About

Milica McDowell, DPT/Owner

Dr Milica McDowell is the founder of Clearwater PT, launching the clinic in 2003 after she graduated from University of Colorado with her Master’s Degree. Milica received her Doctorate in PT from Idaho State University after creating an ACL injury prediction model for female athletes. Prior to her graduate training, she attended Montana State University, double majoring in Exercise Physiology and Health Promotion, she returned to MSU and served as a University faculty in Health and Human Performance from 2012-2019.

Milica is a serial entrepreneur having started numerous healthcare and wellness businesses. She is currently taking a break from treating patients full-time to focus on her corporate role as the AVP of Education at U.S. Physical Therapy. When she’s not behind a computer or podium, you can find her running with her dogs or skiing and surfing with her family.

You can check out her USA Today bestselling book WALK here!

Lise Spencer, DPT

Lise received her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the University of St. Augustine and her Bachelors of Science in Kinesiology from Montana State University, GO CATS! Lise is a Certified Level 1 Crossfit Coach and has education with training young professionals to return to their sport with emphasis on injury prevention. Lise has further specialized in the field of Pelvic Health Physical Therapy with Herman and Wallace and Institute of Clinical Excellence. Lise is also certified in Dry Needling. 

Lise’s methodology toward patient care combines her expertise in Physical Therapy with love of fitness to guide her patients towards recovery and performance! Her goal is to empower individuals as they progress through the various stages of pregnancy, labor, delivery, and postpartum recovery. Whether she is aiding patients in managing prenatal symptoms, crafting safe exercise plans, or facilitating a return to an active lifestyle post-partum. Lise is dedicated to offering consistent and thorough support throughout every step of their journey.

Outside of the Clinic Lise enjoys a good coffee shop, white water rafting, downhill skiing, mountain biking and pickle ball!

Anne Elizabeth Ussery, DPT

Anne Elizabeth received her undergraduate in Health Science from Clemson University before moving to Charleston, SC for graduate school. After graduating with her Doctorate in Physical Therapy, she moved back to her home state of Tennessee to practice in outpatient orthopedics.

In October of 2023 she moved to Colorado as a Travel PT where she spent 3 years working around the state. Always looking for an adventure, Anne Elizabeth’s husband (also a PT) found a job in Big Sky which promoted her to look for jobs in Bozeman and found Clearwater! Anne Elizabeth enjoys working with patients of any kind who are motivated to get back to the activity they love. In her free time you can find her skiing, running, biking, hiking, or doing anything active and outdoors.