Meet Our Team
Dr. Maggie Thompson | PT, DPT
Maggie is the owner and founder of Refuge Physiotherapy. Originally from Tupelo, Mississippi, she earned her bachelor's degree in Exercise Science while playing Division I basketball at the University of Mississippi (Ole Miss).
She went on to receive her Doctor of Physical Therapy from the University of Mississippi Medical Center before completing a post-doctoral Manual Orthopedic Physical Therapy Fellowship through the American Academy of Manipulative Therapy. She is also a Fellow of the American Academy of Manual Physical Therapy.
After moving to Fort Collins in 2019, Maggie founded Refuge Physiotherapy in 2020 with a vision of creating a practice where patients receive exceptional one-on-one care and feel truly known, heard, and supported.
She is passionate about building authentic relationships, helping people regain confidence in their bodies, and empowering them to return to the activities they love.
Outside the clinic, Maggie enjoys spending time with her husband and young son, staying active, pursuing personal growth, and soaking up Colorado's beautiful outdoors.
Dr. Joshua Emerson | PT, DPT
He enjoys treating neck pain and headaches, shoulder, hip, knee, ankle, and low back pain, balance and dizziness (including vertigo), and a wide range of orthopedic and sports-related injuries.
Outside the clinic, Josh enjoys spending time with his wife and four children. He also loves music, fly fishing, hiking, gardening, cycling, swimming, reading, and exploring great food.
Josh grew up in Ramona, California, and earned his bachelor's degree in Cognitive Science with a minor in Spanish Literature from the University of California, San Diego. He later received his Doctor of Physical Therapy from the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences.
A lifelong athlete, Josh has participated in water polo, triathlons, rowing, surfing, marching band, and show choir. His passion for physical therapy began while working as a rehabilitation aide at Rady Children's Hospital. Drawing on his background in teaching, coaching, sports performance, and massage therapy, Josh enjoys helping patients move better, recover from injury, and achieve lasting health and wellness.
Josh takes a whole-body approach to treatment, combining manual therapy, functional exercise, dry needling, and vestibular rehabilitation to help patients move better, recover from injury, and stay active long-term.
Dr. Katie Feather | PT, DPT
Katie grew up in Sterling, Colorado, before moving to Hays, Kansas, to attend Fort Hays State University, where she earned her Bachelor of Science degree. She then relocated to the East Coast to pursue her Doctor of Physical Therapy at Boston University.
Following graduation, Katie completed a year-long residency through the Institute of Orthopedic Manual Therapy and has received additional training in dry needling. She is committed to providing evidence-based care and continually expanding her knowledge and clinical skills.
Katie is passionate about helping people recover from injury through hands-on manual therapy, individualized exercise programs, and education that empowers patients to manage their health independently. She enjoys treating a wide variety of orthopedic conditions, with special interests in the hip, knee, spine, and TMJ.
Outside the clinic, Katie enjoys spending time with family and friends, baking, paddleboarding, and crafting. Within the clinic, she hopes to create a space of trust where we can work together as a team to achieve your goals.
Jenny Roddam | Operations Lead
As Operations Lead, she is passionate about creating an exceptional experience for every patient while supporting the team behind the scenes. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, gardening, baking, crafting, and spoiling her two senior rescue dogs.
Jenny grew up in Monument, Colorado, and earned her bachelor's degree in Sport and Exercise Science from the University of Northern Colorado before returning to complete her Master of Sport Administration, graduating magna cum laude. After several years working in education, she transitioned into administration, where she discovered her passion for helping organizations thrive behind the scenes.
A lifelong athlete, Jenny grew up playing a variety of sports and has a special love for tennis, which she played competitively at UNC. She also enjoys yoga, skiing, hiking, strength training, and cheering on Colorado's sports teams.
Years ago, Jenny came to Refuge as a patient and quickly became a believer in the clinic's mission and approach to care.