Dr. Stephen Stockhausen PT, DPT, OCS joined the Southern Ute Health Center in 2020 and now works with a full roster of patients seeking Physical Therapy services in Ignacio. He primarily sees clients in the clinic but also makes home visits and has built a relationship with SunUte Community Center to perform aquatic therapy and gym-based services there as needed.  

“I pride myself on being able to provide our patients with a personalized hands-on approach to physical therapy,” Stockhausen said. “Working here allows me to provide one on one care at the patient’s own pace, that other commercial clinics cannot.” 

Stockhausen has a broad background and is a highly respected member of the medical community nationwide. His expertise has been called on for numerous physical therapy publications and even GQ Magazine. 

He is a Board-Certified Specialist in Orthopedics and has utilized that skillset to develop new and innovative ways to help patients feel better faster. 

“New highlights include being able to provide dry needling to patients,” Stockhausen said. Dry needling is a technique physical therapists use to treat pain and movement impairments. Stockhausen has also recently been certified by the American Institute of Balance in Vestibular Rehabilitation and Concussion Therapy. 

After receiving his doctorate from the University of Kentucky in 2011 he moved to Southwest Colorado to begin his career and explore the San Juan Mountains. In 2014, he and his wife – who is also a physical therapist, began careers as travel physical therapists, moving multiple times a year providing care in underserved areas throughout the country. They returned to the Four Corners in 2020 and now live in Durango with their daughter and two dogs. An avid trail runner, he has completed numerous ultra-marathons and enjoys being outside as much as possible. 

Stephen Stockhausen has greatly enjoyed being part of the Southern Ute team for the past five years and looks forward to further improving the health and mobility of the community.