Medical Clinic
Vibrant Health of Colorado utilizes functional medicine to focus on root causes to improve health rather than using prescriptions to treat symptoms. For example, by using bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT), testosterone pellets and nutrition we help people live a more vibrant life. Most importantly, your overall health is essential and when you’re having problems, we are here to help!
Deanna Woodroffe, WHNP-BC
Owner
Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner
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Deanna Woodroffe, WHNP, is a board-certified Women’s Health Nurse practitioner and the owner of Vibrant Health of Colorado. She is passionate about helping her patients maintain vibrant health.
Deanna has worked as a nurse practitioner for nearly 20 years and has specialized in bio-identical hormones since the beginning of her career. Deanna graduated from Saint Louis University with her Bachelors of Science in Nursing and completed her Masters in Nursing at the University of Missouri, St. Louis. Deanna practiced in St. Louis, MO for 14 years prior to moving to Denver.
Early in her career, Deanna often found herself frustrated with the limitations of traditional medicine in treating her patients and her own chronic symptoms. As a result, she began studying functional and integrative medicine. In 2012 she completed a fellowship in anti-aging and functional medicine with the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine.
Deanna uses a functional medicine approach to help her patients resolve chronic symptoms and return to feeling vibrant. She focuses on root causes rather than treating symptoms. She utilizes nutrition, bio-identical hormone therapy, hormone pellet therapy, thyroid optimization, and the latest advancements in medicine to bring balance back to the body.
Deanna’s specialties include adolescent through menopausal gynecology, including annual well woman exams, birth control, STI testing evaluation of sexual dysfunction and optimizing hormones. She also works with men to optimize their hormones.
As a healthcare provider, Deanna is passionate about helping people with chronic symptoms have a better quality of life and you will often find her speaking on such topics in her quest to educate the public on effective approaches to wellness and optimal health.
Deanna has two adult daughters, she loves travel, reading, live music, scuba diving, hiking and exploring the mountains.
Erynn Gonzales, PA-C
Primary Care and Functional Medicine PA-C
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Erynn Gonzales, PA-C is a board-certified, licensed Physician Assistant who is passionate about helping patients achieve their health and lifestyle goals!
Erynn has worked in primary care for 14 years and counting. After graduating with a Master’s Degree in Physician Assistant Studies from Midwestern University in 2009, Erynn practiced Internal Medicine and Pediatrics for four years in Phoenix, AZ. During these first few years, she noticed enormous gaps in healthcare and embarked on several years of self-study in ancestral nutrition and natural healing to be able to provide more to her patients, learning how to blend conventional and functional medicine.
To further enhance her functional medicine education, in 2018 she became certified as a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner through the Nutritional Therapy Association and became a Master Restorative Wellness Practitioner in 2023. Erynn is also a certified Shape Reclaimed practitioner. She has also been a speaker at several nutrition conferences, a guest lecturer for the PA Program at Rocky Vista University, and an author for Paleo Magazine.
Her specialties include general primary care, gastrointestinal disease (including SIBO/dysbiosis), autoimmune disease, cardiovascular health, and metabolic disease/weight loss.
Erynn’s hobbies include spending time with her husband and family, reading, yoga, traveling, cuddling with and cleaning up toy fluff for her 4 dogs, and acting as an organizer of a Paleo Meetup group in Denver, CO.
Abbey Jones, MSN, DCNP, IFMCP
Dermatology and Functional Medicine Certified Nurse Practitioner
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Abbey Jones is a Nurse Practitioner board certified through the American Nurses Credentialing Center. She graduated from Vanderbilt University’s Master of Science in Nursing program in 2007, and prior to that she received a Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry from the University of Tennessee. Abbey has extensive experience in general dermatology and adult functional health. She is certified as a dermatology nurse practitioner through the Dermatology Nurse Practitioner Certification Board, certified as a functional practitioner through the Institute of Functional Medicine and regularly receives ongoing education regarding the latest clinical advances in conventional and preventive health, dermatology, bioidentical hormone therapy, gut health, detoxification, and immune system and inflammation. She has obtained a homeopathy practitioner certification through the Center for Education and Development of Clinical Homeopathy. She has guest lectured to nursing and physician assistant students in her fields of expertise at universities such as Saint Louis University and Maryville University.
Abbey is also a Red Cross disaster relief nurse who loves to travel and has enjoyed volunteer work in underserved areas of Guatemala and Nicaragua. With a desire to educate others about health, Abbey has served as a volunteer clinical nursing preceptor for Maryville University, The University of Cincinnati, and Truman State University. Abbey loves being involved in her church and enjoys hiking, skiing, horseback riding, and enjoying the beautiful mountains of Colorado with her dog.
Lisa Wessell
Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner
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Lisa Wessell is Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner. She is a graduate of Syracuse University with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science. She practiced as a registered nurse in Labor & Delivery for over 20 years. Lisa graduated from the University of Colorado Denver with her Master of Nursing in Women’s Health in 2015. She is passionate about women’s healthcare and loves partnering with her patients to help them meet their health goals. Lisa specializes in all gynecological care and also works with bioidentical hormones including hormone pellets to help perimenopausal and menopausal women improve the quality of their lives.
Originally from Cleveland Ohio, Lisa moved to Colorado in 1999 with her husband Matthew. Lisa and Matthew have three children that keep them busy most days of the week. In her “free time” Lisa enjoys running, paddle boarding and skiing.
Michelle Sanders, MSN, FNP-C
Primary Care, Internal Medicine and Functional Medicine
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Michelle Sanders is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner who loves coming alongside her patients and helping them take the next step towards changing their health trajectory, by combining the best of both functional and traditional medicine and offering her patients choice in their care.
Her educational background includes a Master of Science in Nursing from Regis University, and prior to that, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing at Baylor University, where she graduated top of her class.
Michelle’s journey towards functional medicine began with her own health challenges and the frustration with traditional medicine failing to address the root causes of her symptoms/condition. She was fortunate to find answers within functional and integrative medicine that helped her heal and thus began a personal and professional journey towards how she could help others through functional medicine. For four years she was fortunate to train under, and then later practice with a functional medicine doctor and a nurse practitioner in Aurora, Colorado who were practicing primary care and internal medicine from a functional medicine lens.
Her specialties and areas of interest include general primary care and managing chronic disease, gut health (including leaky gut/GERD/dysbiosis), autoimmune disease (especially thyroid disease), cardiovascular health, hormone replacement therapy and metabolic disease/weight loss. She utilizes nutrition, exercise, lifestyle changes, supplements, hormone replacement therapy, research, and medications when appropriate to help patients to achieve their health goals.
Michelle lives in Denver, Colorado with her husband, three children and their dog, Charlie. She loves hiking, traveling and exploring new places, gardening and always has multiple books going at a time—and one is usually about functional medicine! She is active in her church community and enjoys spending time with her neighbors. Her newest endeavors are learning to knit and propagating her indoor plants.
Miranda Minter, MSN, FNP-C
Family Nurse Practitioner
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Miranda is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner who is passionate about partnering with patients and empowering them to advocate and take charge of their health to have the quality of life they desire.
Miranda grew up in Denver, Colorado. She studied nursing at Oklahoma Baptist University where she graduated with her Bachelor of Science in Nursing. From there, she moved back to Colorado and spent the majority of her bedside nursing career as charge nurse at The Medical Center of Aurora on the Medical Oncology unit. She obtained her Master’s Degree in Nursing from University of Colorado, Colorado Springs where she specialized as a Family Nurse Practitioner. She has specialized in primary care with an emphasis on a functional/holistic approach to care.
Miranda is married with boy/girl twins. She loves spending time with her family, friends, archery, sports and fitness.
Miranda will be joining the team at Vibrant Health of Colorado on July 1st!
Melanie Cross NP-C, AFMC
Family Nurse and Functional Medicine Practitioner
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Melanie Cross NP-C, AFMC is a Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner and Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner with 24+ years of healthcare experience. Melanie earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Biology with a minor in Anatomy and Neurobiology from Colorado State University in 2002. She completed the Accelerated Nursing Program at Regis University, graduating Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing in 2006. Melanie obtained a Master of Science in Family Nurse Practitioner from Regis University in 2010, graduating with Graduate Honors. She received certification in Functional Medicine from the School of Applied Functional Medicine in 2023. Melanie has experience across a range of healthcare environments, from her roles in ICU and ER nursing to her practice in Family Medicine, Refugee Care, ENT, Integrative, and Functional Medicine as a Nurse Practitioner.
Additionally, she served as Clinical Faculty for a post-graduate residency program for Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants. In 2019, Melanie established her functional medicine health consulting business. Melanie’s areas of clinical focus are optimizing sleep, energy, gut health, hormonal balance, and weight management. She works collaboratively with her patients to provide education and empowerment, enabling them to lead lives that are truly fulfilling. Melanie lives in Vail, Colorado, with her husband, daughter, and son. When she’s not schlepping across the state to watch her kids play hockey, she enjoys spending her time with friends and family outdoors hiking and skiing, traveling, and exploring. Melanie will be working in the Eagle office.
Jennifer Bienemann
WHNP-BC
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Jenn Bienemann is a board-certified Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner who has 19 years of healthcare experience. Jenn earned her Bachelor of Arts in Spanish and Bachelor of Science in Nursing from The University of Colorado, Colorado Springs. Jenn then graduated with her Master of Science as a Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner from The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus in 2014. As a healthcare provider, Jenn enjoys all aspects of women’s health and the opportunity to care for women across the lifespan.
Jenn is a Colorado native and loves the outdoors. Jenn lives locally with her husband and two sons. When she is not at work or busy with kids’ activities, Jenn enjoys reading, watching sporting events, attending live music events, boating and spending time with family and friends.
Candice Betz
Family Nurse Practitioner
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Candice Betz is a Family Nurse Practitioner who has been in the nursing profession for over twenty years. She received her bachelor’s of nursing from Texas Tech University and received her Family Nurse Practitioner from the University of Colorado Colorado Springs.
“As a nurse practitioner, my philosophy is to provide individualized, holistic care to my clients with a focus on prevention and education, specific to each patient’s needs. I believe in creating an environment that fosters strong provider and patient relationships based on respect for my patient’s beliefs and desires for their health goals.”
In her free time, Candice enjoys spending time with her husband and two kids. She enjoys doing anything outdoors, including skiing/snowboarding, hiking, trail running…the list goes on.
Nicco Long, MSN, FNP-C
Family Nurse Practitioner
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Nicco is a board-certified family nurse practitioner who values building relationships with her patients and collaborating with them to make optimal, person-centered healthcare decisions. Her healthcare journey began in dentistry, where she specialized in preventative care and prosthodontics. Through her experiences, she observed how interconnected our body systems are and how they affect our overall health and quality of life. This realization inspired her to further her career in nursing. By blending Western and integrative medicine in her practice, she provides more meaningful and holistic care to her patients. Nicco earned her accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Regis University in Denver, Colorado, and her Master of Science in Nursing from Spring Arbor University in Michigan. She has experience in multi-specialty clinics, including cardiology, pulmonology, endocrinology, gastroenterology, gynecology, internal medicine, and primary care. For the past 25 years, Nicco and her husband have lived in the beautiful rural mountains of Colorado, where they raised their three children. She is passionate about providing thoughtful, individualized care to those in her local community and the surrounding towns. When she isn’t helping her community stay healthy, Nicco enjoys yoga and meditation, gardening and cooking, hiking, creating art, and most of all, spending time with her family.
Erin Burnett
Practice Manager
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Erin is a passionate and highly motivated Healthcare Manager with 15 years’ experience in Women’s Health. She has eagerly worked through each role in a medical office to develop her multifaceted approach. She brings a unique appreciation and understanding of the many roles and responsibilities that make a practice successful. Patient care, compassion, and leadership motivate and drive her daily, and together with her team, she ensures the practice provides quality and compassionate healthcare for each and every patient.
Erin is a proud Colorado native. She lives in Bennett, Colorado with her husband, 2 sons, and their many farm animals.
When Erin is not working or taking care of the farm, she is a pillar in the breast cancer community. She was diagnosed with breast cancer when she was 28 years old and has been heavily involved in the breast cancer community through non-profit organizations, volunteer work, and mentoring women in all stages of diagnosis, treatment, and recovery.
Ellen Kantner
Triage and Medical Assistant
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Ellen has been a Registered Medical Assistant and Phlebotomist for 10 years. She has worked in family practice but found her passion in functional medicine, hormone replacement and gynecology and has remained in that field for the last 8 years.
Ellen was Born on the East Coast, grew up in New Mexico but found her place here in Colorado where she resides with her 4 children and grandchild.
When Ellen is not a work, she is a pillar in the recovery community. She is heavily involved in mentoring and assisting individuals with substance abuse seeking treatment, always ready to go the distance for anyone.
Her family and her children are the most important to her and a day spent with them is a beautiful day.
Liz Montoya
Medical Assistant
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Liz was born in Las Cruces, New Mexico, where she spent most of her time with family and enjoying the Southwest. Later, she Moved to Colorado in 2014 to be closer to family and to enjoy the mountains.
She’s always had a passion for healthcare, even as a child. As such, she decided to pursue that career path and attended Concorde Career College and graduated in 2017 with her associate degree in Medical Assisting.
Liz treasures time with her husband and toddler son and enjoys spending time with her extended family. Liz is bilingual fluent in English and Spanish.
In truth, Liz believes in the philosophy of Vibrant Health of Colorado striving to make every patient feel important and well cared for.
Andrea
Medical Assistant
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Andrea was born and raised in Boise, Idaho. In her early 20’s she moved to North Carolina, eventually making her way back to Idaho. There she pursued an Associates Degree in Medical Specialties which she earned in December of 2010. She has been a Registered Medical Assistant for over 12 years and is passionate about patient care.
In 2015, she moved to Colorado with her family and son. In her free time she enjoys spending time with her husband and 2 sons. She also enjoys travel, baking, crocheting, and reading.
Marina Hernandez
Medical Assistant
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Marina is a proud Colorado native with a passion in healthcare. She has been a medical assistant gaining valuable experience in both family medicine and functional medicine for six years. With her background she enjoys giving great patient care emphasizing both traditional and holistic methods. During her free time she loves spending quality moments with her friends, family, and partner. Weather its enjoying a night out at the movies, traveling, or simply enjoying each other’s company.
Marina is excited to be apart of our team at Vibrant Health of Colorado alongside incredible women providing great patient care, making patients feel heard and important while gaining more knowledge.
Ashley
Medical Assistant
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Ashley is a medical assistant with an Associate’s Degree in Medical Specialties. With 18 years’ of experience in OB-GYN, she is translating those skills into the functional medicine world to broaden her passion for helping others.
A Colorado native who likes to take advantage of the many hiking trails, small-town charms, and outdoors adventures in the Centennial state. Ashley is also an avid gardener, painter, and a member of the Planetary Society. When not at work, she loves to spend time with her 2 rescue dogs and adult son or outdoors with the rest of her family. Reading, movies, and partaking in the local live theater are some of Ashleys great joys.
Michelle Marquez
Medical Assistant
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Born in California but was raised in Colorado. Loves to travel and her favorite place to be is the beach. When the weather is nice likes to go on long walks or go on hikes. During the colder weather likes to curl up in a blanket and watch movies with her family.
Loves working in health care and helping patients feel better. As a Medical Assistant have a background in urgent care and more recently has learned a lot working in regenerative medicine and in the wellness clinic world focusing on weight loss and hormone replacement therapy. Is excited to be part of Vibrant health and their functional medicine approach.
Sherry Martinez
Front Desk Specialist
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Sherry is originally from a small town in upstate New York but has been a Colorado resident for almost 30 years. She has always had an interest in health care and enjoys being part of the team at Vibrant Health of Colorado. She takes pride in being a part of a fun, focused, supportive group of women dedicated to the practice and patients.
In her free time she enjoys any outdoor activities especially if it involves water! She enjoys movies, plays, concerts and spending time with my husband, two sons, and their Westie, Sammy.
Melinda
Front Desk Specialist
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Melinda was raised on a farm in Illinois. At 19 she moved to the East coast to pursue a career in the airline industry. After a couple of years she got married and started a family here in beautiful Colorado where she has lived the last 30 years.
Melinda was a stay at home mother of two boys and a girl. With the kids being adults now, she has recently rejoined the workforce in the healthcare field. She has been a front desk specialist for the last 2 years, but has recently joined Vibrant Health. She loves the employee culture and patients here, and is excited to be part of the team and future of the Vibrant family.
In her free time she loves spending time with her fiancee, working out, puzzles, baking, dining out, and looks forward to family dinner nights.
Patricia
Front Desk Specialist
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Patricia is a Colorado Native who grew up in Aurora and has worked in the health care industry for 6 years now. Her passion for health care has driven her to pursue a career as a surgical technologist soon. She enjoys spending time with her family and being outdoors, hiking and watching the Denver Nuggets play. She loves spending time with her 7-year-old son who loves playing soccer and swimming.
Patricia is incredibly happy to be part of the Vibrant Family and be able to share many experiences and passions in health care with an amazing team!
Kayla
Front Office
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Kayla is a Colorado Native who grew up in Castle Rock, CO. She has been working in the healthcare field for 4 years as a front desk receptionist and has done some medical assistant work. She enjoys spending time with her family going to Nuggets games, going snowboarding with family or just relaxing at home! She loves spending time with her two kids who are 6 & 10, going to her Daughters basketball games and her sons Soccer games.
Kayla is so excited to be part of such a wonderful team at Vibrant and working with amazing patients!
Danielle
Front Office
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Danielle is originally from California but raised in Colorado. She has over six years of experience as medical front desk and is very excited to be a part of this amazing team. Danielle has a strong interest in functional medicine and believes it changed her life. She enjoys giving great patient care and tries to greet everyone with a huge smile.
During her free time, she loves trying new food spots, lifting weights, watching comedy movies, and spending quality time with my family.
