Dr. Kyle A Willets, PT, DPT, MS, Dry Needling Cert., RYT
Alpine Fit Founder & Senior Physical Therapist
Doctor of Physical Therapy, Sports Med Specialist & Functional Medicine Practitioner
About Dr. Kyle
Dr. Kyle Willets, PT, DPT, MS is a board-certified physical therapist with over 20 years of clinical experience and the founder of Alpine Fit in Boulder, Colorado.
For nearly two decades, she has specialized in complex orthopedic cases — spine, hip, knee, shoulder, neck, and foot injuries — working with everyone from professional athletes to highly active adults who refuse to accept chronic pain as their “new normal.”
Dr. Willets has been performing dry needling for over a decade and is an advanced practitioner, utilizing precision-based techniques to treat persistent low back pain, hip dysfunction, nerve-related symptoms, tendon injuries, and post-surgical recovery. Her approach integrates dry needling with manual therapy, joint mobilization, biomechanics correction, and progressive strength programming — ensuring results are durable, not temporary.
Her career has spanned trauma-level rehabilitation, advanced orthopedics, preventative medicine, and functional medicine. She has completed hundreds of hours of advanced continuing education in manual therapy, spinal rehabilitation, scoliosis (Schroth), movement systems, and nutrition. She has extensive work with patients with complex multi-joint concerns as well as autoimmune dysfunction.
At Alpine Fit, Dr. Willets is known for thorough evaluations, detailed biomechanical analysis, and treating the root cause — not just the symptom. Patients often arrive after years of plateaued progress elsewhere and are surprised by what becomes possible when structure, alignment, strength, and nervous system function are addressed together.
When she’s not in the clinic, you’ll find her hiking Boulder’s trails with her husband, daughter, and pup Talula, skate skiing, mountain biking, or strength training — living the same active lifestyle she helps her patients sustain.
Education:
- Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Ithaca College
- Masters in Physical Therapy from Ithaca College, with honors
- Clinical Science, BA from Ithaca College
Interviews:
Recent Courses:
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Abdominal Vascular Compression Syndromes in Hypermobility Syndrome/Ehlers Danlos Syndromes (EDS): Presentation and Evaluation – 2026
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Upper Extremity Presentation in Hypermobility Syndrome/Ehlers Danlos Syndromes (EDS) – 2026
Licenses, Achievements & Certification:
- Board certification in Physical Therapy
- Functional Dry Needling Certified Level 1, Level 2, Advanced practitioner.
- Functional Movement Systems (FMS) certified.
- Functional Range Conditioning (FRC) certified.
- Blood Flow Restriction Training Cert. with B Strong
- SFMA Certified
- Y Balance Test Certified
- Spine and Schroth-trained scoliosis expert with advanced certifications.
- Certified graduate of Full Body Systems with the Functional Nutrition Lab
- Certified as an Ayurvedic therapist in Tamil Nadu, India.
- Certified Vinyasa Yoga Instructor.
- Studied Functional Nutrition with the Functional Nutrition Alliance.
- Recipient of the Mary McMillan Scholarship Award by the American Physical Therapy Association.
- Over 20 years of experience in the field of physical therapy and holistic health.
- Qualitative research on compassion.
Articles By Dr. Kyle
Adductor Strain in Pickleball Players: Causes, Prevention, and Treatment
Introduction Adductor strain in pickleball players is a common issue that can sideline even the most dedicated athletes. Known for causing pain in the inner thigh or groin area, adductor strains are particularly prevalent in pickleball due to the dynamic lateral...
Migraine Treatment in Boulder: A Holistic Approach
At Alpine Fit, we believe that no one should have to choose between living with chronic migraines and masking them with medication. Yet, for many of our clients, that’s exactly the impossible choice they’ve faced for years. If you're searching for migraine...
Effective Dry Needling for Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS)
Why dry needling for Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) may be the missing technique you need for managing chronic pain, tension, and instability When you live with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS), it can feel like your muscles are constantly tight, your joints don’t feel...
Physical Therapy for EDS Success in Boulder
Support for Boulder locals living with hypermobility, chronic fatigue, and autonomic dysfunction When Sarah first came to our clinic looking for physical therapy for EDS in Boulder, she was exhausted. Not just tired—bone-deep, brain-fogged, can’t-get-off-the-couch...
Power Your Bones: Nutrition for Osteoporosis Prevention
Osteoporosis can significantly impact your quality of life, but nutrition plays a powerful role in prevention and management. At Alpine Fit, we understand how Boulder’s health-conscious community values whole, nutritious foods. This guide explores the nutrients...
Top 5 Exercises for Better Bone Health in Boulder
Osteoporosis and weakened bones are common challenges, particularly for adults over 50. But the good news is that regular exercise can help strengthen bones, improve mobility, and reduce the risk of fractures. At Alpine Fit in Boulder, we are committed to providing...
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