meet the team
Chiropractor
Vance Schuring, D.C.
Dr. Vance Schuring is a Board-Certified Doctor of Chiropractic Medicine as well as a Diplomate from the American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians. He has additional certifications in Full Body Active Release Technique, FAKTR, McKenzie Disc Protocol, Dry-Needling, Graston, and is certified to perform Sports Physicals.
He earned his bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science-Health Promotion at Central College in Pella, Iowa, and his doctorate degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport, Iowa.
As a three-sport athlete in high school and an All-American running back in college, Dr. Vance understands the challenges athletes face. He loves to golf, bike, and spend time outdoors with his wife, Alysha, and their kids.
Chiropractor
Brittni Reid, D.C., ATC.
Brittni completed her Doctor of Chiropractic degree in 2019, from Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport, Iowa. She received her degree in Athletic Training in 2016 from Loras College, in Dubuque, Iowa. She is certified in Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization, Active Release Technique, and Activator.
Dr. Brittni believes that no one should have to settle for a life with pain, and she will do everything in her power to find the correct solution for each patient she treats.
As a three-sport athlete throughout high school and volleyball player in college, she has always found a home in the world of sports and fitness. In her free time, she enjoys playing with her dogs, hiking, playing/watching sports, and spending time with family and friends. Dr. Brittni is excited to start her career here at Denver Sports Medicine and can’t wait to treat the Denver and Lakewood community.
Doctor of Physical Therapy
Alysha Schuring, D.P.T.
Alysha Schuring is a Board-Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist, Doctor of Physical Therapy, and Certified Athletic Trainer. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science Athletic Training at Central College in Pella, Iowa, and her doctorate degree at The University of Iowa in Iowa City, Iowa.
Alysha was a three-sport athlete throughout high school and continued to play competitive softball throughout her collegiate career. She is an avid runner and enjoys being active and spending time with her husband and family.
Doctor of Physical Therapy
Jacquelyn Hughes, P.T., D.P.T.
She loves working with a diverse patient population and takes both a movement analysis and a holistic health approach to treatment.
The same two injuries or pain presentations can be completely different from person to person, and she loves problem-solving and figuring out what the optimal plan of care is for each individual! Outside of the clinic, Jacquelyn loves exploring the beautiful state of Colorado via road/trail running, biking, snowshoeing, hiking, backpacking, and climbing.
Doctor of Psychology
Kevin O'Connor, Psy.D.
Dr. Kevin O'Connor is excited to provide sport and clinical psychology services to the Denver Sports Medicine family. Kevin earned his master's degree is Sport and Performance Psychology and his doctorate degree in Clinical Psychology from the University of Denver, and he has since focused primarily on his work with athletes, Veterans, and first responders.
He is passionate about helping athletes and individuals develop and enhance their psychological wellbeing to maximize their performance and quality of life!
Kevin is a native of Colorado and a lifelong athlete; he graduated from Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia as a four-year middle infield starter for the Eagles' baseball team. Nowadays, you'll likely find Kevin on a golf course or running and hiking with his wife, Hannah and their dog, Bonnie.
MASSAGE THERAPIST
Tamara Sassolino, L.M.T.
Tamara graduated from the Boulder College of Massage Therapy in 2012. She has taken several continuing education classes since then including but not limited to; ortho-muscular approaches to the cervical spine, lower extremities, and massage for pregnancy. She has a special interest in pre/postnatal massage and inner oral jaw work.
Tamara loves the puzzle of figuring out how to treat an issue and uses a variety of techniques to accomplish the goals of her clients. Some of those techniques include cupping, trigger point, ART, as well as pin and stretch. Along with what some would call the basic massage strokes such as Swedish and deep tissue.
Tamara played soccer, and basketball, and did several events in track while growing up. Between getting injured in sports and other injuries she has sustained, she can relate to the pain that most people feel on a daily basis, whether from a sports injury or just life.
There are 3 things that she believes in while treating clients.
- The session you receive is yours, not hers. If something doesn't feel right, or you would like something changed with pressure or technique, communicate that to her.
- Deep pressure is not always the best approach to treatment. "No pain, no gain," doesn't hold true in her practice.
- We often treat our cars better than we do our bodies, yet we use our bodies so much more. Yet we take our cars in for regular maintenance and don't do the same for our bodies. Even if you believe that your body is "all good," you should still get some body work for your general health maintenance.
In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her husband, especially hanging out in the mountains either hiking or camping.
Physical Therapist
Anjli Giri, P.T.
Anjli has been working as a physical therapist since 2002. She has experience in a variety of settings giving her a broad picture of recovery and rehabilitation. She has experience in outpatient orthopedics, outpatient neurology with a focus on balance and BPPV, acute care with multiple trauma, acute rehabilitation with stroke and brain injury, and geriatric care with a variety of injuries and diagnoses.
When working with clients, she focuses on the specific needs of each individual client to address impairments and maximize outcomes to facilitate return to activities. Anjli believes an injury should not limit your potential to reach your goals. She is also a certified yoga teacher who offers private yoga sessions at Green Mountain Wellness Center. Anjli was born and raised in Colorado and has an active lifestyle including yoga, dance, hiking, skiing and swimming. Anjli is married with two daughters and loves spending time with family in the beautiful Colorado outdoors.
Office Manager
Jen Cederberg
OFFICE HOURS
Monday
7:00am - 7:00pm
Tuesday
7:00am - 7:00pm
Wednesday
7:00am - 2:00pm
Thursday
7:00am - 7:00pm
Friday
7:00am - 2:00pm
Saturday & Sunday
Closed
Denver Sports Medicine
13655 W Jewell Ave #201
Lakewood, CO 80228
(720) 440-3979
Location is above Sinclair Gas Station