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Taylor Ptacek, DC, MS, leads the charge at Kinetic Sports Medicine and Rehab in Centennial, Colorado. He brings a dynamic blend of expertise and passion to the forefront of sports chiropractic care in Denver. Specializing in soft tissue and sports-related injuries, Dr. Ptacek is dedicated to empowering athletes of all levels, from elite professionals to weekend warriors, to achieve peak performance and optimal health.

With a comprehensive background in kinesiology and human performance, coupled with advanced degrees in kinesiology and sport psychology, Dr. Ptacek offers a holistic approach to injury treatment and prevention. A graduate of Logan College of Chiropractic in Chesterfield, Missouri, his commitment to ongoing education ensures that his patients receive cutting-edge care grounded in the latest research and techniques.

At Kinetic Sports Medicine and Rehab, Dr. Ptacek spearheads a multidisciplinary approach, integrating proven protocols utilized by competitive athletes with a diverse range of functional and soft tissue treatment options. His specialties include dry needling, active release therapy, instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM), chiropractic spinal manipulation and extremity manipulation, cupping, kinesiology taping, sports rehab exercises, and injury prevention strategies.

With a client roster boasting professional athletes and enthusiasts alike, Dr. Ptacek's expertise extends to functional fitness athletes, strength and conditioning athletes, runners, triathletes, and youth sports athletes. Whether rehabilitating an injury or enhancing performance, Dr. Ptacek is dedicated to guiding his patients on the path to success, one personalized treatment plan at a time.

Dr. Chad earned bachelor’s degrees in Human Nutrition and Anatomy & Physiology/Biochemistry from Colorado State University and a Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Texas Chiropractic College. His postgraduate credentials include DACBSP (Sports Medicine), CCCN (Clinical Neurology), CEDP (Electrodiagnostics), Workers’ Compensation Level 1 accreditation, and certification in Dry Needling. With more than 30 years at Primary Care & Chiropractic Center and seven years with Regenerative Medicine of the Rockies, Dr. Chad has built his career around collaborative, multidisciplinary care that helps patients achieve safe, efficient, and lasting results. For the past 18 years, he has focused on advancing treatment protocols that accelerate recovery through integrated care approaches. Drawing on nearly 40 years of experience in athletics and coaching, Dr. Chad specializes in musculoskeletal injuries, sports performance, regenerative medicine, and longevity-focused care.

Dr. Elise Musolf is a dual board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner and board-certified Doctor of Chiropractic. She has more than 27 years of experience in healthcare and sees patients at Gorman Medical, PC, in Colorado Springs, Colorado. 

Elise earned her Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport, Iowa. She worked as a chiropractor for over 20 years before returning to school for her nursing degree. 

Elise attended The Institute of Healthcare Professions in West Palm Beach, FL, where she received her RN degree. She received a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Western Governors University in Millcreek, Utah. She received a Master of Science in Nursing with an emphasis on Family Practice from Herzing University in Wisconsin. 

Today, Elise is practicing as a Nurse practitioner focusing on interventional pain management, offering personalized care for various acute and chronic health conditions. She can provide conservative non-surgical approaches to pain relief that include medication management, manipulation, dry needling, physiotherapy, trigger point treatment, and joint injections. She also offers comprehensive Primary Health care to early adolescents, teens, and adults.