You Are Our Why

We found ourselves in the “churn and burn” world of traditional outpatient physical therapy.

We wanted to change it. We wanted to do it different. We wanted to do it better - not just for ourselves, but for the benefit of our patients. So, we took the leap.

We stepped out on our own and started over completely. One patient at a time. Building a practice focused not on the number of patients, but on the patients themselves.

The PEOPLE who come to us are seeking to be heard. Are looking for that scientific, expert knowledge and artful, healing touch. They are searching for assistance in resolving their pain, returning to activity and sport, accelerating recovery, enhancing performance and achieving overall wellness.

These are the PEOPLE that make up our practice. They are the inspiration behind our passion and what drives us to continue to redefine the physical therapy experience.

Meet the Team

JESSICA SNYDER, PT, DPT, ATC, CSCS

Owner, Doctor of Physical Therapy

Contact: jessica@pt-elite.com

Specialties: Manual Therapy, Clinical Massage, Headaches, Neck and Shoulder Pain, Running Gait Analysis

So-Cal girl born and raised, Jessica wouldn’t have said something was missing from life in San Clemente. But a leap of faith to start her own practice and build a home in the mountain west showed her there was a ‘more’ she hadn’t known existed.

Bozeman and the Montana lifestyle has allowed her to take back control of her time and her practice (both personally and professionally). She loves the balance that the seasons bring and the deeper connection to community that a small town has to offer. Jess loves to run, strength train and do yoga. And she loves slow mornings and warm cups of coffee at home.

Jess has been treating patients for over 10 years within the specialties of sports medicine and orthopedics. Her passion is for manual therapy and she incorporates a blend of traditional PT with more modern approaches such as Pilates and Foundation training for spinal stabilization and postural re-education.

Jess has her undergraduate degree in Sports Medicine and Athletic Training and her Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy from the University of St. Augustine - San Diego.

DANNY FOERSTER, PT, DPT, USAT L1

Doctor of Physical Therapy, Endurance Coach

Contact: danny@pt-elite.com

Specialties: Manual Therapy, Individualized Strength Training/Sports Performance, Movement-Based Therapy, Running Gait Analysis

Drawn West by the allure of the mountain lifestyle Danny loves to explore rugged terrain by foot, bike or skis. In December of 2017, Danny moved to Bozeman to join the Physical Therapy Elite team. He is an avid endurance athlete who competes in Ironman triathlons and ultra-marathons. As an endurance athlete himself, Danny knows the importance of health, movement, and sustainability for optimal performance.

Danny completed his undergraduate degree at the University of Central Arkansas while playing Division I soccer. Upon graduation, Danny took a gap year to pursue playing soccer professionally, after which he returned to University of Central Arkansas School to complete his Doctorate of Physical Therapy education.

Over the last 5 years he has developed a specialty in treating runners and triathletes, from amateur athletes to Olympic gold medalists.

AShley Pecora, PT, DPT

Doctor of Physical Therapy

Contact: ashley@pt-elite.com

Specialties: Manual Therapy, Dry Needling, Sacroiliac Joint Pain, Hip pain, TMJ

A native Montanan who was raised around the mountains and rivers has come back to her roots to practice in the community she loves! Ashley is originally from Helena, and after 3 years of school in Texas, she was ready to return.

Her passion for movement comes from how we all interact with our environment and move through it in our everyday lives, no matter our season of life. In her free time you can find her fly fishing, rafting, hiking, backpacking, and camping. She also enjoys yoga, strength training, and spending time with family, friends, and her dog Charlie. 

Ashley has two Bachelor of Arts degrees in Health Sciences and Public Health from Carroll College in Helena, and her Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy from Texas Tech University Health Science Center – Lubbock. 

Ashley is trained in dry needling, which is tool that she likes to incorporate in her practice to decrease muscle tension, improve mobility, and alleviate painful trigger points. She is passionate about whole-body health, wellness, and understanding the ‘why’ behind pain and dysfunction in order to get patients back to what they love doing.