Health Professionals in Colorado
Healing begins inside you. A doctor is a therapist and also an educator. A patient is a student and also a self-healer. Healing is teamwork and not dependent on a single party. Patients who have failed using other therapies and are now interested in alternative medicine. However, Chinese medicine is never an alternative. It is an ancient medicine that views the human body and illness from a different perspective. You may have had experiences before where you couldn't solve a problem, but you suddenly found a solution by looking at it from a different angle.
Healing begins inside you. A doctor is a therapist and also an educator. A patient is a student and also a self-healer. Healing is teamwork and not dependent on a single party. Patients who have failed using other therapies and are now interested in alternative medicine. However, Chinese medicine is never an alternative. It is an ancient medicine that views the human body and illness from a different perspective. You may have had experiences before where you couldn't solve a problem, but you suddenly found a solution by looking at it from a different angle.
Inner Balance Functional Medicine and Acupuncture
Acupuncturist, DACM, CFMP, LAc
Westminster, CO 80234
Dr. Bret is a Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine and a Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner with over 20 years helping patients restore health and vitality. His approach is rooted in truly listening to each patient’s needs — whether that means relieving symptoms so they can return to their busy lives, or conducting a deep-dive to uncover the root cause of chronic illness.
Patients are often frustrated with Western care. They have a list of health complaints, but the doctor says "you labs are normal" and no action is taken. Dr Bret starts where your primary doctor stops. We'll find the underlying cause and help you!
Dr. Bret is a Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine and a Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner with over 20 years helping patients restore health and vitality. His approach is rooted in truly listening to each patient’s needs — whether that means relieving symptoms so they can return to their busy lives, or conducting a deep-dive to uncover the root cause of chronic illness.
Patients are often frustrated with Western care. They have a list of health complaints, but the doctor says "you labs are normal" and no action is taken. Dr Bret starts where your primary doctor stops. We'll find the underlying cause and help you!
Hello! I'm Melinda Benz, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist. Are you interested in starting or modifying a plant-based or vegan lifestyle for your health, animal welfare, the environment, or all of the above?
From common plant-based and vegan-related questions, such as "Where do you get your protein?", “How do you meet calcium needs for bone health?" or "Aren’t vegan diets too restrictive?" can make the abundance of nutrition information out there feel overwhelming when trying to make sustainable eating habits and lifestyle changes.
Hello! I'm Melinda Benz, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist. Are you interested in starting or modifying a plant-based or vegan lifestyle for your health, animal welfare, the environment, or all of the above?
From common plant-based and vegan-related questions, such as "Where do you get your protein?", “How do you meet calcium needs for bone health?" or "Aren’t vegan diets too restrictive?" can make the abundance of nutrition information out there feel overwhelming when trying to make sustainable eating habits and lifestyle changes.
Hey, thanks for stopping by! If you are reading this and looking for help in improving your health, I am the Doctor you have been looking for! My team and I work tirelessly to discover and correct the ROOT CAUSE of the problems our patients present with. If you have been struggling with some chronic issue, DON'T GIVE UP HOPE! Give us a shout and let us see if we can help you! Check out our website or google reviews to see how we have helped hundreds of people in the Denver area!
Hey, thanks for stopping by! If you are reading this and looking for help in improving your health, I am the Doctor you have been looking for! My team and I work tirelessly to discover and correct the ROOT CAUSE of the problems our patients present with. If you have been struggling with some chronic issue, DON'T GIVE UP HOPE! Give us a shout and let us see if we can help you! Check out our website or google reviews to see how we have helped hundreds of people in the Denver area!
Are you struggling to make healthy choices? I too found it difficult to pass up the sugar in lieu of something "green" and/or "healthy." It took me many baby steps of meeting many small health goals over time to succeed. A "healthy lifestyle" can be complex and small steps may seem insignificant, but I am here to help you overcome these challenges. We will breakdown your needs and health issues into measurable, achievable steps. We will meet your health needs head on, but in manageable "to do" lists. Come work with me to explore root causes to your discomfort and dis-ease. I work with clients in person and via Zoom.
Are you struggling to make healthy choices? I too found it difficult to pass up the sugar in lieu of something "green" and/or "healthy." It took me many baby steps of meeting many small health goals over time to succeed. A "healthy lifestyle" can be complex and small steps may seem insignificant, but I am here to help you overcome these challenges. We will breakdown your needs and health issues into measurable, achievable steps. We will meet your health needs head on, but in manageable "to do" lists. Come work with me to explore root causes to your discomfort and dis-ease. I work with clients in person and via Zoom.
Dedicated to homeopathy Dr. Amerine often takes challenging cases including patients with a variety of serious chronic illnesses. With a reputation for excellence in Homeopathic Medicine Dr. Amerine uses her passion and expertise help her patients recover their health. Dr. Amerine graduated from the Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine. She has completed a fellowship program at the Canadian Academy of Homeopathy and is one of 35 Naturopathic Doctors in the United States and Canada to have been awarded Diplomatic status in homeopathy.
Dedicated to homeopathy Dr. Amerine often takes challenging cases including patients with a variety of serious chronic illnesses. With a reputation for excellence in Homeopathic Medicine Dr. Amerine uses her passion and expertise help her patients recover their health. Dr. Amerine graduated from the Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine. She has completed a fellowship program at the Canadian Academy of Homeopathy and is one of 35 Naturopathic Doctors in the United States and Canada to have been awarded Diplomatic status in homeopathy.
As an experienced Registered Dietitian I focus on disease prevention and progression with food and lifestyle changes. I am a specialist in renal nutrition and have a strong background in caring for patients with kidney disorders, heart health, diabetes, pregnancy and lactation, thyroid disorders and gastrointestinal disorders.
As an experienced Registered Dietitian I focus on disease prevention and progression with food and lifestyle changes. I am a specialist in renal nutrition and have a strong background in caring for patients with kidney disorders, heart health, diabetes, pregnancy and lactation, thyroid disorders and gastrointestinal disorders.
Catherine A. Layden
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MNT, BS, CGP, BCHN®
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
HellIo! I am Board Certified in Holistic Nutrition (BCHN) with a natural, functional medicine approach. I can help you heal leaky gut, digestive pain, food intolerances/ sensitivities, autoimmune conditions and celiac damage. Therapeutic foods and nutrients banish cravings while balancing hormones and stress. I also work with mold, MCAS, histamine & CIRS. Have you tried conventional and alternative medicine not found the root concerns of your troubles? Let me connect the dots between your symptoms and create a personalized plan to achieve your goals. Visit my business website to learn more and schedule a Complimentary Intro Call.
HellIo! I am Board Certified in Holistic Nutrition (BCHN) with a natural, functional medicine approach. I can help you heal leaky gut, digestive pain, food intolerances/ sensitivities, autoimmune conditions and celiac damage. Therapeutic foods and nutrients banish cravings while balancing hormones and stress. I also work with mold, MCAS, histamine & CIRS. Have you tried conventional and alternative medicine not found the root concerns of your troubles? Let me connect the dots between your symptoms and create a personalized plan to achieve your goals. Visit my business website to learn more and schedule a Complimentary Intro Call.
Whether we work together in person or remotely, you will get 3 months of unlimited one on one support with weekly follow ups, body composition analyses, a personalized nutrition plan, DNA testing and custom menus with recipes and grocery lists! Traditional diets with a one-size-fits-all approach are a thing of the past! With a registered dietitian as your guide, you will learn how to nourish your body based on your unique needs for better long-term health and weight loss results. My clients get amazing results and you can too! Schedule a free phone consultation to learn more! https://ScheduleCallWithKassandra.as.me/
Whether we work together in person or remotely, you will get 3 months of unlimited one on one support with weekly follow ups, body composition analyses, a personalized nutrition plan, DNA testing and custom menus with recipes and grocery lists! Traditional diets with a one-size-fits-all approach are a thing of the past! With a registered dietitian as your guide, you will learn how to nourish your body based on your unique needs for better long-term health and weight loss results. My clients get amazing results and you can too! Schedule a free phone consultation to learn more! https://ScheduleCallWithKassandra.as.me/
Hello, I'm Francisco A. Padilla, and I'm dedicated to supporting you in reaching your health and wellness objectives through the fundamental roles of nutrition and hydration. With extensive knowledge and experience, I'm equipped to assist you on your path to a healthier lifestyle, regardless of your background or goals. My educational background includes an M.S. in Sports Nutrition and I am a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RD), committed to providing personalized, evidence-based advice to meet your specific needs.
Hello, I'm Francisco A. Padilla, and I'm dedicated to supporting you in reaching your health and wellness objectives through the fundamental roles of nutrition and hydration. With extensive knowledge and experience, I'm equipped to assist you on your path to a healthier lifestyle, regardless of your background or goals. My educational background includes an M.S. in Sports Nutrition and I am a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RD), committed to providing personalized, evidence-based advice to meet your specific needs.
Specializing in working with adolescents and adults who need help treating their eating disorders, disordered eating, chronic dieting, and/or body-image concerns.
Specializing in working with adolescents and adults who need help treating their eating disorders, disordered eating, chronic dieting, and/or body-image concerns.
Our clients are often individuals dealing with persistent pain, injury, or complex conditions that haven’t improved with more conventional approaches. Many come to us after feeling overlooked or underserved, looking for care that is both attentive and results-driven. We meet them with a focused, evidence-informed approach that prioritizes understanding the root cause of their discomfort. Through consistent, adaptive treatment and clear communication, we help clients make meaningful, lasting progress toward relief and restored function.
Our clients are often individuals dealing with persistent pain, injury, or complex conditions that haven’t improved with more conventional approaches. Many come to us after feeling overlooked or underserved, looking for care that is both attentive and results-driven. We meet them with a focused, evidence-informed approach that prioritizes understanding the root cause of their discomfort. Through consistent, adaptive treatment and clear communication, we help clients make meaningful, lasting progress toward relief and restored function.
If you're exhausted from the constant cycle of dieting, feeling out of control around food, or watching someone you love struggle with eating, you're in the right place.
I'm a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist & Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor with over 18 years of experience specializing in eating disorder recovery & disordered eating. I work with adults, teens, and families who are ready to stop fighting food & their bodies - and start actually healing.
This work goes beyond basic nutrition advice. It’s specialized, individualized care so you can create meaningful and lasting change.
If you're exhausted from the constant cycle of dieting, feeling out of control around food, or watching someone you love struggle with eating, you're in the right place.
I'm a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist & Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor with over 18 years of experience specializing in eating disorder recovery & disordered eating. I work with adults, teens, and families who are ready to stop fighting food & their bodies - and start actually healing.
This work goes beyond basic nutrition advice. It’s specialized, individualized care so you can create meaningful and lasting change.
DaYong Hou graduated from Hei Long Jiang University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Harbin, China in 1989. Prior to and after completion of this program, Dr. Hou further developed his expertise by training with his father, Dr. LuSheng Hou, a well-known western and eastern doctor and leader of Acheng hospital. DaYong Hou specialized in both individualized treatment and in diagnosis in Herbs, Acupuncture, Tui Na(Chinese medical massage), Cupping, Moxa, Gua Sha, Electric needles, and traditional rehabilitation exercise.He is presently an instructor and a supervisor at the Colorado School of Traditional Chinese Medicine.
DaYong Hou graduated from Hei Long Jiang University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Harbin, China in 1989. Prior to and after completion of this program, Dr. Hou further developed his expertise by training with his father, Dr. LuSheng Hou, a well-known western and eastern doctor and leader of Acheng hospital. DaYong Hou specialized in both individualized treatment and in diagnosis in Herbs, Acupuncture, Tui Na(Chinese medical massage), Cupping, Moxa, Gua Sha, Electric needles, and traditional rehabilitation exercise.He is presently an instructor and a supervisor at the Colorado School of Traditional Chinese Medicine.
I help adults and children with bodies of all shapes and sizes to let go of restrictive rules around food, dieting, and exercise. Instead, I help individuals find more flexible and sustainable ways of taking care of themselves, so they can start living a better life and stop obsessing over food and their bodies. I specialize in pediatric nutrition, binge-eating disorder, intuitive eating, diabetes and general nutrition. No two individuals are the same; our relationship with food and our body is complicated and unique. My approach to helping you find peace with food and body is catered to your own past experiences, wants and needs.
I help adults and children with bodies of all shapes and sizes to let go of restrictive rules around food, dieting, and exercise. Instead, I help individuals find more flexible and sustainable ways of taking care of themselves, so they can start living a better life and stop obsessing over food and their bodies. I specialize in pediatric nutrition, binge-eating disorder, intuitive eating, diabetes and general nutrition. No two individuals are the same; our relationship with food and our body is complicated and unique. My approach to helping you find peace with food and body is catered to your own past experiences, wants and needs.
Hi! I'm Alaina, a registered dietitian dedicated to helping others improve their relationship with food, find relief from exhausting symptoms, and reconnect with their bodies.
I specialize in eating disorders, disordered eating, GI conditions, and women's health. Whether you're stuck in the binge-restrict cycle, navigating hormonal changes, or feeling overwhelmed about food choices, you're not alone- and you don't have to figure it out on your own. In our work together, you'll find a safe space to explore what truly nourishes you.
Hi! I'm Alaina, a registered dietitian dedicated to helping others improve their relationship with food, find relief from exhausting symptoms, and reconnect with their bodies.
I specialize in eating disorders, disordered eating, GI conditions, and women's health. Whether you're stuck in the binge-restrict cycle, navigating hormonal changes, or feeling overwhelmed about food choices, you're not alone- and you don't have to figure it out on your own. In our work together, you'll find a safe space to explore what truly nourishes you.
I am a Certified Eating Disorder Registered Dietitian providing both virtual and in-person nutrition counseling in Colorado. I have dedicated my career to helping people improve their relationship with food and move away from life-sucking patterns of behavior. With over 10 years of experience at all levels of care and acuity, I am confident in my ability to support people in finding their way back to trusting food and their body.
I am a Certified Eating Disorder Registered Dietitian providing both virtual and in-person nutrition counseling in Colorado. I have dedicated my career to helping people improve their relationship with food and move away from life-sucking patterns of behavior. With over 10 years of experience at all levels of care and acuity, I am confident in my ability to support people in finding their way back to trusting food and their body.
Master's Degree in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, Licensed Acupuncturist in Colorado and have been in practice for 20 years. I specialize in treating pain, sports injury, and post-op rehabilitation. Acupuncture can treat many disorders, but my specialties are what I see the most and have had the most success treating. For the last 11 years, I have been treating athletes at CSU-Pueblo including the football, baseball, soccer, basketball, cheerleading, and golf teams. This is where I found out how important acupuncture is for post-op rehabilitation during physical therapy.
Master's Degree in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, Licensed Acupuncturist in Colorado and have been in practice for 20 years. I specialize in treating pain, sports injury, and post-op rehabilitation. Acupuncture can treat many disorders, but my specialties are what I see the most and have had the most success treating. For the last 11 years, I have been treating athletes at CSU-Pueblo including the football, baseball, soccer, basketball, cheerleading, and golf teams. This is where I found out how important acupuncture is for post-op rehabilitation during physical therapy.
Looking for a naturopath who is truly committed to finding and treating the root cause of your health concerns? Heather Crider, ND, brings over a decade of clinical experience and a thoughtful, diligent approach to patient care.
Heather Crider is a licensed Naturopathic Doctor since 2009. She is newly established in the Grand Valley and is currently accepting virtual patients. She specializes in homeoprophylaxis, shingles, viral conditions, and nature cure. She takes a methodical approach to assessment and treatment, ensuring that each care plan is tailored to the unique needs of the patient.
Looking for a naturopath who is truly committed to finding and treating the root cause of your health concerns? Heather Crider, ND, brings over a decade of clinical experience and a thoughtful, diligent approach to patient care.
Heather Crider is a licensed Naturopathic Doctor since 2009. She is newly established in the Grand Valley and is currently accepting virtual patients. She specializes in homeoprophylaxis, shingles, viral conditions, and nature cure. She takes a methodical approach to assessment and treatment, ensuring that each care plan is tailored to the unique needs of the patient.
As a Functional Medicine Registered Dietitian specializing in mental health and mood disorders, gut health, food sensitivities, hormone regulation, mindful and intuitive eating, and behavior change, it is my job to dig deep to find the root causes of your chronic symptoms. It's time to feel like the best version of yourself. I can't wait to work with you!
As a Functional Medicine Registered Dietitian specializing in mental health and mood disorders, gut health, food sensitivities, hormone regulation, mindful and intuitive eating, and behavior change, it is my job to dig deep to find the root causes of your chronic symptoms. It's time to feel like the best version of yourself. I can't wait to work with you!
How to tell if Natural Health is right for me?
Colorado Health Professionals have broad skills and are able to work with a wide range of symptoms.
Complementary and alternative health, natural health or holistic health is a non-medical path to well-being. It sees the physical, mental and spiritual aspects of life as closely interconnected and balanced. Advocates typically use a wide variety of alternative practices, the most common of which include: Acupuncture, Chiropractic, Homeopathy, Massage Therapy, Naturopathy, Nutrition, Osteopathy, and Physical Therapy.
Complementary and alternative health, natural health or holistic health is a non-medical path to well-being. It sees the physical, mental and spiritual aspects of life as closely interconnected and balanced. Advocates typically use a wide variety of alternative practices, the most common of which include: Acupuncture, Chiropractic, Homeopathy, Massage Therapy, Naturopathy, Nutrition, Osteopathy, and Physical Therapy.
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