Meet our staff

staff

You'll Receive Exceptional Treatment
Lone Tree Physical Therapy Founder, Joseph A. Patton, PT, only hires physical therapists who are dedicated to the same first-class treatment standards he demands of himself.
That's why Lone Tree has earned a well-respected reputation for being able to help patients who had little success with other practitioners.
Learning more through continuing education courses, and treating each patient as if they are their most important is a hallmark of every therapist who practices at Lone Tree.

Click on our staff photos below to learn more about our individual staff members.

Joseph Patton, PT

Joseph Patton graduated from the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center in 1988. After managing a large physical therapy practice over seven states, he decided to open Lone Tree Physical Therapy in 2003. His focus on manual skills, combined with therapeutic exercise prescription, has given him a reputation for helping many patients who had no success with other practitioners. He specializes in the treatment of orthopedic injuries and aggressively pursues continuing education in the areas of manual therapy, neuromuscular re-education, biomechanics, and exercise. He has specifically done extensive coursework under the direction of Stanley Paris, Ph.D., PT and Gregory Johnson, PT, FFCFMT. He is certified in Trigger Point Dry Needling. Joe is also a private pilot and enjoys golf, running, and scuba diving.

April Manint

April Manint completed her Doctorate of Physical Therapy in 2010 from UT Southwestern Medical School and achieved her Orthopedic Clinical Specialist certification in 2013. With a background in engineering, she enjoys taking a biomechanical approach to physical therapy. She has pursued continuing education through the Institute of Physical Art, with an emphasis on restoring efficient movement and strength through both specific manual therapy techniques and a tailored therapeutic exercise approach. She is also certified in Trigger Point Dry Needling. In her free time, April enjoys jogging, mountain biking, skiing, swing dancing, soccer, and being involved in church community.

Michelle Gay

Michelle Gay worked in the Orthodontic Field for 21 years in New Mexico and Colorado, both chairside and front side, prior to coming to work for Lone Tree Physical Therapy in 2016. She received her degree in Medical and Coding in 2014. She enjoys camping, gardening, and crafting in her spare time.

Laura Floyde

Laura Floyde is the office manager of Lone Tree Physical Therapy. She has a Bachelor in Accountancy degree and has previously worked in the business and education sectors. With background in international banking, commercial and residential property management, and special education, Laura believes that in order to optimize productivity, one has to contribute his or her best skills, experiences, and efforts. Laura’s interests include music, photography, architecture, and theater.

Donna Pepe

Donna Pepe graduated with her Masters of Physical Therapy from the University of Scranton, PA in 1998. She is also certified in Trigger Point Dry Needling. Donna believes that providing good care begins with listening to the patient. She bases treatment on the presentation of symptoms along with her clinical knowledge. She combines manual treatments along with exercise and education to make sure each client is involved in his or her rehab both in and out of the clinic. Donna enjoys anything outdoors, specially running, skiing, and hiking.