Dan Cullum, MSPT, EMT-P, NASM-PES

OWNER RIVERGATE PHYSICAL THERAPY

E-mail: [email protected]

A native of Durango, Dan is the owner of Rivergate Physical Therapy. He graduated in 1993 with distinction from The Colorado College and has a Liberal Arts and Science Degree in Biological Anthropology. He then worked several years as a firefighter/paramedic for Durango Fire Department and Mercy Paramedics. Dan received his Masters of Science in Physical Therapy from The University of Colorado Health Sciences Center in 2001. Since Graduation, He has worked in outpatient orthopedics and is certified to do Trigger Point Dry Needling / Intra Muscular stimulation and spinal manipulation.

Dan enjoys telemark skiing and since 1998 has worked on the ski patrol for Purgatory Resort on the weekends. When the snow melts, he plays soccer, mountain bikes, enjoys trail running, rafting, kayaking, hiking, rock climbing and climbing 14ers. Dan also loves to travel and when he gets the opportunity, he scuba dives and snorkels. He also enjoys rafting, camping, and skiing with his wife and two daughters.

Since 2001, Dan is currently a 3rd degree black belt in Kokikai Aikido (Japanese Self-Defence) and is the senior practitioner / assistant instructor for Kokikai Durango, LLC. Dan also practices Arnis, also known as Kali or Eskrima/Escrima, which is the national martial art of the Philippines.

 

Dan has specialized training in:

  • High Velocity Low Amplitude Spinal Manipulation
  • Reiki Level II
  • Trigger Point Dry Needling/ Intramuscular Stimulation
  • Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic since 1998
  • Certified in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
  • Automatic External Defibrilator (AED)
  • Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation Health Care Provider (CPR)
  • Certified National Academy of Sports Medicine: Performance Enhancement Specialists
  • Certified to fit Custom Orthotics & Don Joy Custom Knee Braces
  • Certified as clinical instructor for Athletic Trainers from Fort Lewis College and Doctoral Physical Therapy Students
  • Treatment of neck and low back pain, and scacroiliac dysfunction
  • Treatment of knee, ankle and shoulder injuries
  • Treatment of Sacroiliac Dysfunctions