Chris Ellis

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Chris Ellis

PT, DPT, Cert. DN

Chris Ellis PT, DPT, Cert DN is the owner of Trailhead Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine in North Phoenix, Arizona who specializes in post-operative care and rehabilitation. Dr. Ellis has extensive experience in outpatient orthopedics and sports medicine as well as experience in various settings including acute care, joint replacement, organ transplant, home health, and sports medicine. He has helped numerous patients achieve optimal function post-surgery and has treated a wide range of joint dysfunction. He has a strong background in joint manipulation, corrective exercise, dry needling, soft tissue mobilization, and joint replacement. Dr. Ellis earned his doctorate of physical therapy from A.T. Still University in Mesa, Arizona. He trained at the Mayo Clinic Hospital in orthopedics, specializing in post total joint care. Dr. Ellis is adjunct faculty in the Kinesiology Department at Colorado Mesa University teaching Anatomical Kinesiology, Therapeutic Modalities and Rehabilitative Exercise.

Upcoming In-Person Courses

500+

In-Person Courses Annually

4.6 (9061 Ratings)

Evidence-Based Strategies for Post-Operative Rehabilitation and Joint Replacement

Evidence-Based Strategies for Post-Operative Rehabilitation and Joi...

Chris Ellis PT, DPT, Cert. DN

Denver, CO

03-28-2026 |
8:00 AM- 3:30 PM Mountain

4.6 (9061 Ratings)

Evidence-Based Strategies for Post-Operative Rehabilitation and Joint Replacement

Evidence-Based Strategies for Post-Operative Rehabilitation and Joi...

Chris Ellis PT, DPT, Cert. DN

Colorado Springs, CO

03-29-2026 |
8:00 AM- 3:30 PM Mountain

4.6 (9061 Ratings)

Evidence-Based Strategies for Post-Operative Rehabilitation and Joint Replacement

Evidence-Based Strategies for Post-Operative Rehabilitation and Joi...

Chris Ellis PT, DPT, Cert. DN

Franklin, TN

06-06-2026 |
8:00 AM- 3:30 PM Central

4.6 (9061 Ratings)

Evidence-Based Strategies for Post-Operative Rehabilitation and Joint Replacement

Evidence-Based Strategies for Post-Operative Rehabilitation and Joi...

Chris Ellis PT, DPT, Cert. DN

Memphis, TN

06-07-2026 |
8:00 AM- 3:30 PM Central

Upcoming Live Stream Courses

50+

Live Streams Annually

4.6 (9061 Ratings)

Evidence-Based Strategies for Post-Operative Rehabilitation and Joint Replacement

Evidence-Based Strategies for Post-Operative Rehabilitation and Joi...

Chris Ellis PT, DPT, Cert. DN

06-06-2026 |
9:00 AM- 4:30 PM Eastern

Upcoming Live Webinars

200+

Live Webinars Annually

Total Shoulder Replacement

Chris Ellis PT, DPT, Cert. DN

05-13-2026 |
6:00 PM- 7:00 PM Eastern

On-Demand Video Courses

600+

On-Demand Video/Text Courses

4.6 (9061 Ratings)

Evidence-Based Strategies for Post-Operative Rehabilitation and Joint Replacement

Evidence-Based Strategies for Post-Operative Rehabilitation and Joi...

Chris Ellis PT, DPT, Cert. DN

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