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Belgrade Physical Therapy Team

Cole Schram, DPT

A local, born in Bozeman and raised in Belgrade, Montana has always been Cole’s home. In 2013 he received a bachelor’s degree in exercise science at Montana State University and continued his education at the University of Mary in Bismarck, ND where he received his doctorate in physical therapy in 2018.

Cole has experience working with orthopedic and sports related injuries and enjoys helping athletes of all levels return to play. He has recently become a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist through the National Strength and Conditioning Association and plans to continue pushing the boundaries of his knowledge. Cole values education as one of his approaches to helping his patient’s play a vital roll in their road to recovery. He is skilled in manual therapeutic interventions and will provide specific functional based exercises that meet his patient’s individual needs. His goal is to provide quality care to all individuals seeking a healthier and active lifestyle and to challenge himself everyday to become a better therapist providing the best, evidence-based treatments possible.

Outside of work Cole enjoys golfing, hiking, hunting, wrestling, mixed martial arts and any excuse that gets him outdoors with his wife and new puppy.

Ashley, Patient Coordinator

Ashley joined our Belgrade clinic in early 2018 as a Patient Coordinator.

Megan Phillips, DPT

Megan Phillips joined Lone Peak Physical Therapy in 2018 after recently moving to Montana. As a military kid, she has lived around the world, but had been in San Diego, CA for the last 15 years. She graduated from San Diego State University in 2007 where she studied Kinesiology. She then attended the University of St. Augustine in San Marcos, CA in 2009 where she received her doctorate in physical therapy. After graduation, she began her career at a sports and orthopedics clinic where she got the experience of working with athletes including professional rugby players.

In 2011, she received her certification in Manual Therapy (MTC) from the University of St. Augustine. Her next career stop took her to a hospital-based outpatient clinic where she treated patients with a variety of conditions, including post-operative, orthopedic, neurological and pelvic health disorders. In 2013 she became certified to teach yoga and taught hot yoga for several years. She has learned to appreciate the restorative and strengthening qualities of yoga and loves to incorporate it into her physical therapy practice.

In her spare time, Megan can be found enjoying her new home in Bozeman with her husband (a Kalispell native) and their two young boys- River and Hunter. She is a former soccer player and an avid sports fan. She also enjoys hiking, skiing, yoga, and pilates. She can’t wait to discover all that the Gallatin Valley has to offer!

Paige Williams, DPT

Paige Williams completed her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus. She received her undergraduate degree from Carroll College in Helena, where she double majored in Chemistry and Biology. She played soccer for Carroll College as left outside defender.

While in graduate school Paige worked on various research projects and stays connected with the physical therapy research community. She is a member of the APTA and the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists (AAOMPT) and serves on the social media committee for the AAOMPT Sports Special Interest Group. She enjoys treating orthopedic, neurological and vestibular disorders, sports related injuries and plans to pursue women’s health continuing education. She enjoys listening to people’s stories and treating the whole person not just an injury.

Paige loves to cross country, telemark, downhill and mogul ski in the winter. In the summer you can find her outside biking, running, or hiking. Her husband, Jeff Sabatka, is studying to be a physical therapist as well and she can’t wait for him to join her in Bozeman!

Christie, Patient Coordinator

Christie joined our Belgrade clinic in late 2017 as a Patient Coordinator.

Kali, Patient Coordinator

Kali is our morning patient coordinator in our Belgrade office. She has been a part of our Belgrade team providing exceptional customer service since 2013.

Dade Smith, DPT

Dade Smith, D.P.T. joined the team at Lone Peak Physical Therapy and returned home after completing his Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy at Regis University. He spent the last five years honing his skills in the Boulder and Golden, CO area with an active community. His interest to join this practice comes from a personal desire to be a part of a dynamic team who focuses on a sound set of practice core values. These include using current best evidence to guide individual care for each of his patients, promoting leadership and autonomy in PT practice, encouraging altruism, and collaborating with other expert physical therapists and healthcare professionals that ultimately leads to the achievements of the desired goals for his patients. He enjoys seeing patients with a variety of orthopedic and sports injuries and has a particular interest in promoting health and preventing injuries in our active Gallatin Valley patient population. He routinely uses a combination of manual therapy, including Trigger Point Dry Needling, and exercises to accomplish these excellent patient outcomes.

Based upon his experiences as an NCAA athlete at Gonzaga University and an active individual, he has a unique insight in helping his patients set and achieve their personal performance goals. He prides himself in educating patients on the benefits of physical therapy and exercise throughout the course of treatment. His focus on education provides patients with the knowledge and skills needed to be their own advocates for their health and prevention of injury re-occurrence.

When not in the office you can find Dade enjoying being back in the Gallatin Valley and enjoying all that it has to offer. He has enjoyed exploring the area with his wife, Michaela, and dog, Dutch. He enjoys mountain biking, fly fishing, snowboarding, and hunting.

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