Sapphire Physical Therapy

05/19/2026

Welcome (back), Ethan Pyron, DPT!

Some of you may remember him from his time at Sapphire as a student physical therapist, and we are excited to now welcome him officially to our clinical team!

A little about Ethan:

Ethan was born and raised in Frenchtown, Montana. After graduating high school, he attended the University of Montana where he graduated with his Bachelor’s in Health and Human Performance and Master’s of Athletic Training degrees in 2023. He most recently graduated from UM with his Doctorate in Physical Therapy.

In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his wife Kylie, their two French Bulldogs, Huck and Finn, (all pictured) and both of their families.

He also enjoys weightlifting, basketball, and slow pitch softball. In the summer you can find him on the Clark Fork River or Flathead Lake.

Be sure to say hello when you see him around the clinic!

05/07/2026

04/13/2026

Forestry Days is just around the corner and we are excited to partner with the University of Montana Woodsman Team again!

These athletes are putting their bodies to the test with every axe throw, log roll, and saw pull!

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Catch them in action on 4/24 and 4/25 out at Fort Missoula and cheer them on with us!

03/25/2026

Most runners wait too long to deal with foot pain…

and that’s how plantar fasciopathy turns chronic.

The good news? It’s treatable and there are things to do to reduce your risk.

Call us at 549-5283 if you want help getting back to running pain-free.

03/17/2026

Huge shout out to our front desk crew for working extra hard today after yesterday’s EMR outage.

Keeping the clinic rolling and fueled by teamwork… and Wheaties.

03/12/2026

A candid photo of Arrow to cheer you up on this gloomy day 🌧️

02/12/2026

John Fiore, PT, fabricates custom orthotics on-site using the Amfit 3D system to ensure accuracy and comfort.

A comprehensive foot-ankle and gait evaluation determines which orthotic type is right for you.

Orthotics can be made from soft, medium, or firm EVA material or low-profile carbon fiber.

Every pair of orthotics is truly custom, with no off the shelf, one size fits all products.

Contact John with any questions (john@sapphirept.com) or call our office (549-5283) to get scheduled.

01/26/2026

You may have noticed some new faces in the clinic the last few weeks.

We are very excited to have Sadie Erickson and Skye Everett, two third year doctoral students from , completing their final clinical with us.

Sadie grew up in Minnesota (but go Packers!) and Skye is a Missoula local (Go Griz!).

Both are off to a great start and we can’t wait to see how much much they grow as clinicians over the next few months!

01/22/2026

Proper hydration keeps your energy levels up, helps prevent fatigue, and boosts focus—

even during the shorter, darker days of winter.

Aim for 1/2 your body weight in ounces a day,

(so if you weight 150 pounds, you’re shooting for 75 ounces of water)

but listen to your body.

You might need more depending on activity level or environmental factors.

Stay hydrated, stay healthy!

01/14/2026

Despite the lack of snow in the valley,

skiers are enjoying a decent season.

The two best ways to ensure your ski season is fun and safe are to begin the season with a solid strength training routine in place,

and have your bindings adjusted by a professional ski technician.

Swipe to learn more about binding DIN settings from John Fiore, PT!

12/31/2025

Extra Corporeal Radial Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT) is now available at Sapphire PT as an adjunct to evidence-based physical therapy plans for a variety of injuries.

It can be added to physical therapy sessions or be a stand alone treatment.

We are currently offering an introductory treatment package of four treatments for the price of three.

Contact us to learn more:
406-549-5283 | john@sapphirept.com

Reference:
Rhim HC, Singh M, Maffulli N, et al
Recommendations for use of extracorporeal shockwave therapy in sports medicine: an
international modified Delphi study
British Journal of Sports Medicine 2025;59:1287-1301.