-- Allison Schatz Hildreth, PT, DPT --

Today's award recipient earned her master's degree from Regis University in 1999, followed by her DPT from Regis in 2004. An active Colorado Chapter member, she served many years as member, then co-chair, of the Chapter's Professional Development Committee. She represented Colorado in the House of Delegates in 2007 and last year served on the selection committees for the Bob Doctor Research Grant and the Dorothy Hoag Scholarship Fund. Five years ago, Dr. Allison Schatz Hildreth chose Sirona as the name of her private practice in downtown Golden. In Celtic mythology, Sirona was worshipped by the ancient people of Germany as the goddess of healing, usually associated with healing waters. Congratulations Allison for using your healing skills as an active member of our profession.

-- Mike Oliva, PT --

Politics is a way of life for this year's first Bob Doctor award recipient. He knows the value of being politically active and he shares his knowledge with an urgent, convincing message. He promotes grass roots politics well before the elections ... by encouraging his friends, family and PT colleagues (actually anyone who will listen) to attend their local precinct caucus, to donate to their favorite candidate's campaign fund, and to volunteer to walk door to door for their favorite candidate. He cheerfully offers advice and encouragement to others in the profession who would like to become politically active. He works hard for his chosen political party, but he never shows his partisanship.

This physical therapist walks his political talk. Even though he has been retired from work for many years, he has not retired from his membership and involvement with the Government Affairs Committee of the APTA Colorado Chapter. The Colorado PT Political Action Committee was formed because of his persistent and convincing arguments.

This award winner started working in physical therapy in 1953, and earned his masters of public health in 1964. His last position from 1979 to 1983 was as chief of Health Services Delivery for Region VIII of the US public Health Service where he made tremendous contributions to the PT profession.

Thank you Mike Oliva for leading us to the State Capitol on East Colfax - where public policy decisions are made on a daily basis - many of which affect physical therapists and our profession.

-- Phil Plante, PT, MA, MTC, COMT, FAAOMPT --

Our next Bob Doctor award recipient has many initials after his name -- PT, MA, MTC, COMT, FAAOMPT - each credential demonstrating his keen interest and advanced study in his chosen profession.

This outstanding clinician is passionate about physical therapy and shows it every day as he provides excellent and cutting edge rehabilitation to the patients in his thriving outpatient orthopedic practice. In his free time, he is active in the cycling community and consults with the University of Colorado cross country and track teams.

A faithful, long time member of the Colorado Chapter's Government Affairs Committee, this award winner eagerly volunteers to testify at legislative hearings and is very effective in his one-on-one relationship building with his own legislators...primarily by talking about his day to day clinical experiences.
This award winner actually took his time getting his PT degree, first graduating from UNC with a BS in Community Health Education; followed four years later by a Masters in Sports Science and Physical Education from DU, and another four years later his BS in PT at Rockhurst College in Kansas City, MO.

Congratulations Phil Plante and thank you for your energy and commitment. You exemplify the best of the best in our profession.

-- Jessica Cozine-Lehman, PT, DPT --

The next recipient of the Bob Doctor Award has only been working in physical therapy for four years, but you would never know it by all of the contributions she has already made to the profession.

A 2004 graduate of Regis University, this award winner jumped right into one of the most difficult leadership positions in the Colorado Chapter - that of chairing the Professional Development Committee in charge of pulling off two statewide PT conferences each year. Her ability to identify and obtain outstanding speakers has led to successful and dynamic conferences for our Colorado members.

She has taken on this job with calm determination, while continuing her education in the areas of manual therapy and women's health. She didn't miss a beat when she welcomed her son Luke into the world.

Congratulations, Dr. Jessica Cozine-Lehman. We are so fortunate that you are a member of our leadership team.

-- Staci Cost, PT, MTC, OCS --

Our next Bob Doctor Award recipient combines her busy position as manager of a large outpatient PT practice in Denver with instructing Pilates based rehabilitation to healthcare professionals around the country. Specializing in spinal disorders and chronic pathologies, this award winner consistently contributes her energy and enthusiasm as a member of the Colorado Chapter's Executive Committee, while raising two small children.

She received her Bachelor's degree in Health Science with a certificate in Physical Therapy from California State University, Northridge in 1995 and earned a Masters in Health Science in 2006 from the University of St. Augustine, Florida. In addition she completed her manual therapy certification (MTC) from the University of St. Augustine, Florida in 2000 and is a Board Certified Clinical Specialist in Orthopedic Physical Therapy by the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties. She assists with teaching at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center and

Staci Cost's quick smile, gentle nature, and high level of professional ethics make her a deserving recipient of this award. It is with great pleasure to present Staci Cost with this award.
 

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