on-site physical therapy

introducing: elevation therapy & wellness

est’d 2024

  • CHRISTEN THONHOFF

    PT, DPT, CO-OWNER

    Christen Thonhoff, co-owner of Elevation Therapy and Wellness has been a Physical Therapist for 20 years, serving Sublette County for 17 years. She graduated with her DPT from Creighton University in 2004. She previously worked in PA and Colorado before finding home here with her family in Pinedale Wy. Christen loves to run, backpack these gorgeous mountains, travel new places, bike, ski, and spend time outdoors with her family.

    She has a love for treating athletes to get them back to play. She is certified in dry needling, spinal manipulation, muscle energy techniques, and women’s health. Christen treats many Women, both pregnant and post delivery. She builds relationships with her patients as a long term provider for all their physical needs. Her goal is to continue to provide quality and integrative physical therapy to all of Sublette County.

  • SARAH GARDNER

    PT, DPT, CO-OWNER

    Sarah, a local to the area, is thrilled to be back in Wyoming with her husband and young daughter. She earned her undergraduate degree from Gonzaga University before dedicating two years to volunteer work in Peru. Subsequently, she pursued her doctorate in physical therapy at the University of Utah. Sarah's passion lies in treating patients with neurologic conditions such as Parkinson’s, stroke, spinal cord injury, and multiple sclerosis. Additionally, she holds certifications in dry needling, myofascial decompression, complex pain management, concussion treatment, foot and ankle rehabilitation, among others. Fluent in Spanish, she embraces the opportunity to communicate with patients in their first language.

    With a diverse background of experiences, Sarah is always eager to expand her knowledge for the betterment of patient care. Outside of work, she can be found hiking, mountain biking, or skiing with her family and dog. Sarah is deeply committed to promoting pain-free health and is dedicated to empowering her patients to achieve their wellness goals.

  • 2 LOCATIONS + HOME HEALTH VISITS

    PINEDALE, BIG PINEY, & AT HOME

    Elevation Therapy & Wellness has 2 convenient locations in Sublette County: a central office at 231 Front St in Big Piney, and currently operating in SPEAR Strength & Performance and Wind River O2 Spa at 110 E Mill St in Pinedale. Christen and Sarah also offer home-health visits.

    Specialties include neuro and athletic rehabilitation, post-operative recovery, vertigo, women’s health, manual therapy, movement assessment, balance training and fall prevention, stabilization and strengthening, pediatrics, chronic pain management, home exercise program instruction, and more.