Chiropractic Care Denver, CO
Meet our team
Dr. Nicholas Studholme, D.C.
Dr. Studholme is a leading expert in chronic pain relief, sports injury rehabilitation, and running performance optimization. He is among the very few chiropractors in the U.S. to be certified in AMIT, a GIFT Fellow, and an FNOR practitioner. With over two decades of experience, he combines these advanced techniques with a personalized approach to help patients recover more quickly and achieve peak performance.
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Practicing in the Denver/Boulder area since 2000, Dr. Studholme believes true wellness comes from a holistic, patient-centered approach—one that considers physical, mental, and emotional well-being. He values collaboration and trust, working closely with each patient to create a customized treatment plan that helps them move better, feel stronger, and stay pain-free.
At the forefront of sports medicine innovation, his practice houses one of the nation’s only Noraxon Center of Excellence Biomechanics Performance Labs. This state-of-the-art facility features Zebris plantar pressure treadmill technology, EMG, and 3D motion sensors, providing the most advanced movement assessments available. These tools help athletes and active individuals enhance performance, prevent injuries, and recover more effectively.
Dr. Studholme has spent more than 20 years working with elite athletes from the from the English Premier League (EPL), Major League Soccer (MLS), and the National Hockey League (NHL). He has also treated some of the world’s top triathletes, including Olympic medalists and Ironman Kona champions. As the chiropractic consultant for the University of Denver Sports and Athletics Program, he plays a key role in keeping collegiate athletes healthy and performing at their best.
Beyond patient care, Dr. Studholme is a respected educator and speaker in the sports medicine field. He teaches continuing education courses on FNOR, Dynamic Tape, and Noraxon, sharing his expertise with other healthcare professionals. In 2011, he co-founded SparkMotion, a groundbreaking motion capture and analysis app now used by U.S. Olympic Training Centers and professional teams in the NBA, NFL, and MLB.
Mike DeLuca, Sports Rehab Specialist
Mike DeLuca brings extensive experience in athletic training and sports rehabilitation, most recently serving at Panorama Orthopedic Center as both an athletic trainer and liaison for sports medicine surgeon Dr. Jon-Michael Caldwell. Prior to this, he spent eight years in collegiate athletics, working with teams at the University of Denver and Colorado State University. Mike is known for his expert care, strong athlete relationships, and contributions to the success of sports programs.
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At Denver, Mike was the primary athletic trainer for the men’s basketball team, women’s tennis team, and ski teams from 2020 to 2022. His career in college athletics began in 2015 at CSU, where he worked as a graduate assistant with the football, cheer, and dance teams. After earning his master’s degree in Adult Education and Training in 2017, he joined CSU’s sports medicine staff as the lead athletic trainer for the women’s volleyball and swim/dive teams.
Mike earned his bachelor’s degree in athletic training from the University of Central Florida (UCF) in 2015. During his time at UCF, he worked primarily with the football team and also gained professional sports experience as an NFL intern with the San Diego Chargers in 2014.
Now based in Highlands Ranch, Colorado, Mike enjoys an active lifestyle with his wife, Kaitlyn, and their beloved German Shepherd, Achilles. A passionate New York sports fan, he credits (and occasionally blames) his father, Nicholas, for his unwavering loyalty to his teams. Outside of work, Mike and Kaitlyn love playing recreational sports, attending games, exploring hiking trails, and discovering local breweries—always with Achilles by their side, happily accepting pets and treats.
Leyna Kudwitt Office Manager
Leyna is the friendly face keeping things running smoothly around here. She grew up in Connecticut and went to school in Massachusetts, where she earned her degree in Advertising and Marketing before moving to Denver six years ago. Outside of work, you can usually find her at the gym, cooking up something delicious, or enjoying time in her garden.
Dr. Vala Molamusa, D.C., MS
Dr. Vala is a dedicated chiropractor and sports medicine specialist whose passion for movement, adventure, and performance has shaped her career. She combines chiropractic adjustments, mobility work, and strength-based rehabilitation to help patients reduce pain, improve movement, and enhance performance. Dr. Vala works with athletes, active individuals, and patients of all ages, treating everything from sports injuries to everyday aches and pains.
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A New Jersey native now based in Colorado, she grew up traveling the East Coast before playing Division II lacrosse at the University of Tampa, where she earned her bachelor’s degree in Sports Management. Her love of exploration took her across the globe—from the snow-covered peaks of New Zealand to the mountains of Utah, where she worked as a fully certified ski and snowboard instructor.
Inspired by her experiences as an athlete and instructor, she pursued a Doctor of Chiropractic, a Master of Science in Sports Medicine, and a Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of Western States in Portland, Oregon. Having been empowered by strong female mentors and chiropractors throughout her career, she is passionate about paying it forward, guiding her patients to move, feel, and perform at their best.
Known for her warm and energetic personality, Dr. Vala creates a welcoming atmosphere where patients feel at ease and supported throughout their journey. When she’s not in the clinic, you’ll find her exploring new destinations, searching for the best coffee spots in Denver, or experimenting with new recipes in the kitchen.
Our Sports Chiropractic & Recovery Services
Our Approach, The FNOR™ Process
The type of work we do goes beyond traditional chiropractic, physical therapy and rehab in important ways.
Functional Neuro Orthopedic Rehab or FNOR™ integrates cutting edge neurology and orthopedic rehab to address chronic pain, rehab, and performance. FNOR™ is a pioneering therapy system that emphasizes positively stimulating the brain and nervous system as part of a dynamic, physical rehabilitation strategy. The FNOR approach can be applied to a range of physical conditions, including, sporting injury, persistent pain, post-surgery recovery and symptoms affecting multiple systems of the body.
Most rehab is not intense enough to modify the brain (motor cortex). If we can change the motor cortex, then we can improve how your body perceives the area involved in your pain and improve the overall quality of strength bringing about faster and longer lasting changes.
Our comprehensive evaluation gives patients the benefit of diagnostics and information about their condition they’ve never had access to before. It also allows us to design a customized FNOR™.