Kolten Tea DPT, SCS, CSCS - Sports Physical Therapist. Clinical Educator. Fellow Mountain Athlete.
I'm Kolten Tea — a Doctor of Physical Therapy, Sports Certified Specialist, and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist with over a decade of experience in outpatient orthopedic and sports physical therapy.
I also teach. As adjunct faculty and a clinical mentor for an APTA-credentialed sports residency program, I stay at the leading edge of what evidence-based practice actually looks like — and I bring that same standard to every program in this shop.
Here's the truth most people don't hear: the quality of your physical therapy matters enormously. Generic exercise sheets, one-size-fits-all protocols, and undertreated diagnoses are the norm — not the exception. Too many active people are discharged too early, given programs that weren't built for their goals, or simply can't access a specialist-level clinician at all.
That's exactly why Altitude PT exists.
Every program and guide in this shop is built on the same evidence-based frameworks I use with patients and teach to the next generation of PT clinicians — structured, progressive, and designed for people who want more than average care. No referral. No waitlist. No copay. Just top-level rehab, wherever you are in the country.
Whether you've been told your options are limited, you're not getting the results you expected from your current care, or you're starting from scratch and want to do this right the first time — you're in the right place.
Train smarter. Recover better. Climb higher.
A closer look at the training and experience behind Altitude PT.
Doctor of Physical Therapy
Board-Certified Sports Clinical Specialist (SCS)
Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)
Adjunct faculty and clinical mentor to Sports Residency Program
14 years in outpatient orthopedic and sports PT.
One-on-one video consultations for people who want direct, specialist-level guidance — wherever you are.
Whether you've tried traditional Physical Therapy, are waiting to get in to a therapist, or just felt like no one has a good grasp of your situation then a consultation may be your optimal path.
We have the knowledge, experience, and drive to help you reach your goals.
Everything orthopedic and sports-related — hips, knees, shoulders, backs, ankles, tendon injuries, post-surgical recovery, and return-to-sport training.
Fourteen years of outpatient orthopedic and sports PT across the full range of injuries, not just one joint.
The program library starts with the hip — more regions are on the way.
You’ve got questions. I’ve got answers.
No — programs and consultations are available directly, no referral required.
They're designed for people who want structured, evidence-based guidance and can't access or don't need in-person specialist care. For anything requiring hands-on evaluation, I'll always recommend seeing someone in person.
Everything orthopedic and sports-related — hips, knees, shoulders, backs, ankles, tendon injuries, post-surgical recovery, and return-to-sport training.
Fourteen years of outpatient orthopedic and sports PT across the full range of injuries, not just one joint.
Both. Athletes make up a large part of my background, but the same principles — strength, capacity, and structured progressive loading — apply whether you're returning to a marathon or just trying to play with your kids without pain.
Most clinics see you for a few minutes with the PT, then hand you off to a tech for the rest of the session. Everything here — the programs, the consultations — comes directly from a Doctor of Physical Therapy and Board-Certified Sports Clinical Specialist. No hand-offs.
No — programs and consultations are cash-pay, which is what allows them to be available nationwide without licensure restrictions tied to insurance networks.
Start with the free videos on YouTube covering your specific injury — many people find their answer there.
If you want a program to follow, the digital programs are self-guided and contain excellent information.
If you want direct feedback and one-on-one expert level care focused solely on your specific situation, book a consultation.