Stuart Wilson, PT, MS

Physical Therapist

Stuart completed a Master’s of Science of Physical Therapy at Regis University in 1999 and a Bachelor of Science of Exercise Sport Science from Colorado State University, Fort Collins, 1997.  He has worked in Denver and Steamboat Springs as a Physical Therapist before starting Champion SMPT in 2003.  Stuart created Champion SMPT to provide a clinic that offered exceptional patient care and state-of-the-art Physical Therapy treatment.  He loves to mountain and road bike, play ice hockey and soccer.  Stuart enjoys walking his dogs Kona and Kea and his favorite food is Pizza.

Tami Struessel, PT, DPT, OCS, MTC

Physical Therapist

Tami has been named "PT of the Year- 2009" by the Colorado APTA!

Tami has been a Physical Therapist since 1991 and on faculty with the University of Colorado Physical Therapy program since 2004.  She graduated with her Bachelor’s degree from the University of Pittsburgh, Master’s from Rocky Mountain University in Utah and Doctoral degree from the University of Colorado.  She obtained a Manual Therapy Certification through St. Augustine University and is an Orthopedic Certified Specialist through the American Physical Therapy Association. As a member of CU’s faculty, Tami is currently involved in research projects assessing the effectiveness of various physical therapy interventions on disorders of the spine and knee.  She serves on the State of Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) Physical Therapy Advisory Committee.  In her free time, Tami enjoys all the outdoor activities Colorado has to offer.  She also loves to travel domestically and internationally.

Cheryl Thompson

Physical Therapist Aide

Cheryl graduated in 2007 with her B.A. in Kinesiology from San Diego State University. Over the next year she gained experience in the field of physical therapy working as a PT aide in an outpatient orthopedic clinic. She relocated to Denver a little over a year ago for a change of scenery and has now been a part of the Champion Team since moving here. She is looking forward to continuing her education in the field of physical therapy in the near future. Her interests include traveling and learning about various cultures. She enjoys music and dance, as well as spending time outdoors; whether it is hiking or snowboarding in the mountains or doing a number of different water activities, but most of all she loves spending quality time with family and friends.

Shannon Gore

Office Manager

Shannon earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology in 1993 from The University of Dayton.  She earned her certification in Hatha Yoga in 2001.  As a yoga instructor and former social worker, Shannon has much experience with helping others to better care for their mind, their body and their spirit. She was first introduced to physical therapy in 1995 when a car accident resulted in the need for therapy.  It was a positive experience with Physical Therapy and a new found love of yoga for maintenance that kept Shannon feeling well physically and beyond.  Shannon spends much of her free time enjoying live music and dance, travel, hiking and her friends and family.