meet the team
Physical Therapist
Jaime Darling P.T., D.P.T.
Optima Rehabilitation
University of Saint Augustine, Saint Augustine, FL, Doctor of Physical Therapy (2016)
University of Houston, Houston, TX, Bachelor of Science in Allied Health and Nutrition (2011)
Manual Therapy Certification (2024)
Pregnancy & Postpartum Corrective Exercise Specialist (2022)
Physical Therapist
Shawna Smith D.P.T.
Optima Rehabilitation
Doctorate of Physical Therapy (2014), Central Michigan University, Mt. Pleasant, MI
B.S. Exercise Science (2011), Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI
Physical Therapist Assistant
Gustavo Mosqueda-Cuellar P.T.A.
Optima Rehabilitation
Associate's of Applied Science
Colby Community College, Colby KS (2022)
Exercise Therapist | Certified Functional Capacity Evaluator
Dan Ward, M.B.S.
Dan graduated from Kansas State University in 1994 with a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology/Exercise Science. In 1998, he earned his Master of Basic Science degree in Exercise Science from the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs. Dan holds a certificate in Functional Capacity Evaluation from Roy Matheson and Associates.
Dan has worked in the rehabilitation field for almost 20 years and has been with Optima since 2000. He has experience in geriatrics and cardiac rehabilitation. Dan makes his home in Fountain with his wife and enjoys spending time with his children, fly fishing, gardening and the outdoors.
Exercise Therapist | Clinic Administrator
Vanessa Moar, B.S.
Vanessa earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology and Spanish from the University of Missouri in 1994. While at Mizzou, she attended a study abroad program at the Universidad de las Americas in Puebla, Mexico. She completed her Masters of Basic Science in Exercise Physiology coursework at the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs in 2000.
She began her career with Optima in 2000. Vanessa received her Cancer Exercise Specialist certification from the Rocky Mountain Cancer Rehabilitation Institute. Vanessa lives in Castle Rock, enjoys running, hiking, working out and cooking, and is an avid sports fan.
OFFICE HOURS
Monday
7:00am - 6:00pm
Tuesday
7:00am - 6:00pm
Wednesday
7:00am - 6:00pm
Thursday
7:00am - 5:00pm
Friday
7:00am - 6:00pm
Saturday & Sunday
Closed
Optima Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation
3920 N Union Blvd # 160B
Colorado Springs, CO 80907