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TSOUMAS

AMY

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Amy Tsoumas walking in the snow, physical therapist and holistic coach at Zeal and Zen Wellness

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physical therapist . coach . educator . advocate . creator

Lived it. Studied it. Still learning.

My career has taken me through multiple realms of physical therapy, coaching, education, and digital health. Each experience has shaped how I think about health, healing, and the person behind the symptoms.

Behind the Work

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became a physical therapist

I earned my undergraduate degree in Ohio before completing my Doctorate in Physical Therapy at Emory University in 2013. I began my career in Colorado Springs, CO treating orthopedic and neurological conditions, with a particular interest in complex and persistent pain. A few years later, I moved into a specialty pelvic health clinic in Denver, expanding my clinical skills and deepening my appreciation for how interconnected our health can be.

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learned to look at the bigger picture

Throughout my clinical work, I've often gravitated toward people navigating more than one challenge at a time, whether that's persistent pain alongside mental health concerns, trauma, substance use, or other complex health experiences.

I've always been interested in the bigger picture and how all these pieces influence one another.

became a coach

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That interest also led me beyond traditional physical therapy. My own experiences navigating health challenges, the profound impact a recovery coach had on my life, and working alongside some incredible coaches inspired me to pursue holistic life coaching and recovery coach training.

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branched into digital health start-ups

In 2020, I moved into digital health startups, working across both clinical and operational roles. I helped develop and scale programs spanning pelvic health, care coordination, and physical therapy telehealth, while contributing to clinical content and education as a subject matter expert. I loved bridging the gap between clinical expertise, operations, and content teams to turn ideas into meaningful, accessible care.

This work also showed me how much is possible when we're willing to think differently about how care is delivered.

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created
zeal and zen wellness

Today, Zeal & Zen Wellness brings together these different parts of my background, along with what I've learned through my own experiences. I know there's a difference between understanding something clinically and living through it yourself. Both perspectives matter, and both continue to shape my work.

I'm still curious, still learning, and still looking for better ways to help people live well, even when health gets complicated.

saving the best for last

My Zen

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I’m a huge dog lover. Honestly, I love all the dogs. But my heart truly belongs to my Rhodesian Ridgeback, Mo. He’s got an insatiable appetite for adventure, love, and literally any stray crumb he can find. When I’m not working you’ll likely find me and Mo out exploring the stunning Colorado mountains.

Mo is central to my own healing and wellness. In fact, he’s also the secret ingredient to the success of Z+Z.