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!

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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 Erie 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.

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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.

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Eris grew up in Santa Cruz, California, where they also graduated from Five Branches University’s massage program in 2017, and studied craniosacral therapy at the Intrinsic Touch Institute. They have continued studying bodywork since and love to find new ways to provide relief, and support health and wellness in their patients.

They have been with Live Your Life since 2022. Eris has worked in various clinics in California and was previously self-employed for 3 years before moving to Colorado. Eris is proficient in various massage modalities: deep tissue, Swedish, Shiatsu, and intrinsic touch, and loves working with patients to create a session plan that is optimized for their relaxation, rehabilitation, and integration for their system. They would love to work with you to establish and fulfill your health and wellness goals!

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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!

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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.

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 husband and stepson, being a soccer mom, or playing pickleball.

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