Her Story

Erica Halick earned her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Regis University following her undergraduate studies in Clinical Exercise Science and Psychology from Grand Valley State University in Michigan. She began her career practicing in outpatient physical therapy in the Denver metro area. Erica enjoys treating a wide range of patients with specializations in pelvic health and sports physical therapy.

Erica has a strong sports and fitness background as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist since 2019, ACSM and NASM training during undergraduate studies, and as a lifelong movement enthusiast herself. She also has a passion for providing pelvic health physical therapy for a large variety of populations. Erica completed her level 1 pelvic health certification through Herman & Wallace in 2022 as well as through PIPER in 2021. She has received two level 1 Functional Dry Needling certifications through both Therapy Concepts Inc in 2022 and Evidence In Motion in 2024. Erica has additional experience and interests within the specialties of chronic pain and concussion physical therapy.

Erica is passionate about identifying root causes of dysfunction and emphasizes individualized, evidence-based treatment. She is committed to providing holistic inclusive care that integrates mind, body, and spirit. She values authentic connection with each patient and strives to empower them throughout their healing journey!

His Story

Gregg Johnson is one of the founding partners of Johnson and Johnson Physical Therapy. A 1971 graduate of the physical therapy program at University of Southern California (USC).  Prior to graduation he was selected to attend a one-year residency under Maggie Knott PT at Kaiser Rehabilitation Center in Vallejo, CA to be trained in the world famous PNF approach.  At the completion of the training, he was asked to continue as a staff member and faculty and remained for a total of 7 years.  After leaving Kaiser Vallejo, he and Vicky Saliba opened a cash based private practice in Marin County California.  This successful practice is believed to be the first physical therapy cash-based clinic in the USA.  In 1978, he and Vicky Saliba Johnson developed the Institute of Physical Art (IPA), through which they have trained PT’s worldwide the Functional Manual Therapy® System they developed. 

Gregg is world-renowned for his contributions to the Physical Therapy profession in the areas of soft tissue mobilization and vagus nerve treatment, as well as co-founder of the Functional Manual Therapy® system of patient care utilized by over 50,000 therapists worldwide. Gregg brings the highest level of patient management and treatment to the community of Steamboat Springs. When not teaching somewhere in the US, Europe, or Japan, Gregg is doing what he loves most, educating the Fellows at JJPT and treating patients. His philosophy that all human beings have existing potential sets the standard of care at JJPT.