"We can't solve problems by using the same kind of thinking we used when we created them"
~ Albert Einstein
About
Threshold Physical Therapy
and Performance
Since 2018, Threshold Physical Therapy and Performance has been helping Arvada, Thornton, and northern metro Denver recover faster, regain strength, and perform at their best – all through personalized, one-on-one care that blends evidence-based rehab with proven performance training. Our treatments include dry needling, cupping therapy, blood-flow restriction (BFR) training, and gait analysis – all designed to get you moving efficiently and without unnecessary setbacks. We don’t just treat injuries; we teach you how to prevent them for the long term. Whether you’re coming back from an injury, tackling chronic pain, or chasing a new personal goal, we give you the focused attention and tools to get there – and go beyond.
Our Threshold mindset? Pain isn’t a stop sign – it’s your first opportunity to push further.
We’re proud to operate inside the world-class Core Progression Personal Training gym in Arvada, giving our patients access to an environment built for performance and recovery. And now, we’re excited to have a second location in Thornton – operating in our own space with over 2,000 square feet for a more intimate gym setting, while still keeping the hard-work mindset that drives results.
Over the years, we’ve helped hundreds of people not only reach their rehab and fitness goals, but exceed them. We also take special pride in serving former and active service members in our community.
If you’re searching for a physical therapist in Arvada, Thornton, or anywhere in northern metro Denver who will give you personalized, evidence-based care, we’d love to meet you. Call us or send us an email today. Thank you for considering Threshold Physical Therapy – let’s get you across your next threshold.
Dr. Matthew Bressan
Dr. Bressan was born and raised in southern Colorado, attended high school at John Mall, and completed his undergraduate work at the University of Colorado – Boulder. He received his Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) from the University of Colorado’s School of Medicine in 2015.
After finishing school, Dr. Bressan moved to Boise, ID honing his treatment and manual skills over a wide variety of patient populations from collegiate athletes, to individuals with chronic pain and those suffering from Parkinson’s disease. His practice also included diagnosis and treatment of individuals ranging from adolescents, to 80+ year-old athletes and everyone in between.
His practice model has a heavy manual focus (soft-tissue and joint mobilizations) supplemented by a comprehensive home exercise program consisting of therapeutic exercise and neuromuscular re-education activities to reinforce the passive treatment. He believes that quality, patient-centered treatment revolves around good communication and teamwork between the therapist and the client for achievement of the client’s goals.
In true Colorado spirit, Dr. Bressan’s hobbies include camping, fishing, hunting, running, and skiing, as well as landscape and wildlife photography.
Dr. Tiffany M. Wolf
Tiffany is a Colorado native, born and raised in the Denver metro area. While in high school, she discovered a love for sports and fitness, especially in the weight room. Knowing she wanted to pursue a career in the healthcare field, Tiffany realized that physical therapy comprised the ideal balance between patient interaction and her love of all things sports- and gym-related.
Tiffany attended the University of Colorado at Boulder, graduating with her bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology and Psychology. While there, Tiffany received her certification as a group fitness instructor and continued teaching through graduate school. She then attended Regis University and graduated with her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree. Following graduation, Tiffany moved with her husband to northern Nevada where she practiced in multiple settings, including acute care, acute rehab, home health, and outpatient orthopedics.
Tiffany and her family returned to Colorado in 2011, where she has been working in an outpatient setting, treating patients for diverse issues such as orthopedics, neuro/balance, oncology, and industrial health needs, as well as patients who have previously failed PT.
Tiffany has also had her own personal battle with cancer (20+ years), which gives her a unique perspective working with the cancer population, including providing lymphedema treatment. Tiffany firmly believes that physical therapists are the musculoskeletal specialists and, as such, her goal is to give patients the tools to succeed immediately in rehab and in their future health. Rehabilitation is a team effort between patient, PT, doctors, and other health care providers.
Tiffany has completed all coursework for Manual Therapy through the University of St. Augustine, is certified in Dry Needling through the American Academy of Manipulative Therapy, is a Lymphedema Certified Specialist trained through Klose Training, and is certified to perform Functional Capacity Evaluations (FCEs) through WorkWell. Away from work, you will find Tiffany cheering on her daughters at one sporting or drama club event or another! She also enjoys yoga, hiking, running, triathlons, and spending time with her husband, two young girls, and corgi dog Dougal.
Dr. Kate Petty
Born and raised in Durango, Colorado, Dr. Kate Petty earned her Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of Denver before completing her Doctor of Physical Therapy at the University of Colorado Anschutz.
A lifelong fitness enthusiast, she has been coaching weightlifting and CrossFit since she was 17, and brings that same passion for performance and movement into the clinic. She particularly enjoys working with higher-level athletes who want to push their limits, as well as patients with chronic pain, helping those who have been managing conditions for years, or even decades, explore new strategies to live more functional, active lives.
Dr. Petty’s goal is to combine her expertise, coaching experience, and problem-solving mindset to help every patient reach, and exceed, their personal goals.
When asked what surprised him about humanity the most, the Dalai Lama replied:
“Man, because he sacrifices his health in order to make money. Then he sacrifices money to recuperate his health. And then he is so anxious about the future that he does not enjoy the present; the result being that he does not live in the present or the future; he lives as if he is never going to die, and then dies having never really lived.”
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