MEET THE TEAM

DR. MAGGIE THOMPSON, PT, DPT

Maggie is the owner and founder of Refuge Physiotherapy. She was born and raised in Tupelo, MS. She attended the University of Mississippi (Ole Miss) where she earned her undergraduate degree in Exercise Science and played on the women’s basketball team. Maggie completed her Doctorate in Physical Therapy at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. She then completed a post-doctorate Manual Orthopedic Physical Therapy Fellowship program through the American Academy of Manipulative Therapy (AAMT) in Oklahoma City, OK. She is now a Fellow of the American Academy of Manual Physical Therapy.

After moving in 2019 to be with her now husband, Maggie currently resides in Fort Collins, CO. She is passionate about developing authentic client-provider relationships, leading clients to regain greater confidence, and encouraging patients to embrace new challenges to grow into the best version of themselves. She loves the outdoors, her church, being active, working out, and traveling. 

DR. JOSHUA EMERSON, PT, DPT

Dr. Joshua grew up in Ramona, CA playing water polo, participating in marching band and show choir, and competing in triathlons. As an undergraduate, he attended UC San Diego, where he majored in Cognitive Science, minored in Spanish literature, rowed for the crew team and enjoyed surfing. Joshua's enthusiasm for physical therapy began as a rehabilitation aide for Rady Children's Hospital, while seeking avenues of healing within the western medical model.  

Joshua graduated the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences in San Marcos, CA with high honors and a Doctorate in Physical Therapy. With prior experience in teaching, coaching, sports performance, and massage therapy, Joshua blended these passions into his practice of physical therapy in order to promote movement, health, and wellness.

Joshua's goal is to facilitate mobility and peak performance through a global, integral approach. Utilizing functional kinetic exercise coupled with manual therapy, trigger point dry needling, vestibular therapy and massage; he is able to facilitate client healing and guide them on their journey of long-term health and well-being. 

He specializes in treating neck pain and headaches, shoulder/forearm pain, hip/knee/ankle pain, low back pain, balance/dizziness (vertigo), and sports and orthopedic rehab.

Joshua is a loving husband and proud father of four children. He enjoys: music, food, fly fishing, hiking, gardening, cycling, reading and swimming.