Our Team

The only thing more impressive than our services is our staff. From the moment you call or walk in to the Physical Therapy Center you will see our devotion to the community of Cheyenne. We offer decades of experience and commitment to your satisfaction and improvement.

PTC Partners

Erin Rossman, PT, MPT, OCS
Erin is board certified in Orthopedic Physical Therapy (OCS) and performs trigger point dry needling. He is a Wyoming native, receiving his undergraduate degree from University of Wyoming and his Master of Physical Therapy from Samuel Merritt in Northern California. He and his wife enjoy family time with their two children. Other interests include hiking, camping, fly-fishing. His clinical expertise is in orthopedics including post-operative management, injury rehabilitation, and preventative management.

Mandy Keefe, PT, DPT
Mandy has lived in Wyoming most of her life. She received her undergraduate degree from the University of Wyoming and her Doctorate from the University of North Dakota. Mandy is certified in trigger point dry needling and Sole Supports custom orthotics. She has specialized training in Women’s Health and enjoys working with pregnant and postpartum patients. Other areas of interest are sports, spine/ergonomics, and orthopedic rehabilitation. Mandy enjoys volleyball, basketball, swimming, skiing, and spending time with her family.

Chris Hearne, PT, DPT
Chris is a Cheyenne native who earned his undergraduate degree in Kinesiology and Health Promotion from the University of Wyoming and his Doctorate of Physical Therapy from A.T. Still University, in Mesa, Arizona. Chris enjoys the outdoors, sports, and spending time with family and friends. He played soccer at Laramie County Community College and was on the football team at the University of Wyoming. While at the University of Wyoming he gained experience in the area of strength and conditioning as an intern with the athletic department. Chris is certified in trigger point dry needling and his interests are in orthopedic rehabilitation of post-operative management, injury rehabilitation, and preventative management.

Robert Whittaker, PT, DPT, OCS
Robert grew up in Cheyenne and attended the University of Wyoming graduating in 2012 and went to the University of North Dakota for his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree graduating in 2015. Robert enjoys riding his bike, swimming, and going to the gym. He also enjoys keeping up to date on the latest technology and even helped create this website. Robert is certified in Rock Taping and Functional Dry Needling level 1 and 2, Selective Functional Movement Assessment (SFMA) level 1 and 2 and Functional Movement Screening (FMS) level 1. Robert became a board certified orthopedic physical therapist (OCS) in 2020. His interests are in orthopedic rehabilitation with post-operative care, injury rehabilitation, and preventative management.

Physical Therapists

Sandy Champlin, PT, DPT
Sandy was born and raised in Wyoming. She earned her bachelor's degree at the University of North Dakota and her Doctorate at the University of Health Professions in Utah. She has practiced in Cheyenne for 20+ years and been in private practice for 10+ years. Family, skiing, biking, and orthopedic physical therapy are her favorite things (in that order). She is also certified in trigger point dry needling and functional movement taping/kinesiology taping. Disorders of the spine and ergonomics are specialty areas she focuses on.

Holly Girmus, PT, DPT
Holly received her undergraduate degree from University of South Dakota, Physical Therapy from Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN and her Doctorate from Creighton University, Omaha, NE. She has treated a wide variety of conditions and age populations. She has taught at the college level and is credentialed by the APTA as a clinical instructor. Holly is married and her interests are wellness, prevention, nutrition and vestibular disorders. She enjoys music, dance, and outdoor activities.

Trevor Polson, PT, DPT
Trevor is new to Cheyenne but is a native to Wyoming, growing up in Gillette. He graduated from Montana State University in Bozeman, Montana with a degree in Exercise Science in 2015 before going on to physical therapy school at the University of Washington where he graduated with his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree in 2018. Trevor ran track and cross country collegiately while at Montana State and continues to enjoy running. He also enjoys the outdoors, sports, and getting to the mountains when he has the time. His interests are in orthopedic and sports rehabilitation, preventative management, and management of neurological disorders. Trevor is certified in functional dry needling.

Haley Davidson, PT, DPT
Haley grew up in northeastern Wyoming before graduating from the University of Wyoming in 2015 with a bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology. She then attended Pacific University in Forest Grove, OR where she earned her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree. She enjoys treating patients with Women’s Health related issues, including pregnancy and postpartum, as well as orthopedic and post-operative rehabilitation. She is certified in functional dry needling and one day hopes to become a Board-Certified Women’s Health Clinical Specialist. She spends most of her “free time” chasing around her twin toddlers and getting outside as much as possible with her husband and dogs.

Emily Herrera, PT, DPT
Emily is a Cheyenne native who earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Wyoming in Kinesiology and Health Promotion. She received her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, NE. She is certified in Functional Dry Needling and is an APTA Credentialed Clinical Instructor. Her areas of interest include treating neurologic disorders, vestibular disorders and post operative management. Emily enjoys spending time with her family and dog, hiking, skiing, traveling and baking.

Kelsey Kean, PT, MPT
Kelsey is a Cheyenne native and a former student athlete at the University of Wyoming where he competed in cross country and track and field. At UW, he first encountered the physical therapy profession as an athlete. After receiving his undergraduate degree in biology from UW in 1997, he went on to complete his masters in physical therapy at the University of North Dakota in 2001. Kelsey works with a variety of patients with orthopedic conditions, post-operative management, injury rehabilitation, and preventative management. Kelsey has served as the treasurer for the Wyoming Physical Therapy Association Board. Kelsey has also served on the Cheyenne Tennis Association Board, and Wyoming Tennis Association Board. In his free time, Kelsey likes to stay active by playing tennis, running, hiking with his family, and gardening.

Jace Marx, PT, DPT
Jace is from Big Piney, Wyoming, I earned my Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology with a minor in Physiology from the University of Wyoming, where he also competed as a sprinter on the UW track team. This experience deepened his understanding of running mechanics and Olympic lifting, and sparked his continued interest in human performance. He went on to complete his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree at the University of Utah. He is passionate about helping a wide range of patients—whether they're recovering from orthopedic surgery, working through balance challenges, or athletes striving to reach their peak performance. He is also certified in dry needling, which he incorporates into individualized treatment plans as needed. Outside of the clinic, Jace enjoys spending time outdoors with his wife and dogs, mountain biking, hunting, and staying active in the gym.

Physical Therapy Assistants

Randi Barman, PTA
Randi was raised in the heart of Cheyenne and began her professional journey as a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) after honorably serving in the United States Navy. Earning her degree from South University in Virginia Beach, Virginia, she went on to obtain her SFMA and RockTape certifications. Having a deep passion for helping and empowering individuals to live life to their fullest, one step at a time, her treatment interests include post-operative management, injury rehabilitation, and preventative management. Beyond the clinic, Randi leads an active lifestyle. When she's not in the role of a dedicated mother to her daughter, she can often be found on the softball field, at the gym, or enjoying the outdoors with her family and four-legged kiddos.

Occupational Therapists

Melissa Cunningham, MHS, OTR/L, CHT, CEAS
Melissa received her Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy from the University of North Dakota at Casper College in 1998 and Master of Health Science from the University of Florida in 2004. She is a Board Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) specializing in hand, wrist, forearm and elbow injuries. Melissa is also a Certified Ergonomic Assessment Specialist and has 20+ years of experience in corporate wellness including ergonomics, manufacturing re-design, injury prevention lectures and developing work-site wellness programs. Melissa has published numerous articles on ergonomics, hand injuries and occupational therapy including the Ergonomics and Work Programs chapter in the Hand and Upper Extremity Rehabilitation: A Quick Reference Guide and Review, 3rd and 4th Editions. While in Florida she received the Award of Recognition for outstanding contribution to the field of occupational therapy from the Florida Occupational Therapy Association. She moved with her family to Wyoming in 2016. Melissa enjoys traveling, hiking, crafts and cheering on her kids in all of their activities.

Catie Tompkins, OTD, OTR/L, LSVT-BIG
Catie is a Wyoming native and grew up in Torrington and Cheyenne. She received her undergraduate degree and Doctorate in Occupational Therapy from Creighton University. Catie enjoys cycling, reading, cooking, and spending time with her husband and 2 dogs. She is certified in LSVT-BIG Parkinson's disease specific treatment and is excited to join the PTC team!