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Get back to what you love most.

At Hand and Rock-climbing Therapeutic Network, we combine clinical expertise with a passion for climbing to help you regain strength, mobility, and confidence in your movement. Whether you’re recovering from an injury or working to prevent one, our personalized approach is designed to get you back to the activities and experiences you love.

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A woman rock climbing on a steep, tan sandstone cliff. She is wearing a helmet, black tank top, teal leggings, and climbing gear, including a harness and shoes. She is reaching upward with her right hand while secured with a rope.
A young woman smiling, sitting at a table with a large black and white Australian Shepherd dog on her lap. The woman is holding a smartphone, and the dog is seated on the table. The setting appears to be an office with framed certificates or pictures on the wall and a window in the background.

Emily Hartnett, OTD, CHT

Emily earned her Doctorate in Occupational Therapy from Quinnipiac University, focusing on rock-climbers’ injuries. As an experienced climber herself, she specializes in upper extremity rehabilitation and has developed innovative return-to-climb protocols, including the patent-pending Pulley Ring Orthotic (PRO), to help athletes stay on the wall while recovering.

When she’s not treating patients, you’ll find Emily climbing, skiing, knitting, hanging out with friends, or spending time with Jersey, her dog (and best friend). Her #1 advice for every patient: “Please stretch — and then stretch some more.”

PRACTICE OWNER

Meet the Team

  • A woman in climbing gear, including a helmet and harness, smiling while resting against a rock face on a canyon wall.

    Katie Kiefer

    OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST STUDENT

    Katie is in her last semester of her OTD program at Colorado State University. Outside of the office, she enjoys climbing, skiing, and everything outdoors.

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    Meghan Hastings, MOTR/L

    PRN OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST

    Meghan earned her MOT from Alvernia University. She currently splits her time between NC and CO, but we’re trying to convince her to nix the east coast :)

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    David Blakeman

    OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR

    David grew up in CO and earned his BA from the University of Notre Dame. He’s a newbie on the rock walls, but when the snow falls, moguls don’t stand a chance.

  • A smiling woman with blonde hair wearing a beige beanie and a white jacket, sitting at a wooden table in a cozy cafe or restaurant, holding a large mug of tea or coffee.

    Chelsea Elwood

    SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER

    Chelsea is a Board Certified Behavior Analys, but she makes us look cool on the socials. She’s passionate about content creation, climbing, & prioritizes travel.

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