Share Your Journey: Let's Find Your Path to Pain-Free Living
We know how many different ways you've tried to find a solution for your pain. We understand the frustration of feeling left behind on the adventures you love.
You deserve to do what you love. Injuries disrupt your routine and family life, and pain is costly in terms of time, energy, and money. It's lonely not being able to move with your people.
We want to hear your story. Schedule a call with us today and let us help you get back to the life you love.
Alex Denny
Meet Alex
Dr. Alex Denny, our newest team member at Snowbeast, specializes in training for outdoor sports and community building. With a background in strength and conditioning and orthopedic physical therapy, Alex helps clients return to outdoor activities. He played lacrosse at Castleton University and coached elite snowsport athletes at Killington Mountain School.
Alex holds a CSCS certification, a doctoral degree from Russell Sage College, and is a Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Orthopedic Physical Therapy. As an avid skier, mountain biker, hiker, and CrossFit coach, Alex is dedicated to keeping the athletic and outdoor sports community active and healthy.
Dr. Alex Denny is passionate about helping individuals achieve their athletic goals and maintain overall well-being through his expertise in movement, performance, and rehabilitation.
Angela
Krywanczyk
Meet Angie
A Vermont native, Dr. Angie Krywanczyk grew up embracing an active lifestyle—playing soccer and tennis, golfing, paddle boarding, biking, and running. After starting a career in the pharmaceutical industry, she shifted paths to pursue physical therapy, driven by a desire to support others in feeling better and building healthy, sustainable habits.
Angie earned her Doctor of Physical Therapy from the University of Vermont and brings a well-rounded, movement-focused approach to patient care. She is a certified CrossFit Level 1 Trainer, previously held a USA Weightlifting Level 1 certification, and is currently pursuing a CSCS certification to deepen her knowledge in strength and performance training.
Whether in the clinic or outside it, Angie is passionate about helping people stay active and do what they love.
Jess Stuart
Meet Jess
Jess Stuart grew up in the heart of Vermont, spending her childhood running barefoot through the pasture, surrounded by animals—but it was always the horses that truly captured her heart. That lifelong passion has carried through the years and now lives on in the form of a 4-day horse show she proudly organizes in Addison, Vermont, as part of the local fair—a tradition she’s nurtured since 2011.
These days, Jess lives in Essex with her husband and their two high-energy boys, who seem determined to try every sport that involves a ball. When they’re not chasing balls, they’re racing down mountains on bikes, carving turns on skis, testing out their new snowboarding skills, or making a splash in the water. Jess’s favorite place? Right on the sidelines, cheering her two sons and occasionally her husband on with a heart full of pride, a slightly elevated blood pressure, and a few more gray hairs with each event.
Stephen Burkert
Meet Stephen
Dr. Stephen Burkert is the owner and innovator of Snowbeast Performance. Steve has travelled across the country developing skills and systems for employers, colleagues, and patients. He has developed a complimentary and unique skill set to address mobility and performance needs with special focus on restoring balance physically and mentally.
Along with receiving a Doctorate of Physical Therapy, Steve is a Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Orthopaedic Physical Therapy, a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, and a CrossFit Level 1 Trainer.
"As a physical therapist, I am fortunate to have the opportunity to address every person specific to their needs and goals. Physical therapists have the ability to create lasting impact on the people they meet. While I travelled the country, I found needs in every community, and found ambition and satisfaction to address all people individually. Being in the position to heal with my hands, and help people gain the lives they want, has been a rewarding and exceptional adventure."
Steve has found delight in working with many different populations. He enjoys working with an active population that wants to move, feel, and live better. He believes fresh air and sunshine are important for healthy living, and he is motivated to help people return to year round outdoor activity.
Along with working with active and health conscious clients, Steve also has a special interest in those with concussion, vestibular disorder, and chronic pain.