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.

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.

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.

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.

Ryan LaFountaine, PT, DPT
Ryan is a North Dakota native and received his training from the University of North Dakota, graduating in 2008. He moved to Anchorage, AK with his wife before moving to Sioux Falls, SD where he spent 10 years working in a variety of settings doing pediatrics, geriatrics, acute care and outpatient orthopedics. He is also certified in Functional Dry Needling. He moved to Wyoming with his family in June of 2019. In his spare time he enjoys taking his 2 children fishing (especially ice fishing), doing archery and hiking with his family.

Haley Davidson, PT, DPT
Haley, a northeastern Wyoming native, graduated from the University of Wyoming in 2015 with a bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology before moving to Oregon where she received her doctorate degree in Physical Therapy from Pacific University in 2020. In the upcoming years she plans to become certified in Dry Needling and pursue Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS) and Certified Strength and Conditioning Coach (CSCS) certifications. Haley can often be found up in the mountains as she enjoys outdoor activities year round and is always up for a new adventure, especially if it involves traveling, food, and good company.

Katie Fuller, PT, DPT

Emily Herrera, PT, DPT

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.

Rachel Sipes, OTR/L
Rachel recently moved to Cheyenne with her husband and one year old daughter in early 2021 from Loveland, CO. She completed her undergraduate degrees double majoring in in Kinesiology and Health and Spanish at Iowa State University. After spending a year living in Costa Rica and working with older adults in the therapy department at a retirement center, she went back to complete her master's degree in occupational therapy at Colorado State University. She is also a certified yoga instructor and loves spending time with her family, friends, and puppy and loves baking, hiking, reading, doing yoga, and crafting. Hablo español también y me encantaría conocerle/la.