Helping athletes and active individuals across the Highlands Ranch area recover, perform, and thrive
Meet Dr. Gina Fick – Physical Therapist &
Founder of Fick PT & Performance
Founder of Fick PT & Performance | Orthopedic Manual PT Certified | Fellow, American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists | Level I and II Dry Needling Certified
Dr. Gina Fick, PT, ScD, FAAOMPT became passionate about physical therapy during her high school and college years while playing on various sports teams. After sustaining a serious, season-ending injury that kept her from the activities she loved, she experienced firsthand the power of physical therapy. This pivotal experience sparked her desire to help others return to the sports and lifestyles they enjoy.
Impressed by the impact physical therapy had on her own recovery and on others around her, Dr. Gina was inspired to pursue a career dedicated to helping athletes prevent injuries, recover fully, and return stronger than before. She founded Fick Physical Therapy & Performance with the vision of delivering exceptional, personalized treatment that truly makes a difference.
Dr. Gina is deeply committed to patient-centered, one-on-one care. She believes in spending meaningful time with each patient to provide highly skilled, evidence-based physical therapy and sports recovery services. Her goal is always to help you feel better, move better, and get back to the activities you love—stronger and more confident than ever.
She earned her Doctorate of Science in Physical Therapy from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in 2006 and has specialized in outpatient orthopedics and sports medicine for over 22 years.
In her free time, Dr. Gina enjoys adventuring with her husband and four children. Her favorite activities include attending local sporting events, hiking, skiing, and off-roading through the mountains in their 4×4.
Dr. Gina holds a manual therapy certification from the International Academy of Orthopedic Medicine-US (IAOM-US) and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists. She is Level I and II Dry Needling Certified through Dr. Ma’s Integrative Dry Needling Institute, allowing her to effectively treat both musculoskeletal and neurological dysfunction. Additionally, she holds a certification in blood flow restriction training from Owens Recovery Science.
She is highly skilled in manual therapy of the spine and extremities, and brings extensive experience in post-surgical rehabilitation, injury prevention, sports recovery, and performance optimization. Her background includes working with Olympic and professional athletes, as well as collegiate, high school, youth, and masters-level athletes.
Dr. Gina also conducted biomechanics research at Texas Tech University, focusing on gender-specific movement patterns in athletic tasks such as jumping, landing, and cutting. Today, she integrates cutting-edge technology like dorsaVi to assess and enhance movement, reduce injury risk, and elevate athletic performance. As a former collegiate basketball player herself, she understands what athletes need—not just to recover, but to thrive.
Antwun Baker, MS, CSCS
Certified Strength and Conditioning Coach
Originally from California, Antwun has called Denver home since 2012. As a former DI college football player and track and field All-American, he inspires athletes to become the best versions of themselves.
Antwun holds a Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership and Policy, as well as a Bachelor’s Degree in Health and Physical Education. He is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Coach with years of experience and is one of the top Strength and Conditioning Specialists in the Denver metro area. He leads our Rehab to Performance Bridge Program and offers private sports performance training as well.
When he is not coaching, Antwun can be found at the track or in the gym, training for his next competition. Antwun is currently one of the nation’s top USATF Masters Track and Field athletes, and some of his most recent athletic accomplishments include: Masters Track and Field All American, 2x Masters Track and Field National Champion (200m), World Raw Powerlifting Federation Meet Champion (2021) in 75KG weight class, Rogue Pump-n-Row Challenge (2021-finished top 100 in the world), and record-setting Masters Track and Field Times: 60m: 6.81; 100m: 10.89; 200m: 22.21. As you can see, Antwun understands what it takes to be an elite athlete and is ready to help you take your athletic performance to the next level!
Zoë Strauss
Operations Manager
Zoë is a licensed ATC who received her Master’s degree in Athletic Training at the University of Idaho as well as her Bachelor’s in Exercise Science and Health. She has worked across various settings and sports such as D1 football, high schools, and physical therapy clinics. She prides herself on working collaboratively with her patients to come up with an individualized treatment plan to help them achieve their goals.
Zoë is excited to have joined the Fick PT & Performance team as the Operations Manger. Her goal is to bring the same level of passion and commitment she has in Athletic Training to the clinic. She hopes to provide optimal support to everyone in the clinic and make sure the staff and patients have what they need to meet their goals and succeed.
Zoë is originally from Southern Idaho where she grew up camping, fishing, and hiking. She has recently moved back to the west after living in Richmond, Virginia and is excited to start exploring Colorado and all it has to offer with her dog Nyx!