701 E. Hampden Ave. #225,
Englewood, CO 80113 Map
Phone: 303-788-9399
Email Us: info@progressivehealthcenter.org
Practitioners
Integrative Medicine and Acupuncture
Dr. Archard, a family physician who is board certified in family medicine as well as integrative and holistic medicine. She is also trained in medical acupuncture. Dr. Archard attended medical school at the State University of New York at Stony Brook, and did her family medicine residency training at Exempla St. Joseph Hospital in Denver. She received her acupuncture training through Helms’ Medical Institute, an acupuncture training program for physicians. Dr. Archard is currently a fellow at the University of Arizona Integrative Medicine fellowship under the direction of Dr. Andrew Weil. Dr. Archard believes in the importance of treating the whole person, which often involves using complementary medical modalities integrated into traditional medical care.
Acupuncture and Chinese herbs
David received honors in massage school, a Masters Degree in Acupuncture, is board certified in Acupuncture and Chinese herbs and continues to study Universal Life Energy Flow Tai Yi healing techniques. With 14 years experience in the healing profession, David respects and considers each patient as an individual who manifest illness in their own personal way. He uses his intuition to assist with determining the cause of illness and help you understand how life experiences relate to the origins of your health imbalance. This brings about a complete, through and long lasting healing.
Stress Management
Bill Bergman, M.D. is a magna cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Amherst College and a 1970 graduate of Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. A member of the International and Public Affairs, he has been involved in researching and practicing preventive and integrative medicine for more than 40 years. After decades of integrative family practice in New York City, he moved to Colorado where he has done extensive community health education, consulting for wellness centers, served as director of the non-profit Rocky Mountain RESOURCE Network and is helping to develop Diabetes Self-Defense, a program for diabetes and pre-diabetes. His primary interest in integrative healthcare is the field of stress management and he offers consultations as a licensed 1 on 1 provider of the highly acclaimed HeartMath Program for Stress Relief.
Certified Reflexologist
Megan incorporates her passion for reflexology, alternative healing and music into an integrative holistic therapy focusing on relaxation and helping the body to heal itself. Megan is a certified Reflexologist through the Academy of Natural Healing and is a RYT 200-registered yoga teacher with the Yoga Alliance. She is a lifetime student of alternative medicine and from personal experience understands the profound effects of helping to bring the body into balance. Similar to acupressure and massage, reflexology is an ancient healing art that maps out the entire body on the hands and feet. Through gentle manipulation, balance can be restored, blood flow increased and nerves calmed. It is a powerful non-invasive practice that can increase relaxation and promote healing. Megan also offers Raindrop Therapy, which uses 9 essential oils for balancing and rejuvenating the mind and body.
Certified Massage Therapist
Stephanie graduated from the Massage Therapy Institute of Colorado in 1997 and operating her private practice ever since. Stephanie specializes in Swedish, Deep Tissue, Neuromuscular, Hot Stone and Prenatal Massage. She works with clients to develop a customized massage session with a variety of techniques to meet individual needs. Overall, the goal is to achieve optimal results. Stephanie is enthusiastic and passionate about the benefits of massage as an integral part of wellness. When not working she enjoys spending time with her husband and five children.
Past Life Regressions
I have been studying the philosophy and teachings of Jonah and the Jonah Life Institute for 25 years and a student of Tai Yi Life Energy Flow energy healing for 17 years. I am an owner of a healing center in Winter Park, Colorado along with 3 other healer/practitioners of various modalities. I am also the mother of 3 fabulous grown children and the grandmother of 2 enchanting granddaughters. I am married to Jim Pool who also is a Tai Yi student and has incorporated the teachings of Jonah into his Holistic Architecture practice.
From my work as a Tai Yi practitioner I often see and feel that some of my clients were experiencing issues that they carried with them from a past life. So, a few years back, I began the study of Past Life Regressions and the learning of how to facilitate people discovering not just who they were in a past life, but more importantly, what have they brought in to this life that they need to heal and how we can journey back or forward in time to that time and place and begin the healing process and bring it forward. I often incorporate a Tai Yi treatment that opens the cerebellum, thus accessing the akashic records and allows for a deeper level of exploration. Past Life Regressions can be a powerful tool for discovering and then releasing issues that have literally plauged someone for lifetimes.
As a Tai Yi practitioner and facilitator of Past Life Regressions, I am deeply and profoudnly grateful to the teachings of Hossca Harrison and Jonah for enriching my life and the lives of those with whom I have the privilege to be of assistance.
Social Work-Cancer Resource Center
Amanda is a graduate of the University of Denver Graduate School of Social Work where she completed her masters degree in 2011. She attended the University of Massachusetts-Amherst for her undergraduate degree in psychology. Originally from New York, Amanda has found a passion for Colorado over the last four years. Amanda is albe to assist cancer patients with a wide variety of needs ranging from navigating the world of health insurance to emotional support and counseling. She will be able to connect patients to resources in the community that will help them as they deal with a difficult illness.
Life Energy Flow Tai Yi ® and Craniosacral
Lee was honored as one of “Who’s Who Women in Colorado” for her work as a private practitioner, Lee has more than 21 years of experience in hands on healing. In addition to specializing in Tai Yi and cranialsacral therapy for over 12 years, Lee offers a wide range of therapies that include Healing Touch, Mari-El, Triom, reflexology, bioenergetics as well as Tai Yi and cranialsacral therapy.
Lee also offers Maori art self-assessment classes with meditations as well as holds workshops throughout the year at her Flowing Spirit Ranch, which encourages participants to experience self, laughter and rejuvenation in nature. Since 1987, she has also led annual spiritual retreats that allow individuals to be with dolphins and/or whales. Lee earned undergraduate degrees in both sociology and psychology from the University of Denver and attended Naropa College for graduate work.
Dr. Rhae is originally a Wisconsin native, born in West Bloomfield. She received her Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2003. She then moved to Lombard, Illinois to attend the National University of Health Sciences where she received her second Bachelor of Science degree in 2004 followed by a Doctor of Chiropractic degree in 2006. During her chiropractic studies, she completed an internal medicine internship in Philadelphia at Graduate Hospital, participated in the Low Back Pain Z-joint research project at National University of Health Sciences and completed a three month externship at Physical Medicine Associates in Naperville, Illinois. Dr. Rhae treats a wide variety of conditions using many techniques including chiropractic manipulation, trigger point dry needling, Graston technique, myofascial release therapy, ultrasound and electric-stimulation. During her free time, Rhae enjoys spending time with her husband, Adam, and her two dogs, Kya and Cooper.
Massage
Mary Jo graduated from the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center in 1982 with a Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy. Since then, she has worked in private settings specializing in pain relief through various forms of manual therapy, with a focus on deep tissue massage. She has taken many continuing education courses thoughout her 30 years of practice including various forms of manual therapy, cranio-sacral, joint mobilization and neuromuscualr therapy (St. John Method). In 2007, after 985 hours of training, Mary Jo obtained certification as a pilates instructor through the Pilates Center in Boulder.
Mary Jo combines her soft tissue mobilization and pilates training to help alleviate pain and improve function. By using neuromuscular massage along with specific pilates based exercises to develop core strength, flexibility and balance ashe is able to optimize postural alignment and increase ease of movement in daily life. She would love to help you achieve optimal health and well-being.
Certified Clinical Herbalist
Laura Matthews is the owner of Holistic Pathways, an integrative family medicine clinic and retail store in Englewood. Laura is a Certified Clinical Herbalist, Licensed Massage Therapist and Certified Iyengar Yoga Teacher. Laura graduated from Fort Lewis College (FLC) in Durango, Colorado; with a degree in Psychology. During that time, Laura began working as an herbalist in local apothecaries. After practicing as an herbalist for 5 years, Laura attended the Southwest School of Botanical Medicine in Bisbee, Arizona; taught by Michael Moore. Laura has focused her studies in women's health and cancer and is a certified Women's Herbal Medicine Educator. Laura attended the Massage Therapy Institute of Colorado and is trained in Maya Abdominal Massage with Dr. Rosita Arvigo. Laura became a Certified MAM Self-Care Massage Teacher and teaches regular workshops on the technique to massage therapists and midwives in our community. Laura traveled to Pune, India to study at the Ramamani Iyengar Memorial Yoga Institute to attend classes taught by Sri Prashant and Smt. Geeta Iyengar; under the watchful eye of Yogacharya B.K.S. Iyengar. By traveling around the world to study with the greatest healers, Laura's continued dedication to natural health and healing allows her to provide the community with a truly holistic approach to wellness.
Certified Yoga Teacher
In 2007, she studied and trained with Karen Quinn at Rishis Crossing, receiving her Yoga Alliance Certification. She also received her certification with Abby Wills with Yoga Ed. providing certification to teach a K-8 curriculum and Tools for Teachers in the classroom as a piece for professional development. Kim has recently created an after-school programs for Elementary schools in Denver and Centennial entitled, “Mind, Body & Fun,” using the curriculum from Yoga Ed. Kim also teaches for The Wellness Initiative at Brown Elementary in Denver. She also teaches Family Yoga classes at Progressive Health Center and Gentle Restorative class at the Denver Athletic Club.
Certified Yoga Therapist, Registered Yoga Teacher and Ayurvedic Practitioner
Karen works with clients to alleviate pain, create balance and expand awareness of body, breath and healing. Offering classes and private sessions, she teaches individuals the many tools of yoga therapy to alleviate stress, improve sleep, ease chronic illnesses and repair athletic injuries. She is the director and lead instructor for the Rishis Crossing Yoga School, providing Yoga Alliance approved-200 hour Yoga Teacher Training.
Karen has completed 1,200 hours of training in a variety of modalities, including anatomy, physiology; breathe practices, ayurveda, therapeutic touch, meditation and inner conscious relaxation. Prior to her yoga career, Karen spent many years as a patient advocate and international public speaker, working with insurance companies, hospice, healthcare associations and hospital staff to examine and create a place of safety and calm around the shared experience of life’s ending.
Karen worked as the Executive Director of Leadership Denver Association and was CFO of Aerial Colorado, an aerial film company. For six years, she served on the Colorado Board of Medical Examiners and the Craig Hospital Board of Directors. Currently, she serves as a member of the Craig Hospital Foundation Board.
Life Energy Flow Tai Yi ® and Craniosacral
O’Tasha brings more than 15 years of experience in assisting individuals through alternative therapies to unify the mind, body and heart. Through this holistic approach, she helps individuals access and allow the expression of health, joy, love, creativity and purpose. She is a graduate of the School of Therapeutic Touch in Colorado and has completed more than 925 hours of study with a Master Healer in the Chinese art of Tai Yi. In addition to assisting clients in their lives and healing processes, O'Tasha has held key positions within various non- profit organizations, including board member and fundraising chair for the American Cancer Society in Colorado and serves as co-facilitator of annual wild dolphin swim workshops in Kona, Hawaii.
Nationally Board Certified Acupuncturist (NCCAOM)
Because of her own exploration of spirituality through the study and practice of yoga, meditation and other forms of learning, Jan Ruscio chose to specialize in Five Element Acupuncture, a style of acupuncture that focuses on the health of the whole person on all levels, including the spiritual, rather than just the symptoms of ill health. Jan grew up in Denver, Colorado and graduated in 2001 from the Institute of Taoist Education and Acupuncture in Louisville, Coloardo, a preeminent teaching institution for Five Element Acupuncture. She also has an Advanced Certification in Cosmetic Acupuncture and Allergy Elimination. Her nearly twenty years of yoga practice and nine years of the practice of acupuncture gives a depth and breadth of experience and understanding of the needs of the whole person, assisting in the integration of life's lessons and challenges and producing greater joy, grace, ease and vitality for patients.
Certified Gestalt Therapist and Advanced Tai Yi Practitioner
Jeannie's counseling and Tai Yi energy work go beyond just working with symptoms, assisting clients to identify and work toward healing the causes that block joy and a sense of well-being. In doing so, clients can gain deeper insights into themselves and a broader perspective on what is happening in their life. Jeannie helps clients to understand that the body, mind, emotions and spirit are integrated and how they work together and helps them make choices to heal on all levels. Jeannie received her BS degree in Counseling and Mental Health, graduating suma cum laude and is a member of Colorado Association of Psychotherapists. She completed her post-graduate work at Boulder Psychotherapy Institute and is a Certified Gestalt Therapist. Jeannie is in her 15th year of on-going training in Life Energy Flow Tai Yi and is a Certified Advanced Tai Yi Practitioner. She has been in private practice for over 10 years.
Fitness Specialist
Wes played Division II football at Appalachian State University in Boone, NC. After graduating college with degrees in exercise science and graphic design he managed a World Gyn in Charlotte, NC. Soon he began bodybuilding and competing, and after several high placings, won the light-heavy weight division at the 1997 North Carolina State Championships.
Life then tood a different turn, with a severe car accident that left Wes with a traumatic brain injury. As one to never give up and always find a way through adveristy, Wes' goal was to bring himself back to the person he once was, and doo all the things he wanted to do before the accident.
Having nowhere to go but up, successful rehabilitation led Wed to a full recovery, and an even more positive outlook on life: live each day to the fullest, because it may be your last.
Wes then moved to Colorado where he bacame part of the fitness and outdoor industry with the likes of Schwinn, Nautilus and Pearl Izumi USA.
In always having the passion and desire to live life to the fullest, and train, he realized the Corporate world was not for him. Wes then stepped into Personal Training to help others incorporate fitness into their lives to where it's not a burden but empowering!
Patient Navigator
Jana Tompkins is a graduate of the Harold P. Freeman Institute of Patient Navigation Program and the Colorado Patient Navigation Program, Level 1 with ongoing Level II education. She is involved with the Colorado Cancer Research Program and a member of the National Association of Healthcare Advocacy Consultants. In 2000, Jana was an international product manager for a major company when she was diagnosed with breast cancer. Shocked at being diagnosed, she began research clinical and alternative medicine, searching for any therapy that could help her not only recover but also live a healthier life. She found a doctor who often used clinical trials in his practice, joined one of those trials and is now committed to helping others navigate the often overwhelming task of surviving and living after a difficult diagnosis.
My purpose in this life is to be on my own healing journey and I support anyone else who is on-or desirec to be on-his or her own healing journey. To assist in one's journey, I communicate wiht deceased loved ones and spirit guides with integrity, compassion, and clarity as well as offer Tai Yi energy work with integrity, competence and compassion. Ready to be on your healing journey?
I am enrolled in Life Energy Flow-Tai Yi School of Healing seeking to master Tai Yi energy work. My current grade is 7.19. The teacher considers one who scores a grade of 5.0 or better demonstrating excellent expression of ability. I offer Tai Yi energy work to assist in emotional, mental, and spiritual healing.
My husband, daughter and I have lived in Colorado for many years. We enjoyed traveling, skiing, and simple trips into the mountains. I have spent over 12 years working in public and private education. I earned three college degrees from the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs. BA in Psychology, MA in Special Education, and MA in Public Administration.
I also serve as a board member for the Universal Education Foundation and run workshops for women and adolescent girls in finding personal and female empowerment. Empowerment is about throwing away non-serving beliefs, gulit, anger, depression and embracing joy, laughter, passion, and excitement for life.
turbanek@progressivehealthcenter.org
Certified Massage Therapist, CAC III
Susan is a graduate of the Massage Therapy Institute of Colorado, where she has also served as a Teaching Assistant. Susan is a certified member of the Associated Bodywork and Massage Professionals. While completing her studies in massage, Susan was an addictions counselor for Denver’s homeless at Stout Street Clinic. She had a special alliance with many homeless American Indians from a wide variety of Nations and held a weekly Talking Circle. She continues to work diligently in developing her skills. Susan’s ongoing education to date includes CranioSacral, Reflexology, Jin Shin Jyutsu and Essential Oils. Susan incorporates these elements into each of her individualized sessions, in addition to Swedish, Deep Tissue, Range of Motion, and Neuromuscular therapeutic applications. Drawing on her many years of working with people in the field of cognitive/behavioral change, Susan has come to deeply value the non-verbal use of touch as a powerful tool for well-being and healing change.