About me

Dr. Carolyn Dieter PT, DPT, PMA-CPT, CCRT, CIDN

Doctor of Physical Therapy
Certified Canine Rehab Therapist

Hi, I’m Carolyn!

I grew up on the East Coast (Connecticut and Long Island) but fell in love with Colorado after coming out to Steamboat Springs as a kid to ski. 

After graduating high school, I moved to Colorado for undergraduate and graduate school. I earned my Doctorate in Physical Therapy (DPT) in 2012 and moved to Summit County, CO after a quick travel PT job on the Oregon Coast. I worked in outpatient, inpatient, and ED settings while in Summit County. In 2015, I became a certified Polestar Pilates rehab practitioner. I believe this certification has given me a keen eye for movement dysfunction and a better understanding of efficiency of movement. My husband and I then moved to Routt County in 2017. I have worked with UCHealth SportsMed in Steamboat Springs and Oak Creek since then in outpatient orthopedics. 

Although I enjoy working with people, my love for animals led me to earn my certification in canine rehab from the Canine Rehabilitation Institute in 2022. I am thrilled to be able to use my skills as a physical therapist to help our canine family live their best lives. 

Our dog, Elsa, is my favorite adventure partner. In our free time, my husband, Elsa, and I enjoy hiking, paddle boarding, mountain biking, cross country skiing, and camping. I also enjoy yoga, Pilates, and downhill skiing. 

Professional Background

  • Bachelors in Biology from the University of Denver in 2008
  • Doctorate in Physical Therapy (DPT) from the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus in 2012
  • Certified Polestar Pilates Rehab Practitioner (PMA-CPT) in 2015
  • Certified Canine Rehab Therapist (CCRT) from the Canine Rehabilitation Institute in 2022
  • Allied Health Professional member of the American Association of Rehabilitation Veterinarians (AARV) in 2022
  • Certified in Integrative Dry Needling (CIDN) in 2023