Our Team

Dr. Ryan Schleisman DC, DACBSP

Dr. Ryan Schleisman is a board-certified chiropractor with the distinguished designation of Diplomate of the American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians. He is one of 325 providers in the world meeting the rigorous criteria for this designation.

Ryan attended Colorado State University from 1994-1998 and holds a Bachelor of Science Degree. He is a second generation chiropractor, graduating from Palmer College in Davenport, Iowa in 2001. Following school Dr. Schleisman earned his Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician designation at the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, through the American Board of Sports Physicians.

Dr. Schleisman has also trained and is certified through the Titleist Performance Institute. He holds 3 certifications with Kinesiotaping and TRX suspension training systems. He has completed hundreds of hours of continuing education in the field of sports medicine. Dr. Schleisman strongly believes in continuing his education annually in order to provide the best possible care for his patients/athletes.

Dr. Schleisman treats athletes of all types. His patient base ranges from little league ranks to the big leagues. From the weekend warrior to the avid work out enthusiast. Currently, he treats many local junior high and high school athletes, as well as athletes from the NCAA, NFL, PGA, NASCAR, MMA, MLB, & NHRA.

In addition to his patient care at Chiropractic Associates, his the designated chiropractor for the CSU athletic teams. He also serves on the Board of Directors for the Ram Club at Colorado State University. Ryan is a proud supporter of the Ram Club, Touchdown Club, Ram Masters and the Birdie Club.

In his spare time, Ryan enjoys spending as much time with his beautiful wife Breanne and their four amazing children. If he is not in the office or enjoying a CSU event, you will likely find him on a golf course or riding ATV’s in the mountains.

Dr. Michael Pustilnik DC, CCEP, CCSP

Dr. Michael Pustilnik, known by his patients as “Dr. P.” graduated from the University of Florida with a Bachelor of Science degree. He earned his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Logan College located just outside of St. Louis, Missouri. Dr. P. moved to Colorado and started his career working in Fort Collins in 1999. He is a Certified Extremity Practitioner, specializing in treating extremity injuries for shoulders, elbows, wrists, hips, knees, ankles and feet. In 2010, Dr. P. earned his degree as a Certified Chiropractic Sports Practitioner at the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, through the American Board of Sports Physicians.

Dr. P. will be able to determine the root of the pain and create a personalized wellness plan to suit each patient’s individual needs. Therefore, he uses individually customized treatment plans including soft tissue therapy, adjustments, postural and rehabilitation exercises to treat the whole person. After studying Diversified technique, Thompson technique, Upper cervical, Logan Basic, Activator, and Extremity techniques, Dr. P. can customize different techniques to match the needs of each patient. Under the supervision and care of our caring and skilled doctors, patients report higher functioning in all areas of their lives.

Dr. P. and his wife, Jen have two children who keep them busy. Although he is originally from Philadelphia, Dr. Pustilnik now calls Fort Collins home and enjoys spending time with his family and friends.

Bre Schleisman, LMT

 

Bre has been a licensed massage therapist since 2011 and a proud graduate of the Healing Arts Institute. For over a decade, she has had the privilege of working alongside the best chiropractor (and love of her life)  helping patients recover from injuries, reduce pain, and improve their overall quality of life. She specializes in deep tissue massage, neuromuscular therapy, and myofascial release, using evidence-based techniques to relieve pain, restore mobility, and support the body’s natural healing process. Passionate about helping patients move better and feel their best, Bre is dedicated to providing personalized care that helps people return to the activities they love. Family is at the heart of everything she does. She is married to her best friend and they have four beautiful children. She also has two German Shepherds who keep life fun and full of adventure. When she is not in the treatment room, you’ll find her enjoying the outdoors—golfing, spending summer days at the lake, boating, or attending outdoor concerts. She believes that living an active, healthy lifestyle is important and she loves helping others do the same.

Erin Gross

Erin Joined our team in 2012. Her favorite part is seeing the improvements in the patients physical condition as well as getting to know them personally. Erin does all of our billing, so if you have any billing questions she is your go to girl. Erin grew up in northern Colorado and loves being outdoors. She has three wonderful children Maci, Kace, and Reece. In her spare time, she loves being by the beach or camping in the mountains with her family.