Tessa was a wonderful PT. She was able to get me in asap and help me with some new issues in time for a run event. She’s kind, compassionate, relatable and listens intently to your needs. Recommend this place! Less

Tessa is the best! As someone who’s notoriously selective on working with PTs, Tessa truly hits all the boxes and is also just a completely rad human. Would recommend Summit to anyone in Springs as THE place to go for any PT needs. Less

Kat and Tessa are terrific. Very knowledgeable and focused on getting you healed and back to focused on your goals! Multiple dry needling sessions have significantly reduced my recovery timeline. Less

Dr. Kothe is amazing!I can’t recommend her enough! She is incredibly knowledgeable and thorough in her approach. With a strong background in treating athletes, she creates personalized treatment plans that are tailored to each individual’s needs. Her expertise and attention to detail have been instrumental in helping my daughter recover and get back to performing at her best. If you’re looking for a skilled and dedicated physical therapist, she’s the one to see! Less

10/10 highly recommend. I walked in with the assistance of a cane (back spasm) and basically did cartwheels on the way out after my first visit. Dr. Cat is amazing! She takes a holistic approach to recovery and is an expert in her craft. Less

Dr. Cat was wonderful! Her clear assessment, instruction and explanation were on point and helpful. This was my first visit and I will definitely be back. Thank you! Less

First time using them and had a great experience. My shoulder was locked up and was to able to get it moving and feeling a lot better just from 10 minutes working with it. Highly recommend!! Less

Amazing work done. My hips have bothered me for years and with just a quick cupping session done I could feel the relief almost immediately. I will definitely be going back to get more work done. Less

Tessa did cupping on me for the first time and I loved it. Will definitely do it again. I’m really looking forward to working with Tessa to relieve my neck pain! Less

I have had a handful of sessions for lower back pain and am now pain free and hitting all sorts of PR’s! 20# squat clean PR, 25# deadlift PR, 10# strict press PR. I love that the prescribed exercises are very manageable and the treatment during our sessions is so effective. I’ve never had much success with other PTs but I’ve been recommending these ladies to anyone who will listen! Less

Fortunate to have these two Masterful practitioners in Colorado Springs.I’ve had PT, dry needling and cupping many times with some successes elsewhere, and feel that my experiences here were the very best. Less

Helped fix nagging pains I've had during exercise for years which several other PTs haven't been able to make any progress on! I've got outstanding PT here and they especially have the knowledge and equipment to help athletes. Many places are focused on the average joe/jill coming in because their doctor made them, or returning the elderly and sedentary to their normal routines, lacking the ability to help active individuals. It can be defeating going from PT to PT and get an extremely minimal and rushed assessment, given one or two generic exercises and pushed out the door. I've had the complete opposite experience working with Tessa! She assessed everything from tightness to imbalances to movement quality, consideration for what hurts and doesn't and what my training plan is like, doing form checks, taking detailed notes week to week for comparison and seeing what in our PT plan is working and what isn't. Dry needling, cupping and massage regularly incorporated into the treatments. She's worked directly with my strength coach to integrate my PT into my training and has always given me the fullest attention and effort for the full time of each appointment. I can truly say she goes above and beyond and has helped me where many others have been stumped. My PT exercises aren't easy and you're paying for quality here but I've gotten so much more done over 2 months working with Tessa than over literally 5+ other PTs over the years. I can't recommend them enough and they've returned me to lifting heavy with essentially zero discomfort in my knee and we're moving on to make massive strides in my shoulder pain. Less

I hurt my back deadlifting and after just a couple sessions with Dr Cat and Dr Tessa I was back in the gym lifting weights again. The sessions relieved my pain and tightness and then I received a personalized rehab plan which I was able to do on my own and it helped tremendously. I will continue to incorporate the exercises into my training to stay healthy. Highly highly recommend!! Less

I contacted Dr Tessa when she returned to Wisconsin for some physical therapy on my upper back. I am a desk-worker and often get stiff and sore. Also, my hips often ache. She did a full assessment and quickly started to get me some exercises to practice and help. For my tightness in my neck/upper back/shoulders, she did cupping. That absolutely provided weeks of relief. Great experience and the App for doing exercises keeps you accountable! Less

Can't thank Tessa enough. She practices what she preaches. Very thorough in her analysis and very good explaining what's going on. Takes the patients goals into account to achieve the performance their looking for! Less

Dr. Tessa is easily the best practitioner that I have seen as I have navigated my lower back and thoracic mobility issues. In having seen some ineffective providers in the past, it's evident from the first assessment with Tessa that she is very detailed in identifying the issues and providing the appropriate treatments/ongoing work to make progress over time. After just two visits with her, my overhead mobility improved significantly and has made a great impact in my performance in Crossfit. I will continue to see her for ongoing care and would give her 6 or 7 stars if I could! Less

I visited Summit Physio and Performance 1.5 months after lumbar surgery to relieve some of the stiffness in my lower back and hamstrings. After one treatment, I had a noticeable increase range of motion and the ability to perform toes-to-bar on the pull-up rig. They also provided specific stretching exercises and techniques that have proved beneficial to my post-surgery mobility journey. I cannot recommend them enough as they were informative, caring, and personable. Thank you ! Less

Amazing experience. Loved working with Cat to help heal my shin splints and acute knee pain. I’d go to Tessa or Cat with any future injuries I have! I would recommend them to anybody needing great physical therapists that wants expert care. Less

Thank you to doctor Tessa I was able to go back to skate again… I got there with so much back pain and hip pain and in a few weeks I was able to recover… her help was essential in my recovery, thank you again for all your help, Less

If you are a performance athlete serious about your active recovery to maintain your progress, you MUST go see Dr Tessa and Dr Cat. They understand high level athletics and can help breakdown complex barbell movements and identify the restrictions in your mobility so you can perform your best! Less

I came with a severe hamstring injury. Tessa was able to evaluate develop a program of therapy for it, including workouts that progressed and in four sessions I was back to 100%! Less

Tessa is the best! I’ve had a recurring back injury since 2020 that would take me out for weeks at a time and was extremely debilitating in the gym and in life in general. I was doing massage and chiro for years, but I didn’t get better longterm until I started seeing Tessa. I haven’t experienced the injury since and I’m so grateful. She’s helped with plenty of other things as well, like mobility and CrossFit movements and other little tweaks I needed. I recommend her to everyone I know! Less

Highly recommend! Dr. Cat is excellent! Very knowledgeable, professional, friendly, and truly listened to my goals. She designed a plan tailored to my goals, and helped me reach my goal of building back the strength and mobility to safely return to CrossFit. Even after the first session, her help made a big difference. You will not be disappointed! Less

I recently visited Summit Physio & Performance for severe back and neck pain due to years of trauma, and I couldn’t be happier with the results. After just a few sessions, my mobility improved dramatically, and the pain I’d been dealing with for years has almost completely vanished. Tessa and Cat were thorough, professional, and took the time to explain each step of the treatment, ensuring I felt comfortable and informed. I highly recommend them for anyone dealing with similar issues—definitely a 5 out of 5 experience! Less

I have been working with Dr. Catherine “Cat” Cui for several months to resolve long term shoulder and lower back pain. I am so grateful for my experience at Summit Physio & Performance. I thought I would never be able to do the things I can now. Less

I absolutely LOVE Summit Physio! Both docs, Tessa and Cat, are EXTREMELY knowledgeable (and are always learning and improving their craft!).I'm a mountain athlete, hunter, former military...and these ladies are the ONLY ones I'll entrust with my care.Special shoutout to Dr. Tessa: I had a terrible knee injury last year, and not only did she fix that, but we worked through some pain that started happening in the other knee (after months of compensation). She handled it SO quickly.Both are super nice, straight to the point, super engaging, and actually know what they're doing. Their business model allows them to TREAT PATIENTS PROPERLY, and not be "hamstrung" by silly corporate and insurance roadblocks.11/10 will recommend to anyone, especially athletes! Less

I am so grateful for Tessa’s physical therapy services. She has helped me lift heavy weight again without my neck/shoulder and abs bothering me immensely! She has helped me with bracing too. I’ve learned a lot about my body and weight training. She is a good teacher and it was worth every dollar for her services. Less

Summit PT is a great place to get worked on. Cat and Tessa are both very personable and knowledgeable. Cat helped isolate what was causing my lower back pain. It was great work. Highly recommend! Less

Dr. Cat was amazing! I went in for a neck injury. Her treatment was so effective I decided to get older neglected injuries examined and treated. Haven't felt this good in years. Recommend the Summit Physio team to all. Less

Tessa is absolutely amazing at what she does. After severely injuring my shoulder from snowboarding, Tessa not only helped back to 100% functionality but she also helped me strengthen my shoulder upon returning to CrossFit and golf. She’s extremely knowledgeable and helps you understand what exactly is wrong and how to address it.Definitely recommend to anyone with an injury or looking to get stronger! Less

Dr. Tessa is providing professional care in my recovery from a hip revision surgery. She uses a large variety of different modalities to promote my healing, decrease my pain, and increase my strength. Having 1 on 1 care with an experienced physical therapist allows the opportunity for a quicker and more thorough recovery experience.She also offers empathy and concern while encouraging my journey. I am very thankful for every session that I can improve under her care.Thank you so much, Dr. Tessa!! 😀 Less

As a career Green Beret, I had access to top trainers and therapists. After retiring in 2021 I struggled to find a quality therapist that understood athletes and really worked to find underlying causes instead of just treating symptoms. I was referred to Tessa in mid 2023 and it has been everything I hoped for. I have a tendency to be stupid and continually hurt myself, so I probably see her more than I like haha, but she always finds what I have injured and most importantly gives me a solid plan of work to do on my own to get back to full strength. I absolutely recommend Tessa to everyone, but especially any crossfitters or fellow 10th Groupers looking for a place after / instead of THOR. Less

I highly recommend anyone with an injury or just looking to improve strength and mobility to go to Summit Physio. I saw Dr. Tessa for several weeks following a running injury. I am so pleased with my recovery. She is so knowledgeable and really built a foundation for me to carry on in my routine as I begin training again. Less

I can’t thank Tessa enough for helping me heal through 1. A hamstring surgery and 2. Breast Cancer recovery. I tried the hospital P.T. Systems and their checklist approach did not work for me, Tessa gave me customized assessments, used cutting edge technology, and built a personalized strength program. Then, most importantly, she treated me as a capable athlete and a compassionate friend. I can’t recommend the Summit Physio and Performance enough to people looking to reclaim and enhance their physical state! Thank you Tessa! Less

I can’t recommend Dr Tessa and Summit Physio enough! I came to her with a handful of issues that were keeping me from my regular running training. She not only helped me identify the main problems but also guided me through an effective treatment plan. Thanks to her expertise and personalized approach I’m running healthy and happy again! Her dedication towards her clients is exceptional and unmatched! Less

Both Tessa and Cat are extremely knowledgeable and invested practitioners. They have both treated me for various injuries, and I have always left with a clear understanding of the issue, how to address it, feeling physically better after their work, and with an inspired sense that I will address the issues. They are constantly improving their knowledge and techniques to give the best service they can. I cannot recommend Summit Physio enough. Less

I am so glad I went to Tessa for help with my shoulder. Not only was she able to reduce my pain within 1 session she gave me exercises to do at home to help fix my problem. She really cares about her patients and seeing them get better! Less

I saw Tessa for the first time a couple weeks ago and was so happy with the whole experience. She did an full analysis, asked intentional questions and got to work. I left with less neck pain, more range of motion and a treatment plan of simple exercises I could do on my own (both at home or in the gym). I highly recommend!! Less

Summit Physio has a comprehensive understanding of physical therapy & different strategies to help recover & heal. They are dedicated to quality patient care & go the extra mile to make sure you're comfortable/confident with your treatment. Dr. Tessa assisted with my PT for a hernia repair, as well as a strained tendon in my arm from disc golf, both instances were very helpful! Less

Dr. Kothe and Dr. Cui are amazing physical therapists! They bring a fresh perspective to the field and truly look at you as a whole. This is not your PT mill/ cookie cutter PT. They find the issue and work hard to understand what caused it and how best to get you back to your workout, your job, your hobbies. They invest in your health to prevent future injury as well as treat the pain. They work on a lot of athletes, crossfitters, weight lifters but also knew just how to help me - an average girl who doesn't do nearly enough exercise! The way Dr. Kothe explained the deficits in my function was so easy to understand and she explained in detail how I can help myself and get stronger. I love the dry needles she uses, her cupping methods are evidence based, she won't throw just anything at you but will truly dig to find what your body needs. They truly believe in keeping people in motion and listen to what you need and give you great ways to stay active and increase your endurance. Dr. Kothe and Dr. Cui also practice what they preach, staying active and keeping up with their own physical therapy! They are truly inspirational to watch compete in Decimate CrossFit competitions and they support the community and are always partnering with other businesses to bring education and healing to the community! Less

Dr. Catherine was excellent in both helping with my pain and giving me great advise going forward as a current DPT student. Summit Physio was professional and very knowledgable when helping me get back to competing! Less

The professionals at Summit were so incredible at the Purple Mountain Throw Down. Unfortunately I injured myself during the competition and the PTs at Summit were able to quickly assess me and get me on the road to recovery. I cannot thank them enough. Less

I highly recommend Summit Physio & Performance. They are highly knowledgeable and offer a hands on approach. Tessa is the best. She customized treatment for my needs and had me feeling better after one session. You won’t regret going to see them. Less

I am a CrossFit athlete and have seen Tessa for a few different things that were irritating me and she has always been so helpful! She is very thorough when I come in to try and understand exactly what’s bothering me through different questions and tests. She provides immediate relief with cupping, needling, scraping or manual techniques. And then she gives me exercises to do in-between visits to address the root issue of what’s causing the pain. I always leaving feeling so much better and empowered to do what I need to do so that I don’t keep having the same issues. 10/10!! Less

Tessa is great! I have been seeing her for a few months for running knee pain. She has approached the issue from multiple angles - strengthening exercises, dry needling, and cupping. I feel like I’ve been able to increase distance, and it’s helping my CrossFit too. Highly recommend her to anyone struggling with pain. Less

Summit physio is amazing! I originally saw Tessa for an ankle injury. I was recommended for surgery due to torn ligaments, but with Tessa’s help, I was able to avoid surgery and return to a full range of movement. I have continued to see Tessa for various injuries and pains throughout the year and she always has an amazing treatment plan. I recommend her and Cat to all my friends! Less

Dr.Tessa has done incredible work for me. Then ability to give me on ongoing treatment, and the range of motion allowing me to continue to compete. The growth I have gotten is great. Treatment results do not happen over night. The more she works on me, the better I feel, and the better I get. Less

I’ve been visiting Dr. Tessa at Summit Physio for the last several months on some issues and pains with my hip, back and overall mobility. The experience has been second to none! The treatment and exercises have led to noticeable progress/improvement over time and each visit, Dr. Tessa listens well and adapts things to my individual needs. Would recommend to anyone looking for PT! Less

I highly recommend coming here for any kind of Physical Therapy for any body parts. Tessa and Cat always go above and beyond to maximize your healing. I love the detail in treatments they offer. Cupping, dry needle, manual massage with the scrapper thing, and with usage of the CrossFit Decimate Gym gives the physiotherapy sessions a whole level up others can’t top. Thank you Tessa and Cat. I look forward to our continued healing sessions. I appreciate you both so much. 😊😊😊❤️❤️❤️ Less

Dr. Tessa is the best! I haven't worked with Dr. Cat, but my fiance has and can attest that both ladies are masters at what they do. Comprehensive, thorough, and non-judgmental. I'm not an athlete, but Tessa has never made me feel small or embarrassed when doing strength work. My neck and shoulders have never felt better. Can't recommend Summit Physio enough 💪 Less

These PT's are amazing. The older I get the more naggy and annoying injuries I get. Tessa has the answers and tools to fix what ails me. Whether it's cupping, that shocking stimulation thingy or the many different strengthening exercises, she knows what to do to get me feeling better. Definitely highly recommend. Thank you so much. Less

Dr. Tessa twisted, pulled and pushed in ways I didn't know mattered. The hour consultation was very thorough and left me confident that she was proficient and knowledgeable. Plus she gave me some exercises focusing on the areas where I needed improvement. Less

If your doctor says stop moving because that’s what hurts you, R U N!!!! If you want to improve your overall quality of life, move and perform better, Dr. Tessa and Dr. Cat will help get you there. They will take the time to assess you and prescribe you, NOT PILLS, but a PT regiment specific to you. Dr. Tessa and Dr. Cat are the best that I’ve been to to help me move better, feel better in my daily activities of life, and perform better in the gym. Less

My experience with Tessa at Summit Physio & Performance has been amazing! She quickly identified my most pressing needs and tailored a program to both help me to recover and get stronger to prevent reinjury. I highly recommend those looking for a physical therapist to give it a try. Less

Wow, what a great mobility clinic at Grit Strength gym. Drs Cat and Tessa are very knowledgeable and great communicators. And best of all, they practice what they preach. I’ve been an endurance athlete since the early ‘90 and a veteran of a 20 yr military career. So I’ve had my share of injuries/surgeries. Cat and Tessa would be my first choice for any prehab/rehab needs. Less

Great experience with Dr. Tessa. Was a bit nervous being my first time in PT. I injured my left shoulder and it wasn't healing (4 months). Dr. Tessa is super knowledgeable and used a variety of exercises, needling, cupping, and home therapy. I was back to 90% in 50-60 days! Less

Tessa is amazing! I had Meniscus/ACL surgery in August, and she’s been so crucial in my recovery. Dry needling, cupping, the exercises she prescribes, etc are like voodoo magic and any kind of pain I have, she finds a way to minimize it. Summit Physio is 💯 Less

Tess is very thorough in her assessments and work. The work she’s done on my knee to treat for pain management and exercises and work provided for long term knee health has been incredible. Less

I have worked with Catherine “Cat” for almost a year now. I had to have shoulder surgery back in 2023 and once I started PT I felt extremely comfortable and confident that this was going to be a success. She is extremely knowledgeable and explains every part of the process. I will continue to request her anytime I have an orthopedic ailment. If I could give 10 stars I would. She is no doubt a top professional in her field. Less

I simply cannot speak highly enough of Catherine. While I was unfortunate to rupture my Achilles tendon…I consider myself very fortunate to have had Cat by my side throughout what has been an arduous recovery process. She’s compassionate, eager to educate, and has a comprehensive skillset backed up by an incredible knowledge of all things anatomy, physiology, biomechanics…you name it. Trust me when I say that her passion for her craft is contagious! I’ve had the pleasure of working alongside many talented physical therapists in my own healthcare career, and I just cannot overstate how lucky the athletic community of Colorado Springs is to have a provider of Cat’s quality, willing and able to address their needs. Would’ve paid an arm and a leg to have had her on my staff team…10/10 recommend! Less

Crossfit has become a part of my life and I have such a high passion for it. What I failed to realize is I have to take care of my body and the maintenance of it all so I can continue to do the things I love. Working with Tessa and Cat has been hands down the best experience. The biggest concern I have had is my shoulder and they really have worked with me and I am able to do things I couldn't do 2 months ago! Thank you! Less

Dr. Cat and Dr. Tessa, were great. Very knowledgeable and experienced. Expert in a shoulder mobility evaluation and follow on mobility improvement and stability exercises. Highly recommend for fitness and competition support. Less

I could not be more thankful for the time and dedication that Tessa and Cat put into helping their clients become pain free again! I was dealing with nagging shoulder pain for months until I started working with the Summit Physio and Performance Team, and I am now back to being pain free and back to my normal activity! Less

Tessa has been a huge help these past several months for my ongoing shoulder and lower back/hip pain! She is extremely knowledgeable and so great to work with. She makes the most out of my in-person appointments while also giving me at-home exercises to do on my own which has been super beneficial for long term sustainability and improvement. I highly recommend Summit Physio & Performance! Less

I highly recommend Tessa Kothe at Summit Physio & Performance for all of your PT needs. I originally came to Tessa to treat an old ski injury. By the end of our time together she had not only rehabbed the injury but also identified and treated several other areas of weakness. I am now moving and performing better than I had imagined possible. She is highly knowledgeable, a consummate professional, and overall just a kind person. 5 Stars! Less

Tessa has been wonderful for my post-surgery shoulder rehab! She's extremely knowledgable, supportive, and motivating. I highly recommend visiting Tessa for any PT needs. Thank you Tessa for helping me get back to doing the things I love! Less

Tessa was awesome and super knowledgeable! I know very little about the human body and she broke down what was wrong and what she was doing to help fix that issue very well so that I could understand it easily! Less

Tessa is THE most incredible Physical Therapist we have ever been to! Not only does Tessa know her stuff but she takes time to know each patients’ story and treats them individually as they need to be treated! Tessa took my daughter who was 12, at the time of a broken femur, and did a year of physical therapy to keep us from having surgery. My daughter ended up having to have knee surgery later but Tessa was right there to help us for the next year to get my then 13 year old daughter fully rehabbed.She then took my son who plays varsity football and treated him to full health after a torn meniscus injury.Whether you need dry needling for a painful muscle or nerve or you need full on physical therapy for an injury, you have found your perfect match.There truly is no greater PT than Tessa Kothe! Less

Many thanks to Tessa for her thorough and effective help with a pesky hamstring now nearly recovered. Great coordination with my trainer and massage therapist as well! Less

I really can't say enough good things about Tessa! She has been my PT following multiple surgeries and has prescribed recovery plans that ensure I get back to the activities I love safely and expeditiously. She uses a wide range of modalities to treat all those aches and pains I had as an athlete/active person and challenged me in functionality, strength, endurance, and balance exercises. I highly recommend her to anyone who needs to recover and/or fix what ails them and at the same time see a vast improvement in their athletic performance. Less

Tessa is brilliant! I have an old thoracic spine injury that has been crushing my movement and mobility. Tessa was professional, enthusiastic, and incredibly knowledgeable about how to help with my injury moving forward. Already looking forward to my next visit with her! Less

The best PT ever! Tessa helped me tremendously with a few issues that had been bothering me for a while. She provided treatment and knowledge that I can use in the future. She communicates well with her patients, is very professional and provides great follow up advice. If you need a PT, she’s the one! Less

I had the pleasure of working with Tessa as my physical therapist, and I can't speak highly enough of her expertise and dedication. Tessa's personalized approach to my rehabilitation was exceptional. She took the time to thoroughly assess my condition, explain the treatment plan in detail, and consistently adjusted the exercises to suit my progress. Tessa created a positive and encouraging atmosphere in the clinic, making each session not only effective but also enjoyable. Her genuine concern for my well-being was evident throughout the entire process. Thanks to Tessa's skillful guidance, I not only regained mobility but also gained valuable insights into maintaining a healthy lifestyle. I am truly grateful for Tessa's professionalism and commitment to my recovery. Less

Tessa was great! She made sure she figured out exactly what was causing my issues, made a plan to correct it and followed through to get me back to 100% Less

Working with Tessa these past months has been a game changer for the lower back and headache pain I’ve been experiencing recently. Between the personalized exercises she’s programmed for me and the dry needling treatments I can confidently say my pain has been reduced tremendously! Tessa is very knowledgeable in her field and as someone who’s never been to PT, I felt very comfortable with her from the get go. Highly recommend Summit Physio & Performance! Less

Tessa at Summit Physio is amazing! I shared my concerns and pain areas and she was able to determine where the pain was coming from and then give me exercises and dry needling to prevent additional pain. My lower back and hip have never felt better after working with Tessa and I can finally run and exercise again! I highly recommend Tessa to anyone looking for lasting physical therapy! Less

Tessa is a very passionate PT! She was so kind and really took the time to listen to everything I was saying about my problem areas with my back. She created a program specifically for me, which has been so helpful! I totally recommend :) Less