Mark F. Barnes, PT, MPT, DPT

Dr. Mark F. Barnes is the founder and owner of SOMA Physical Therapy. His education includes a Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Regis University and a Masters degree in Physical Therapy from Shenandoah University/Winchester Medical Center. Mark also has a Bachelor's degree in Exercise Physiology from the University of Colorado.

Mark has owned and operated multiple out-patient orthopedic physical therapy clinics for the past 15 years and is an expert in the field of orthopedic rehabilitation. He built his practice by successfully treating complex patients who have a history of multiple injuries where a solid problem solving methodology, extensive clinical training, and experience is required.

Utilizing an integrated therapeutic approach, Mark uses a combination of manual therapies including myofascial release, core fitness, and a simple effective yoga program to treat his patients.

Mark gives credit for his clinical success and knowledge of physical therapy to having the opportunity to train with many experts in the field including his father, John F. Barnes, who has been a practicing physical therapist and pioneer in his field for 49 years. Mark's father is also the developer and leading authority in the myofascial release treatment approach.

Mark enjoys running mountain half-marathons and yoga when he's not busy running his new software business, Tx Xchange.

Michele Bliss, Physical Therapist

Michele Bliss graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy from Loma Linda University in California and has practiced physical therapy for the past 20 years.

She practices general and outpatient physical therapy where she enjoys using her easy-going, gentle approach with patients with orthopedic issues. Michele has an affinity for and enjoys treating children as well as her adult patients.

A competitive cyclist and mountain bike racer, Michelle enjoys riding with her husband, John, and their cycling teammates throughout Colorado. Off the bike, Michele loves to play with her dog, a Bouvier des Flandres named Mischief.

 Danielle Wuerfel, Physical Therapist

Danielle Wuerfel grew up in central Florida, then moved to Michigan where she received a Bachelors of Science in 2004 and Doctorate of Physical Therapy at Andrews Universtiy in 2007.

She and her husband welcomed to the opportunity to move to Colorado where they can participate the many recreational activities they love: hiking, road biking, skiing, and snow boarding.

Danielle has a strong interest in manual therapy techniques that include strain counterstrain, myofascial release, and mobilizations with movement.