meet the team
FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE PRACTITIONER
Dr. Samantha Boldt D.C.
Dr. Samantha Boldt grew up in the northwest suburbs of Chicago and attended undergrad at Bradley University in Peoria, Illinois. She then moved down to Marietta, Georgia and received her Doctorate of Chiropractic from Life University. Afterwards, she took additional training to become certified with both Functional Medicine University, and the Institute of Functional Medicine.
Dr. Sam's interests and passions lie in the total wellness of the human body. Her other passions luckily coincide very well with the Colorado lifestyle. On weekends, you can almost always find her skiing if there is snow. Otherwise, hiking with her cat, rafting, and biking are all activities she can enjoy in warmer weather!
Dr. Samantha Boldt has completed over 1,000 post-graduate hours in the study of functional medicine, nutrition, and lab analysis. Her passion for functional medicine began about 17 years ago after her own struggle with Lyme disease. Over the course of three years, she developed severe symptoms and visited more than 20 specialists, none of whom could diagnose the underlying cause. Frustrated and feeling hopeless, she eventually sought out a functional medicine practitioner, who correctly diagnosed her with Lyme disease. Within a month of starting treatment, she began to see improvements. Although it was a long road to recovery, the hope was there. Now, her mission is to help patients before they are passed from doctor to doctor without answers. If she had seen a functional medicine practitioner at the onset of her symptoms, her recovery might have taken months rather than years.
Through her studies, Dr. Sam discovered her true passion lies in the balance of hormones and the digestive system. These two systems are so interconnected that healing and restoring balance within them can often lead to the remission of a wide range of symptoms. When patients think about hormones, they often focus on the thyroid and sex hormones, which are critical, but many other hormones play vital roles as well. Hormones influence everything from brain signals and digestive function to cardiovascular regulation and immune system responses. Dr. Sam frequently uses the DUTCH test to gain a detailed insight into her patients' hormone profiles.
In functional medicine, the digestive tract is paramount. Many symptoms, from hormone imbalances and autoimmune issues to skin conditions and beyond, originate in the gut. Functional medicine cannot be practiced without addressing the digestive system in its entirety, from the mouth to the colon and everything in between. Dr. Sam works diligently to ensure her patients understand the importance of what they put in and on their bodies. She provides guidance on high-quality nutrition, balances the microbiome, improves stomach acid levels, heals the intestinal lining, and more. Even when a patient doesn't report digestive issues, but presents with a host of other symptoms, gut health is always addressed.
Fortunately, with the growing awareness of functional medicine, many patients don't have to reach the level of health deterioration that Dr. Sam experienced before they start making changes. Preventative care is the best medicine. Dr. Sam is passionate about working with prevention-focused patients-those who may have minor symptoms and want to optimize their health before more significant issues arise-as well as children. We offer free 15-minute consultations with Dr. Sam to determine if functional medicine is the right fit for you. Please call or email us if you'd like to set up an appointment or have any questions!
Chiropractor
Dr. Alyssa Quimby D.C.
Dr. Alyssa grew up in Thornton, CO and attended undergrad at Houghton College in western New York. After undergrad, she moved down south to Life University in Marietta, GA and received her Doctorate of Chiropractic.
Dr. Alyssa grew up playing all sorts of sports, her favorites being volleyball, basketball, and soccer. She knew from a young age that she wanted to grow up to help keep people in tip-top athletic shape. Often, she tells people that her two biggest passions are chiropractic and volleyball, and is still involved with the sport through coaching at Holy Family High School and Ballistic Volleyball club.
Due to her own experiences, it is extremely important to her to treat athletes at any stage of competition. While in chiropractic school, Dr. Alyssa also got extra training in prenatal and pediatric chiropractic, and therefore loves to see entire families!
When not working, Dr. Alyssa can be found hanging out with her two dogs, Granger and Remus, playing volleyball, or crocheting.
Chiropractor
Dr. Ben DiNobile D.C.
My name is Ben DiNobile. I am a licensed chiropractor in the state of Colorado with additional credentials, including a master's degree in applied clinical nutrition, and certifications in sports injury management, as well as concussion protocol. I grew up in the small state of Rhode Island, developing a passion for health, exercise, nutrition, sports, and fitness at a very young age.
All things natural seemed to help me drastically with my ADHD as a young child, as compared to more standardized medical approaches.
For this reason, I always sought out to learn as much about the human body, mind, and soul in its most natural and organic form. This started by pursuing an exercise science degree from the University of Rhode Island, with a focus on human physiology and biomechanics. From there, I pursued my Doctor of Chiropractic degree from the Northeast College of Health Sciences, in Seneca Falls, NY, previously New York Chiropractic College.
As mentioned, I obtained my degree in nutrition online during this time, while also taking course electives, leaving me with a more specific skill set in deep tissue pain relief, as well as sports injury management. Some of my favorite hobbies that I partake, in the great state of Colorado include snowboarding, lifting weights, meditation, cooking, fly fishing, mountaineering, and riding motorcycles.
At Live Your Life Integrated Health and Chiropractic - Firestone, I strive to listen to your individual story of what made you seek out chiropractic care to the best of my ability. I will then work with you to come up with a comprehensive treatment plan, helping you live the healthiest and happiest life possible. Whether your goal is to get out of pain, maintain a healthy lifestyle, or even increase your performance in a specific athletic discipline, I assure you I will formulate a product of exceptional quality for you.
Chiropractor
Dr. Katherine Hammond D.C.
Dr. Katherine Hammond grew up in Columbia, Missouri. She received a Bachelor of Arts in Exercise Science before obtaining her Doctor of Chiropractic from Logan University in 2022 with cum laude honors. While in school, Dr. Katherine developed her passion for treating families. Dr. Katherine is trained in the Webster Technique for pregnant patients and is an active member of the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association (ICPA).
Dr. Katherine is excited to join the Firestone community and help families achieve health and wellness naturally. She understands that every patient has unique challenges and goals and deserves a personalized treatment plan. Her goal is to help patients function at their fullest potential through care that incorporates all aspects of life and body. Care with Dr. Katherine consists of bringing balance to the body, promoting muscular function, and nervous system regulation. This is achieved through traditional and low-force chiropractic adjustments, cupping, muscle scraping, kinesio taping, and myofascial unwinding.
In her free time, Dr. Katherine enjoys hiking, baking, and exploring new areas of Colorado with her dog Noodle.
Health Coach
Jennifer Kruse R.N.
Jennifer received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Loyola University Chicago and is a licensed RN in Colorado and Illinois. After working as a Registered Nurse in clinical specialties that include women's care, cardiovascular health, transplant and surgery, she received her Health Coach Certification from the Institute of Integrative Nutrition with advanced coursework in Gut Health and Hormone Health!
Jennifer is passionate about preventative care and transforming your health outlook so that you can live the life you envision for yourself. She believes that our hearts are at the core of our health - nutrition, relationships, work, joy, and movement all having influence. Collaborating with Jennifer ensures you have a committed, reliable partner by your side supporting your wellness aspirations. Consistency and persistence in implementing minor changes leads to remarkable results.
She Specializes In:
- Educating and creating healthy meal plans that work for your lifestyle while also giving you that accountability until it becomes habit.
- Downregulating the nervous system. Stress from work, relationships and life in general can be overwhelming, which has an effect on our nervous system. When the nervous system is always up, on the defense, and feeling overwhelmed, our health takes a toll. By providing simple nervous system tricks, we can allow our nervous system to function at a more sustainable level.
- Creating healthy movement and exercise plans that are both a fit for your lifestyle and your current health.
- Being an accountability partner, goal setting, motivating patients to achieve their goals, helping patients work past mental blocks, but also letting patients know when they're trying to change too much at once!
Outside of work, Jennifer enjoys spending time being active with her husband and two children. You can find them skiing and snowboarding in Winter Park, hiking in the Colorado foothills, mountain biking, or at school sporting events. She loves music, is an avid reader, and enjoys a good laugh with her friends.
Acupuncturist
Lin Liberti
Lin received her Master of Science in Traditional Chinese Medicine of Acupuncture from CSTCM in Colorado. She is a Certified Practitioner of Dr. Tung's Acupuncture for Pain Management as well as National Acupuncture Detoxification for mental and behavioral Health care.
She is also a Certified Massage Therapist in both Western and Eastern Therapeutic Massage, and has advanced treating in Craniosacral Therapy.
Lin specializes in treating musculoskeletal disorders, neck pain, back pain, anxiety, depression, arthritis, pain management, headaches, insomnia, morning sickness, hot flashes, nephropathy pain, stress, and addictions. She incorporates other modalities into her treatment session as well.
As a caregiver with years of extensive experience in hospital and private practice settings, Lin is passionate about service to others in healthcare environment. She has a great sense of humor and the passion to help people eliminate pain, relieve stress, restore balance, become healthy, and stay healthy!
Massage Therapist
Kathleen Lawless
Kathleen received her massage therapy certification in 1995 from Full Circle School of Massage in Edwards, Colorado. She has also taken many continuing education courses in massage and bodywork since graduating.
Kathleen has worked in chiropractor's offices, wellness clinics, physical therapy clinics, spas and hot springs resorts in Vail, Aspen, Glenwood Springs, Boulder and Estes Park, Colorado.
Kathleen blends many eclectic techniques in her massage session including Swedish Massage, Deep Tissue Massage, Spontaneous Muscle Release Technique, Myofascial Release, and Cranio-Sacral Therapy. Her massage is both therapeutic and deeply relaxing. Kathleen is also trained in Reiki, Reflexology and Pre-Natal Massage.
Massage Therapist
Erik Ledbetter
Erik grew up in Santa Cruz, California, where he also graduated from Five Branches University's massage program in 2017. He has continued studying bodywork since and loves to find new ways to provide relief and support health and wellness in his clients. He is currently in Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy and working towards his RCST®.
Erik has worked in various clinics in California and was previously self-employed for 3 years before moving to Colorado. Erik is proficient in various massage modalities deep tissue, Swedish, Shiatsu, and intrinsic touch, and loves working with clients to create a session plan that is optimized for their relaxation, rehabilitation, and integration for their system. He plans to incorporate biodynamic craniosacral work into his sessions once he becomes certified. He would love to work with you to establish and fulfill your health and wellness goals!
Office Manager
Elizabeth Dieterich
Elizabeth was born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and attended LSU before moving to Washington, DC where she worked on Capitol Hill and met her husband, Peter. After an 8 year stay back in Louisiana, she and her family moved to Firestone in 2016.
Elizabeth holds an MBA from Regis University and finds joy in watching her three kids partake in various sports and activities. In her free time, she loves exploring Colorado's stunning landscapes and trying out new restaurants.
Administrative Assistant
Kristi Mathis
Kristi was born in Greeley, Co. A true native, she has lived in several towns all over this beautiful state. She has been married to her husband Lee for twenty-nine years. Kristi is a graduate of the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley, where she received a Bachelor's of Arts degree. They moved to Firestone sixteen years ago, where they have raised their sons Shane and Alex.
She loves CO for the beauty it offers wherever you go. She loves to do colored pencil drawing and watercolor painting. She loves to go to church, bake, read, travel and walk the family dog Archie. She likes watching the Broncos play football, but loved watching her sons play sports even more. Her favorite times are those spent with the family exploring in the mountains or enjoying a new restaurant together. The quality times she gets to spend with the family are the best blessings of all.
Administrative Assistant
Helen Landry
Helen was born and raised in Lafayette, CO. Currently, she is pursuing her bachelor's degree in political science at MSU Denver. Once she completes her undergraduate degree, she intends to move on to graduate school with a focus on public policy.
Besides academics, Helen has a passion for the outdoor lifestyle, which includes horseback riding, rafting, skiing, and camping. When not in the office, Helen may be found riding horses, hanging out with friends and family, or at home with her cat Bug.
Administrative Assistant
Teresa Morris
Teresa grew up primarily in California. After getting married in 1999, she and her husband, Eric, moved to the Frederick/Firestone area in Colorado in 2002. It's been a wonderful area to raise their four children.
She decided to finish her schooling and completed her internship in our office before graduating from BYU-Idaho in 2022 with her Bachelor of Science Degree in Healthcare Administration.
Teresa loves Colorado and enjoys all four seasons. In her spare time, she likes to swim, paddleboard, ride her road bike, go on walks, play volleyball and pickleball, and do many other activities. She also loves church, playing games, family time, her cat Odin, and helping her husband on their hobby farm. When it's too cold to enjoy sunshine and water, she'll most likely enjoy a movie while wearing a hoodie and drinking hot chocolate.
OFFICE HOURS
Monday
8:30am - 6:00pm
Tuesday
7:00am - 7:00pm
Wednesday
8:30am - 7:00pm
Thursday
8:00am - 5:30pm
Friday
10:00am - 7:00pm
Saturday
10:00am - 4:00pm
Sunday
Closed
Live Your Life Integrated Health and Chiropractic - Firestone
11409 Business Park Cir #230c
Firestone, CO 80504