
ABOUT DR. KATE GUTEKUNST
I earned my Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the University of Vermont and have spent more than 20 years studying movement through a variety of lenses, including strength training, endurance sports, CrossFit, horseback riding, equestrian training, skiing, and outdoor recreation.
Throughout my career, I have worked with individuals across the lifespan and a wide range of conditions, from orthopedic injuries and post-surgical rehabilitation to chronic pain, hypermobility, vestibular disorders, and complex movement challenges.
My clinical approach combines hands-on treatment, movement analysis, functional rehabilitation, and patient education to help people better understand their bodies and return to the activities that matter most to them. I have advanced training in Active Release Technique (ART), dry needling, vestibular rehabilitation, and the management of hypermobility-related conditions.
I believe movement is best understood in context. Whether working with an athlete returning to competition, a rider getting back in the saddle, or someone navigating the challenges of everyday life, my goal is to provide thoughtful, individualized care that supports long-term health, resilience, and confidence in movement.
I believe movement is best understood in context. Whether in the clinic, at home, in the gym, on the trail, or at the barn, my goal is to help people build the strength, confidence, and resilience needed to return to the activities that make life meaningful.
Individualized Care
Every person is different. Treatment is tailored to your goals, lifestyle, and unique movement patterns.
Movement Matters
Movement is one of the most powerful tools for healing, recovery, performance, and lifelong health.
Education & Empowerment
Understanding your body is an important part of recovery. We provide the tools and knowledge needed to support lasting change.
Compassion & Connection
Trust, communication, and collaboration are essential to successful rehabilitation. We strive to create an environment where every patient feels heard, respected, and supported.
Growth & Excellence
We are committed to lifelong learning, evidence-informed practice, and continually improving the care we provide.
Electrical Dry Needling combines precise dry needling with gentle electrical stimulation to help calm irritated tissues, improve neuromuscular control, and reduce pain.
Commonly used for:
Most patients experience a mild tapping or pulsing sensation during treatment, followed by improved mobility and reduced discomfort.
All treatments are performed by a licensed Doctor of Physical Therapy and are integrated into a comprehensive rehabilitation plan.
Active Release Technique (ART) is a specialized hands-on treatment designed to address problems in muscles, tendons, ligaments, fascia, and nerves caused by injury, overuse, repetitive stress, or chronic tension. By identifying and treating soft tissue restrictions, ART can help reduce pain, improve mobility, and restore healthy movement patterns.
How ART Works
ART targets the root cause of pain and dysfunction by focusing on soft tissue health and movement quality. During your session, Dr. Kate Gutekunst will perform a hands-on movement assessment to identify areas of restriction, scar tissue, compensation, or muscle imbalance. Once identified, targeted pressure is applied while the affected tissues are guided through specific movements to help restore normal mobility and function.
Benefits of ART
• Reduce muscle tension and soft tissue restrictions
• Improve flexibility and range of motion
• Decrease pain and stiffness
• Restore healthy movement patterns
• Support recovery from injury and overuse
• Improve movement efficiency and performance
What to Expect
Each ART session is tailored to your specific needs and goals. Treatment is active and interactive, combining precise hands-on techniques with movement to address dysfunction at its source. ART is often integrated with therapeutic exercise, dry needling, and neuromuscular re-education to support lasting results.
Movement is one of the most powerful tools for recovery. At Good Craft Physical Therapy, exercise is never one-size-fits-all. Every treatment plan is tailored to your goals, abilities, and the activities that matter most to you.
Whether you're recovering from injury, returning to sport, rebuilding after surgery, managing a chronic condition, or preparing for your next adventure, treatment combines therapeutic exercise, functional movement training, and sport-specific rehabilitation to help you move with greater efficiency, confidence, and resilience.
Drawing from experience in strength training, CrossFit, endurance sports, skiing, rock climbing, horseback riding, and equestrian sport, Dr. Kate Gutekunst develops individualized programs designed to bridge the gap between rehabilitation and real-world performance.
What to Expect
• Individualized programs tailored to your goals and lifestyle
• Progressive strength, mobility, balance, and stability training
• Movement coaching to improve efficiency and body awareness
• Functional training that translates to everyday life, work, sport, and recreation
• Sport-specific rehabilitation and return-to-activity planning
• Education and strategies to support long-term success
The goal isn't simply recovery... it's helping you return to the activities that make life meaningful, with the strength and confidence to keep doing them for years to come.
Dizziness, vertigo, balance problems, and concussion-related symptoms can significantly impact daily life, work, sport, and recreation. Vestibular rehabilitation uses specialized assessment techniques and targeted exercises to help retrain the body's balance systems, reduce symptoms, and improve confidence in movement.
Dr. Kate Gutekunst has advanced training in vestibular rehabilitation and concussion management and stays current with evidence-based approaches to evaluation and treatment.
Vestibular rehabilitation and concussion treatment may help with:
• Vertigo and positional dizziness (BPPV)
• Balance impairments and fall risk
• Motion sensitivity
• Concussion-related dizziness and headaches
• Visual motion sensitivity
• Vestibular hypofunction
• Persistent feelings of unsteadiness
• Difficulty returning to work, school, sport, or daily activities after concussion
Treatment is individualized and designed to help you return to daily activities with greater confidence, stability, and comfort.
*** Recovery is not always about complete rest. Appropriate, progressive movement is often an important part of helping the brain and body recover***
Understanding Movement Where Life Happens
Sometimes the best place to understand a problem isn't the clinic—it's the environment where it occurs.
At Good Craft Physical Therapy, mobile visits, telehealth consultations, and real-world movement assessments provide an opportunity to evaluate movement in the settings that matter most to you. By observing movement in context, we can often identify barriers, habits, and environmental factors that may not be apparent during a traditional clinic visit.
Examples may include:
• Home mobility and safety assessments
• Workplace ergonomics and movement demands
• Gym-based movement and lifting analysis
• Equestrian rider assessments and return-to-riding evaluations
• Return-to-activity planning following injury or surgery
• Telehealth consultations for exercise progression, movement coaching, and follow-up care
Whether in the clinic, at home, in the gym, at the barn, or through telehealth, the goal remains the same: helping you move with greater confidence, efficiency, and independence in the environments that matter most to you.
Every person, every activity, and every environment presents unique challenges. Understanding those challenges is often the first step toward meaningful and lasting change.
Something new is taking shape...
Good Craft Collective is an evolving extension of Good Craft Physical Therapy, bringing together functional horsemanship, rider rehabilitation, movement analysis, and horse-human performance coaching.
This work is built around the idea of Mutual Adaptation: horses and humans learning to move, communicate, and function better together through thoughtful partnership, nervous system awareness, biomechanics, and practical skill-building.
Future offerings may include:
• Horse and rider functional evaluations
• Rider rehabilitation and return-to-riding support
• Functional horsemanship coaching
• Mustang foundations and confidence building
• Rider strength and mobility programming
• Trail and endurance preparation
• Educational workshops and field clinics
• Feral Field Notes: reflections, stories, and educational writing from the intersection of horses, movement, rehabilitation, and outdoor life
The vision is still growing, but the goal remains simple:
Helping horses and humans build more functional, honest, and adaptable partnerships.
Stay tuned.
Also, scroll all the way down for Feral Field Notes.
"Find the root cause, not just the symptoms."
A comprehensive assessment of your pain, movement, strength, mobility, and goals. We'll identify contributing factors, begin treatment, and create a clear plan for recovery and performance.
Ideal for new injuries, chronic pain, and complex cases.
"Personalized treatment. Measurable progress."
One-on-one care focused on reducing pain, restoring movement, and building strength. Sessions may include manual therapy, dry needling, neuromuscular re-education, and therapeutic exercise.
Designed to keep you moving toward your goals.
"Targeted treatment when you need a quick tune-up."
A shorter session for established patients needing focused treatment, exercise progression, dry needling, or management of a minor flare-up.
Efficient, effective, and goal-directed.
"Explore, Understand, Begin the Shift"
Perfect for new clients or those dipping their toes into physical therapy and performance care, this four-session series includes the initial evaluation and three customized follow-up visits. Whether you're managing pain, rebuilding movement confidence, or curious about how targeted therapy can improve your daily life, this pack gives you a clear plan, hands-on support, and real momentum. Think of it as your launchpad — focused, intentional, and deeply pers
"Restore, Rebuild, Renew"
This six-session series is designed for clients recovering from injury, surgery, or persistent pain who need a comprehensive and individualized reset. We focus on restoring optimal mobility, rebuilding strength, correcting imbalances, and reconnecting your body’s natural movement patterns. Whether you're post-op, managing chronic pain, or tackling stubborn movement limitations, the Rehab Reset lays the foundation for lasting recovery and long-term resilience.
"Level Up Your Strength, Skill, and Stability"
The Performance Pack is for individuals ready to go beyond rehab and optimize their physical potential. Designed for athletes, active individuals, or anyone serious about improving strength, stability, coordination, and injury resistance. This 10-session intensive focuses on sharpening neuromuscular control, enhancing dynamic movement, and unlocking your body's full capability — while maintaining a holistic focus on health and longevity.
Mobile visits, telehealth consultations, and environmental assessments are available on a limited basis and are priced separately from standard clinic visits.
Pricing varies based on location, travel time, and the scope of the assessment. Please contact Good Craft Physical Therapy to discuss your specific needs and receive a customized quote.
At Good Craft Physical Therapy, we've chosen a cash-based model so that treatment decisions can be guided by your need, not by insurance restrictions.
This approach allows for longer one-on-one appointments, individualized treatment plans, and the flexibility to utilize the techniques and services that are most appropriate for your care. Rather than focusing on what an insurance company will cover, we can focus on identifying the root cause of your symptoms and helping you achieve your goals.
Our goal is simple: provide thoughtful, evidence-informed care that prioritizes quality, transparency, and meaningful results.
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Preferred Payment: Venmo
5% discount for Venmo or Cash
25% DISCOUNT FOR DENOVO CROSSFIT MEMBERS
5% DISCOUNT FOR CASH PAY OR VENMO
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1006 Robertson St., Suite 210, Fort Collins, CO 80524, USA
Email: dr.goodcraft@gmail.com
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