Empower Physical Therapy & Personal Training - Berthoud, Colorado

Bobbie C.

I recently visited Dr. Elissa for treatment of golf elbow, which I discovered was linked to underlying issues with my shoulder. From the moment I arrived, Dr. Elissa took the time to thoroughly understand my symptoms and the root causes of my discomfort. She was incredibly thorough in explaining why I was experiencing the issue, which gave me a clear understanding of what was going on.

Dr. Elissa is fantastic at working with athletes and fit individuals, but I’m confident she would be just as capable with those who might not have as much knowledge of their body. She took great care in recommending exercises that were not only effective but tailored to my comfort level while still being appropriately challenging.

Having a gym on-site is a definite bonus, and it made my treatment even more seamless. It’s clear that Dr. Elissa genuinely cares about her patients' progress, and I’m already feeling improvement after just a few sessions. When I need physical therapy in the future, Dr. Elissa will definitely be my first choice!

Erin M.

After finishing physical therapy at another office, I was disheartened by how weak I still was. I didn’t feel like I was making further improvements. I wanted to progress to personal training, but at that time it seemed like a huge ability leap. I feel so lucky to have found Elissa. She bridges the ability gap that I felt I had preventing me from progressing from physical therapy to personal training. Each week my strength builds, and I am using fewer modifications that she effortlessly makes to ensure that I am getting stronger. She works with me on nutrition to make sure that I am eating in a way that will complement my workouts. Elissa is a great cheerleader; she makes working out fun but at the same time she pushes me to work harder.

brady B.

My time with Lissa was efficient and effective. It took a single hour, of which we spent 55 minutes working, for her to diagnose my injury and provide exercises that were designed to get me back to running. After two months of incorporating her suggestions into my programming I’m back to full health. If you’re serious about putting in the work to get your physical health back, she’s as good as it gets. Also worth mentioning, you’ll save money and time going to her instead of a PT that takes insurance. All the insurance does is slow down and convolute the process.

Jennifer F.

I initially went to Elissa for PT work on my shoulder. I wanted to see if I could fix my issues with PT vs having another surgery. Through the exercises and bodywork that Elissa did….I began to see more mobility and less pain every week. After about 6 weeks of just PT, I began doing strength training sessions with Elissa. Her approach for women in the perimenopause/menopause/post menopause is amazing…the workouts are meant to help build and maintain muscle mass…which is very needed for women in this phase of life. I have done strength training for the past 15 years but Elissa is challenging my body in new ways and I can feel and see myself getting stronger. And the more I do training with her….the more my shoulder isn’t an issue at all. I highly recommend Elissa for her PT and strength training programs. Plus she is just a good human who is easy to talk to and enjoyable to be around.

Jake V.

Elissa Jacob is hands down the best physical therapist I’ve ever worked with, and I don’t think you’ll find anyone better in Northern Colorado. Over the past two years, I’ve undergone three surgeries on my left side, including thoracic outlet surgery and two attempts by different doctors to remove an osteochondroma mass on my upper humerus. Unfortunately, during the last procedure, my humerus was fractured, leaving me with 12 screws and a plate.

Before and after my surgeries, I tried numerous physical therapists across the Front Range, but they all seemed to follow a one-size-fits-all approach that didn’t address the complexity of my injuries. Elissa, however, has been a game-changer. She offers a personalized, effective treatment plan that has brought me genuine pain relief and significant progress. I only wish I had found her sooner.

I recommend Elissa to all my family and friends because she’s truly exceptional. With her, you’re not just gaining a skilled, intelligent, and compassionate doctor—you’re also gaining a friend.

Chad S.

Left shoulder issue. I have been to other PTs and spent most of the time doing exercises I can do at home. Elissa’s hands-on approach in combination with home excercises is very effective. Still working on my shoulder issue but highly recommend Elissa. Only downside, doesn’t accept insurance.

Emma D.

Elissa is very knowledgeable and friendly. She considers all aspects of her patients’ health when looking at an injury. This is the most consistent I’ve ever been with physical therapy and exercises, thanks Elissa!

Sally C.

Working with Elissa as my physical therapist and then my personal trainer has been such a wonderful experience. She is extremely knowledgeable , professional, encouraging and upbeat. She does an excellent job of evaluating and setting up a treatment plan that allows for focused individual attention. She is also an excellent personal trainer who provides challenging but safe exercise programming based on your fitness level and goals. She has gone above and beyond with solving multiple ankle and leg injuries and has become a great friend and supporter along the way. I would absolutely recommend Elissa for any physical therapy or fitness programming needs. She is not only an excellent physical therapist but just a caring and kind individual to work with. Thanks for all your help Elissa!!!