Boulder, Colorado · Treating Migraine Since 2003
When Your Migraine
Doesn't Fit the Textbook
Creekside Physical Medicine specializes in atypical and treatment-resistant migraine — the cases other clinics miss or mislabel.
Experienced · Compassionate · Multiple Treatment Options
The Science
Migraine Is a Nervous System Problem. We Treat It That Way.
Migraine is driven by central nervous system (CNS) upregulation — an overactivated, hypersensitized nervous system that can manifest in dozens of ways: head and neck pain, dizziness, visual disturbances, abdominal symptoms, fatigue, and more.
If you've been dismissed, misdiagnosed, or told it's "just tension." We understand the science to get you diagnosed right and give you the help you need.
Is This You?
Migraine Takes Many Shapes
Many patients spend years with the wrong diagnosis. These are the presentations we see most — and treat best.
Brain Fog / Attention Deficit
Difficulty thinking, with cognitive fog symptoms — they often have migraine origins.
Vigilance / Anxiety / Sleep Symptoms
One of the greatest breakthroughs in migraine theory in the last 10 years is the recognition that anxiety, depression, and sleep disturbance are symptoms of migraine. Lack of sleep can also increase nervous system instability, triggering migraine and creating a vicious cycle.
Ocular & Aura Migraine
Visual disturbances, blind spots, zigzag lines, or temporary vision loss connected to migrainous activity.
Vestibular / Dizziness Migraine
Persistent vertigo, spinning, imbalance, or motion sickness—often misdiagnosed as inner-ear disorders.
Sinus or Allergic Headache
Sinus pressure, facial pain, watery eyes with eye sensitivity, or postnasal drip — often mistaken for sinus or allergic symptoms.
Neck Pain or Persistent Whiplash Symptoms
Neck pain or tension with head carriage problems, while ruling out other causative processes.
Abdominal Symptoms
Nausea, abdominal pain, sweat sensitivities, and irritable bowel-type complaints.
Transformed / Chronic Migraine
Migraine that gradually increases in frequency, with an additional prevalence of symptoms that may include dizziness, sinus or neck problems, abdominal complaints, as well as depression and sleep disturbance.
Treatment-Resistant Migraine
Failed multiple medications or therapies? Atypical cases are our specialty, not our exception.
Why Creekside
We Spend the Time
We Listen to Your Full Story
Untangling atypical migraine requires hearing the patient's complete history — not a rushed 10-minute visit. Every appointment is designed to uncover what others have missed.
Multidisciplinary Diagnosis
Our system combines the highest level of migraine theory, steeped in 20 years of the highest-level science, the best of osteopathic neurologic theory, society-based PT and physical therapy concepts, minimally invasive pharmacology, and neuromodulation. Building individualized plans, not one-size-fits-all protocols.
20+ Years of Migraine Focus
Dr. Tanner has been evolving with migraine science since 2000, with Botox expertise since 2005. Our depth of experience with atypical cases is unmatched on the Front Range.
CNS-Centered Philosophy
We treat the central nervous system — the root driver of migraine — not just symptoms. This evidence-based approach delivers lasting results for the most atypical presentations.
Treatment Options
A Broad Toolbox, One Individualized Plan
No single treatment cures atypical migraine. We combine multiple modalities, guided by your specific CNS profile.
Top-Tier Migraine Specialty Care
Hands-on manipulative therapy that addresses the musculoskeletal and nervous system.
Learn MoreBOTOX® & Injections
FDA-approved BOTOX® for chronic migraine, plus peripheral nerve blocks.
Learn MorePhysical & Manual Therapy
Targeted movement and manual techniques to reduce pain and restore function.
Learn MoreMedication Management
Thoughtful pharmacological strategies as part of a comprehensive plan.
Learn MoreNerve Blocks
Targeting peripheral nerves in combinations including supraorbital, auricular, the occipital complex, and SPG areas.
Learn MoreVagus Nerve Neuromodulation
Non-invasive, drug-free devices targeting migraine at the nervous system level.
Learn MoreOur Team
Credentialed Experts Who Listen
Board-certified physician, nationally certified PA-Cs, and decades of combined migraine expertise.
David E. Tanner, D.O.
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine · Founder
Osteopathic physiatry physician in Boulder since 1999, board-certified in neuromusculoskeletal medicine. Founded Creekside in 2003. Pioneer of clinical advances in modern migraine treatment.
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Haley Reiter, PA-C
Physician Assistant
With Creekside since 2019. Background in biology and neuroscience with advanced headache medicine training through the American Headache Society.
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Daniel Fettig, PA-C
Physician Assistant
Neuroscience graduate of CU Boulder, Master of PA Studies from GWU. Trained in comprehensive migraine theory, national headache certifications.
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Tyler Shaklee, PA-C
Physician Assistant
Master of PA Studies from the University of Pittsburgh. Passionate about helping patients regain function and improve their quality of life.
Read Bio"If you listen to a patient long enough, they'll tell you what's wrong with them."
— Clinical Philosophy at Creekside Physical Medicine
In a healthcare system built for speed, we are built for depth. Every patient deserves to be heard — and atypical migraine demands it.
Our Boulder Location
Serving Boulder, Colorado. Call us to schedule your appointment.
Boulder Office
5387 Manhattan Circle, Suite 201
Boulder, CO 80303
Mon–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8:30 AM–4 PM
Sat–Sun Closed