Debra Kuhn, L. Ac., Dipl. OM
Botanica Owner, Acupuncturist & Herbalist
Debra Kuhn, L. Ac., Dipl. OM is a board certified and licensed acupuncturist/herbalist in Colorado and California, a nationally recognized Diplomate in Oriental Medicine, and a rotating faculty member at the Colorado School of Traditional Chinese Medicine. She is a magna cum laude graduate of New York University and a cum laude graduate of Pacific College of Oriental Medicine where she trained in both Western and Eastern Medicine.
Debra's inspiration to learn and practice Chinese Medicine grew out of her personal belief that every human actively influences his or her own health physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. Her internal medicine and musculo-skeletal style treatments work not only to alleviate physical symptomology but also the fundamental roots that primarily triggered the disorder.
Debra’s practice consists of acupuncture, acupressure, massage, herbal and nutritional therapies, as well as lifestyle counseling including stress reduction and breathing exercises. She is Clean Needle Technique Certified and has done rotations with multiple hospitals in Southern California including Rady Children's Hospital and San Diego Hospice Acute Care Center. Additionally, she has been interviewed by SELF, Woman's World, First For Women, and Vegetarian Times for her expert advice in natural healthcare.
Debra opened Botanica Wellness Sanctuary to offer Denver a true full-scale wellness center equipped with the best health practitioners possible. She invites you to experience the benefits of Botanica and assures the utmost level of care for all of your needs.
Nichole Freeman, D.C.
Botanica Chiropractor
Dr. Nichole Freeman is a graduate of Parker College of Chiropractic in Dallas, Texas and is board certified and licensed in Colorado. She completed post-graduate education in Public Health, Woman’s/Pediatric care and Functional Neurology and is Webster-Technique Certified. She previously received a Bachelor in Science degree in Public Health from the University of Kansas. Prior to pursuing chiropractic education, she was a counselor in several medical research studies involving both addictions and cancer patients at the Kansas Medical Center. She ultimately pursued chiropractic studies due to personal experience with injuries and chronic pain. Dr. Freeman studied chiropractic techniques which address many ailments including back and joint pain, disc problems, fibromyalgia, PMS, infertility, cerebral palsy, chronic fatigue syndrome, migraines, asthma, allergies, and ADHD.
Dr. Freeman possesses a strong passion and understanding of biomechanics and its vital influence on holistic health. She utilizes multiple chiropractic techniques combined with personalized nutritional counseling, myofascial techniques, and rehabilitation programs. As a results-driven doctor, she puts each patient’s best interest first and understands that patients have different goals and motivations for seeking care. After a brief consultation and thorough exam, she will develop a treatment plan based upon each patient’s personal needs. Dr. Freeman welcomes the opportunity to help you and your loved ones address physical problems and improve quality of life.
Tim Price, D.C.
Botanica Chiropractor
Dr. Price is a graduate of Palmer College of Chiropractic in Port Orange Florida and is a licensed Chiropractor in his native state of Colorado. Specializing in musculoskeletal issues Dr. Price has completed post graduate education in The Neuromechanical System, a comprehensive technique integrating the neurological and mechanical systems using low force impulse adjusting. Additionally, Dr. Price has partnered with Neuroscience, a company focused on improving health through hormone and neurotransmitter testing to help diagnose chemical imbalances that cause issues such as insomnia, ADHD, anxiety, depression, and many other ailments and determine appropriate supplementation to assist with these conditions.
Dr. Price specializes in several techniques including, Diversified, Thompson, Gonstead, activator protocol, as well as Impulse low-force, non-rotational adjusting for those who prefer an alternate method of experiencing adjustments. The Impulse adjusting is perfect for the client who has reservations about rotational thrusting and the audible sounds associated with it.
As an avid athlete including triathlon, whitewater kayaking, adventure racing, golf, and skiing he has a wealth of information and experience in sports and training, which has brought him great success in working on and training athletes. Dr. Price also offers personal nutritional cleansing programs focused on detox/cleansing the body for improved health and weight loss. He offers free nutritional counseling and body analysis to determine which program is best to suit his clients needs. Dr Price is excited to join the Botanica team!
Dr. Jessica L. Anderson
Botanica Naturopathic Doctor
Dr. Jessica Anderson is a licensed naturopathic doctor and graduate of Bastyr University, one of the world’s leading accredited academic centers for natural health education, research, and clinical care. Dr. Anderson completed advanced training in Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) treatment of HIV/AIDS and a preceptorship with The Cancer Treatment Center of America working with medical oncologists and naturopathic doctors to provide whole health care to cancer patients. Dr. Anderson is a member of American Association of Naturopathic Physicians (AANP) and Colorado Association of Naturopathic Physicians (COANP).
Growing up in the healing environment of the Southwest Desert, Dr. Anderson learned to honor nature’s rhythms, to be thankful for its offerings, and to respect its awesome power. She approaches her naturopathic practice in a similar way, observing the body’s tendency to heal itself under optimal conditions and to reveal symptoms signifying the body’s attempt to heal when conditions are less optimal. She focuses on finding the cause of dis-ease and treating the whole person. Dr. Anderson makes prevention of chronic disease a priority by teaching whole foods nutrition and lifestyle education. Dr. Anderson believes each individual is responsible for his and her wellness, and choosing a practitioner that resonates with one’s personal style to serve as a guide and teacher is an empowering decision toward improved health.
Chris Blair
Botanica Reiki Master & Reflexologist
Chris Blair is a Certified Reiki Master from the Karma Center in Irvine, California who has been practicing for 5 years. Chris has also graduated from Fremont College of Massage Therapy in Cerritos, California and is currently licensed in the state of Colorado.
Chris found the inspiration to become a Reiki Master from the belief that the spiritual level is the foundation for all levels of healing. Chris' intention is to help people help themselves from this spiritual and energetic perspective. His optimistic, calming and well-balanced energy has helped his clients transform from highly stressed and anxious to calm with peaceful clarity in their lives.
Chris' practice consists of using multiple modalities in any given session. He combines Reiki, Shiatsu, Acupressure and Reflexology with his intuitive understanding of chakras and the energy flow of the body.
Gale Neiderworder
Botanica Clinical Hypnotherapist
Gale is a Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist. She is a graduate of the Santa Fe, NM, Hypnotherapy Academy of America, which provides the most comprehensive state-certified Hypnotherapy programs available in the United States. Gale is also certified by the American Council of Hypnotist Examiners (#CHt 109-050), a member of the National Association of Professional Women, was personally trained in NLP by Patrick Singleton, and is certified in Hypno-Beginning developed by Nathalie Fiset, MD, CHt.
Taking passionate interest in pain management Gale enhanced her studies by training under the world-renowned vascular surgeon Dr. Angel Escudero, in Valencia, Spain. Dr. Escudero is the creator of Noesitherapy, a technique which produces psychoanalgesia and psychoanesthesia in patients prior to surgery, hence, eliminating the need for chemical anesthesia. This method of pain erasure also has been successfully transferred to the area of maternity and childbirth, causing pregnant women to give birth without feeling any labor pain in a most natural state and in the absence of analgesics.
Gale works with clients who are preparing for chemotherapy, medical procedures, recovering from accidents or surgery, have acute or chronic illnesses, who are suffering from pain, or who have not reached the desired degree of improvement through medical treatment. She also work with atheletes to improve sports performance and women who wish to experience the beauty of natural birth.
As a Clinical Hypnotherapist Gale believes that each individual is unique and they have their own answers within them and her role is to assist her clients in lighting the way to their own healing, growth and peace.
You can read more about Gale at http://neiderworder.blogspot.com/
Lisa Basquez, M.A,
Botanica Psychotherapist
Lisa M. Basquez, M.A., has earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Metropolitan State College of Denver, a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology from Regis University and is currently completing a Doctorate in Counseling Psychology at Argosy University. Mrs. Basquez has worked in mental health since 2000, initially in a Residential Treatment Center and since in community counseling agencies and in private practice.
Mrs. Basquez has worked with children, youth and adults of all ages and stages of life. She believes that the relationship between therapist and client is the primary vehicle for change and utilizes many techniques to facilitate growth. Mrs. Basquez believes in achieving balance in five main areas: physical, spiritual, mental, emotional and relational.
Gina M. Watkins, LCSW
Botanica Integrative Therapist
Gina Watkins received her Master of Social Work form Portland State University in Portland, Oregon in 2005 and is also a certified drug and alcohol counselor. Since 2004, Gina has worked in residential and outpatient treatment centers and has focused on helping people acknowledge the wisdom within themselves to create their own path to happiness and well being.
Gina works with adolescents and adults on depression, stress, anxiety, addiction, self-esteem, abuse, trauma and relationships. Along with more traditional therapeutic approaches, she integrates mindfulness through gentle yoga postures and breathing techniques into her work with clients. She believes that the mind-body connection is essential to creating self-awareness and is the key component to personal change and growth.
Gina practices individual, couples and family counseling with the intention for each individual to feel safe, supported and that time was well spent. She invites you to explore how you can create the change you need in your life and define what well being means to you. You can read more about Gina at http://www.bewellcounseling.com.
Jessica Graves, M.A., L.P.C., B.C.I.A.C.
Botanica Biofeedback Therapist and Psychotherapist
Jessica holds a Master of Arts degree in Community Counseling from the University of Northern Colorado, and is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the State of Colorado. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics and French from Trinity University in San Antonio, Texas, where she graduated magna cum laude. She is a Certified Biofeedback Therapist (BCIA-C), and has been working in the biofeedback field for almost 15 years. She completed a Biofeedback Apprenticeship at the Center for InnerChange in Denver, where she worked for three years treating individuals with head injury, sensory integration difficulties, depression, and anxiety. She has given numerous presentations on biofeedback and psychophysiology at conferences in California, Nevada and Colorado.
Jessica is also trained in psychometric testing, and administers psychological and neuropsychological test batteries as needed for psychologists in the Denver metro area. She is a member of the American Counseling Association and the Association for Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback.
Jessica specializes in cognitive and behavioral evaluations and interventions for myofascial pain, repetitive motion injuries, tension and migraine headaches, closed head injury, insomnia, anxiety, depression and difficulty coping with stressful life events such as job loss, loss of a loved one, and divorce. She combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness and biofeedback to offer thoughtful, present-centered, and goal-oriented care to each individual in a safe, comfortable environment. She believes, and has received consistent feedback from her clients, that the use of self-regulation and awareness through attention to our physical bodies, thoughts, emotions, behaviors and even our spiritual nature not only addresses a specific concern, but also improves our well-being and quality of life in general.
LINDSAY COPELAND
Botanica Nutritionist
Lindsay is a Nutritionist certified by the Global College of Natural Medicine, nationally accredited by the American Association of Drugless Practitioners and the American Naturopathic Medical Accreditation Board.
Lindsay’s approach to assisting one in their journey to health is to help one to understand how food, stress, attitude, toxins, and environment can contribute to how our bodies function and feel. Lindsay’s counseling exceeds basic education on what one should or should not eat and provides guidance on the determined effect our food has on all parts of our bodies including organ function, physical performance, emotional balance, and mental capacity. Nutritional Counseling is an intentional exploration of food, its effect on the body, and how we can best use this tool to gain or maintain a healthy functioning system.
Lindsay will take each step with you in your discovery of where the problem lies and help you to reach lifelong goals of health, happiness, and satisfaction that you never even knew you could attain.
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