Our Team
Acupuncturists
Kim LeBrun, LAc, MSOM, Dipl OM
Kimberly LeBrun is a licensed Acupuncturist in CO and is nationally certified in Acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine by NCCAOM.
Specialties: Fertility, women's health, musculoskeletal pain, anxiety, migraines and gastrointestinal disorders. She is certified in Functional Medicine to optimize health which includes hormones, thyroid, adrenals, and digestion.
Tess Yamada, LAc
Tess, a Colorado native, received her Master’s Degree from the Colorado School of Traditional Chinese Medicine where she studied acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine. The four-year program consisted of 2,850 hours of education with 800 hours of clinical internship. She is nationally certified by the NCCAOM. Tess is a supervisor in the student observation program for The Colorado School of Traditional Chinese Medicine.
Melissa Pond, LAc
Melissa, born & raised in Colorado, completed her Bachelors of Science degree in Alternative Medicine, at MSU Denver. She went on to complete her Master’s degree in Acupuncture at Colorado School of Traditional Chinese Medicine. She is passionate about helping others through their healing journey in a way that addresses what is unique about them so that they are able to live out a balanced, happy life.
Brian Bowen, LAc, LMT, PAS
Acupuncture, Body Engineering, Certified Exercise Specialist, Certified Personal Trainer, Dao Needle Therapy, Postural Alignment Specialist, Massage, Laser Therapy, Shockwave Therapy
Specialties include: Musculoskeletal Pain, Sports Injuries, Anxiety, Depression, Digestion, Allergies, Migraines, Infertility and Menstruation.
Graduated from Colorado School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Body Therapy Institute in North Carolina, and the Egoscue University. Has provided over 100,000 treatments in his 23 years of practice.
Natalie Zajac, LAc
Acupuncture, Botanical Medicine, Tui Na, Gua Sha, Cupping & Nutrition
Specialties: Fertility, Gynecology, Chronic and Acute pain, Migraines, Anxiety, Depression, Insomnia, Addictions, Digestive disorders & many other disorders.
Over 15 years of experience working in hospitals, clinics, & fertility clinics. Bachelors in Biology from University of Colorado, Masters of Science in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine from Bastyr University.
Doctor of Chiropractic
Adam Toso, B.A., D.C.
graduated from Minnesota State University Moorhead with a B.A. in Biology and a minor in Chemistry. He earned his Doctor of Chiropractic from the University of Western States in Portland, OR.
Since 2007, Dr. Toso enjoyed working with numerous patients ranging from office workers, military personnel, expecting mothers, children, semi-professional and amateur athletes, all with a wide array of injuries and conditions.
Diversified, Activator, and Drop table adjustments, and soft tissue therapies.
Anna McNab, B.A., D.C.
Dr. Anna McNab received her Bachelor of Science from Northern Arizona University where she graduated Summa Cum Laude. After completion of her undergraduate degree, she taught English in Taiwan to underprivileged children. Upon her return, she obtained a Doctorate in Chiropractic at the University of Western States in Portland, OR.
For over 15 years, she has been committed to delivering the highest quality patient care and strives to help her patients reach their individual treatment goals. Expertise include pediatrics, sports & whiplash injuries, headaches, jaw pain, disc herniation, arthritis and many other of today's common conditions.
Dr. McNab uses a combination of therapies including dry needling, kinesio taping, myofascial release, electric stimulation, Graston and more to help her patients feel better faster.
Massage Therapists
Amy Christenson, LMT, PTA
I earned my degree in Medical Massage from Boulder College of Massage Therapy in 2008 and Physical Therapy Assistant in 2013.
For optimal results, I incorporate a variety of techniques (trigger-point, myofascial release, deep tissue, stretching), and utilize cupping, laser, kinesio-taping and instrument assisted soft tissue manipulation; creating individualized sessions to bring relief and restore function.
Happy Healing!
Edgar Hurtado, LMT
After massage helped him with an injury, he decided to follow this new passion at the Colorado School of Healing Arts with the intention to help others along their healing journey.
Pre and Post Sports, Hot Stones, Deep Tissue, Neuromuscular therapy, are a handful of the modalities he offers.
His goal is to find the best routine for each client in order to provide a balance of relaxation and healing.
Jacki Velarde, LMT
is a licensed massage therapist specializing in Injury Rehabilitation, NMT, Pre/Postnatal, Sports Injury Rehabilitation, TMJ, Deep Tissue, Lymphatic Drainage and Relaxation/Circulation Massage with over 10 years experience. As of May 2011, Jacki received her Yoga Certification
Her goal in each individual session with her clients is to relieve aches, pains and to bring a complete balance to mind and body.
Marastella (Stella) Mercer, LMT, PAS
Stella is a Licensed Massage Therapist, Postural Alignment Specialist, Certified Ashiatsu Therapist and Certified Sarga Bodyworker with over 20 years of experience in the healing arts.
Stella graduated from the Massage program at Golden State College in California in 2001. She has additional education from Whitney Lowe’s Orthopedic Massage Training, the Central Florida School of Massage Therapy in Orlando Florida, The Egoscue Institute in San Diego California, and Michael Matthews at Jillian’s Healing Arts Center in Tennessee. She has multiple other trainings in Prenatal, Cranial Sacral, Shiatsu, Reiki One Healing, Acupressure, Jin Shin, Sports Massage and more.
Throughout her massage career, Stella has learned that no two sessions are alike. Everyone has their own set of life experiences and a unique relationship to their body, which deeply affects their personal massage style preferences and needs. This understanding has enabled Stella to utilize her training and extensive life experience to tailor each massage session to the needs of her clients.
Stella’s presence, smile and welcoming demeanor will always make you feel at ease.
Jonathan Clark, LMT, Certified Rolfer
Jonathan graduated with his Bachelor’s of Science degree from Rutgers University and then went on to complete two different programs offered at The Institute for Therapeutic Massage in New Jersey - the Massage Therapy and Personal Training Program and the Eastern Bodywork/Shiatsu Program. He then graduated from The Rolf Institute of Structural Integration in Boulder, Colorado. Jonathan has been working as a massage therapist since 2010 and as a Rolfer since 2014.
Jonathan and his wife moved to Colorado in 2020 and have been enjoying the weather, nature, and wildlife of this breathtaking state.
Zoe Babineau
Zoe is a graduate at The Denver Integrative Massage School. She loves that to provide a nurturing space that allows for one to feel better physically and mentally, and looks forward to continuing to learn and grow in the field of massage therapy!
Modalities she provides include Swedish, Integrative Table Thai, Myofascial, Deep Tissue, Hot Stones, Reflexology, Cupping, & more
Additional Specialists
Melissa Burris, B.Sc.
graduated from Metropolitan State College of Denver with a Bachelors of Science in Integrative Therapeutic Practices, and a minor in Biology. She received Summa Cum Laude and Outstanding ITP student honors upon graduation.
Melissa has experience integrating the most recent scientific evidence with the oldest of healing traditions and examining the diverse factors that impinge on an individual’s health and well-being. She has been with Integrative Health for over 10 years.
Tangi Terri
Tangi is the Senior Executive for Rocky Mountain Hormone and Weight Loss Clinic.
Offering Bio-Natural Hormone Therapy and Weight Loss Programs.
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Dr. Simi Ahuja
Dr. Simi Ahuja is a Family Practice Physician, a Mind Body Practitioner, a Medical Intuitive and an author. She believes in treating the person as a whole. This includes treating the mind, the body and the spirit. Medicine is a forgotten art that she has been reviving. She has been practicing medicine in this way for well over a decade now with phenomenal results.
While her traditional training gives her the knowledge of physical sciences her Medical Intuitive skills help her to get to the root cause of a problem and gives her a deeper understanding of how the dis-ease is manifesting in the body. Her ability to bring awareness to the Mind-Body connection empowers her patients to take charge of their health and embark on their journey to their well-being. Health is not just physical. It is about living a healthy life which includes healthy finances and relationships.
Knowing the root cause also helps her to decide which modality of healing will be best suited for the body. Some of the modalities that she has experience with include Functional Medicine, Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy and Mind Body Medicine.
Her passion is to treat the Whole. She feels that without treating all three aspects health is not possible. All three components need to be in balance for true health to emerge.
She is a visionary and sees the future of medicine in healing all aspects of human being including the mind, body and spirit. For if any of these aspects is ignored health is not possible.
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