“The body is meant to move. Let's get 'em movin'.” - Andy
The ProActive Staff
We are a dedicated team passionate about how people function. Our focus is to improve your function and to help your health and fitness prosper.
Brian Benjamin, PT, DPT, PRC, Owner
Brian grew up in Ohio. He graduated from Ohio University and then received his Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Slippery Rock University. He lived in Estes Park, CO for 14 years before moving down to Fort Collins. He has a wonderful wife and two beautiful little girls. He started ProActive PT with his friend Andy Collingwood in 2008, after they had worked together in Estes Park for 7 years. He enjoys being outdoors, fishing, sports, and spending as much time with his family as he can.
Brian is Postural Restoration Certified™, a certification achieved by relatively few clinicians, in Colorado and worldwide, which has enabled him to further his capacity to help patients. His special interest include post-surgical rehabilitation.
Schedule with Brian HERE!
Andy Collingwood, ACSM EP-C, Owner
Andy grew up in Texas and received his bachelor’s degree from Texas A&M University. He is an American College of Sports Medicine Certified Exercise Physiologist (ACSM EP-C). He lived 14 years in Estes Park, CO before moving down to Fort Collins after opening up ProActive PT with Brian. He is married with 3 children and enjoys college football and basketball, playing soccer, hiking, and beer tasting.
Andy works individually with clients in the supervised exercise program. He is also manages our internship program for students interested in pursuing PT.
Ask Andy a question HERE!
Craig Depperschmidt, PT, DPT, PRC
Craig is originally from Loveland, CO. He graduated with an integrative physiology degree from University of Colorado and then received his Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Northern Arizona University. He has practiced PT in Fort Collins since 2009. He specializes in addressing movement and postural dysfunction that leads to abnormal bio-mechanics and pain. He enjoys working with runners, triathletes, and anyone who has a desire to feel better.
In his free time, Craig enjoys competing in running races and triathlons of all distances, climbing 14ers, and spending time with his wife and daughter.
Craig is one of the relatively few clinicians, in Colorado and world-wide, who is Postural Restoration Certified™. He also is an instructor for the Postural Restoration Institute.
Schedule with Craig HERE!
Sara Truelsen, PT, DPT
Sara grew up in a small farming community in Southwest Colorado, but has spent several years living in the Fort Collins/Loveland area. In 2013, Sara graduated with her B.S. in Health and Exercise Science from Colorado State University. She then received her Doctorate in Physical Therapy at Touro University Nevada. In 2018, she returned to her home state of Colorado and rejoined the ProActive team, striving to provide exceptional care to individuals of all ages and backgrounds. Sara has special interests and training in functional/lifestyle medicine, healthy aging, and women’s health.
During her free time, Sara enjoys camping, fishing, hiking, and taking advantage of all that Colorado has to offer alongside her 2 young children, and Lab-Aussie dog.
Schedule with Sara HERE!
Tracy Benjamin, PT, DPT
Tracy is from Fort Collins, Colorado. She graduated with honors from the University of Northern Colorado with a BS. She then went on to earn her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Slippery Rock University in Pennsylvania. Tracy has over 25 years of experience as physical therapist in a multitude of settings. Tracy is certified in dry needling. She enjoys hiking, paddle boarding, sports, and spending time with her family.
Schedule with Tracy HERE!
Michele Munsil, PT, DPT
Michele grew up in Colorado, completed her undergraduate degree at Colorado State University with a Bachelor of Science in Health and Exercise Science. She then completed her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree at the University of Colorado Health Science Center. Over the past 15 years Michele has enjoyed working with a variety of different patients in numerous different settings and is now excited to be part of the team at ProActive. When she’s not at work Michele enjoys spending time with her husband and 3 kids hiking, biking and camping.
Ask Michele a question HERE!
Addison Huck, PT, DPT
Addison was born and raised in Williston, ND. He graduated from Colorado State University with degree in Health & Exercise Science. He then received a Doctorate of Physical Therapy degree from CU Anschutz. He served four years in the United States Marine Corp. Before starting college, he spent time in the Oil Field, Bar Tending, and DJing.
He enjoys hanging out with his wife and two young children. His family likes to spend time paddle boarding, and generally enjoying the outdoors.
Addison has a passion for personal training. He is certified in dry needling. Overall, he enjoys helping others to instill healthy life behaviors for long term positive outcomes.
Schedule with Addison HERE!
Johnny Griffin, PT, DPT
Johnny grew up in eastern Colorado. He graduated from Colorado State University with a degree in Health and Exercise Science. He then earned his Doctorate degree from Touro University Nevada in Las Vegas, NV. Johnny recently moved back to Fort Collins in 2024 to join the ProActive team. He is passionate about helping others to achieve their functional goals with all backgrounds and physical capabilities. He is an avid sports fan and his favorite sports team is the Pittsburgh Steelers. In his free time, you can catch Johnny doing many outdoor activities, playing various sports, or spending time with his friends, family, and his dog Maple. He also recently got engaged! (it's about time...)
Schedule with Johnny HERE!
Sam deKay
Sam grew up in Durango, Colorado. He is currently employed and loving every single minute of it! He helps out with management of the office and organizing the facility. He highly values communication, teamwork and positivity. He enjoys implementing these aspects with the therapists and enjoys interacting with the patients. He loves being outdoors whether that is grabbing a beer, golfing, or exploring new places around the Rocky Mountains and Fort Collins.
Ask Sam a question HERE!
