treatment approach. She also spent 6 months living in Saudi Arabia as a personal physical therapist to several members of the royal family.
Ashley has spent the last 5 years furthering her training in pelvic health and manual skills through the Herman and Wallace Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation Institute and growing in her experience specializing in pelvic rehabilitation. She has recently become certified in pelvic floor rehab with her PRPC and has also served as a TA at their pelvic floor series courses.
Ashley is passionate about increasing awareness and improving care for people with pelvic floor dysfunction. She is not only well versed in the biomechanical nature of pelvic floor dysfunction, but understands the psychosocial implications of pelvic floor limitations and is ready to work with you and your health care team to improve your quality of life.

Samantha Wood, PT, DPT, OCS, CSCSDr. Samantha Wood, is an avid ultra-marathoner and a Major in the U.S. Army Reserves. She served 7-years as an active duty physical therapist for the Army before settling in Colorado Springs.Dr. Wood is board-certifi… — **Samantha Wood, PT, DPT, OCS, CSCS**
Dr. Samantha Wood, is an avid ultra-marathoner and a Major in the California Army National Guard. She served 7-years as an active duty physical therapist for the Army before settling in Colorado Springs.
Dr. Wood is board-certified in Orthopedics from the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialists, a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (NSCA), and a Certified APTA Clinical Instructor. She holds additional certifications in the Functional Movement Screen, the Selective Functional Movement Assessment, Integrated Dry Needling (Advanced), and Functional Taping. Dr. Wood frequently performs running assessments and has instructed group running courses in the military. She graduated from the U.S. Army-Baylor Doctoral Program in Physical Therapy in 2011 and she holds a B.S. in Exercise Science from Lipscomb University (Nashville, TN, 2007).
Over the past 24-years Dr. Wood has competed in foot races from 1-mile to 200-miles and has represented the U.S. Army in cross country, the marathon, orienteering, obstacle course racing, biathlon, and competitive shooting throughout the U.S. and around the world.

Lindsay Nelson, PT, DPT, OCS, CSCSLindsay Nelson holds a Bachelor’s degree in Biology from Seattle Pacific University and a Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy from the U.S. Army-Baylor program in Texas. She served 7 years on active duty as a physi… — **Lindsay Nelson, PT, DPT, OCS, Cert. DN, LSVT Big Certified**
Lindsay Nelson holds a Bachelor’s degree in Biology from Seattle Pacific University and a Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy from the U.S. Army-Baylor program in Texas. She served 7+ years on active duty as a physical therapist before transitioning to her current service in the Army Reserve. Lindsay is Board Certified as an Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS) and is also an LSVT Big Certified Clinician.
Lindsay’s treatment approach combines manual therapy, myofascial release, dry needling, corrective exercise, and vestibular training to reinforce functional movement patterns. She believes in empowering clients by providing information so they can be proactive with their health.
When she’s not working in the clinic, Lindsay enjoys hiking, volunteering, and traveling the world.

**Audrey Bauer, PT, DPT, PRPC, Cert. DN**
Audrey is originally from Coppell, Texas and attended Abilene Christian University where she received a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology and Nutrition. She then attended Texas Woman’s University in Dallas where she received her Doctorate of Physical Therapy. Audrey moved to Colorado Springs in August of 2017 for the challenging work environment and because of her love of hiking, running, skiing, and enjoying all the outdoor adventures that Colorado has to offer with her dog Koda at her side.
Initially working in the outpatient orthopedic setting expanded Audrey’s experience and clinical knowledge in treating a variety of diagnoses that led to developing an interest in treating the pelvic health population. After immersing herself in treating pelvic dysfunction and furthering her education in the Herman and Wallace Institute, Audrey became a specialist in the field by receiving her Pelvic Rehabilitation Practitioner Certification, making her one of the few pelvic floor specialists with this certification in Colorado Springs.

**Katie Cira, PT, DPT, Cert DN**
Katie grew up in Loveland, Colorado, and traveled to Virginia to complete her undergraduate and graduate degrees. She attended Liberty University and received her Bachelor’s of Science in Exercise Science. Katie went on to earn her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Lynchburg College in 2017. She is also certified in Dry Needling. While in high school, Katie went on many mission trips and fell in love with helping and serving people. These trips combined with her fascination with the human body, set her on the path to Physical Therapy. Katie has been working in the general outpatient orthopedics realm and loves working with patients recovering from sports injuries.
When Katie is not in the clinic she loves spending time with her family and close friends. She enjoys sewing, baking, watching TV, camping in the summer, and riding horses when she can.

Andrew Short, PT, DPT, Cert. DN

Drew Short is from Doniphan, MO and graduated from Arkansas State University with a Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science and a Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy. During this time Drew helped to conduct a research study on Blood Flow Restriction and took additional courses in Kinesiotaping and Myofascial Release. Drew began his career as a traveling therapist working in various clinics in Oklahoma as well as Missouri before life brought him to Colorado Springs. Drew’s particular treatment interests include lower extremity pain, sports injuries, and thoroughly enjoys patient education.

When he is not working in the clinic Drew enjoys obstacle course racing, rock climbing, running, hiking, and volunteering at his church.