Aspen Physical Therapy LLC

Aspen Physical Therapy LLC Aspen Physical Therapy provides all physical therapy services for the Star Valley, Wyoming area. Chet enjoys camping, hunting, ad spending time with his family.

Meet our Physical Therapists

CHET ERICKSON
Chet was born and raised in Star Valley, Wyoming. He graduated from Utah State University with a Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science. He then attended the University of Southern California in Los Angeles, where he received a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree in 1998. After working in southern California for 3 years, he was excited to return home to pr

actice. He returned to Wyoming in the spring of 2001 and joined Greg Burton as a partner at Aspen Physical Therapy. Chet recently purchased Greg's portion of the business, including offices in both Afton and Thayne, WY. Chet has volunteered time and professional services to the youth in the community by assisting the injured athletes at SVHS during football, wrestling, and various other sports activities. Chet has attended the state wrestling tournament for over 10 yrs. and traveled to countless football games around the state for the past 14 years. Chet has taken continuing education courses every year including functional exercise/movement, athletic injuries, and he recently attended a course for specialized orthopedic approaches to the shoulder. He likes to ride motorcycles and horses on the trails around Star Valley. Chet feels blessed that he can live in this area and help take care of the people of Star Valley. MIKE BEUS
Mike is native of Star Valley and grew up in Fairview. He attended the University of Utah where he received his Bachelor's degree in Exercise Sports Science and his Doctorate in Physical Therapy. Mike enjoys being back in the valley and having the opportunity to assist those he grew up around with their physical therapy needs. He does this by integrating both manual therapy and functional-specific exercise into his treatment approach. Mike likes sports, a variety of outdoor recreational activities and spending time with his family. After working 3 yrs. at the Afton clinic, Mike has recently moved to Aspen's Thayne office in order to better facilitate the needs of his patients in the lower valley. He specializes in outpatient orthopedic, home health, and inpatient hospital care. Mike is Astym trained and has taken a variety of continuing educational courses which have covered the following subjects: vestibular rehab, sports injuries, specialized orthopedic approaches to the shoulder/hip/knee, and running injuries. KEVIN ALLRED
Kevin received his Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy at Northern Arizona University after attending the University of Wyoming and Brigham Young University-Idaho and receiving his Bachelor's degree in Health Science. Kevin works in outpatient orthopedic, home health, and inpatient hospital settings with special interest in postural education/strengthening, core strengthening, and return to sport for injured athletes. He has taken continuing education courses covering treatment of injured athletes, various manual therapy techniques, and orthopedic examination of the cervical/thoracic junction and the foot and ankle. Kevin grew up in Afton and enjoys spending time with his wife and children as well as a variety of sports and outdoor activities such as golf and riding ATV's.

06/22/2026

One of the best parts of what we do isn’t just helping our patients move better, it’s getting to know them along the way.

From sharing stories and celebrating milestones to the everyday conversations that happen between exercises, the connections we build with our patients are what make this work so meaningful.

Every patient brings a unique journey, and we’re grateful to be a part of it. Watching your progress, cheering you on through challenges, and seeing you achieve your goals is why we love what we do.

Thank you for trusting us with your care and allowing us to be part of your story. We truly enjoy every conversation, every laugh, and every step forward together.

06/17/2026

The Body Blade is a great tool for activating the deep stabilizer muscles around a joint through reciprocal movement patterns. 💪🏼

By creating rapid oscillations, it challenges the body to react and stabilize dynamically, helping improve joint control, coordination, and endurance. These foundational stability skills are essential as we progress toward more functional movements used in everyday life, work, and sport.

Building a strong foundation first helps set the stage for long-term success.

06/13/2026

Progress is built one step at a time. 💪

Low-level plyometric drills are an important part off the rehab process, helping improve strength, stability, coordination, and confidence before progressing to higher-level activities. These movements lay the foundation for a safe return to sport and peak performance.

Every jump, landing, and repetition brings her one step closer to getting back to doing what she loves. 🏃‍♀️🔥

06/09/2026

Joint mobilization is one of the many hands-on techniques we use to restore proper range of motion and improve joint mechanics throughout rehab.

Better mobility = better movement, less pain, and improved function so you can get back to the activities you love. 🏀🏈⚽️🥾

05/28/2026

Safe progression is a huge part of the rehab process 💪🏼

During exercise, we monitor vitals including blood pressure, oxygen saturation, heart rate, and breathing rate to make sure patients are tolerating activity well and progressing safely toward their goals. 🎯

05/13/2026

Lower extremity stabilization exercise 👊🏼

This exercise challenges multiple muscle groups at once while training movement through all 3 planes of motion. The goal? Improved balance, stability, coordination, and functional strength that translates into everyday movement and performance.

Building strong foundations one rep at a time!

05/04/2026

Dialing in advanced plyometric training to prep for a strong, confident return to sport. By adding external forces, we challenge the body to adapt, react, and perform under real-game conditions.

Stronger. Faster. Game-ready. ⚡️🏃‍♂️

04/10/2026

Reactive balance training in action 👣

Watch as Neil works on his ability to recover when he’s outside his center of gravity—because real life doesn’t always keep you steady. The goal? Catch yourself before a fall happens.

For safety, Neil is wearing a gait belt as a precaution while we challenge his balance.

Building confidence, stability, and resilience—one step at a time. 💪🏼

04/07/2026

Shoulder pain isn’t always a shoulder problem—it often starts with the scapula.

Your shoulder blade is the foundation for every overhead movement. Without proper stability, everything above it has to compensate.

This exercise targets scapular stabilization while adding weight-bearing and proprioceptive training to improve control, awareness, and overall shoulder function.

Build the foundation. Move with confidence through working with us at Aspen PT. 🍁

Huge congratulations to both Braves Basketball teams on an incredible season and an outstanding performance at state! 🏀W...
03/17/2026

Huge congratulations to both Braves Basketball teams on an incredible season and an outstanding performance at state! 🏀

We’re proud to have supported your journey back to success after injuries and help fund the broadcast of regionals for the fans and community.

Address

121 N Washington Street
Afton, WY
83110

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+13078854278

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