Stay active and keep exploring with Atomic PT
Physical Therapy in Boulder and Broomfield
Our journey.
Atomic PT was formed in 2022 when Dr. Emma Stevenson returned to the United States after 2 years away working in London, UK where she co-founded Live ProACTIVE Ltd. Dr. Emma spent 2021 working for NEURO TOUR Limited, where she acted as the Lead Physical Therapist for the cast of Frozen the West End Production.
In 2022, owing to her love for the outdoors and adventure, Dr. Emma moved to Boulder, Colorado to launch her new Physical Therapy company Atomic PT, which specializes in Sports Medicine and Orthopedics for active individuals pursuing outdoor activities.
We’ve loved becoming part of the Boulder community and immersing ourselves in everything the area has to offer. In the first year, we’ve grown quickly the team and have treated over 400 clients across a variety of disciplines.
And we’re only just getting started!
Our locations.
A T O M I C P E R F O R M A N C E C E N T E R S
Ideal for individuals wanting to perform at a higher level
O N E B O U L D E R F I T N E S S
Treatment room utilizing state of the art gym facilities
CENTRAL BOULDER
C H E E T A H F I T
State-of-the-art PT facility utilizing specialist equipment
CHEETAHFIT
EAST BOULDER
G 1 C L I M B I N G & F I T N E S S
World class gym facility utilizing climbing walls & equipment
BROOMFIELD
A T O M I C T R E A T M E N T C L I N I C S
A private clinic for intimate medical treatments
S O U T H B O U L D E R P R O F E S S I O N A L C E N T E R
Specialist medical treatments including shockwave & laser
SOUTH BOULDER
Meet the Atomic PT team.
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Dr. Emma Stevenson, PT, DPT
OWNER & HEAD PHYSICAL THERAPIST
Stemming from her experience as an NCAA Division 1 gymnast, Dr. Emma has extensively worked at the highest level of sports medicine, from endurance athletes and collegiate gymnasts, to Broadway performers and international dancers. As an outdoor enthusiast, Dr. Emma is hugely passionate about helping the Colorado active community accomplish their goals. Emma founded Atomic PT with the sole mission to ensure the Boulder community can stay active and continue doing the things they love.
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Dr. Olivia Covin, PT, DPT
PHYSICAL THERAPIST - BOULDER - RUN SPECIALIST
Dr. Olivia is a graduate of the University of Colorado Anschutz PT Program. Her experiences include treating the highly active population of Crested Butte, CO and working with the sports medicine team for D1 athletes at the University of Arkansas. Dr. Olivia specializes in delivering laser & shockwave therapy treatments for patients. When Olivia is not helping patients return to the activities they love, she enjoys spending time outside running, skiing, hiking and has found a new love for mountain biking.
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Dr. Emily Juneau, PT, DPT
PHYSICAL THERAPIST - BROOMFIELD - CLIMB SPECIALIST
Dr. Juneau earned her doctorate of physical therapy from Eastern Washington University in her hometown of Spokane, Washington. Specializing in climbing, Emily is a PT with vast experience treating various climbing-related injuries. Emily recognizes the uniqueness of each individual and tailors her treatments to ensure you can meet your goals and rediscover the joy in doing what you love! And when she’s not treating, you’ll find her on the climbing walls at G1!
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Dr. Erika Nelson-Wong, PT, DPT, PhD, CSCS
PHYSICAL THERAPIST - BROOMFIELD
Dr. Erika Nelson-Wong’s specializes in spinal conditions, chronic and acute pain conditions, and recurrent low back pain. She received her MSPT and DPT from Regis University and her PhD in Spine Biomechanics from the University of Waterloo. She is a prolific researcher in spine biomechanics and musculoskeletal pain conditions and is also a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist. Dr. Nelson-Wong is a life-long athlete having competed internationally as a road and track cyclist. She loves Nordic skiing, trail running, rowing, equestrian, and has been climbing for 25 years.
Meet the Atomic Associate team.
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Dr. Daniel Brown, PT, DPT
DCB PHYSICAL THERAPY - ATOMIC ASSOCIATE
Dr. Daniel Brown received his doctorate from the University of Kentucky. He spent the first 5 years of his career in Nashville, specializing in orthopedics until he made the move to Colorado in 2019. Daniel enjoys treating a wide variety of orthopedic conditions, and enjoys the challenge and variety of patients he encounters on a daily basis. Traveling and culture are a passion of Daniel’s. He loves cooking, hiking, climbing, skiing and snowboarding, basketball, throwing frisbee, and spending quality time with his family and friends.
We’ve worked with.
Hear from our customers.
“I’m a ballerina with The Royal Ballet and have been treated by many physical therapists throughout my years. I’ve worked with Dr. Emma Stevenson in the past while I was recovering from an injury. Emma provided me with a comprehensive program of care and productive path to recovery. She took time to understand my profession and the level of fitness that was required. All of which led to a positive outcome. After my recovery, I had full confidence in my strength and was able to return to ballet full time. I am extremely grateful to her and could not recommend her enough!”
— Viola P. Ballerina
“I had a fantastic experience. I was hesitant to try physical therapy again after having many failed attempts before. I'm so glad I gave it another shot. I love trail running and hiking but have not been able to do it without pain for many years due to a stubborn foot problem. Dr. Emma not only took the time to listen to my concerns but tailor made my program to mimic the demands of trail running. Not only am I back to running, but I had a great time in my sessions getting back to where I needed to be. I 100% recommend Dr. Emma for any injury or pain you may have. It was worth every penny”.
— John M. Running and Hiking Enthusiast
“Dr. Emma was extremely knowledgeable and personable. I was experiencing low back pain that would never truly get better with previous treatments. Within weeks of working with Dr. Emma virtually I felt a noticeable improvement and eventually was pain free!! Most importantly though, I've been able to get back to working out and sleeping throughout the night again. Thanks for all of your hard work!”
— Ben B. Business Owner
“Emma has done a wonderful job getting me back in shape. With a combination of hands on work, good home exercises, and supervision during workouts, it's really the complete physical therapy package. While the reason for my visits was for shoulder pain, she volunteered to check out my hamstring after I had pulled it prior to one of my sessions. Thank you for all of your hard work.”
— Thad D. Dancer & Soccer Player
“Over the past decade, I have seen two doctors, two physical therapists, and two chiropractors for chronic pain in my lower back that regularly impacted both my fitness goals and my day-to-day life. None of them has ever been able to make significant progress in giving me tools to address my pain when it flairs - that is, until Dr. Stevenson. She is very knowledgeable, listens carefully, is willing to make adjustments when things aren't working, and doesn't try to make you continue sessions longer than you need. I particularly appreciated that she was able to do dry needling in house (something I'd never tried before, but found exceptionally effective). Overall, I cannot recommend Atomic PT enough, particularly for athletes, dancers, or just folks who want lift weights and work toward physical fitness.”
— Bethany W. Dancer
“Atomic PT is amazing! I have been to several PT's in my day and my experience with Dr. Emma was far and away the best. In the past, I had always been told to "stop" doing whatever activity was making my body hurt while I was being treated. But that was not the case here. Dr. Emma encouraged me to continue on with my physical pursuits while coming up with a treatment plan to supplement my regular training. This approach helped alleviate pain while also allowing me to stay on track to accomplish my goal. The personalized care I received was incredible and I am so thankful I chose to work with Atomic PT. Additionally, Dr. Emma seems very up to date with the ever changing landscape that is the health field. She would always sight research she had read when explaining why she was choosing to do something which made me even more confident in her approach. She also regularly publishes blogs which goes to show she is continually open to learning and adjusting her methods accordingly which I really appreciated. Thanks for all the help!!”
— John L. Leadville 100 Ultra Runner
“I had a fantastic experience at Atomic PT. I was hesitant to try physical therapy again after having many failed attempts before. I'm so glad I gave it another shot. I love trail running and hiking but have not been able to do it without pain for many years due to a stubborn foot problem. Dr. Emma not only took the time to listen to my concerns but tailor made my program to mimic the demands of trail running. Not only am I back to outdoors, but I had a great time in my sessions getting back to where I needed to be. I 100% recommend using Atomic PT and Dr. Emma for any injury or pain you may have. It was worth every penny.”
— John M. Outdoor Enthusiast
“I wish I reached out to Dr. Emma sooner! I'm usually hesitant to reach out to medical providers due to bad experiences in the past. I've had neck pain and headaches on and off for years and was never able to figure out how to fix it. Dr. Emma was extremely thorough in her evaluation of my symptoms and provided me with a comprehensive plan to address various factors that were impacting my condition - some things I never even thought about! She kept me accountable and motivated me to continue with my program and I can happliy say that my headaches and neck pain are a thing of the past!”
— Jordan V. Business Owner
“Incredibly skilled, professional, efficient. Emma listens carefully to what you say and acts accordingly in a very professional manner. She knows what she’s doing and do it well. Manual therapy for my elbow tendinitis helped mitigate the pain, and the exercises she gave for my shoulder pain make a lot of sense. My favorite PT in Boulder, no doubt.”
— Sigma S. Fitness Enthusiast
"My experience with Dr. Emma was fantastic. I was performing on stage when I suffered a bad calf injury that made it difficult for me to walk. It was a very stressful situation and she immediately made me feel at ease. Within 2 weeks I was back on stage and have been feeling great ever since. I honestly cannot recommend her enough!"
— Hannah F. Performer
“Incredibly skilled, professional, efficient. Emma listens carefully to what you say and acts accordingly in a very professional manner. She knows what she’s doing and do it well. Manual therapy for my elbow tendinitis helped mitigate the pain, and the exercises she gave for my shoulder pain make a lot of sense. My favorite PT in Boulder, no doubt.”
— Herve M. Climber
“Emma is enormously empathetic and has this wonderful capacity to match energies to the people around her. She is a universal adaptor for energies. Because of this, she has gained a fast and strong reputation as someone who is dependable, and lovely, and altruistic. She is extremely knowledgeable, and humble. I have seen her personally manage, create plans for, and execute the rehabilitation programs for many of my fellow cast mates, some of whom have suffered incidents that have necessitated periods of time away from the job for recuperation. I wouldn't be the only one to firmly believe that Emma Stevenson's expertise has helped greatly accelerate their return to the extraordinary undertaking of performing in Frozen. I think that half of her job is the skill side, the techniques, the stretches and conditioning advice, the tapings and needling and heatpacks and massage guns and compression boots. The other (and more important half I think), is the mental health/empathetic/bedside manner side, and Emma's capacity for that is world class. In my experience it is exceedingly rare to find professionals who are not only experts in their fields, but who are also humble, and excellent at relationship management. Thank you Emma Stevenson for being your brilliant self!”
—Chris F. Performer
“Dr. Emma at Atomic Physical Therapy is truly the best and extremely knowledgeable and thoughtful! I started seeing Emma in preparation for running my first hundred miler. I wanted to understand my weaknesses and prevent injuries. I toed the line happy and healthy and finished my race that way too. My body recovered extremely fast! Emma truly cares about her clients and is so involved in the running community. I am so thankful for Dr. Emma!”
— Sophia S. Run Rabbit 100 Ultra Runner
“Dealing with "impressive arthritis" as my orthopedic doctor described my right knee joint, I sought the help of Olivia at Atomic PT. AND after a handfull of sessions incorporating the many tools of her trade, including dry needling, laser, and expert kinesio taping, but maybe Most Profoundly the specific & ongoing exercises to engage & strengthen supprting muscle groups, I have been able to return to pain free running culminating in a win of my Age group (by 21 minutes) at the 2023 Pikes Peak Ascent. I have Extreme Gratitude for the expert, conscience evaluation, expertise and success in treating me and learning that having arthritis is NOT a "death sentence" to running and activity!!!! The Joint dysfunction CAN improve and with the correct attention and commitment, the joint can function at a pain free & high level! Thank you Olivia”
— Lisa G. Runner
“Dr. Emma was great to work with. I’ve been dealing with knee pain due to overuse for a few months. I was referred to Atomic PT and was delighted with a personalized, realistic, and professional approach. The process was clear and upfront. I felt like she met me where I was, and was transparent about the treatment that I was going to need, and we developed a plan for longevity along the way. With her help, she got me back on the bike in no time! Thanks Dr. Emma.”
— Aaron W. Cyclist
“Outstanding experiences with Emma. Her knowledge on training and physical therapy (among other things) is way beyond the norm. You will definitely learn so much about your own issues and want to continue treatments for an extended time!”
— James F. Fitness Enthusiast
“I’ve been seeing Dr. Emma to help with a variety of issues. Dry needling and cupping has been so helpful in my recovery and allowing me to lift heavier without pain. The programming is very specific to my goals. I highly recommend Atomic PT!”
— Pashwe Fitness Enthusiast
“I recently saw Dr. Olivia for some chronic pain issues. She took time explaining about dry needling, how it works, and the benefits. Almost immediately, I felt relief and I continue to have increased range of motion and relieved tension in the area treated. I highly recommend seeing Dr. Olivia at Atomic Physical Therapy to help keep up an active, healthy lifestyle!”
— Beth A. Fitness Enthusiast
“The absolute highest level of PT you will receive. Emma is incredibly skilled, very knowledgeable, highly experienced, personable, and empathetic. Just a few sessions with her have already significantly expedited my recovery from several injuries. I work in the health and fitness field and you won’t find a better physical therapist in Colorado.”
— Jesse L. Fitness Enthusiast
“Dr. Emma is great. She is super nice and made me feel very comfortable the whole time. She clearly knows her stuff and I had a great experience. I would highly recommend!”
— Julia C. Personal Trainer
“I have had many telehealth visits with Dr. Emma and loved them! I enjoyed learning about my body, and Dr. Emma provided me with the education to achieve my workout goals. I sustained a knee injury throughout my time with Dr. Emma, and she was able to give me modifications to my workouts along with treatment and rehabilitation exercises. My knee felt better in a couple weeks, and I was able to integrate some of those aspects into my daily routine. In addition, the video quality was great and telehealth was convenient to fit into my schedule. I highly recommend Atomic PT”.
— Becca P. Fitness Enthusiast
“I was lucky to meet Olivia (Dr Olivia) as a guest PT at my Yoga studio. She was kind & helpful with information to guide me with expectations for dealing with my badly broken toe. I appreciated her approach, as she followed up w me via email, and offered options, that she could use, to help with my toe rehab if it wasn't healing. Olivia ended up helping me get back on my feet, and was very thorough in giving me necessary exercises that I was able to access through a portal. I would definitely recommend treatment from Dr. Olivia.”
— Libby T. Yoga Enthusiast
“Dr. Emma at Atomic Physical Therapy really helped get me out of pain and restored my full range of motion from my elbow and shoulder injuries. Her system of exercises to pinpoint interior muscle strength along with the shock wave treatments were exactly what I needed to recover. Her positive attitude and caring encouragement were key to me sticking with my program and her system of videos helped me easily remember my exercises. Thanks to Dr. Emma I was healed in time for cycling season and I have had no pain! I would highly recommend her.”
— Karen C. Cyclist
“Emma is simply the best! Not only is she a genius at what she does, she is incredibly compassionate, thoughtful, and dedicated to her patients. I came to her with some unexplained issues and (with lots of patience) she worked with me to sleuth out possible answers and effective treatments. Her manual treatment gave me immediate relief, while the exercises she prescribed helped me strengthen muscles I didn't even know existed and continue to keep my pain in check. Knowing that I was about to start nursing school, Emma even walked me through the physiological basis for her treatments and explained muscle groups! Emma really goes above and beyond. I had to leave Boulder but would come back in a heartbeat to see her.”
— Hannah K. Fitness Enthusiast
“Can’t say enough good things about Atomic PT! Emma is incredibly knowledgeable and sets very realistic goals and expectations. It’s clear how much the team cares about each client and I’ve seen amazing results since I first started sessions. Highly recommend visiting the team and I will continue to return!”
— Brittany G. Runner
“Dr. Emma Stevenson is very thorough, asks great questions and is a very good listener. I now know why I was having issues with my knee and what to do to get it back to normal. If you are looking for a professional that cares about your well-being, this is the place.”
— Richard R. Fitness Enthusiast
“Dr. Emma is awesome! She is extremely knowledgable, is a great listener, and is able to break down complex pathologies to easily understand without medical jargon. Her instruction, corrections, and attentiveness to detail on my form with exercises in person and via Telehealth is wonderful! Her unique background as a gymnast and athlete was so refreshing to be able to connect on a performing arts level and address my weaknesses as a performer. Definitely recommend!”
— Jessilyn G. Dancer
“Both Dr. Emma and Dr. Olivia are fantastic at what they do and clearly have a real passion for helping people. I was able to reduce the symptoms from a chronic issue I was told by so many doctors would never get better in a matter of months, and even addressed more issues popping up from being able to start new activities I never thought I could do before. I seriously cannot recommend Dr. Emma and her team at Atomic PT enough.”
— Nathaniel L. Fitness Enthusiast
“Dr. Emma Stevenson is amazing! I went from not being able to run 3 miles without pain in my foot to finishing a half marathon pain free in 8 weeks! She always gives you her undivided attention and truly wants to see you succeed.”
— Alex H. Runner
“Emma at Atomic PT is very talented at what she does. My hip has been bothering me for quite some time. She was able to pinpoint exactly what my hip needed and provide relief rapidly. Her attention to detail and depth of knowledge are amazing. I cannot recommend her enough!”
— Missie S. Fitness Enthusiast
“This is how PT should be done! I was 4 weeks out from a big trail race and had just started feeling tendonitis creep in on my achilles. Emma took her time to truly listen to me and my specific situation, then tailored a very strategic plan for getting me to race day and beyond. Her and Olivia worked their magic, the race went great, and the achilles is back to 100%. I can't recommend this team enough!”
— Austin L. Runner
“Emma created a comprehensive plan to help me with my persistent shoulder pain that was realistic for me and that fit into my daily activities/lifestyle, and I feel SO much better after just a few sessions. She is so insightful and you can tell she genuinely cares about helping you heal! Give Atomic a try if you’re looking for a PT!”
— Timmi W. Fitness Enthusiast
“Emma gets so much done in one session (dry needling, massage, reviewing old exercises, teaching new ones). Her detailed notes on the MedBridge app make it easy and fun to do the exercises. I also love that she can go over my form with the equipment at OneBoulder. Thankfully, I now have a strong association with doing PT at the gym so I consistently start with PT before my workout sessions! She got me back to hiking and rock climbing after just 4 weeks of PT for my MCL tear. Plan to see her proactively for dry needling and muscle imbalances to prevent injury in the future.”
— Kanisha V. Climber
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