Innovate Staff
Christina Bell
PT, DPT, MS, CFMT, MTC, Cert.DN, CSCS
Physical Therapist
Dr. Christina Bell has been working athletes of all ages and levels for 14 years. As an athlete herself, she understands the aches and pains that go along with leading active lifestyle. As a result, this motivated her to pursue physical therapy so that she can help people lead healthy and active lifestyles without pain and limitation.
Christina was born and raised in Colorado. She graduated from the University of Northern Colorado with a Bachelor of Science degree in Sport and Exercise Science in 2004; California University of Pennsylvania with a Master of Science in Sports Management in 2006; and University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences with a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree in 2014. Christina is also a strength and conditioning specialist who has worked with athletes of all levels from youth to professional. Christina has worked in personal training, sports performance, and sports marketing.
While is physical therapy school, Christina found her passion of manual therapy. In 2015, Christina became a Certified Manual Therapist through the University of St. Augustine’s Manual Therapy Certification (MTC). Then in 2018, Christina became certified in the Institute of Physical Art’s Certified Functional Manual Therapist (CFMT).
Christina has a diverse background in activities. She grew up as a dancer involved in ballet, tap, jazz, hip-hop, modern, and lyrical. In addition, she has interests in weight lifting, wake surfing, snowboarding, ice hockey, and rugby. In her spare time she enjoys cooking, hanging out with family, actively involved in her church, snowboarding, and dance.
Schools Attended:
University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences – Doctor of Physical Therapy
California University of Pennsylvania – Master of Science in Sports Management
University of Northern Colorado – Bachelor of Science in Sports & Exercise Science
Certifications:
Certified Functional Manual Therapist (CFMT)
Manual Therapy Certification (MTC)
Certified in Dry Needling (Cert.DN)
Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)
Associations:
American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)
American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists (AAOMPT)
National Strength & Conditioning Association (NSCA)
Poster Presentation & Publications:
AAOMPT Poster Presentation & Journal of Manual Manipulative Therapy Abstract Publication 10/2014
Papa C, Kane E, Weber B, Yamashita B. Physical therapy management of adhesive capsulitis in a patient with uncontrolled hypothyroidism: a case report. Poster session presented at: American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists 2014 Annual Conference; 2014 October 22-26; San Antonio, TX.
Christy Fackleman
Front Office Assistant
Christy was raised in a military family, but has been in Colorado Springs since graduating high school in 1986. She attended Regis College in Denver, and then obtained her Master’s Degree in Secondary Education from Colorado College. After a 26-year career in public education, primarily teaching sixth through eighth grades, Christy retired in 2019. She joined the team at Innovate PT in October 2024 as our part-time Front Office Assistant, and is currently in the office during the mornings.
Christy is married to Matt, and their blended family includes five children, all of whom are here in Colorado. When they can get up in the mountains, they enjoy their “tiny house” (and off-grid) cabin, which they built themselves. Their latest outdoor endeavor has been paddleboarding during the summer months. Christy also keeps busy with baking, reading, walking the family’s rescue pup, Marley, attending Air Academy H.S. tennis matches in the spring, and singing with a small group of friends who get together weekly to just jam and play music!
Travis Bell
Personal Trainer
I specialize in functional movement for athletic performance and body composition transformations. The drive to perform better in the mountains is what keeps me motivated in the gym. Some of my outdoor passions are snowboarding, hunting, fly fishing, running, and backpacking.