Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Credentials
Student Experience
Affiliations
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Lisa Bolin

Monument,CO

Summary

Dynamic Outpatient Physical Therapist with extensive experience at Hope Physical Therapy, specializing in orthopedic and neurologic rehabilitation. Certified in dry needling and women's health, I excel in patient-centered care and collaboration. Fluent in Spanish, I leverage strong communication skills to enhance treatment outcomes and foster patient trust.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Outpatient Physical Therapist

Hope Physical Therapy
Colorado Springs, CO
02.2021 - Current
  • Collaborated with patients experiencing diverse orthopedic and neurologic conditions in private practice.
  • Completed Level 1 and 2 certifications in evaluation and treatment of pelvic floor conditions.

Outpatient Physical Therapist

Body Logic Physical Therapy
Montgomery, AL
02.2019 - 06.2020
  • Provided care to patients with diverse orthopedic and neurologic conditions in private practice.
  • Achieved certification in dry needling to enhance treatment options.
  • Conducted evaluations and treatments for women's health and pelvic floor disorders.

Outpatient Physical Therapist

Centennial Hills Outpatient Physical Therapy
Las Vegas
05.2014 - 05.2017
  • Treated orthopedic and neurologic conditions, including joint replacements, overuse, and sports injuries in outpatient settings in an outpatient setting.
  • Provided care for stroke, Parkinson's disease, and brain injury patients in an outpatient hospital setting.
  • Delivered inpatient physical therapy, covering ICU and step-down units to support patient recovery.
  • Assisted patients on orthopedic and medical floors with transitions to rehabilitation or home.

Performance medicine therapist (per diem)

Cirque du Soleil
Las Vegas
10.2013 - 12.2016
  • Delivered coverage for performance artists with diverse orthopedic issues.
  • Completed training in emergency procedures for trauma and concussion management.

Outpatient Physical Therapist

Carondelet St. Joseph Center for Outpatient Rehabilitation and Carondelet Spine Center
03.2010 - 07.2013
  • Provided rehabilitation therapy for patients recovering from orthopedic injuries and surgeries in the outpatient environment.
  • Assisted in coverage of Emergency Department, ensuring timely patient care.
  • Delivered inpatient physical therapy at Carondelet St. Joseph's Hospital for neurologic and orthopedic cases.
  • Volunteered as physical therapist, treating children with cerebral palsy and spina bifida on Arizona/Mexico border.

Inpatient Physical Therapist

University of New Mexico Hospital
, NM
06.2009 - 12.2009
  • Provided care for acute orthopedic, burn, and trauma patients in a Level 1 Trauma Center.
  • Gained experience in burn physical therapy and advanced wound care techniques.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes.
  • Participated in comprehensive training on trauma patient management and rehabilitation strategies.

Outpatient Physical Therapist

Military Hospital
Tokyo, Japan
02.2009 - 06.2009
  • Assisted a broad range of patients treating postoperative sports injuries, overuse injuries, and occupational injuries across military and civilian environments.

Education

Graduate of APTA credentialed residency in Manual and Orthopedic Physical Therapy -

Evidence in Motion
Austin, TX
01.2013

Doctorate of Physical Therapy -

University of Alabama at Birmingham
AL, USA
12.2008

Bachelor of Arts - English

Wake Forest University
Winston-Salem, NC, USA
01.2004

Skills

  • Reformer Pilates certification 2025
  • Mat Pilates certification (APPI) 2024
  • Prenatal and postpartum certification (PCES) 2023
  • Women's health certifications (Level 1 and Level 2)
  • Dry needling certification
  • OCS board certification
  • EIM residency
  • Fluent in Spanish
  • Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Internet research skills

Accomplishments

  • 2008, Recipient of Alumni Association scholarship.
  • 2007, Recipient of UAB Framework grant.
  • 2007, Chair of Funding Committee for UAB sponsored race.
  • 2007, Organized the sponsorship of a school race to benefit the Marquette Challenge.
  • 2007-08, Primary Investigator in research project.
  • 2006-08, Co-investigator in research project.

Credentials

  • PT
  • DPT
  • OCS

Student Experience

  • University of Utah Hospital, Salt Lake City, UT, 09/01/08, 11/30/08, Treated patients in acute care environment and worked in the Neuro/Cardiac Critical care, Surgical ICU, Cancer unit and step-down units and outpatient wound care.
  • St. Catherine's Rehabilitation Hospital & Nursing Center, Miami, FL, 06/01/08, 08/31/08, Worked with English/Spanish/Creole speakers in both Rehabilitation & Skilled Nursing with patients who had a variety of neurological disorders.
  • Mountain Land Physical Therapy, Kaysville, UT, 02/01/08, 04/30/08, Treated patients of all ages in outpatient orthopedic setting.

Affiliations

  • Volunteer physical therapist with maternal health population in Kenya, 2024-2025.
  • Volunteer physical therapist with pediatric population in Nogales, Mexico 2010-2013.

Timeline

Outpatient Physical Therapist

Hope Physical Therapy
02.2021 - Current

Outpatient Physical Therapist

Body Logic Physical Therapy
02.2019 - 06.2020

Outpatient Physical Therapist

Centennial Hills Outpatient Physical Therapy
05.2014 - 05.2017

Performance medicine therapist (per diem)

Cirque du Soleil
10.2013 - 12.2016

Outpatient Physical Therapist

Carondelet St. Joseph Center for Outpatient Rehabilitation and Carondelet Spine Center
03.2010 - 07.2013

Inpatient Physical Therapist

University of New Mexico Hospital
06.2009 - 12.2009

Outpatient Physical Therapist

Military Hospital
02.2009 - 06.2009

Graduate of APTA credentialed residency in Manual and Orthopedic Physical Therapy -

Evidence in Motion

Doctorate of Physical Therapy -

University of Alabama at Birmingham

Bachelor of Arts - English

Wake Forest University