physical therapy
vail colorado


Jon Wolff, MSPT, MMTC-c
-Physical Therapist
-Manual and Manipulative Therapist (candidate)

Specializing in:


Osteopathic Manual Medicine
Myofascial Release, Strain/Counterstrain, Muscle Energy Technique, Functional Release, Cranial Mobilization, and High Velocity Thrust procedures for soft tissue and joint dysfunctions of the spine and extremities


Advanced Dynamic Stabilization Training
Neck, Shoulder Girdle, Lumbar Spine, Sacro-Iliac, Lower Extremity, Return to Work / Return to Sport

Clinical Pain and Neuro-Patho-Dynamic Rehabilitation
Clinical diagnosis assessment & treatment of upper quarter neurodynamic disorders such as Cervical Radiculopathy, Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, Pronator, Supinator & Carpal Tunnel Syndromes and lower quarter neurodynamic disorders such as Sciatica, Piriformis Syndrome, Lumbar Radiculopathy, & Plantar Fasciitis / Posterior Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome. Utilizing recently developed diagnostic techniques for specific mechanical dysfunctions in the neuromusculoskeletal system and systematic progressions of specific techniques.

Headache Disorders
Evaluation of the upper cervical spine, cranium, soft tissue and neural systems related to six different types of headache pathology. Eclectic treatment approach utilizing joint mobilization techniques, soft tissue skills, muscle energy techniques, and a home program.


Education, Certifications and Licensing:

APTA Clinical Instructor Credentialing and Education Program
Regis University; Denver, CO
June 3-4, 2005

Certified Manual and Manipulative Therapist (M.M.T.C.-c)
Manual Therapy Seminars of Colorado - Denver, CO
Candidate - Scheduled to complete in Fall 2005

Certified in Spinal Manipulation
Manual Therapy Seminars of Colorado – Denver, CO
January 2004

Masters of Science in Physical Therapy (M.S.P.T.)
Des Moines University - Osteopathic Medical Center – Des Moines, IA
Graduated June 1999

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Biology/Pre-Physical Therapy Major, Spanish Minor
Wartburg College - Waverly, IA
Graduated May 1996

Licensed to Practice as a Physical Therapist in Colorado
License #8014, expires 10/31/06


Work History:

Sara Manwiller Physical Therapy/Jointworx Physical Therapy
Edwards, CO
July 2002 - Present

Olympic Sports and Spine Rehabilitation
Edmonds, WA
August 2000 - July 2002

Ocean Beach Physical Therapy and Pacific Crest Physical Therapy
Ilwaco, WA and Astoria, OR
August 1999 - August 2000


Continuing Education:

Evaluation and Treatment of Headache Disorders
August 27-28, 2005
Manual Therapy Seminars of Colorado
Instructed by Pete Emerson, PT, MMTC

Clinical Neurodynamics: Low Back and Lower Extremities
March 20-21, 2005
Manual Therapy Seminars of Colorado
Instructed by Michael Shacklock, MAppSc, DipPhysio

Dynamic Stability Retraining for the Thorax
February 13, 2005
Manual Therapy Seminars of Colorado
Instructed by Mark Comerford, MCSP, B.Phty, MAPA, Kinetic Control

Muscle Imbalance and Stability Retraining for the Forearm and Hand
February 14, 2005
Manual Therapy Seminars of Colorado
Instructed by Mark Comerford, MCSP, B.Phty, MAPA, Kinetic Control

Muscle Elongation Techniques
November 20-21, 2004
Manual Therapy Seminars of Colorado
Instructed by Pete Emerson, PT, MMTC

Evaluation & Treatment of the Knee
October 31, 2004
Manual Therapy Seminars of Colorado
Instructed by Jeff Coverly, PT, MMTC

Evaluation & Treatment of the Hip Joint
October 30, 2004
Manual Therapy Seminars of Colorado
Instructed by Jeff Coverly, PT, MMTC

Clinical Pain Science
July 22-23, 2004
Manual Therapy Seminars of Colorado
Instructed by Michael Shacklock, MAppSc, DipPhysio

Dynamic Stability and Muscle Balance of the Lower Extremities
February 29-March 1, 2004
Manual Therapy Seminars of Colorado
Instructed by Mark Comerford, MCSP, B.Phty, MAPA, Kinetic Control

Level II: Segmental Spinal Stabilization & Diagnostic Ultrasound Imaging
November 16, 2003
Manual Therapy Seminars of Colorado
Instructed by Paul Hodges, PhD, Bphty (Hons), University of Queensland, Australia

Clinical Neurodynamics: Neck and Upper Extremities
November 3-4, 2003
Manual Therapy Seminars of Colorado
Instructed by Michael Shacklock, MAppSc, DipPhysio

High Velocity Spinal Manipulation
72 hours of class and over 1000 documented manipulations
January - November 2003
Manual Therapy Seminars of Colorado
Instructed by Pete Emerson, PT, MMTC, & Jeff Coverly, PT, MMTC

Muscle Energy Techniques of the Thoracic Spine and Ribs
October 25-26, 2003
Manual Therapy Seminars of Colorado
Instructed by Pete Emerson, PT, MMTC

MET of the Lumbar-Pelvis-Sacrum, Level II
September 27-28, 2003
Manual Therapy Seminars of Colorado
Instructed by Pete Emerson and Jeff Coverly

Myofascial Manipulation: Lower Body
August 23-24, 2003
Manual Therapy Seminars of Colorado
Instructed by Gary Burns

Cranial Mobilization
July 19-20, 2003
Manual Therapy Seminars of Colorado
Instructed by Pete Emerson

Evaluation. & Treatment of the Foot and Ankle
April 26-27, 2003
Manual Therapy Seminars of Colorado
Instructed by Jeff Coverly & Stacy Tuckwell

Myofascial Manipulation: Upper Body
March 29-30, 2003
Manual Therapy Seminars of Colorado
Instructed by Pete Emerson and Gary Burns

Dynamic Stability and Muscle Balance of the Shoulder Girdle
March 16-17, 2003
Manual Therapy Seminars of Colorado
Instructed by Mark Comerford, Kinetic Control

Dynamic Stability and Muscle Balance of the Cervical Spine
March 14-15, 2003
Manual Therapy Seminars of Colorado
Instructed by Mark Comerford, Kinetic Control

Dynamic Stability and Muscle Balance of the Sacro-Iliac Joint
March 9-10, 2003
Manual Therapy Seminars of Colorado
Instructed by Mark Comerford, Kinetic Control

Lumbo-Pelvic Stability: The Integrated Cylinder
Local Muscle Control of the Inner Core
March 7-8, 2003
Manual Therapy Seminars of Colorado
Instructed by Mark Comerford, Kinetic Control

MET of the Cervical Spine and Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
February 8-9, 2003
Manual Therapy Seminars of Colorado
Instructed by Pete Emerson

Spinal Mobilization
December 7-8, 2002
Manual Therapy Seminars of Colorado
Instructed by Joanna McCeight-Goldin

Specific Assessment and Treatment of Segmental Spinal Stabilization for Low Back Pain
November 8-10, 2002
Manual Therapy Seminars of Colorado
Instructed by Paul Hodges, University of Queensland

MET of the Lumbar-Pelvis-Sacrum, Level I
November 2-3, 2002
Manual Therapy Seminars of Colorado
Instructed by Pete Emerson

Evaluation & Treatment of the Shoulder Girdle
September 7-8, 2002
Manual Therapy Seminars of Colorado
Instructed by Jeff Coverly & Joanna McCeight-Goldin

Repetitive Strain Injury and Neurodynamics
June 26, 2001
Seattle, WA
Instructed by David Butler

American Back Society Symposium 2001
December 5-8, 2001
Orlando, FL

American Back Society Symposium 2000
December 7-9, 2000
Vancouver, BC

Myofascial Release
December 9, 2000
Vancouver, BC
Instructed by Jay Sandweiss, D.O

Medical Screening Course for Physical Therapist for Direct Access
April 7-9, 2000
Salem, OR