Kathryn Reitz, DO, CAQSMPrimary Care Sports Medicine Physician

Kathryn Reitz, DO, CAQSM

Primary Care Sports Medicine Physician

 

Dr. Kathryn Reitz, DO, is a caring and skilled Sports Medicine doctor at the Colorado Concussion Clinic, where she’s been helping patients since 2020. She earned her medical degree from the Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine at Virginia Tech, completed her Family Medicine training at St. Anthony’s North in Denver, and then went on to do a Sports Medicine Fellowship at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville. With experience working with high-impact sports like football, rugby, hockey, and boxing, Dr. Reitz brings a multi-faceted approach to concussion care.

She understands that concussions are more than just a “bump on the head.” They can lead to a wide range of symptoms—from brain fog and headaches to mood changes and fatigue—that disrupt daily life. In some cases, post-concussion syndrome can linger for months to years, affecting a person’s ability to feel like themselves. Dr. Reitz combines research with a deep sense of compassion to guide patients through recovery, helping them understand what’s happening in their brain and what steps can support healing. Whether you’re an athlete or not, she treats every patient with the same thoughtful care and attention.

When she’s not at the clinic, she enjoys reading, fishing, archery, and spending time with her spouse and kids.

 
Michelle Reed, RN, MSN-Ed, FNP-C Nurse Practitioner

Michelle Rhodes, RN, MSN-Ed, FNP-C

Nurse Practitioner

 

Michelle Reed graduated from Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia in 2004 with a Bachelor's of Science in Nursing. She went on to work for 9 years as a registered nurse in the Neuroscience Intensive Care Unit, focused on the in-patient care of severe traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, stroke, neoplasm, and neurological disorders. During that time, she also earned a Master's of Science in Nursing Education, and worked as an adjunct faculty member and clinical instructor for Marymount University in Northern Virginia. She graduated in 2013 with a Post-Master's Certificate for Family Nurse Practitioner at George Washington University in Washington, DC. She has worked since that time as a Nurse Practitioner in the skilled nursing facility and rehabilitation setting, providing primary care to the medically complex population of medical rehabilitation patients and long-term care residents. In 2017, she and her family moved to the metro Denver region, and she was thrilled to join the care team at Colorado Concussion Clinic in 2019.

 

Miranda Bellantoni

Nurse Practitioner

 

Miranda Bellantoni's journey in healthcare began with her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Maine in 2005. Starting in the ICU and Children's Hospital, she amassed invaluable experience in critical care.

In 2016, Miranda pursued advanced education at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, graduating as a Family Nurse Practitioner. Over the next five years, she dedicated herself to delivering comprehensive primary care to her patients, embodying a commitment to excellence.

However, it was her transition to the Colorado Concussion Clinic that sparked Miranda's passion for neurology. Here, she discovered profound fulfillment in managing concussions and neurological disorders, reinforcing her dedication to specialized care.

Beyond her professional pursuits, Miranda finds solace and joy in exploring Colorado's natural beauty. Additionally, her participation in medical mission trips to Central America allows her to actively contribute to underserved communities.

 

Ben Williamson

Nurse Practitioner

 

 Benjamin "Ben" Williamson, NP, who joined Colorado Concussion Clinic in 2025. Ben has been a dedicated healthcare provider for 11 years.

A graduate of Duke University's Acute Care NP program, Ben's experience includes working in neurosurgery and orthopedic trauma. Prior to becoming a Nurse Practitioner, Ben worked as a nurse in interventional radiology and stroke care, and spent the majority of his career in Surgical Trauma ICU. He is always looking for opportunities to make a significant impact on his patients and community, including working in a New York City ICU during the first COVID wave.

At Colorado Concussion Clinic, Ben focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of patients with post-traumatic brain injuries, dedicating his time to evaluating and coordinating their post-concussion care.

Outside of the clinic, Ben enjoys spending time with his family and taking advantage of Colorado's mountain sports, climbing, running, skiing, and burro racing.

 

Christopher Ketter, DO, CAQSM, FAAFP

Primary Care Sports Medicine Physician

 

Dr. Christopher Ketter joined the practice in mid 2025. He is a Primary Care Sports Medicine Physician that enjoys caring for people across the age spectrum. He worked previously in Des Moines, Iowa in a sport medicine clinic for 5 years seeing many different sports related issues, but with strong emphasis in concussion management. He is a graduate of Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine in Parker, Colorado. He completed a Sports Medicine Fellowship in Carbondale, Illinois at the SIU-Carbodnale Sports Medicine Fellowship,go Salukis. I moved to Colorado in Early 2024 with his family and has continued to practice sports medicine in Aurora, Colorado.

Throughout his career, Dr. Ketter has cared for athletes from many levels, high school. Collegiate, professional, weekend warriors, and military personnel and veterans. He has spent time coving medical tents for marathons, sidelines work with High school, and collegiate sports. He has spent time covering USHL hockey in Des Moines as well. His goal is to help patient achieve their goals and help them return to what the activities that they enjoy.

In his free time, Dr. Ketter can be found enjoying time with his family and trying to get and enjoy all the activities that Colorado has to offer.

 
Sarah Palmer, OD, FAAO Neuro-Optometrist

Sarah Johnson, OD, FAAO

Neuro-Optometrist

 

Dr. Sarah Johnson graduated with her Doctor of Optometry from SUNY College of Optometry in New York, New York. She completed clinical rotations treating patients with traumatic brain injuries at Walter Reed Military Medical Center, the Philadelphia VA, and in private practice. She went on to complete her residency at SUNY College of Optometry, specializing in neuro-optometric rehabilitation of patients with visual dysfunctions after a traumatic brain injury, stroke, brain tumor, vestibular disease, and other neurological disorders. She moved from New York to Colorado in 2019 to continue her very rewarding career of treating patients with acquired brain injury.

 
 
 

Sarah Palmer

Vision Therapist

 

Sarah brings a valuable 18 years of experience in the healthcare industry to our office as well as five years as a preschool teacher. After discovering vision therapy as a parent for her own family, Sarah discovered a new passion and began her career as a vision therapist. She brings her own patient experience after sustaining a TBI from a motor vehicle accident. This allows her to connect with and understand the many challenges, frustrations, and excitements of her patients. Sarah has experience treating a wide range of vision therapy patients and is able to use her clinical skills and personal experiences to provide motivation, empathy, and adapt to our patients and their unique needs. She is committed to lifelong learning and development of her vision therapy skills and is currently working toward earning her Certified Optometric Vision Therapist (COVT) Certification.

 
 
 

Emma Wiley, B.S.

Vision Therapist

 

Emma Wiley graduated from the University of Colorado, Boulder in 2023 with her Bachelors of Science in Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology. She discovered the field of Optometry when she started working as a scribe for her local eye doctor. She fell in love with patient care and rehabbing the visual system and shortly after started working as a vision therapist at a private optometry practice. She gained experience as a vision therapist working mainly with pediatrics but also treating conditions like amblyopia (lazy eye), strabismus (crossed eyes), and other binocular vision problems. Emma enjoys applying this knowledge to the field of concussion care and helping guide patients through the recovery process.

In her free time, Emma loves running, thrift shopping, and spending quality time with her friends and family. She was born and raised in Colorado and loves to go on hikes in the summertime and ski all winter.

 
Jessica Bandelier, PT, DPT, Cert DN, Cert VRSPhysical Therapist

Jessica Bandelier, PT, DPT, Cert DN, Cert VRS

Physical Therapist

 

Jessica Bandelier graduated from Purdue University in Indiana with her Bachelor of Arts and Master of Science degrees. She completed her Doctorate in Physical Therapy at Regis University in 2015. Jessica joined Colorado Concussion Clinic in 2020. She has gained experience treating individuals with vertigo, dizziness, balance deficits, visual issues and developed a passion for working with patients who had sustained concussions. She has certifications in dry needling from the American Academy of Manipulative Therapy, Vestibular rehabilitation from American Musculoskeletal Institute and completed courses in spinal manipulation, temporomandibular disorder and craniofacial pain. Jessica believes in treating the whole person and providing patient-centered care to address all aspects of their health.

 
Haley Cozad, PT, DPTPhysical Therapist

Haley Moran, PT, DPT

Physical Therapist

 

Haley Moran graduated with her Doctor of Physical Therapy from the University of Pittsburgh. While in school, she completed specialty clinical rotations with University of Pittsburgh Medical Center in Pittsburgh and Kennedy Krieger Institute in Baltimore, working directly with patients of all ages who have sustained neurologic injury, including brain injury. She has a passion for vestibular and balance therapy while also utilizing orthopedic skills to provide an individualized approach to each patient.

 

Lauren Smith, DPT

Physical Therapist

 

Lauren Smith graduated with her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Regis University following the completion of her Bachelor’s degree in Exercise and Movement Science at the University of Wisconsin. She has experience working with a wide range of neurological and orthopedic diagnoses across diverse patient populations, and has a passion for brain injury rehabilitation. She received her dry needling certification in conjunction with her doctoral degree through the Dry Needling Academy, and pursued distinctions in neurological research and global health advocacy during her educational career. Lauren is passionate about promoting the independence and holistic well-being of her patients, and strives to maximize their quality of life through evidence-based practice.

 

Stephanie Williams, PT, DPT

Physical Therapist

 

Stephanie Williams earned a Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science from Carroll University in Wisconsin in 2015, followed by a Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Northern Arizona University in 2017. Since then, she has focused primarily on neurological disorders in the geriatric population, earning the distinction of Geriatric Certified Specialist (GCS) in 2023.

Stephanie is especially passionate about working with individuals recovering from head injuries and finds this area of care both challenging and deeply rewarding. Committed to lifelong learning, she continually pursues advanced training to ensure patients receive the most current and effective treatments available.

 
Hilary Booco, MA CCC-SLPCognitive Therapist

Hilary Booco, MA CCC-SLP

Cognitive Therapist

 

Hilary Booco has a Master of Arts degree in Speech-Language Pathology from The George Washington University in Washington, D.C., as well as Bachelors of Arts degrees in Linguistics and Spanish from the University of Georgia. Hilary has worked with a variety of different patient populations, both adult and pediatric, in many different medical settings, including outpatient, inpatient, skilled nursing, and long-term care. She has provided evaluation and treatment for both cognitive-linguistic deficits and swallowing disorders for patients with acquired brain injury and progressive neurological diseases. In graduate school, Hilary focused her studies on traumatic brain injury and stroke, completing an internship at a hospital for neurological rehabilitation where she worked closely with occupational and physical therapists, as well as a neuropsychologists. For her Master's level thesis, she helped to develop and utilize testing to determine the differences of language comprehension in patients with focal damage to the left inferior frontal cortex versus patients with damage elsewhere in the brain. Hilary is able to provide bilingual cognitive-linguistic therapy in English and Spanish. Additionally, she is licensed and can treat patients in both Colorado and Wyoming.

 

Hannah Beach MS CCC-SLP

Cognitive Therapist

 

Hannah Beach received a Master of Science degree in Medical Speech-Language Pathology from the University of Washington in Seattle, Washington, as well as a Bachelor of Science degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Saint Mary’s College in Notre Dame, Indiana. Hannah has worked in a variety of different settings including acute care, inpatient rehab, skilled nursing facilities, and outpatient clinics. Her work is primarily focused on adults with acquired brain injuries and neurodegenerative diseases with whom she has experience providing cognitive, language, speech, voice, and swallowing therapy.

 

Dana Fritschi, MA CCC-SLP

Cognitive Therapist

 

With a mission to deliver compassionate and individualized care, Dana has provided cognitive therapy services for adults in the hospital, inpatient, and outpatient settings for over 15 years. Dana is a certified member of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) and is licensed to practice speech-language pathology in the state of Colorado. Currently, she is a speech-language pathology doctoral candidate at Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions in Provo, Utah. She received a Master of Arts degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Montclair State University in New Jersey and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders from the University of New Hampshire. 

 

Bethany Thorson, MS CCC-SLP

Cognitive Therapist

 

Bethany has over 12 years experience as a speech language pathologist, and has dedicated her career towards individuals affected by stroke or brain injury. She has worked in multiple settings including but not limited to acute hospitals, inpatient rehabilitation facilities, and outpatient clinics. Bethany is passionate and skilled in providing evidence based, functional and patient centered care for mild-severe cognitive deficits, aphasia and apraxia of speech.  She received her Master’s degree from Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff, and her Bachelor’s at the University of Arizona in Tucson. Bethany is certified in Lee Silverman Voice Treatment (LSVT-LOUD), myofascial release, and AmpCare Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation (NMES). 

Outside of work, you can find her hosting trivia with Geeks Who Drink, running, planning her next Halloween party, and traveling. She loves anything outside and spending time with her husband, friends, and pets! 

 
 
 

Codi Kincaid, M.S., CCC-SLP

Cognitive Therapist

 

Codi has a Masters of Science degree in Speech-Language Pathology from Texas Tech Health Sciences Center and a Bachelors of Science degree in Speech and Language Disorders from the University of Texas at Austin. Following her education, Codi has worked as a Speech-Language Pathologist, providing skilled rehabilitation to patients of all ages with acquired traumatic brain injury and stroke, including infants to geriatrics. Codi has dedicated her career to working in neurological recovery, primarily in the acute care and outpatient hospital settings. Codi has a passion for developing high tech alternative and augmentative communication systems, and she enjoys generating innovative solutions for individuals who have sustained cognitive, swallowing, voice, or communication changes. Her specialty certifications include: Lee Silverman Voice Treatment (LSVT-LOUD), McNeil Dysphagia Therapy Protocol for Swallowing (MDTP), AmpCare Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation (NMES), and manual therapy techniques (Lymphatic drainage, Myofascial Release). For fun, Codi enjoys traveling, exploring the outdoors, and spending time with family, friends, and her dogs!

 
 
 

Jacqueline Peña-Sosa M.S., CF-SLP

Cognitive Therapist

 

Jacqueline Peña-Sosa earned her Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology from Metropolitan State University of Denver and her Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of California, Santa Barbara. During her graduate studies, Jackie completed clinical internships at Swedish Medical Center and Craig Hospital, with a focus on inpatient neurological rehabilitation. She gained hands-on experience assessing and treating adults with acquired brain injuries while collaborating closely with an interdisciplinary team. Additionally, she completed a graduate assistantship centered on research and clinical work related to traumatic brain injury. Fluent in both Spanish and English, Jackie is passionate about providing culturally responsive care and supporting individuals and their families throughout the recovery process. Outside of work, Jackie enjoys spending quality time with her family, traveling, golfing, and being outdoors whenever possible.

 
 
 

Melissa Wolak, MS, CCC-SLP

Cognitive Therapist

 

Melissa Wolak, MS, CCC-SLP, earned her Master of Science in Communication Disorders from Western Carolina University and her Bachelor’s degree in Communication Science Disorders from the University of Georgia. With 28 years of experience, Melissa specializes in cognitive-communication rehabilitation for individuals recovering from concussion, brain injury and neuro-related challenges. Her expertise includes executive functioning, memory, attention, language, and problem-solving, paired with strategies to improve overall cognitive endurance. Melissa integrates evidence-based interventions with mindfulness, trauma-informed care, and neuroscience principles, providing an approach that supports both cognitive recovery and emotional resilience.

In her free time, Melissa enjoys early morning walks with her dog, dancing, reading, photography, and savoring good dark chocolate. She also loves skiing, hiking and spending quality time with her family in the Colorado outdoors.

 

Sarah Wilson, LCSW

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

 

Sarah Wilson, LCSW received her Master’s degree of Social Work from the University of Denver Graduate School of Social Work in 2010. She is from the border of Texas and Mexico, is bilingual in Spanish and has conducted bilingual therapy with native Spanish speakers for the entirety of her mental health career. Sarah’s experiences growing up on the U.S.-Mexico border influenced her desire to learn Spanish to be able to help people similar to those from where she came.

Passionate about helping patients overcome trauma and anxiety, Sarah is certified in a trauma therapy called Brainspotting. Brainspotting, which has its roots in EMDR, helps support patients in overcoming their past painful experiences. Sarah also utilizes ear acupuncture (acudetox) to help patients experience relief from stress, anxiety, sleep, pain, and trauma. Both Brainspotting and ear acupuncture can help people feel better even if they are unable to or prefer not to discuss the details of their painful experiences. 

Sarah enjoys good coffee, hiking in the mountains, and most things involving chocolate.  Se habla español.

 

Sean Svoboda

 

With lived experience of what it takes to heal, Sean specializes in helping clients who have "tried everything" but still struggle with residual symptoms that aren't resolving with other forms of therapy.  She brings over 13 years of experience working with head injury and complex trauma as a Low Energy Neurofeedback (LENS) Technician. This is a gentle, but powerful non-invasive therapy that uses tiny frequency shifts to help the brain, body and nervous system reset and repair.

Since completing her internship in 2014, Sean has provided over 10,000 hours of Neurofeedback and nervous system repair sessions, integrating her work as a Certified Somatic Coach. Her trauma-informed, intuitive approach reflects many years experience in both private practice and clinical settings, where she has seen the LENS revolutionize TBI recovery and shift symptoms in lasting ways.

Sean is always studying somatic (or body-based healing) and is currently getting her certification in Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy and a Master’s Degree in Counseling from Adams State University. She is incredibly passionate about her work, but beyond this -- she loves road trips, pickleball, exploring trails and dancing as much as possible. 

 

CJ Koso

 

CJ brings a broad range of experience in neurofeedback therapy, with expertise in amplitude training, z-score training, sLORETA training, Alpha/Theta protocol, and the Fisher protocols. She is also trained in neurostimulation techniques including tDCS and tACS.

CJ earned her BA in Psychology from the University of Northern Colorado and is currently pursuing her Master’s in Clinical Mental Health. She’s passionate about educating clients on their brain map results and tailoring neurofeedback protocols to individual needs. A firm believer in practicing what she preaches, CJ completes her own neurofeedback sessions three times a week.

If you’re curious about neurofeedback but still have questions, CJ offers free 15-minute consultation calls and would be happy to speak with you.

Outside of work, you’ll likely find her deep into a strategy board game, curled up with a book, or hosting one of her themed dinner parties. She enjoys yoga, sober dance nights out, and hiking slowly—so she can stop to admire all the bugs and cool rocks along the way.