Heafner Health Physical Therapy

Fantastic experience: I attended a workshop on yoga and back pain that Jim co-taught with an instructor at Yoga Pod. I learned a lot about back health and its relationship to core strength, in addition to practical tips to put the theory into practice. He even offered free injury risk assessments to everyone in the workshop! (At his private clinic, he offers 30 - 60 minutes of one-on-one treatment time). Jim's understanding of orthopedic injuries and his passion for getting people back to peak performance is inspiring! I highly recommend Heafner Health!

Fantastic experience: I was having shoulder pain and I came across Heafner Health. After an analysis and an evaluation of what was causing my pain, Dr. Heafner was able to quickly and easily educate me on the biomechanics of why I was feeling pain and he gave me exercise that have caused my pain to go away. I was thoroughly impressed with his knowledge as well as his ability to articulate and educate me in a way that was understandable and simply "made sense." If you are looking for a physical therapist in the Boulder/Denver metro area and want someone that is personable and relatable, I 100% recommend Dr. Heafner. His services are well worth the money and you will quickly be pain free and back at full speed.

Fantastic experience: When I first went to see Dr. Heafner I was experiencing extreme pain in my lower back which made it difficult to do anything from running to standing up from my desk chair at work. During my initial consultation, he quickly pinpointed the issue and began creating a plan to treat it through different stretching exercises and deep muscle massages to improve my mobility. I was impressed with how knowledgeable he was about the physiology of the human body and how easy it was to understand what was casing my pain. I went to four sessions and can confidently say I am absolutely pain free. He gave me a few exercises I can continue doing in order to help prevent this pain from returning in the future, but if I am ever in pain again I will not hesitate to call Dr. Heafner first.

Fantastic experience: Jim is amazing. He studies movement and helps us work on the issue from the root, not try to mask the pain. He has helped me with lower back pain and tons of upper back/shoulder tightness. I also own an exercise studio and he led an incredible workshop for my teachers, where we all learned so much. I cannot say enough great things about him. I recommend him to everyone.

Fantastic experience: When I met Jim I was probably in the worst pain in my life. I had such bad lower back problems at 27 years old I swear by 30 if be in a wheelchair. When I was out at the Boulder Young Professionals I met Jim and his wife and talked to him about my issues. He said like any other sales person would say you are a perfect candidate and I can help you out. I had no choice. I had been to chiropractors, spiritual healers, massage therapists, and a doctor. Everyone failed. So I went to Jim one random afternoon after walk. He put me through a multitude of different stretches and little workouts and uncovered the root issue. My hips and legs had become so tight and I had worked out my back so much in some areas and not in others that my back had finally decided to give way. I am currently training for a triathlon so I could not afford to take time away from exercising. He filmed me stretching/working out and told me to go home and perform his stretches. Three sessions later I am almost back to full strength and mobility and he has literally saved me from some of the worst pain I have ever felt in my life. I highly recommend you visit him if you're in pain and can't seem to get better!

Fantastic experience: Jim is one of the most conscious, helpful PTs I have ever met. I was in a car accident 12 years where I suffered whiplash. My back muscles and nerves froze up and caused me great pain despite numerous attempts at PT. I met Jim at YogaPod in Boulder and after a complimentary movement screen it was clear he knew exactly what to do. My back was just one of many things we have looked at--equally as important is getting the "hinges" out of my ligaments, working on a click in my knee, and general mind-body reconnection. Forever grateful to Jim.

Fantastic experience: Jim Heafner is knowledgeable, honest, and kind. I was struggling with running-related knee pain, so I consulted Jim. He quickly identified the issue and showed me stretches to eliminate the pain. Just a few days later, I was running again, pain free. I wish I had talked to him sooner. If you are struggling with training-related issues, contact Jim today.

Fantastic experience: Jim helped me fully recover after breaking my upper back in a mountain biking accident. I went from having almost no mobility and having trouble with all basic movements to being fully mobile with ZERO pain. You can't really put a cost on how valuable mobility is to me. It is truly remarkable what Jim knows and how fast he helped me regain what was most important to me. He actually cares about how you are doing and about making progress and I cannot recommend him higher. I also really appreciated the ability to schedule my appointments for what worked with me without having to bother with doing what insurance would cover.

Fantastic experience: Jim is awesome! I worked with Jim on recovering from a dislocated kneecap. Jim taught me some great exercises to relieve tightness and strengthen muscles, advised me on incorporating these exercises into my daily routine, and informed me of what to expect as I was recovering. Jim is also great to chat with and I really enjoyed the sessions. I would highly recommend that anyone with knee issues see Jim.

Fantastic experience: A great practice - would recommend. Jim has helped me with persistent neck tension that was stopping me from playing sport. He also found that hip flexor and ab tightness was causing my abdominal pain, when a team of doctors kept ordering scans and tests and couldn’t figure it out. And he’s a good guy.

Fantastic experience: Jim Heafner is by far the best physical therapist I’ve ever worked with. His knowledge of the body and it’s applications are unparalleled to anyone I have ever worked with. I have met with multiple physical therapists throughout my life, and I have never seen such a huge amount of progress in such a short amount of time. It is immediately apparent his passion and knowledge of his line of work. You can tell he really is motivated to help anyone reach their goals and help live a easier life. I wouldn’t be where I am today with out his help!!!

Positive experience: I had never been to a Physical Therapist before and always just dealt with the pain I was having. Until my boss gave me a gift card to see Jim. Jim is awesome and has so much knowledge of the human body and does a great job in explaining to his clients how/why things are going on and how to improve symptoms. Not to mention his vast knowledge of cupping, dry needling and stretching that he has done for me. I have been seeing Jim for a couple months now and everyday I am feeling better and better. Top notch treatment is what you will receive at Heafner Health.

Fantastic experience: Jim is a knowledgeable and patient physical therapist. You can tell he is truly knows his craft. He's constantly listening and adapting to your feedback. If you have movement issues or pain, would highly recommend you schedule a consultation. You will be much better served than trying mange your issue on your own or going to a PT shop.

Fantastic experience: Jim is the best! Very clear and concise with his diagnostics and treatment plan. I injured my knee playing volleyball and was 100% certain surgery was going to be required. Once he assessed the situation he assured me I could heal myself without going under the knife. I followed his treatment plan and was so so pleasantly surprised with the rapid progress I made with him. Full recovery and my knee feels great to this day! Thank you Jim! Highly recommended !

Fantastic experience: After seeing an orthopedic surgeon for some shoulder pain specific to certain movements, I was diagnosed with calcific tendonitis of the right shoulder. A percutaneous tenotomy procedure was recommended and performed, with no resolution of the problem. Being faced with rotator cuff repair surgery, I decided to try some physical therapy first and my search lead me to Jim Heafner. From the very first appointment, Jim was confident that surgery would not be necessary and this proved to be true.Through keen observation and careful manipulations, he was able to isolate the problem areas. Between appointments, exercises were assigned and performed, and over the course of a couple months my shoulder pain was resolved. I am grateful to Jim for his kind and caring manner, and an expertise second to none. I highly recommend Heafner Health for your physical therapy needs! Carl Skulski

Fantastic experience: I have worked with Jim Heafner twice over the past year. Earlier for back/hip pain and recently for pain in my right IT band and TFL. Jim is great to work with . He is very knowledgeable , friendly, a good listener, works hard to identify the causes of pain and has many different treatments , e.g., massage/manipulation, dry needling , etc. He gives videos and pictures of corrective exercises to work on at home away from his studio. I definitely recommend Dr. Heafner for PT treatment.

Fantastic experience: I highly recommend Jim Heafner for physical therapy! I have been seeing him for a couple months now due to a knee injury (IT band syndrome and quad tendonitis) as a result of running. He not only takes the time to listen but adapts each session to what is occurring at that moment. He is incredibly knowledgeable and is able to use a variety of modalities to help. He is thorough and makes sure I am prepared to do home exercises and stretches. He has not only helped me to continue running but also make sure I stay injury and pain free!

Fantastic experience: Dr. Heafner has been a pleasure to work with from day one. I came to him with chronic arthritis in my thumb, along with ongoing neck pain. He gave me unique exercises for my thumb that have made monumental improvements. I have seen improved grip strength and mobility in my thumb. We still working through my neck pain, but have seen relief and am confident I will soon be pain free. Thanks again Dr. Heafner!

Fantastic experience: Prepare to be impressed! I threw my back out over a weekend during a workout and when I called for an appointment, Jim immediately recommended manageable stretches I could practice until I was able to see him which helped me get moving. During my visit, he was incredibly thorough and observant to understand how my injury occurred, what on going exercises I could do for prevention and shared so much knowledge with me. Jim’s passion and competency shine through - it’s easily evident how much he cares and is incredibly easy to work with. He’s friendly, attentively listens and is invested in your health and movement. I felt so informed leaving my visit and with a significant improvement in mobility and decreased pain. I highly recommend a visit for minimal or severe concerns!! Thanks Jim!

Fantastic experience: Jim is hands-down the best PT I've ever worked with. I came in on an emergency-basis to treat some nerve pain and the table-work and exercises we went through worked absolute miracles! The nerve pain subsided and I've continued to work with him on a longer-term running injury that is likely related to the nerve pain. I have full confidence the work we're doing will get me where I want to be (full recovery) and I've seen massive improvement already in just a few weeks. On a separate note, Jim is an excellent communicator and I feel like he's actually listening to me. That has not always been my experience at other practices, and it's something I value. He's also just a fun person to be around, and that makes going in so much easier!

Fantastic experience: Jim is an excellent physical therapist. His attention to detail and level of expertise is well worth the trip to Boulder. Jim has taught me proper abdominal bracing and breathing which I thought I knew from years of strength training. His cues and exercises have been game changers for my lower back, posture and future strength endeavors. All of this after only 2 sessions.

Fantastic experience: I worked with Jim to alleviate persistent knee pain. He quickly identified the issue and recommended stretching and strengthening exercises and a fitness routine to quickly address the problem. Within weeks, my pain began to subside, and I was able to return to my almost daily high intensity exercise routine. Jim is extremely personable, sharp, and a pleasure to work with.

Fantastic experience: I highly recommend Jim. I had a nagging shoulder problem that I tried many different therapies to help fix. I was referred to Jim by my trainer and could not have been happier. After a thorough evaluation, dry needling, deep muscle work and a series of exercises, I have strengthened my shoulder. With Jim’s persistence, my shoulder biomechanics are on track and I am pain free.

Fantastic experience: Jim has helped me with a long term psoas problem. JIm gave me stretching and strengthening exercises. The stretches were easy and gave me relief after about one week. The strengthening exercises like deadlifts and squats were taylored to my problem with expert instruction. Also, everything was videoed on my phone as a reference. I would highly recommend Jim's expert work. Plus, Jim has helped two Family members. Check out his YouTube channel "Jim Heafner".

Fantastic experience: It’s no exaggeration that Jim gave me my active life back. After four years of chronic neck pain, I was reluctant to do anything that might cause pain including turning my head! I had worked with other physical therapists and tried many other types of modalities and interventions. The hands-on work, exercises and most of all the patient education were in instrumental in getting me back out running, back in the gym and back enjoying life. I am no longer afraid of movement and my chronic pain is gone in less than six months! Highly recommend Jim to anyone experience any type of pain. Not only does he work miracles, he is a great listener and fun to work with.

Fantastic experience: Amazing PT! I came to Jim with a old knee injury that was causing more complications in my hips and back on the opposite side. He listened to everything I said and helped me get together a plan for my recovery. I’ve received some of the best adjustments and dry needling as well. If your in need of PT I highly recommend Jim’s services!!

Fantastic experience: Jim is amazing! I went to him for leg and upper back pain, as well as to improve general strength and flexibility. Jim is very knowledgable about pain and the body. He gave me a weekly exercises that are targeted at one particular problem, and considered how PT exercises would fit into a busy schedule. This made recovery very manageable and encouraging. After only a few weeks I noticed decreased pain, increased flexibility and a new confidence in managing my pain. I'd recommend Jim to anybody with chronic or persistent body issues who is looking for results.

Fantastic experience: Jim Heafner and I have worked 2 1/2 years together as I had a neck fusion for 3 vertebrae, a lower back fusion of 4 vertebrae and a total knee replacement during this period. His PT has helped me immensely in these recoveries and I consider him a trusted partner . His enthusiasm and love for his craft are contagious and I consider him both a great PT and also a friend. I recommend his services highly

Fantastic experience: Jim is awesome! I had been experiencing shin and leg pain that kept me from playing soccer and we worked on getting the entire body more mobile and flexible. I have returned to soccer happily and even will be attempting a half marathon in a week!

Fantastic experience: I had rotator cuff surgery and Jim was a crucial component of my recovery. Having experienced "mass PT", my experience with Jim was on completely different level. If you want the most effective and custom PT available, Heafner Health is your best choice.

Fantastic experience: I have had a great experience working with Dr. Jim Heafner. I have been struggling with lots of neck pain for 5 months and am finally experiencing some relief. I appreciate that Dr. Heafner uses a variety of techniques from dry needling, to cupping to hands on manipulation etc. to attack the problem areas. He is thorough and doesn't rush the appointment. He listens well to any concerns one might have as a patient.

Fantastic experience: Jim Heafner is amazing! He helped me recover from an injury quickly and safely and then guided me through resuming the workouts and activities that meant so much to me. His work is effective and efficient and I was safely back in action much sooner than I thought I would be. I am deeply grateful to him and cannot recommend him highly enough.

Fantastic experience: Jim is a fabulous PT. His knowledge of anatomy and his unique way of articulating his therapy is extremely helpful and encouraging. Jim directed my recovery plan for my rotator cuff tear and I was completely rehabbed in a very short period of time. I highly recommend Jim. He's the best!

Fantastic experience: Working with Jim was really great. I had been dealing with patellar tendonitis for months when I went to see Jim. The injury was on the upswing, but I think he really speed along the recovery. From the get-go he did a great job really evaluating my whole body and finding the underlying issues, rather then just focusing on the localized symptoms.

Fantastic experience: Jim Heafner is the best Physical Therapist I've ever worked with. Period. About 4 years ago I tore a few ligaments in my ankle, and I've since worked with quite a few PT's. I went a long time undiagnosed and ended up with myriad of imbalances, dysfunction and pain. Eventually I had surgery and subsequently worked with a therapist who deeply miss-assessed some of what I was experiencing and actually made my symptoms worsen. During our first session I felt more relief with Jim than I'd felt in two months with the other specialist. Jim is patient, listens closely and speaks carefully with reassurance and kindness. He understands that treating pain, soft tissue issues and movement dysfunction are as much psychological as they are physical and neurological, especially after injury or trauma. His approach is very science/research based and he's able to explain clearly and concisely the purpose of every exercise he prescribes. That being said, Physical Therapy is only as useful as the work you're willing to put in. Don't expect Jim to solve your problems for you, but rather to work with you in solving your own problems. Pain can take a long time to understand and work through, but I think Jim is without a doubt the best PT you could choose to guide you on your journey. I'm now a stronger, more mobile and better athlete than I ever was before my injury and I couldn't have achieved this level of success without Jim.

Fantastic experience: I have had great results both times I have worked with Jim. He is knowledgeable and super smart. What I most appreciate about Jim is his gentleness and understanding. Coming in with pain can be stressful and he his presence is very supportive. I will certainly return to him the next time I am in need!

Fantastic experience: I started going to Jim about 6 weeks back for a persistent nagging shoulder injury that was preventing me from progressing in my workouts. Right away I knew Jim was the real deal: apart from being personable and professional, he approached my pain conscientiously and from multiple angles, eventually getting to the physiological cause of the aggravation and assigning appropriate exercises to help. After the session, I am experiencing much less pain in my shoulder on a daily basis and looking forward to continuing the exercises until I am pain-free. Thanks for everything, Jim!

Fantastic experience: Because I live out of state, my recent consult with Jim was over the phone. Even though I've not had an in-person visit, Jim has helped me immensely - by listening, answering my many questions and prescribing exercises. I recently went through surgery for venous thoracic outlet syndrome, a procedure he's had done as well. Jim was able to answer my questions from the perspective of both a patient and a physical therapist, and that's not something I could get anywhere else. I would definitely recommend a phone consult when an in-person visit isn't possible!

Fantastic experience: After being in three rear end car accidents within six months, the last of which totaled my car, I sought out the help of Dr. Heafner to work on my left shoulder and back pain from whiplash. I had not had great results working with physical therapists in the past, but needed to see what to do about long-term recovery since chiropractic and massage were only temporary relief, and my normal activity was affected. I found Jim’s approach to be impressively holistic and effective immediately. He spent time each appointment evaluating the overall state of my injuries and then adapting and building his approach. When an approach didn’t work he didn’t try again but respected my bodies reaction. The exercises we incorporated and the hands on work we did during appointments were focused on retraining my body after the repeated trauma. Not only was it quickly effective and has lasted long-term, but I keep it in mind everyday and better understand my body and how to help myself create healthy patterns within my muscles and ligaments. Jim is a sincere and kind doctor with great intuition and care. I never questioned that he had my best interests in mind and that he was setting me up for recovering from my injuries long-term without the need of his help or any other practitioner. I am very grateful to Jim and I recommend him to everyone in my life who is experiencing pain.

Fantastic experience: I had a great experience with Jim! I recently started seeing Dr. Jim Heafner to help me with low back pain. I injured my back a few years ago and have been struggling with the pain ever since. He did dry needling, massage work, and gave me simple exercises to do at home. All of this together has helped me so much. My pain has lessened and the work he did has significantly increased the mobility I have in my low back. In addition to being very knowledgeable, he is very personable and he put me at ease immediately. I would definitely recommend his help to anyone experiencing pain!

Fantastic experience: Jim at Heafner Health has created professional one-on-one physical therapy clinic to properly diagnose and treat a host of issues. Mine, specifically, dealt with movement related neck strain. He provided several key treatment solutions. I highly recommend him if you are searching for corrective exercises or general education surrounding PT.

Fantastic experience: Jim is young, hungry for more and more knowledge, and exceptionally effective. I’ve been plagued by back and shoulder pain for months. I was referred to him by word of mouth. He accurately diagnosed and treated a condition that others only temporarily fixed. I don’t normally write reviews...but Jim Heafner is the truth.

Fantastic experience: I contacted Jim after a week of a nagging crick in my neck. (I'd even gotten a massage a few days prior to my appointment with Jim, which didn't seem to do much other than set me back $150.) Jim's kinesthetic knowledge and know-how quickly pinpointed my problem. Through exercises and hands-on manipulation, I left Jim's office feeling way better than I arrived. And after my second visit, I was totally pain-free and still am today. Jim's approachable and down-to-earth; he even photographs/videos your assigned exercises on your phone, so you can make sure you're doing them correctly at home. I won't hesitate to seek Jim's help again next time I need it.

Fantastic experience: Being a parkour athlete, my body requires loads of maintenance. I had suffered from a back injury for a few months that was diminishing my power, so I decided to give Jim a shot and it was the best decision I've made. I feel stronger and more powerful than I ever have before, as well as I have a more positive outlook on my longevity. If you experience any sort of pain I highly recommend Heather Health.

Fantastic experience: Jim has been so helpful in fixing my hip issue. Not only is he incredibly knowledgeable, but also makes a point of always following up and letting me feel comfortable asking for questions and recommendations. The exercises he's given me and work we've done has helped my symptoms tremendously.

Fantastic experience: Dr. Heafner is one of the most knowledgeable physical therapists out there. He understands how the body works as a cohesive whole and makes it his mission to have everything functioning together. As a professional dancer and aerialist, I tend to get injured frequently. I also lead an extremely active lifestyle. I loved that Dr. Heafner did not tell me to stop being active or doing what I love. Instead, he gave me tools and exercises so that I could dance, workout, ski, hike, etc. effectively and efficiently. I used to see a chiropractor to manage my alignment and pain, but after seeing Dr. Heafner I will never go back. If you are looking fir someone who can give you long-term solutions to pain and movement efficacy, then look no further!

Fantastic experience: I have been seeing Jim for about a month now and I am very impressed with the results I am seeing. I am an avid runner and have had chronic hamstring/hip issues for the past year that has made running incredibly uncomfortable. Jim was able to diagnose the root cause immediately and provide me much overdue treatment. Not only that, but he breaks down very complicated, hard to understand medical terms into words that I understand. From the moment I walked into his office, I could sense Jim's passion to get me back onto the trails and running again. I trusted in his treatment and am so happy I did because I am back at running with no pain for the first time in over a year. If you have any doubts or second guesses on who to see to treat your injury, I highly recommend seeing Jim Heafner. I was so happy that he was the first PT I saw and I will recommend him to all of my friends. I am so grateful to have found him and to be back at my absolute favorite sport so quickly because of it. Thanks, Jim!

Fantastic experience: I am very thankful to have met Dr. Heafner. I am the type of person who tries to push through pain until I can’t function anymore. I was introduced to Dr. Heafner through my trainer after my sciatic pain caused me to stop running and was limiting my ability to perform basic exercises. I have completed a series of sessions with Dr. Heafner and I am pain free and back to running and all other activities. Dr. Heafner is extremely knowledgeable, experienced, and genuinely empathetic. As an athlete and professional, he is completely dedicated to continual performance improvement and actively participates in the Boulder athletic community. Dr. Heafner begins each session with a mobility and pain assessment and quickly determines the techniques he will use. While he takes the time to explain what the problem is and his objective, he gets to work quickly. The two things I liked most about Dr. Heafner that set him apart from other PTs I’ve seen is that 1) each session was different but effectively targeted (and relieved) the pain and 2) he is very goal oriented – after his initial assessment, he predicts how many sessions it will take until you are pain free. He wants to help you get back to where you were as soon as possible. If you have a new injury or an old one that limits you in any way, go see Dr. Heafner!

Fantastic experience: I had a great experience at Heafner Health! Jim quickly pinpointed the problems that were causing pain in my back and leg, and worked with me showing me stretches and excersizes to get myself back to normal. Within just a few visits he had me back to 100%! And best of all, I feel that if I started to feel those same kinds of pains again I would know exactly what to do to because he really helped me understand what caused my pain, what i can do for temporary relief, what my long term solutions need to be, and why. I highly recommend Heafner Health!

Fantastic experience: Jim was very helpful and knowledgeable. His concern was with healing me rather than keeping me in a steady rotation of return visits. This is a refreshing change in an industry that is rife with practitioners who are all too happy to keep you (and your money) coming back week after week. I would recommend Heafner Health without reservation.

Fantastic experience: I attended an educational workshop where Dr. Heafner gave several tips regarding proper posture, along with practical, daily opportunities to monitor/self-correct for healthy posture alignment. It has really made a difference in working out some chronic tightness in various areas. Other exercises he gave me are also highly supportive in driving this greatly improved strength and flexibility of healthy posture alignment! Thank you so very much!