Personalized Care For Athletes and Individuals

Dr. Alyx Brown believes in the bigger picture: she enjoys getting to know her patients, to better understand how their personal lives and health issues relate. She takes a friendly, collaborative approach to treatment, motivating patients in pursuit of pain-free movement. As a sports enthusiast, Alyx combines her own training experiences with her professional expertise. Her specialty is ruling out—and healing—the causes of lingering, chronic pain.

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Dr. Brown holds a Doctor of Chiropractic degree and an MS in Exercise and Sports Science from the University of Western States, in Portland, Oregon. She is also a Certified Chiropractic Sports Practitioner qualified through the American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians. She is an active member of both the American Chiropractic Association as well as the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association (ICPA). She has over 100 additional hours of post-graduate education, along with extensive on-field experience treating and managing an array of sporting injuries.

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Her passion for sports performance stems from many years as a competitive athlete. Dr. Brown is a five-time provincial medalist in track and field back in her home province of Saskatchewan, Canada. Nowadays, she enjoys a mixture of CrossFit, triathlons, volleyball or running through the many outdoor trails that Colorado has to offer. At Boulder Sports Clinic, Dr. Brown will enable you with the tools to elevate your health and performance, so that you can move smarter, play harder, and cross that finish line pain free.

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• Co-owner of Boulder Sports Clinic
• Doctorate of Chiropractic (DC)
• Masters of Exercise and Sport Science
• Certified Chiropractic Sports Practitioner CCSP®
• BSc Kinesiology, BSc Biology
• Active Release Technique (ART) provider level 1 and 2 certified
• Selective Functional Movement Assessment (SFMA) level 1 and 2 provider
• Graston Technique provider level 1 and 2
• Certified Kinesiotape practioner (CKTP)
• Anatomy in Motion (AIM) provider
• Member of American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians (ACBSP)
• Certified Webster Practitioner via ICPA

Dr. Steve Brown loves helping active people overcome injury and increase performance in their desired sport or activity. His dedication to merging his passions for athletics and healthcare has propelled him along a distinctive educational trajectory. This journey culminated in the attainment of both a Doctor of Chiropractic and a Master's degree in Exercise & Sports Science, allowing him to integrate a comprehensive understanding of human physiology and biomechanics to better serve athletes and active patients. With a commitment to excellence, Dr. Brown has attained board certification in chiropractic care, complemented by specialized training in sports medicine, earning him the title of Certified Chiropractic Sports Practitioner.

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His dedication to advancing his expertise in sports medicine is evident through the completion of rigorous requirements in the classroom and on field, having 100's of hours of hands-on experience gained from providing on-field medical support at live sporting events and in athletic training rooms.

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Driven by a passion for facilitating swift and effective recovery, Dr. Brown's mission is to assist individuals in returning to their active lifestyles ASAP. Drawing from years of accumulated knowledge, numerous certifications, and extensive experience, he is dedicated to helping clients get back to what they love.

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As an athlete himself, Dr. Steve intimately understands the challenges of athletic performance and the toll it can take on the body. Through his own experiences of grappling with overtraining strains, he recognized the invaluable role of a sports chiropractor who not only comprehends the intricacies of injuries but also appreciates the demands of rigorous training schedules. Inspired by his transformative encounters, Dr. Brown pursued specialized training to become a Sports Chiropractor in Boulder.

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Today, Dr. Steve employs a holistic approach that integrates functional movement analysis and muscle testing to identify underlying muscle compensation patterns. By combining traditional chiropractic techniques with soft tissue manipulation, rehabilitative exercises, and targeted strength training, he not only alleviates pain but also addresses the root causes of dysfunction.

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Outside of the office, Dr. Steve indulges in an active lifestyle, embracing activities such as golf, basketball, weightlifting, cycling, running, hiking, camping, and exploring Colorado's picturesque outdoors alongside his wife and their two dogs.          

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• Co-owner of Boulder Sports Clinic
• Doctorate of Chiropractic
• Masters of Exercise and Sport Science
• Certified Chiropractic Sports Practitioner®
• Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
• Dry Needling provider
• Active Release Technique (ART) provider
• Graston Technique provider
• Selective Functional Movement Assessment (SFMA) provider
• Titleist Performance Institute (TPI) certified golf professional

Dr. Jill Greenfield is a certified sports physical therapist specializing in the treatment and prevention of athletic injuries. She completed four years of undergraduate studies in Exercise Science at the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, Minnesota, three years completing her Doctorate of Physical Therapy at St. Catherine's University in St. Paul, Minnesota before being selected as a resident in Fairview's Sports Residency program. During her year-long residency, she worked with the University of Minnesota, Augsburg College and with local high schools to treat athletic injury and focus on return to sport. Out of residency, she held a job working with the "Complex Knee Team" for Twin Cities Orthopedics under a world-renowned knee surgeon so she has a trained eye for lower extremity mechanics, dysfunction and rehabilitation. Being trained in Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) techniques, she has a more holistic approach to physical therapy where she has a great understanding of interconnectedness in the body and has a passion for treating the whole individual, not simply the parts. She has a special interest in treating shoulders, hips, knees, ankles, but enjoys working collaboratively with our Doctors of Chiropractic to treat injuries related to the spine.

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As a former collegiate volleyball player and coach, she enjoys providing dynamic sports and orthopedic physical therapy care to motivated individuals to restore function, improve movement, and return patients to their active lifestyle. She has extensive experience with an active population of all ages and levels so you can expect a detailed examination, individualized treatment, and thorough plan of care that will get you back to doing what you love.

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• Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT), Saint Catherine University (2018)
• Bachelor of Science (BS) in Exercise Science, University of Saint Thomas (2015)
• Board Certified Sports Specialist (SCS)
• Blood Flow Restriction Rehabilitation Certified
• Functional Dry Needling (FDN) Evidence in Motion and Integrative Dry Needling
• Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) Trained
• American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) member– Sports Section
• Former Collegiate Volleyball Player (Named to the Hall of Fame)
• Former Collegiate Volleyball Assistant Coach, University of Saint Thomas

• Doctorate of Chiropractic
• Graston Technique provider
• Certified Kinesiotape Practitioner (CKTP)
• Whole Food Nutrition Certified

Dr. Liz Purcell is an experienced chiropractor with a passion for helping athletes perform at their best. With a background in Health and Exercise Science from Syracuse University, she brings a hands-on, personalized approach to injury prevention, recovery, and performance enhancement.

Whether working with weekend warriors, CU students or desk workers, Dr. Liz combines advanced chiropractic techniques with functional movement strategies to support each patient’s goals. She believes that optimal performance starts with a healthy spine and works to empower her patients through education, movement, and individualized care.

When she’s not in the clinic, Dr. Liz can be found in the mountains with her husband and dog. She enjoys hiking, paddleboarding and snowboarding.

Dr. Kris Littel is a dual-credentialed Physical Therapist (DPT) and Athletic Trainer (LAT) specializing in acute & post-concussive syndrome management, ACL rehabilitation, and distal radiculopathies (numbness in the hands and/or feet). He earned both his Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training (2019) and Doctor of Physical Therapy (2024) degrees from the University of Wisconsin–Madison.

While at UW–Madison, Kris worked with Division I athletes from the W Volleyball, M/W Track & Field, and M Football teams. He also supported underrepresented communities by delivering on-site care and rehabilitation services at a local high school. During this time, he incorporated his passion for teaching to assist fellow undergraduate students in their human anatomy coursework as a Peer Learning Assistant - a skill that translated well to educating athletes on their individual condition, healing timeframe, and expectations with returning to sport. His commitment to patient education and helping athletes return to what they love inspired him to pursue his Doctorate of Physical Therapy (DPT) in 2021.

Between earning his undergraduate degree and starting his DPT program, Kris worked as an Athletic Training/Physician Extender during the COVID-19 pandemic in both outpatient and inpatient clinics in Madison, Wisconsin. Following completion of his DPT, he worked in Tucson, AZ treating orthopedic and sports injuries with a focus on endurance athletes, particularly long-distance runners and cyclists. During his time in Arizona, he completed additional training in integrative dry needling and diagnostic musculoskeletal ultrasound to further enhance the quality of care he provides to his patients.

Throughout his career, Kris has had the privilege of working with patients of all ages and skill levels — from weekend warriors to Olympic athletes. Kris also values collaboration with other healthcare providers to holistically address the root cause of injury and develop personalized treatment plans that reduce pain, restore confidence, and improve sport-related performance.

Kris's additional training and certifications include:

• Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT), University of Wisconsin - Madison (2024)
• Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training (BSAT), University of Wisconsin - Madison (2019) | Licensed Athletic Trainer (LAT)
• Certified Musculoskeletal Sonographer (Cert. MSK Ultrasonographer) - American Academy of Manipulative Therapy (AAMT)
• Integrative Dry Needling (IDN) Trained

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Sydney was trained in Massage Therapy in Green Bay, Wisconsin where she worked on football players from the Green Bay Packers, semi-pro football team the Green Bay Blizzard, local Hockey team the Green Bay Gamblers, and the general public. She has nine years of experience in the massage therapy field, developing her own "heavy handed" style of massage incorporating mostly Trigger Point Therapy and Deep Tissue. Sydney has been professionally trained in modalities such as Craniosacral Massage, Hot Stone Massage, Myofascial Release Technique, Lymphatic Massage, Sports Specific Massage, Trigger Point Therapy, Acupressure, Deep Tissue, Pre-natal Massage, Sinus Massage and Reflexology. She is described to have a "healing energy" about her and an intuition that aids in her ability to help her patients both physically and emotionally. Growing up in Door County, Wisconsin, a peninsula surrounded by water, Sydney became an avid kayaker. She has completed 3 of the most adventurous journeys Wisconsin has to offer; the St Croix River, the Lower 92 of the Wisconsin River and the Sea Caves of Devils Island in the northern Apostle Islands. Her favorite adventures are multi day excursions carrying all her camping gear with her in her kayak. Sydney has deep water rescue training and experience with “Big Water” kayaking, such as Island hopping in Lake Superior and Lake Michigan. Now living in Boulder, Colorado, Sydney is looking for her next big adventure.

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• Deep Tissue Massage
• Lymphatic Massage
• Trigger Point Therapy
• Craniosacral Technique
• Acupressure
• Pre-natal Massage
• Sinus Massage
• Reflexology
• Cupping Technique

Emma grew up in Indiana and went to undergrad at Indiana University. She raced bikes throughout her time at IU, and raced in the Little 500. As an active individual, she has always been interested in the body, and that's what pushed her to go to massage school in Asheville, North Carolina. She graduated from Center for Massage and Natural Health in 2015 with a focus in swedish, deep tissue, and pain management. Since massage school, Emma has taken courses such as ACE Cupping, and prenatal. Immediately after massage school, Emma started working with professional cycling teams as a soigneur. She's traveled the world and worked at some of the biggest bike races with some of the world's best cyclists. A couple of these events include Mountain Bike world Championships and the 2020(1) Tokyo Olympics. While in North Carolina, Emma also spent time working with the North Carolina State University runners, treating them and traveling with them during the season.

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Emma enjoys working with all individuals to help them with whatever goals they are wanting out of a massage. These include working with a specific injury, routine maintenance, and/or to relax.

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Outside of work, Emma enjoys hanging out with her husband and pets, cycling, running, and hiking. She usually has one goal race/event for the year that she's training for. Emma also enjoys baking and spending time with friends and family.

With over 30 years in healthcare, Kaaren McKaig combines her extensive experience with a personalized approach to patient care. Beginning her career as a BSN in 1992, she spent 20 years in critical areas like Intensive Care, Oncology, Bone Marrow Transplant, and Emergency Medicine. After earning her Master’s in Nursing from Regis University in 2013, she gained expertise in Emergency Medicine, Urgent Care, and Gastroenterology. For the past five years, Kaaren has focused on Precision and Personalized Medicine, using advanced tools like DNA analysis, lab testing, and gut microbiome evaluation to craft holistic care plans tailored to individual needs. A former Ironman triathlete and mother of four, Kaaren is dedicated to empowering patients to achieve optimal health through innovative, customized strategies.Education & Certifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), Family Nurse Practitioner, Regis University
• Certified in Emergency Medicine, Urgent Care, and Gastroenterology
• Specialized training in Precision Medicine, including DNA and gut microbiome analysis

Hannah was born and raised in Maine. After earning a B.A. in Creative Writing at the University of Maine in 2012, she moved to Boulder, CO. Hannah is an RYT 200 Hour Yoga Teacher. She teaches Vinyasa Yoga, Yin Yoga, and Aerial Yoga. When she’s not in the office or teaching yoga, you can find her writing, running, or taking care of her plants.

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• RYT 200 Hour Yoga Teacher
• BSC Office Manager

Denise was born and raised in South Africa. She is currently working on her Bachelor degrees in Management, International Business, and Marketing. Denise recently relocated to Boulder, and is loving her new mountain life! When she's not exploring the outdoors, you can find her spending time with loved ones or doing something creative.

Bronagh, a Boston native, holds a BA in Marketing with a concentration in Professional Sales from Plymouth State University in New Hampshire. After making the move to Boulder in 2024, she quickly fell in love with the vibrant local scene. When she’s not in the office, you can find her exploring Boulder’s best restaurants and hidden gems, browsing charming shops, or enjoying a cozy evening at home cooking or reading.