Providing clients with highest quality medical care

In our constant effort to provide tribal members with the highest quality medical care, the Southern Ute Health Department would like to introduce you to Dr. Stephen Stockhausen, PT, DPT, OCS. Dr. Stephen Stockhausen joined our team in August of 2020 as our in-house physical therapist and is currently accepting new patients. He primarily sees clients in the clinic, but also makes home visits and has built a relationship with Sun Ute Community Center to perform aquatic therapy and gym-based services as needed.

Stockhausen has a broad background and is a highly respected member of the medical community nationwide. His expertise has been called on for advice in numerous physical therapy publications, including GQ Magazine. Stockhausen is a Board-Certified Specialist in Orthopedics and has utilized that skill set to develop new and innovative ways to help patients heal faster.

After receiving his doctorate from the University of Kentucky in 2011, Stockhausen moved to Durango, Colo. to begin his career and explore the beautiful mountains of Southwest Colorado. In 2014, he and his wife, also a physical therapist, began careers as traveling physical therapists, moving multiple times a year providing care in underserved areas throughout the country.

Together, they returned to the Four Corners region in August of 2020 and now live in Durango with their daughter and two dogs. An avid trail runner, Stockhausen has completed numerous ultra-marathons and enjoys being outside as much as possible.

Dr. Stockhausen has greatly enjoyed being part of our team and looks forward to further improving the health and mobility of our community.