Staff

Medical Staff

Cameron Lyons

Dr. Cameron Lyons, DPT

Cameron is a proud Colorado native who embodies the philosophy that we should strive not to surpass others, but to continually improve ourselves. A former collegiate baseball player, he earned his Bachelor’s degree in Human Biology from the University of Northern Colorado before pursuing a Doctorate of Physical Therapy at Regis University. In 2005, he was honored with the American Physical Therapy Association's (Colorado Chapter) Student Academic and Clinical Excellence Award and was inducted into Alpha Sigma Nu, the national honors fraternity of Jesuit universities in the U.S.

Specializing in orthopedic physical therapy, Cameron’s expertise lies in the cervical spine, temporomandibular disorders (TMD), dry needling, and neurodynamics. With 20 years spent treating TMD, headaches, and craniofacial pain, general orthopedics, and sports medicine, Cameron’s comprehensive approach to patient care is evident in his practice.

In 2019, Cameron took a significant step in his career by becoming the owner and president of Precision Physical Therapy, where he aims to uphold and enhance the person-centered care that has defined the clinic under the leadership of Ernie Quinlisk, PT. In addition to running his practice, Cameron is dedicated to education as an Affiliate Faculty member for both the School of Physical Therapy at Regis University and the Physical Therapy Program at the University of Colorado.

When he’s not working, Cameron passionately supports local Colorado sports teams (plus the Gunners) and cherishes his roles as a father, husband, and coach. He enjoys the outdoors as a slow runner, kook surfer, happy camper, fully embracing the Colorado lifestyle.



Jaime Oppegaard

Dr. Jaime Oppegaard, DPT

Jaime was initially exposed to physical therapy after her father underwent a total hip replacement. Due to lifestyle and previous injuries as a young adult, his surgery did not fare well. The surgical team argued that he would not be able to return to work for three months. After only five weeks of physical therapy, he was able to fully return to his occupation. Jaime was astonished by the success that her father had experienced through physical therapy and wanted to be a part of a profession that fueled not only her passion, but also would give others their life back. Dr. Oppegaard attended The College of St. Scholastica physical therapy doctoral program in Duluth, Minnesota. She graduated and started her practice at Precision Physical Therapy in June of 2009. Currently, Dr. Oppegaard, practices at our south office at the Apex Center in Arvada, Colorado. She is certified in functional dry needling, which has been a great adjunct with manual therapy techniques as it allows her patients to rehabilitate more quickly. In 2018, she accepted a position with Kinetacore, now Evidence in Motion (EIM), as an Adjunct Instructor. Evidence in Motion is an education group that provides specialized training to physical therapists throughout the United States and Canada in the evolving practice of dry needling. Additionally, she is certified in fitting for custom orthotics through Sole Supports, Inc. and performs video gait analysis, which allows for diagnosis and treatment of various running injuries. The Apex Center’s aquatic area allows Jaime to provide aquatic therapy for patients with orthopedic and neurological conditions that make exercise painful and difficult on land.

She regularly coordinates health and wellness programs with the personal training staff for those patients who want to continue with an exercise program post rehabilitation. Jaime is a "hands-on" manually based therapist who is able to individualize treatment based on the patient's specific needs and goals. Dr. Oppegaard's background as an athlete allows her to realize the importance of returning to an activity and/or sport safely and effectively. Jaime resides in Westminster, Colorado with her husband, Chad, her son, Braxton, and her silver lab, Izzy. She enjoys the great outdoors, hiking, camping, beach volleyball, yoga, skiing, and international travel. She enjoys connecting with people from all walks of life.



Ashley Lyons

Dr. Ashley Lyons, DPT

Ashley grew up in Aberdeen, Washington, a small town near the coast. She attended Western Washington University where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Science in 2002. Following her undergraduate education, she attended Regis University where she earned a Doctorate of Physical Therapy degree in 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.

Her special interests include treating headaches, neck pain and sacroiliac joint dysfunction. She utilizes manual therapy treatments and individualized exercise programs to assist patients in returning to their daily, recreational, and sport activities.

She shares her home with her husband, their two children and one energetic dog. She enjoys snowboarding, wakeboarding, hiking, swimming, reading novels, and cooking. Although she spends the majority of her spare time playing with her kids.

Ashley has worked in orthopedic practices in Wheat Ridge since 2005 and joined Precision Physical Therapy in August 2020. She will maintain her primary office in Wheat Ridge with Precision PT.



Jenna Jarvis

Dr. Jenna Jarvis, DPT

Jenna grew up in Broomfield, Colorado, and attended Boise State University, where she graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology with an emphasis in Exercise Physiology in 2014. While at Boise State, she ran collegiate cross-country and track. Due to injuries she sustained while running collegiately and after rehabbing at Precision Physical Therapy, Jenna decided to pursue becoming a physical therapist and help others rehabilitate their injuries as well. She then attended Regis University, where she graduated with her Doctor in Physical Therapy (DPT) in 2017. Following her education at Regis, she completed the Orthopedic Certification through Evidence in Motion (EIM) and received the distinction of Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS) in 2019. She has also completed the APTA Pelvic Health Level 1 and Intrapartum, Fundamental, and Advanced Topics of Pregnancy and Postpartum Physical Therapy courses.

Jenna has a passion for orthopedics, sports, obstetric, and pelvic health specialties. Whether it is due to injury or pregnancy, she loves empowering and helping patients return to the activities they enjoy most.

In her free time, Jenna enjoys running, skiing, and watching the Denver Broncos with her husband and kids.



Ernie Quinlisk

Ernie Quinlisk, PT

Ernie received his Bachelor of Arts in Human Relations from the University of Pittsburgh in Bradford, Pennsylvania in 1984. Following his path of service, Ernie found physical therapy to be the link between his passion for understanding the psychological and physical relationships of pain. He went on to earn his Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy from Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia in 1987. Over the years, Ernie has accumulated over 800 hours of continuing education in his field of expertise.

Ernie treats all types of painful conditions and his known for his scientifically based “out of the box” approach to treating problems that are not responding to conventional methods of treatment. Over the last 20 years, Ernie has been involved in a self-immersion of learning the vast and complicated intertwining of the mind and body as it relates to nervous system disorders and he has a keen understanding of the etiology and subsequent treatment for these atypical problems. He has a passion for treating patients who have experienced any form of trauma that has led to pain that is difficult to diagnose and subsequently leads to pain, migraine headaches, anxiety, depression, PTSD, etc. Many of these patients have suffered a concussion that has never been properly diagnosed or treated. As a result, Ernie created a treatment program that can help to dissipate the persistent symptoms of these chronic conditions called S.A.F.E. Please email Ernie for more information.

Ernie is Certified in Functional Nutrition for Chronic Pain through the Integrative Pain Science Institute and he is a Certified Primitive Reflex Clinical Specialist.

In his spare time, Ernie enjoys playing golf and pickleball, fly fishing, running, playing guitar and spending time with his family.

“I sustained a significant head injury in 2020 after falling on ice, hitting the back of my head on concrete and losing consciousness for about 30 minutes. Post-concussion recovery involved a lot of rest and slow return to work, screen time and daily activities. After more than a year and a half of recovery, balance problems, nausea and fatigue persisted so I sought PT from a person specializing in post-concussion/post stroke, etc., patients. My first visit with her yielded an overall score of 71 out of 100 on balance function. I’m not sure of the specific tests performed, but some were administered by the therapist and some were based on self-reporting. I saw the therapist for three months without much improvement. In February of this year, I had a minor fall and knocked my head against a wall. My post-concussion symptoms came back – headaches, nausea, balance problems, fatigue and the inability to look at screens for very long. For over a month I couldn’t make it through the day without a midday nap.

I had been to visit Ernie a few times before and had one treatment of NRT. One of the adjustments was quite a significant pop, with major symptom relief so I returned for more treatments. The result from this adjustment was even more beneficial that the prior treatment and I felt significant relief. I had one more treatment with sustained benefits. My ever-present nausea is gone, my balance is NO LONGER an issue, my fatigue has returned to normal levels for someone with my busy life, and I am able to scroll on my phone, look at spreadsheets and other visual tracking efforts with no problems. One notable example is that I have not been able to navigate escalators without holding on to someone to prevent a fall. It has been two years since I’ve been able to travel without this kind of assistance. Now I am able to step on an escalator, unaided, without even holding on to the handrail. There is no teetering, no notable postural corrections, nothing. My confidence has also greatly improved!

I returned to my original PT, extolling the virtues of my treatment with Ernie and the NRT. Her reception of the news was unfortunately dismissive and uninterested. We did have the scheduled appointment and she retested me to compare with the original score of 71. I performed significantly better, both on the administered tests and the self-reporting – my score was a 91. I am delighted to have improved so much and would urge treatment practitioners to consider the potential of NRT. Although it might be relatively untested or researched, anecdotal results are real.”

“I suffered a concussion in 2019 and since that time I have had periods of debilitating dizziness, vertigo, headaches, and light and sound sensitivity. I have gone to numerous doctors’, physical therapists, vestibular therapists, visual therapy and been placed on several different medications in an effort to combat these symptoms. A friend of mine recommended Ernie and NRT (Nasal Release Therapy) to me after he went to Ernie and received this treatment after a concussion with great results. Ernie sent me a video that explains the technique and honestly, my first thought is that there was no way I was going to get a balloon up my nose!

Eventually, after little success with everything else I was doing, I figured I would give it a try. After a few sessions I noticed a significant improvement in my symptoms. NRT has given me more relief from my symptoms than any other therapy or medication. I still must do the therapy when I have flare ups and Ernie is always so accommodating and works to fit me in. Ernie has helped me identify triggers to my flare ups and made recommendations on lifestyle and stress management changes. I cannot thank Ernie enough for his kindness and help in getting my symptoms under control so I could get my life back.”

“In late 2024, I had a double cervical disc replacement (C5-C7). While the surgery itself was a success and my neck healed incredibly fast—I was out of the brace in a week!—I hit a major roadblock about a month later. I started dealing with scary symptoms that didn't seem connected to my neck: dizziness so bad I would faint, muscle spasms, and even atrial flutter.

I spent four months bouncing between cardiologists, neurologists, and ENTs. Everyone agreed my nervous system (likely the vagus nerve) was out of whack, but no one could fix it. I was at my wits' end and honestly starting to worry I’d never feel like myself again.

On a recommendation from my PT, Cameron (at Precision Physical Therapy), I went to see Ernie. He used a technique called SAFE (Sensory Adaptation Facilitating Empowerment), and I’m not exaggerating when I say it felt like a total 'reset' for my nervous system. I felt the shift immediately. After just three sessions, every single one of those symptoms was gone. It was an incredible feat that a whole team of specialists couldn’t pull off in four months. I am so grateful to Ernie for helping me finally move past such a traumatic recovery and get my life back!”

“Thank you, from the bottom of my heart, for your help with relieving my neuropathy symptoms and restoring some functionality to my feet.

My doctor prescribed physical therapy as a last effort to help me; I scheduled my first appointment with you, and I brought along a massive dose of skepticism. Prior to seeing you, I had had x-rays, MRIs, and a nerve conduction test, and started down the pharmaceutical path with increasing doses of Gabapentin, Neuremedy and Neuremedy Plus, Alaplex and various holistic cures. I’ve tried a tens machine, massage, orthotics with and without arch support, orthotic shoes, and compression socks. I had minimal and temporary relief. My pain and symptoms were increasing, distracting me throughout the day and keeping me awake at night. I couldn’t find relief and had lost hope of ever being able to use my feet again.

During my first PT session, you started with testing specific trigger points for pain, and with each positive reaction, you nodded to yourself. Stretching followed firm pressure on the trigger points. I felt symptom improvement in my feet when my first session ended! During my second session, you described a grounding technique that has shown some effectiveness with neuropathy. My trust in you was solidified after two sessions with you, and I was curious to try it!

Your grounding technique has improved my neuropathy symptoms (and my total wellbeing) in ways I never imagined!

It has increased circulation and reduced inflammation in my feet and legs, relieved muscle soreness throughout my whole body and I have more energy since I’m not tensing my muscles in pain, it has relieved stress throughout my body, improved my sleep quality and duration, and I can go for longer and longer walks, sometimes barefooted! I had trouble walking to the mailbox at the end of my driveway before being introduced to your grounding technique!

Thank you, Ernie, I am forever grateful to you and your curiosity for seeking and learning non-traditional, outside-the-box techniques to help those in pain and at the end of their (hope) rope for help.

I am not exaggerating when I say you’ve saved me! I’ll see you next week.”


Trinette deFreitas

Trinette deFreitas, PT, DPT

Trinette was born and raised on the east coast (NY, VA) but found her way to Colorado after graduating from the University of Delaware. Once she got here, she never looked back!

She received her Masters in Physical Therapy from the University of Colorado and began her career in orthopedics in 1999. She received her certification in Manual Therapy in 2007 and her Pilates certification in 2002. She believes one of the most powerful treatment tools is helping patients understand their condition/diagnosis and empowers her patients to be able to manage flare ups and maintain their improvements. Physical therapy is a team effort between the patient and the therapist.

In her spare time, Trinette loves spending time with her husband, daughter and yellow lab. She loves playing ice hockey, skiing and being outside. She also completed the 2016 Arizona Ironman Triathlon.

She is the locum tenens PT at Precision.



Jaime Swanson

Dr. Jaime Swanson, DPT

Jaime grew up in a small town in Pennsylvania, where she spent her childhood enjoying multiple sports and the outdoors. She attended Gannon University where she was on both the water polo and swim teams and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Sports and exercise science in 2004. She continued on at Gannon where she earned a Doctorate of Physical Therapy degree in 2007.

She always knew that she wanted to do something that involved working with others and helping people in need. After experiencing physical therapy as a teenager, she was able to see how these professionals were directly changing people's lives for the better. She finds the complex machine - the human body - very compelling. She enjoys the challenge of figuring out a person's one-of-a-kind injury or impairment and how it can be resolved and made to function well again. She believes that the more she engages, motivates and interacts with each person in her care the better their ultimate outcome will be. She wants to educate, empower and treat all patients with the heart and focus she would want for herself.

Jaime’s special interests are spine and ribs where she uses her manual skills to improve function and mobility and then transitions patients to exercise where they can learn to maintain function on their own. In her free time, she loves being with her husband and 2 kids and being outside. She recently started Jujitsu and has been enjoying learning this new skill.



Nate Battisti

Dr. Nate Battisti, PT, DPT, CSCS

Nate grew up in Seattle, Washington, where he spent much of his childhood playing basketball and exploring the outdoors. He went on to attend the University of Redlands, where he competed on both the Men’s Basketball and Track & Field teams while earning his Bachelor of Arts in Exercise Science and Physical Education in 2019. He later earned his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Regis University in 2025, where he had the opportunity to complete a Clinican Rotation with the Denver Nuggets. To further expand his expertise, Nate became a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) and is currently pursuing an Orthopedic Residency through Regis University to become an Orthopedic Certified Specialist (OCS).

Nate’s passion for physical therapy and sports medicine stems from his own athletic background, where he experienced firsthand the impact of skilled and dedicated rehabilitation professionals. Inspired by those experiences, he is committed to helping others regain mobility, restore function, and reach their performance goals. Nate values a holistic approach to care, treating the whole person rather than just the injury, and strives to meet patients where they are in their individual recovery journey.

His clinical interests include orthopedics and sports-related injuries, with a treatment style that blends hands-on manual therapy with progressive exercise programming to promote independence and long-term success. Outside of the clinic, Nate enjoys Olympic weightlifting, basketball, golf, and pickleball, as well as spending time with his wife and their two cats.



Michelle Kinkead

Michelle Kinkead, Massage Therapist, CMLDT

Michelle is a Boulder native and has a double B.A. in Anthropology and Psychology from the University of Colorado. Combining lifelong passions for learning, travel, and diverse people and cultures, she has over 30 years' experience around the globe as a student, teacher, coach, and volunteer. She discovered the power of massage and a new career after studying Thai massage and reflexology in Southeast Asia. After moving to New Zealand in 2006, she earned a Diploma of Therapeutic Massage with distinction at the Canterbury College of Natural Medicine, and stayed there to work as an orthopedic deep tissue therapist and as a first responder with the New Zealand Red Cross.

She has loved her time working at Precision since she started there in 2012, and strives to specifically tailor each session to best address the needs and goals of her clients by using a blend of many diverse modalities, including trigger point and neuromuscular therapy (NMT), myofascial release/structural integration, manual lymphatic drainage, craniosacral therapy, microcurrent point stimulation (MPS) and reducing chronic pain and stress. Michelle has been an athlete her entire life and fully understands the aches and pains that come with an active lifestyle as well as the relief that comes from regular bodywork to free up tight, restricted and stressed muscles, joints, and brains. She loves to nerd-out by continually learning, researching and applying new knowledge, especially topics relating to anatomy, physiology, nutrition, aging, pain and injury healing, and the brain-body connection.

Michelle is a volunteer responder for the Medical Reserve Corps of Boulder County, and earned the Colorado Meritorious Award for Service for being a co-coordinator and trainer for the state-wide Emergency Community Service Massage Team at disaster sites. In her spare time, she thrives on being active and outdoors, spending time with her family, friends and boyfriend, volunteering, enjoying competitive volleyball and track and field, and generally being a geek. She is still getting used to living in the US and is ecstatic whenever she can dust off her passport for international adventure.



Chelsea Graham

Chelsea Graham

Practice Manager

Chelsea has been with Precision Physical Therapy since 2006. She graduated from the University of Colorado, Boulder, with a Bachelor of Arts in Integrative Physiology. Her role as the Practice Manager has allowed her to expand her interest in office administration while still being able to maintain her love for the medical profession. Chelsea continues to broaden her knowledge in healthcare management, which allows her to create the most optimal atmosphere possible for the patients and employees of Precision Physical Therapy. Also her vast knowledge and years of experience provide the ability to intuitively observe the “behind the scenes” operations of the the Louisville and Arvada offices, which ensures a palpably efficient and friendly atmosphere. Chelsea is a native of Colorado, and enjoys spending time with her husband and daughter.



Devin Hegger

Devin Hegger

Assistant Practice Manager

Devin, a graduate from the University of Colorado Boulder with a Bachelor of Arts degree in both Integrated Physiology and Spanish, started working at Precision Physical Therapy in May of 2013 after volunteering and shadowing at a physical therapy clinic in Boston Massachusetts the prior summer. Originally from Boston, Devin chose to stay in beautiful Colorado where he has enjoyed 9 years of hiking, skiing, camping and many other great activities Colorado as to offer.



Chris Nelson

Chris Nelson, P.T. Aide

Chris graduated from University of Colorado at Boulder in 2007 where he studied photography, advertising and modern dance. After graduation he lived in NYC, San Francisco and LA where he worked as a photographer. Seeking a career change with more connection and meaning, he worked as a nurse aide at a skilled nursing facility, where he discovered he wanted to become a physical therapist. He has since completed his post-baccalaureate work at CU Boulder and is applying to PT schools. He loves to play tennis, ride bikes, play basketball, go on hikes, dance salsa, modern and african dance, as well as read books. Inspired by his peers at Precision PT, he is starting to run and enjoying the process.



Allie Stahl

Allie Stahl, P.T. Aide

Allie currently attends the University of Colorado, Boulder and will graduate with a Bachelor of Arts in Integrative Physiology and a minor in Speech, Language and Hearing sciences. She joined the Precision Physical Therapy team in April 2025. She is working on getting her EMT certification and in her free time enjoys skiing, being outside in the sun, and working out.





Lauren Yeager

Lauren Yeager, P.T. Aide

Lauren is a New Jersey native who moved to Colorado in 2021. She graduated from the University of Colorado at Boulder with a B. A. in Integrative Physiology and a minor in Speech Language and Hearing Sciences. Lauren will be applying to DPT programs during the summer of 2025. When she is not at work, Lauren loves to bake anything from cookies to pizza, read, and lift in the gym.