Meet Our Denver Sports Chiropractic Team
Meet our team
Dr. Nicholas Studholme, D.C.
Dr. Studholme focuses on chronic pain, sports injury rehabilitation, and running performance. He is one of a small number of chiropractors in the U.S. certified in AMIT, and he is also a GIFT Fellow and an FNOR practitioner. With more than two decades of experience in the Denver and Boulder area, he combines these methods with a personalized, hands-on approach to help patients move better, build strength, and work toward their goals.
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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, helps them move better, feel stronger, and get back to what they love.
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 work we do goes beyond a traditional adjustment.
Functional Neuro Orthopedic Rehab, or FNOR, combines neurology and orthopedic rehabilitation to address chronic pain, recovery, and performance. The idea is that rehabilitation can produce faster and longer-lasting changes when it engages the brain and nervous system along with the muscles. It can be applied to a range of situations, including sports injury, persistent pain, and post-surgical recovery. Our evaluation gives patients a level of detail about their condition that many have not had before, and we use it to build a rehabilitation plan around what we actually measure.