Practitioners
Debra Kuhn, L. Ac., Dipl. OM, FABORM
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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 fellow of the American Board of Oriental Reproductive 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.
Through personal experience and several years of clinical practice, Debra’s approach to wellness is rooted in the deep belief that all systems of the body must be balanced for true health to exist. She routinely explains to her patients how one bodily system affects another as well as the route to wellness through Traditional Chinese Medicine. She also commonly sets up comprehensive treatment plans including Acupuncture and other therapeutic modalities offered at Botanica.
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. She has been interviewed by SELF, Woman’s World, First For Women, and Vegetarian Times for her expert advice in natural healthcare. Additionally, Debra is one of four acupuncturists in Denver with a Board Specialty in Oriental Reproductive Medicine, and she is one of the first Acupuncturists in the country to complete a preceptorship in an IVF Reproductive Medicine Clinic.
In addition to practicing and running Botanica Wellness Sanctuary, Debra makes herself available for speaking engagements. To book Debra Kuhn for a speaking engagement, please call Botanica’s office at 720.398.2050.
Dr. Nicholas Smith, DC
Botanica Chiropractor
Nicholas Smith, DC is a licensed chiropractor in the state of Colorado practicing in-network with many insurance companies. Common problems covered by insurance include low back pain, neck pain, sciatica, disc herniations and many other painful conditions.
Nicholas’ drive to practice comes from one simple goal: to be of benefit to humanity. While experiencing his own complex health problems as a track and cross country runner at the University of Missouri, he developed a strong interest in natural healthcare solutions. After competing professionally under Bill Dellinger of Eugene, Oregon he began his education to become an expert doctor in alternative medicine. He completed his chiropractic studies at Logan College of Chiropractic.
For the past several years Nicholas’ central focus has been on the study of Functional Medicine, which can be summed up as applying medical nutrition to health problems detected by laboratory testing. This is a unique approach to assessing one’s health with the end goal being to support those with disease, improve quality of life, and maintain optimal health throughout life.
Dr. Elizabeth Kincaid, D. C.
Botanica Chiropractor
Dr. Elizabeth Kincaid developed an early interest in healthcare and wellness from growing up in a family of medical doctors and chiropractors. After suffering from a high school sports injury and then experiencing the benefits of chiropractic care, Dr. Kincaid decided to pursue a career in promoting health and wellness.
Following her undergraduate studies at Tulane University in New Orleans, Dr. Kincaid moved to the Bay area to attend Palmer College of Chiropractic West in San Jose. While there, Dr. Kincaid practiced under the guidance of one of the top pediatric chiropractors in the country. She developed the reputation of a doctor who adopts a whole person approach to treatment. By using this approach, Dr. Kincaid empowers her patients to accelerate and maintain their journeys to good health.
A cross-country runner who grew up in Lawrence, Kansas, Dr. Kincaid is now a licensed chiropractic doctor who plans to travel internationally on short-term medical missions to serve those severely in need of health care services. Dr. Kincaid currently lives in Denver, Colorado and is very excited to have joined Botanica Wellness Sanctuary.
Jessica Graves, MA, LPC, BCB 
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Botanica Biofeedback Trainer & Counselor
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 Board Certified in Biofeedback through the Biofeedback Certification International Alliance (BCIA), and has been working in the biofeedback field for over 15 years.
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.
Katey Parsons, MED, LPC, NCC
Botanica Counselor
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Katey Parsons is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the State of Colorado as well as a Nationally Certified Counselor. She earned her Master of Education and Counseling Psychology from the University of Missouri in Columbia after obtaining her undergraduate degree in psychology at Missouri State University in Springfield, Missouri. As an undergrad at MSU she also participated all four years as a member of the Cross Country and Track team.
Katey has been working in the mental health field for over ten years and has worked with young children, adolescents, and adults; clients with serious mental health issues; and culturally diverse clients. Currently she serves adult/young adult clients with issues relating to anxiety, depression, and trauma. She works predominantly from a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) perspective and is also trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR). CBT has proven to be effective in working with clients struggling with mood disorders, anxiety disorders, eating disorders, and substance abuse disorders while EMDR can be an effective treatment for clients suffering from trauma, anxiety disorders, panic disorders, disturbing memories, post traumatic stress and many other emotional problems. Individual client variables may also call for techniques from other forms of therapy be integrated into treatment as well.
As a college athlete and in the years following her athletic success, Katey realized the important link between a healthy mind and a healthy body. She has seen first hand how exercise and nutrition can greatly impact moods and anxiety and she has witnessed in clients the impact mental health can have on one’s physical health, body sensations, and pain regulation. Clients who suffer from anxiety and/or trauma many times experience physical pain or frequent discomfort in parts of their body. Along with CBT and EMDR, a variety of relaxation techniques and meditations can often reduce, if not eliminate, these physical symptoms. Katey is excited to be a part of the clinical team at Botanica Wellness Sanctuary so that she can also offer alternative forms of therapy for clients working through deep seeded issues that may indicate a more holistic approach to treatment.
Brian Keltner, MA, LPC, NCC
Botanica Psychotherapist
Brian Keltner received his Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology from the University of Denver, and is a fully licensed and certified psychotherapist. Over the past five years, he has succeeded in helping hundreds of older adolescents, adults, and the elderly achieve greater quality of life, peace of mind, and empowerment. He favors an eclectic approach, utilizing a variety of “Best Practice” therapies including Client-Centered, Cognitive Behavioral, Rational Emotive Behavioral, Existential, Psychodynamic, Solution Focused, and the Gestalt. This allows him to help each client resolve his or her concerns in a tailored manner instead of a ‘one-size-fits-all’ approach. Past resolved client concerns have included depression/anxiety, stress, anger, self-sabotage, distorted thinking, relationship problems, grief/loss, compulsive behaviors, and transitional challenges (e.g., divorce, job loss, relocation, mid-life crisis, etc.).
Learn more about Brian at his website: www.psychotherapywithanedge.com.
Jan Taylor, CMT, Reiki Master, Reflexologist
Jan Taylor, CMT, Reiki Master offers a variety of nurturing and therapeutic Bodywork and Energy techniques. Jan has been offering Reiki since 1994 and has been a Reiki Master in 1998. She is also offers, Reflexology, Raindrop Therapy, Chakra Balancing, Tibetan Bowl Sound Healing, and offers Deeksha/Oneness Blessings. Jan has a deep level of presence and allows the body to communicate it’s needs, then provides services that are individualized to meet those needs.
Jan also teaches Reiki and empowers clients by providing resources, support, and nutritional consultation to help clients learn to listen to and trust their intuition and body’s wisdom, and deepen their understanding of the Mind-Body-Spirit connection. **Please note that Jan has limited availability, and we confirm all sessions with her before booking them.**
Christine Straley, Master Nutrition Therapist & Massage Therapist
Christine Straley holds a certificate as a Master Nutrition Therapist from Nutrition Therapy Institute in Denver CO. Her focus is in holistic nutrition where she uses food as the foundation to her practice, supplementing when appropriate and necessary. Her interest in alternative health started at a young age but her passion for nutrition intensified when her aunt and father were diagnosed with cancer. It was through these events in her life that she learned the amazing power of food and its ability to prevent and heal illness and disease. Years later with both her aunt and father living cancer free, she knew her calling was to help others find this amazing power of food.
Christine uses a mind body approach that recognizes food is emotional and deeply connected to ones entity. She enjoys working with a variety of conditions including but not limited to, digestive disorders, autoimmune disorders, food allergies, ADD, ADHD, childhood nutrition and women’s health and fertility.
Christine is also a massage graduate of International Professional School of Bodywork in San Diego, CA. Her education focused on mind body healing techniques. It is through these techniques that Christine is able to help balance the mind and body. Once balanced, healing can take place. In her practice she utilizes energy work, deep and swedish massage as well as hot stone. Her passion for massage is helping people feel better, whether it be emotionally or physically. There is no greater feeling then when a client gets off the table and says “I feel so much better”.
Stacey Levno, Certified Massage Therapist
Stacey feels grateful to have been able to travel to Belize in 2008 and study with Rosita Arvigo to become a certified practitioner of the Arvigo Techniques of Maya Abdominal Massage TM. She came to this massage through a desire to improve and heal her own monthly cycles. After one month of taking the rainforest remedies her PMS was almost unnoticeable. After receiving only a couple ATMAM treatments and eight months of performing regular self care massage that is part of the Maya Abdominal massage training she received, she went from almost 3 days of pain to nearly pain free. Since that time she has helped other women relieve painful cycles, conceive, improve uncomfortable digestive issues as well as help improve a few other health concerns.
She is also trained in a number of other modalities including: Swedish, Trigger point, Active and passive stretching, Hot Stone Massage, Prenatal Massage (both western and Maya), Raindrop Therapy and Reiki. Her somatic education includes over 600 hours of training and 15 years experience in the field.
Stacey’s sessions are intuitive, focused and nurturing. She has a deep respect for the body’s innate wisdom and for its strong connection to the mind. She tends to utilize or and include breath awareness exercises, visualization and energy work as part of any session. She may also recommend stretches and other supplemental material to help empower clients to decrease the tension and help reach their health goals.
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Amanda Hoover, Certified Massage Therapist
Amanda Hoover, CMT, knows from first-hand experience how therapeutic massage can be, on many levels, and finds it deeply rewarding to be able to offer her service to clients. She decided to follow a path in holistic healing after seeing friends and family members having great success with treatments involving acupuncture, massage and herbal therapy. After completing her massage training in Pennsylvania in 2003, she has gained experience while working in a variety of settings including a day spa, wellness center and in home care. In 2007, Amanda’s fascination with alternative therapies called her to relocate to Colorado, where more natural healing methods are widely accepted and practiced. She is an excellent communicator and empathetic listener, and upholds the highest standards of discretion and professionalism at all times. And because the world of health care is ever changing, she seeks to continually build on her education to ensure that she is giving every person the best care possible.
She approaches each session with a sense of compassion and healing which she feels radiates through her touch. Amanda enjoys being able to offer expectant mothers relief from aches and stress associated with their pregnancy. And besides specializing in relaxing Swedish Massage and Hot Stone, Amanda uses other modalities such as Deep Tissue, Sports Massage and Reflexology to help address more specific problems. She enjoys assisting clients in putting together a wellness plan to manage chronic issues and may suggest self care techniques which clients can use at home.