Our Mission at Ascent Therapy Clinic
- Provide the highest quality of physical therapy and rehabilitation to help our patients live their best lives.
- Our devoted specialists will empower you with the education and tools necessary to live a pain-free life.
- We strive to create an atmosphere that promotes health, healing, and well-being.
Dr. Jeffrey Mills, PT, DPT
Owner
Dr. Mills received his Doctor of Physical Therapy Degree (DPT) from the University of Miami in 2015. Prior to joining Ascent Therapy Clinic, he was the Director of Physical Therapy for a multi-disciplinary practice with clinics throughout the Denver-Metro area. Dr. Mills emphasizes an extensive hands-on manual therapy approach including dry needling and joint mobilizations in order to address pain and dysfunction. He additionally prescribes specific and individualized therapeutic exercises to correct movement patterns and help each of his patients maximally achieve their goals.
Dr. Mills was an avid athlete and his interest in physical therapy and fitness was evident at a young age. He enjoys an active lifestyle of working out, snowboarding, playing golf and tennis, and traveling. His enthusiasm for physical fitness health inspires him to help his patients return back to their desired lifestyle.
Our Team of Professionals
Dr. Annaleise Lake
Dr. Lake graduated from Colorado State University with a Bachelor’s degree in Health and Exercise Science with a concentration in Sports Medicine in 2017, and...
Annaleise Lake
Physical Therapist, Doctor of Physical Therapy
Dr. Lake graduated from Colorado State University with a Bachelor’s degree in Health and Exercise Science with a concentration in Sports Medicine in 2017, and from CU Anschutz Medical Campus with a clinical Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy in 2020. She values patient-centered care, evidence-based practice, and educating patients on prevention techniques to avoid reinjury. Dr. Lake understands the importance of getting to know a patient as a whole, not just their presenting injury. She creates individualized treatment plans containing manual therapy, dry needling techniques and exercises focused on returning patients back to what they love.
Dr. Lake is a Colorado native and enjoys skiing, hiking, and lifting weights. She grew up dancing and swimming competitively and continues to participate in both. She also enjoys volunteering in her community and educating high school and undergraduate students on the physical therapy profession.
Dr. Willis Brucker
Dr. Brucker earned his Doctorate of Physical Therapy (DPT) at the University of New England in 2018. Prior to joining Ascent, he was a physical therapist ...
Willis Brucker
Doctorate of Physical Therapy (DPT)
Dr. Brucker earned his Doctorate of Physical Therapy (DPT) at the University of New England in 2018. Prior to joining Ascent, he was a physical therapist specializing in the management of sports rehabilitation, post surgical progression, and functional mobility throughout the Denver Metro area. Dr. Brucker takes an individualized approach to each patient synthesizing a specific plan towards their goals. He emphasizes the importance of altering pain and dysfunction through dry needling and manual therapy techniques, complemented by specific movement patterns to maximize patient outcomes. Whether your goals are to return to the playing field, recover from surgery, or enjoy what Colorado has to offer, Dr. Brucker will work with you to accomplish your goals.
Dr. Brucker is a former Division II collegiate football player which sparked his interest in not only rehab but performance as well. He enjoys an active lifestyle of weight training, skiing, outdoor activities, and enjoying time with family and friends.
Dr. Steele
Dr. Steele graduated with her Doctorate in Physical Therapy (DPT) in 2016 from the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. Tess worked in Colorado for almost 5 years in a variety of hospital and outpatient settings, before leaving for Alaska to work as a travel PT. She is excited to be back in the Rockies working at Ascent Therapy.
Dr. Tess Steele
Doctorate of Physical Therapy (DPT)
Dr. Steele graduated with her Doctorate in Physical Therapy (DPT) in 2016 from the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. Tess worked in Colorado for almost 5 years in a variety of hospital and outpatient settings, before leaving for Alaska to work as a travel PT. She is excited to be back in the Rockies working at Ascent Therapy. Tess’s holistic patient centered approach allows her to provide individualized care to all her patients. She incorporates manual therapy techniques, including Integrative Dry Needling) with exercise and functional movements to address her patients’ pain and dysfunction. Tess has a passion for helping people who have had pain for a long time, and enjoys working together to help them reach their goals.
Originally from Ohio, Tess loves to travel and has a passion for exploring the outdoors. She loves to venture into the mountains, whether it’s hiking, running, backpacking, snowboarding or camping. She also enjoys weight training, yoga and rock climbing.
Arby Arbuthnot
Kayta Arbuthnot
Lauren Cook
Lauren grew up in Chicago, IL and moved to Colorado in 2015. She has worked multiple years in the healthcare industry. Including specialty clinics and family medicine. Most recently, Lauren was a clinic manager for several years at an Urgent Care and Family Medicine clinic. In her free time, Lauren enjoys being outdoors. Whether it’s hiking up in the mountains with her husband, newly welcomed baby daughter and 2 dogs, camping or at a brewery with friends. She also always makes time for cooking up new recipes and baking.
Lauren Cook
Lauren grew up in Chicago, IL and moved to Colorado in 2015. She has worked multiple years in the healthcare industry. Including specialty clinics and family medicine. Most recently, Lauren was a clinic manager for several years at an Urgent Care and Family Medicine clinic. In her free time, Lauren enjoys being outdoors. Whether it’s hiking up in the mountains with her husband, newly welcomed baby daughter and 2 dogs, camping or at a brewery with friends. She also always makes time for cooking up new recipes and baking.
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Ascent Therapy Clinic,
9116 W Bowles Ave, STE 10
Littleton, CO 80123
Mon-Fri: 8:00 - 6:00pm
