North Fork PT & Performance

North Fork PT & Performance Chris Rogers and Amy Smeester offer modern approaches to high-quality physical therapy and occupational therapy. Semi-private gym memberships now available!

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www.paoniaperformance.com Chris Rogers, PT, DPT
Doctor of Physical Therapy

Chris graduated from Texas State University with a bachelor in Exercise Sports Science and then received his Doctorate of Physical Therapy at Texas Tech Health Sciences Center. He grew up in the small town of Brazoria, TX, just south of Houston. Knowing that he had a passion for helping others, Chris began t

o observe throughout the hospital and in other medical professions. Through this experience and personal exposure from numerous injuries, he fell in love with the profession of physical therapy and has pursued a career in this field since his junior year in high school. Chris has continuously been involved in outdoor sports including motocross, surfing, skateboarding, snowboarding, and mountain biking, which has lead him to pursue a life in the Rocky Mountains. During his undergraduate program, Chris owned and operated Bonafide Skateboards to help fund his education in the pursuit of becoming a physical therapist. Chris is excited to start his own practice with a one on one experience directed towards optimizing the client’s functional performance. His passion is to enable others to participate and obtain their highest level of performance within the activities that enrich their human experience.

We are proud to have Amy working on our team here at NFPT!She has been here running some of our gym classes and working ...
06/04/2026

We are proud to have Amy working on our team here at NFPT!

She has been here running some of our gym classes and working with Occupational Therapy clients one on one for just over a month now...
We've been hearing fabulous reviews and words like "firecracker" thrown around regularly!

Amy knows her stuff and is here to help...with appointments available quickly since she's still new to town.

Call us to get on her schedule:
(970) 852-4488

Our Guided Gym Membership has some summer openings!Work out in our air conditioned space with our trained coaches, and g...
05/27/2026

Our Guided Gym Membership has some summer openings!

Work out in our air conditioned space with our trained coaches, and get STRONG!

Our current class list is as follows:
Monday - Full Body Circuit Training with Alison Gale
Tuesday - Breath and Resilience Training with Derek Udy
Wednesday - Kettlebell Flow with Matthew Huerta
Thursday - Balance, Core, and More with Matthew Huerta
Friday - Strength and Conditioning with Vincenzo Fanfarillo
Saturday - Progressive Overload Weight Lifting (trainer varies)

Curious but want to give some of our classes a try first?

Snag one of our 4-class packs while they're available...we only offer these when we have a little extra space!

Check out more details on our website:
www.paoniaperformance.com
OR
Call us to get started!
(970) 852-4488

Both our Physical Therapist, Chris Rogers, and our Occupational Therapist, Amy Smeester have a few openings over the nex...
05/26/2026

Both our Physical Therapist, Chris Rogers, and our Occupational Therapist, Amy Smeester have a few openings over the next month!

Chris is accepting self pay clients for these openings, and Amy is accepting Medicare, Medicaid, and self pay.

Come see Chris for:
- Manual Therapy
- Strength Training
- Manipulations
- Dry Needling (with electrical stimulation)
- Cupping
- Ultrasound
He works on all parts of the body...lower extremity, upper extremity, and spine!

Come see Amy for:
- Manual Therapy
- Strength Training
- Cupping
- Ultrasound
She works on upper extremities, balance training, fall prevention, osteoporosis management, and MORE!

Chris will be out of the office until the end of August as of 6/24 to welcome his upcoming baby girl... so if you've been wanting to get in with him, now is the time!

Call Melody to get scheduled - (970) 852-4488

Come see our new OT and Trainer - Amy Smeester - for a presentation at Paonia Senior Connections on Thursday 5/7 @ 3pm! ...
04/29/2026

Come see our new OT and Trainer - Amy Smeester - for a presentation at Paonia Senior Connections on Thursday 5/7 @ 3pm!

Join in for a practical, easy-to-follow talk on staying safe and independent as you age — straight from an occupational therapist’s perspective. It will cover simple tips to prevent falls and keep your bones strong, so you can keep doing the things that matter most to you.

Our new Occupational Therapist is seeing clients as early as next Friday 5/1!  She has a variety of specialties, includi...
04/23/2026

Our new Occupational Therapist is seeing clients as early as next Friday 5/1! She has a variety of specialties, including Fall Prevention and Osteoporosis Management!

Give us a call to reserve your place on her schedule now.
(970) 852-4488

We at North Fork PT & Performance are excited to welcome Occupational Therapist, Amy Smeester to our team!Now accepting ...
03/30/2026

We at North Fork PT & Performance are excited to welcome Occupational Therapist, Amy Smeester to our team!

Now accepting OT Referrals for hand, elbow, shoulder, or any upper extremity. Medicare, Medicaid, and Self Pay.

Here's Amy's Bio:

"As an occupational therapist, my focus is helping patients return to the activities they love. I bring a diverse clinical background spanning home health, outpatient hand, wrist,and elbow rehabilitation, and return-to-sport,allowing me to meet patients wherever they are in their recovery journey.

In addition to my clinical work, I am a Certified Ergonomist (CEAS2) specializing in desktop ergonomics, helping clients optimize their workspaces to prevent injury and improve long-term comfort and productivity.

Outside the clinic, I stay active through gym work outs, mountain biking, horseback riding,and snowboarding — pursuits that give me a firsthand appreciation for the physical demands my patients face.

Areas of Focus
• Hand, wrist, and elbow rehabilitation
• Return-to-sport progression
• Activity-based recovery
• Desktop/workstation ergonomics (CEAS2)"

We have just a couple spots currently open in our Guided Gym Membership here at NFPT!  - Be part of an awesome community...
03/10/2026

We have just a couple spots currently open in our Guided Gym Membership here at NFPT!

- Be part of an awesome community of movement minded individuals
- Get clear and helpful guidance in order to maximize your time in the gym
- Gain strength, improve mood, decrease pain
- Feel good about giving energy back to yourself

Check out more details on our website, or contact Melody.
www.paoniaperformance.com
[email protected]
(970) 852-4488

Great reminder that we need to replenish our mineral content with more activity. I have been asked a lot more recently w...
02/04/2026

Great reminder that we need to replenish our mineral content with more activity. I have been asked a lot more recently with our gym members how to prevent cramps, the answer is minerals. We are excited to have some Boulder Salts in stock to help people restore balance in their systems so they can keep pushing forward.

Most people think overtraining is the reason they feel tight, sore, depleted or suddenly less explosive in the gym. But the truth is far simpler, and far more fixable.

Every rep you perform requires two minerals working in perfect opposition: Calcium triggers the contraction that moves the weight, and magnesium triggers the relaxation that resets the muscle for the next rep.

The more you train, the faster you burn through both.
Which means athletes, lifters, and anyone who exercises frequently quickly drift into deficiency…
without ever knowing that their performance problem is actually a nutrient problem.

When calcium and magnesium fall too low, the symptoms show up fast: cramping, restless legs, poor sleep, stalls in strength, irritability, fatigue, or that strange “wired but tired” feeling. Not because your training is broken, but because your body is running a high-performance engine on low-octane fuel.

The good news?
Replenishing these minerals can transform your training almost overnight.

Source:
Volpe, S. L. (2015). Magnesium and the athlete. Current Sports Medicine Reports, 14(4), 279–283.

⚠️ Disclaimer
This content is for educational purposes only and not medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider before making changes to supplementation or diet.

I am beyond grateful for the woman who makes NFPT such a great business for our community, gym members, and employees. M...
01/23/2026

I am beyond grateful for the woman who makes NFPT such a great business for our community, gym members, and employees. Melody’s organizational skills, attention to detail, and loving character are just a few of the things that make me so proud to call her my wife and my partner. She is the magic—often behind the scenes—that has fostered such a successful business and helps provide for numerous families in this valley. She is humble, intelligent, always learning, and full of creative ideas. Thank you for all that you do and for the love you bring into my life.

- Chris

Address

223 Grand Avenue
Paonia, CO
81428

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 3pm

Telephone

+19708524488

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