Meet the Physical Therapists at Arvada Wheat Ridge Physical Therapy!

Ashley Dutro, P.T., D.P.T. was born in Corvallis, Oregon. She grew up in Aberdeen, Washington, a small town near the coast. She attended Western Washington University where she received a Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Science in 2002. Following her undergraduate, Ashley attended Regis University where she received a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree in 2005. Ashley's special interests include treating sports related injuries and temporomandibular joint dysfunction. Ashley utilizes manual treatment and individualized exercise programs to assist patients returning to their daily and recreational activities. You can catch Ashley giving seminars on utilizing proper body mechanics during household activities at the Wheat Ridge Senior Center. Ashley enjoys snowboarding, wakeboarding, hiking, swimming and tennis in her spare time. She also enjoys reading novels and cooking. She has three crazy cats and a dog. Ashley has been practicing at AWRPT since 2005. She loves being a physical therapist because it allows her to interact with people from a variety of backgrounds. She looks forward to facilitating wellness in all of her patients.

Paxton Edwards, P.T., D.P.T. was born and raised in Tahlequah, OK. He attended college at Harding University in Searcy, AR where he received his Bachelors degree in Exercise Science in 2004.
After college Paxton moved to Memphis, TN and worked in a physical therapy clinic as a technician before attending the University of Tennessee. There he received his Doctorate of Physical Therapy in 2008. Paxton enjoys treating orthopedic conditions and works with his patients to achieve their personal goals.
Paxton loves to ski, bike, hike, or play just about any sport. He also has a passion for music and his wife Kim. The most enjoyable part of working in physical therapy for Paxton is the one on one interaction with patients and seeing their progress toward recovery.

Michele Favero, P.T., D.P.T. was born and raised in Wheat Ridge, CO. She attended Mesa State College in Grand Junction, CO where she received her Bachelor of Arts in Human Performance and Wellness with a concentration in Exercise Science and a minor in Biology. Michele then attended University of Colorado Denver Health Sciences Center where she earned her Doctor of Physical Therapy in 2008. Michele's interests are in orthopedic conditions and sports medicine related injuries. She utilizes manual therapy techniques in conjunction with specific therapeutic exercise programs to rehabilitate her patients and return them to their full potential. Michele also performs an ACL prevention program for youth women soccer players as well as an informative group session for parents, players, coaches and trainers. Michele is a former college soccer player who continues to enjoy the sport as well running, snowboarding, skiing, camping and being outdoors. She also enjoys spending time with friends and family, her boyfriend and two hyper-active dogs. Michele enjoys being a physical therapist because she feels helping people become pain-free is one of the greatest gifts a person can give. She loves to see patients return to the sports and activities they love.

Bob Cranny, P.T (owner/practitioner) has over 20 years of physical therapy experience. After graduating from Marquette University in 1986, Bob worked in Los Angeles, CA, under Dr. Jaqueline Perry. Bob then took on the role of director at Long Beach Sports Medicine in Long Beach, CA. Most recently, Bob was the Director of Sports Medicine and the Administrative Director at Wardenburg Health Center at the University of Colorado.

Bob is a 10 time marathon finisher and 5 time Ironman triathlon finisher. He brings his love for sport and active lifestyle to his work.

Bob is an active member of the American Physical Therapy Association and is a board member for the Colorado Physical Therapy Network.

Jurney Poland, MCMT, was born and raised in Florida, where she attended college at the University of Florida. She received a bachelor's degree, and a black belt in karate, concurrently. One of her martial arts instructor's suggested that if they "could do harm to a body, they should also learn to help heal". That comment stayed with her.
After graduating from college, Jurney traveled extensively and lived in many places throughout the United States before moving to Colorado which is now home. Once settled here, she attended the Boulder College of Massage Therapy where she graduated with honors, and continued on as a teaching assistant. Continuing education has included Reiki, advance headache technique resolution, and Thai yoga massage. In 2007, she taught palpation and kinesiology at the Cortiva Institute of Massage Therapy.
Her favorite activities include fun with her husband, and their 2 dogs, as well as reading and participating in ultramarathons. They reside in Broomfield, Colorado.
Jurney's mission is to provide each client with specific information and massage therapy techniques, as well as self help ideas, to assist the client in the relief of acute or chronic aches and pains, help them help themselves, and alleviate the mental and physical stress of everyday life, leaving him/her relaxed, rejuvenated, and prepared for optimal wellness.