Nancy Bilello, RN, LAc
Nancy graduated from the Colorado School of Traditional Chinese Medicine in 1998 and has been in private practice for seven years. She is nationally board certified by the National Coordinating Committee for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine and licensed in the state of Colorado. Nancy received a nursing degree from Nassau Community College in Garden City, New York, in 1988. She has seven years of oncology nursing experience at University of Colorado Hospital and nine years in home health care for oncology patients and people with diabetic, respiratory, and cardiac problems. Nancy has a special interest in using acupuncture as a complement to oncology treatment and is also experienced in treating chronic pain, internal medicine disorders, and women’s issues. Nancy treats patients at the Smoky Hill Medical Offices on Wednesdays and Fridays.
Pam Brown, LAc
Pam Brown is a graduate of the Worsley Institute of Classical Acupuncture in Miami Lakes, Florida, and received her license in 1997. Pam's medical experience began in 1973 after receiving her bachelor of science in nursing from the University of North Dakota. She received her master’s degree in acupuncture in 2001 from the Academy for Five Element Acupuncture in Florida. Pam has been an acupuncturist for the last seven years in private practice in Louisville. She also performed acupuncture for three years at the Integrative Medicine Clinic associated with Longmont United Hospital. Pam continues her nursing practice and has been working with Kaiser Permanente since 1989 in the Westminster After-hours Urgent Care Clinic on weekends. Pam performs acupuncture for a variety of conditions, including chronic pain, migraines, musculoskeletal problems, menstrual disorders, infertility, stress, depression, respiratory problems, and digestive disorders. Acupuncture can also help in the recovery from trauma, surgery, and postpartum problems. Pam is highly skilled and passionate about her work, and is committed to working with her patients and their physicians to help each patient realize his or her fullest potential in wellness. Pam is currently working at the Westminster Medical Offices on Mondays and Fridays.
Dallas Cox, LAc
Dallas Cox received his bachelor of science from the University of California, San Diego, in 1986 and is a licensed acupuncturist. He is nationally board certified in acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine by the National Coordinating Committee for acupuncture and Oriental medicine with licensure in the state of Colorado. Dallas received his training from the Colorado School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, which included three and a half years of study and an additional year and a half of clinical experience. Following his schooling, he worked and studied for two years under Dr. Lixin Zhang, a 10th-generation acupuncturist from China. He received further training for Dr. Zhang in general medicine and areas of specialization including asthma, pediatrics, post-stroke care, and head-injury recovery. In addition, his interests and experience include treatment of allergies, digestive problems, insomnia, menstrual conditions, muscular/skeletal pain, migraines and headaches, and smoking cessation. Dallas is currently working on Wednesdays and Fridays at the Lakewood Medical Offices and Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Smoky Hill Medical Offices.
Mary Berg Malkiel, LAc
Mary Berg Malkiel believes that kindness, caring, and humor are invaluable tools during the healing process. She specializes in creating a safe, nurturing environment where her clients can experience healing and renewal. Mary offers acupuncture treatments to help relieve the effects of a wide variety of health conditions. In addition, as a cancer survivor and oncology/bone marrow transplant nurse for over 20 years, Mary has gained unique knowledge, skills, and insights. She embraces this experience with a special interest in women's health and working with individuals and families who are experiencing cancer in their lives. While in Seattle, Washington, Mary received her master of science in acupuncture in 1993 from John Bastyr University and studied Chinese herbal medicine at the Northwest Institute of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. She is nationally certified in acupuncture by the National Coordinating Committee for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine and licensed to practice in the state of Colorado. Mary is also the founder of Rocky Mountain Team Survivor, a local nonprofit fitness and activity program for women cancer survivors. Mary sees patients at the Westminster Medical Offices on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Sherri Giamarvo, L.Ac.
Sherri Giamarvo graduated Phi Beta Kappa from the University of Colorado in Boulder. After twelve years experience in the financial industry she realized she enjoys working with people more than numbers and embarked on a new career in healthcare. She graduated from the Colorado School of Traditional Chinese Medicine in 2001 and moved to Asheville, North Carolina, where she practiced acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine full-time in a busy, well-established acupuncture clinic. During her three year residency, she treated and cared for patients of all ages while practicing under the mentorship of the clinic director. Sherri also studied extensively under a Chinese master of acupuncture and herbal medicine and has taught classes in acupuncture. Sherri is nationally board certified in acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine by the National Coordinating Committee for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine with licensure in the state of Colorado. Sherri has returned home to Colorado, where she is caring for patients on Wednesdays at the Westminster Medical Offices and Thursdays at the Lakewood Medical Offices.
Sheri Brown, DC
Dr. Sheri Brown has been practicing chiropractic care for 13 years. She is a graduate of Palmer Chiropractic University in San Jose, California, and practiced in California for six years before relocating with her family to Colorado. In addition to chiropractic, Dr. Brown has a special interest in treating various conditions in children through nutrition. She has received certification to treat autism, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and acid reflux disorders. Currently Dr. Brown is a relief chiropractor for our Lakewood, Smoky Hill, and Westminster Medical Offices. She also holds regular hours on Wednesday and Saturday mornings at the Lakewood Medical Offices. In addition to her work with Kaiser Permanente, she works in a multispecialty clinic in Denver.
John Hanks, DC
Dr. John Hanks has been in solo chiropractic practice since 1974. He is a diplomat of the American Board of Chiropractic Orthopedics and is certified as a chiropractor. He is a graduate of Bradley University and the National College of Chiropractic and holds a master’s degree in Health Care Systems from the University of Denver. Dr. Hanks has served on the faculty of Colorado College of Chiropractic and is a visiting professor at the Waseda School of Healing in Tokyo, Japan. He has taught on the postgraduate faculties of three chiropractic colleges and has served as a consultant to the insurance industry on many occasions. Dr. Hanks has also served as a consultant to complementary and alternative medicine clinics and massage schools. Dr. Hanks is currently working on Tuesdays and Fridays at the Lakewood Medical Offices.
Carrie Lachermeier, DC
Dr. Carrie Lachermeier graduated from Logan College of Chiropractic in 2000 and has been in active practice for six years. She has a wide variety of experience in chiropractic with a strong focus on injury rehabilitation and on helping her patients improve musculoskeletal strength through healthy lifestyle choices, chiropractic, and massage. Dr. Lachermeier encourages all her patients to enjoy a variety of activities and to learn to listen to their bodies. She is very passionate about her work and committed to helping her patients realize their fullest potential in wellness. Dr. Lachermeier enjoys providing excellent chiropractic care and education to patients, physicians, and staff at Kaiser Permanente. She treats patients on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays at the Westminster Medical Offices.
Borden Smith, DC
Dr. Borden Smith has been in active chiropractic practice for 17 years. He graduated cum laude from Life Chiropractic College in 1986 and owned a practice in Burlington, Vermont, for five years. After selling his practice he moved to Evergreen, Colorado, where he has practiced for the last 12 years. Dr. Smith provides comprehensive chiropractic care to hundreds of patients. He brings enthusiasm and excitement to Kaiser Permanente and enjoys providing excellent chiropractic service and education to patients, doctors, and staff. Dr. Smith currently works Monday mornings and Thursdays at the Lakewood Medical Offices as well as Tuesdays and Fridays at the Smoky Hill Medical Offices.
Catherine A. Valen, DC
Dr. Catherine Valen graduated from Life Chiropractic College in 1986 and has been in active practice for the last 21 years. In addition to chiropractic, Dr. Valen has extensive experience in other areas of health care, including certification as an athletic trainer, a degree in nutrition, and special training in post-traumatic brain injury. For the last 19 years, she has specialized in difficult or resistant cases that require special techniques or considerations, and her patients have been known to travel from other states to work with her. Dr. Valen loves her work and is extremely committed to providing thorough and excellent care to all of her patients, helping them reach their highest wellness potential and health goals. She brings her passion, enthusiasm, and experience to Kaiser Permanente. Dr. Valen works at the Westminster Medical Offices on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.
John Waring, DC
Dr. John Waring received a bachelor of science from Michigan State University in 1981 and received his chiropractic training and degree at Life Chiropractic College in Marietta, Georgia, in 1985. He has been practicing chiropractic in the Denver/Aurora area since 1986. His practice focuses on neuromusculoskeletal disorders, including sports injuries. Dr. Waring has a private practice in addition to his work with Kaiser Permanente, and he previously worked at a chronic pain clinic directed by two medical doctors. He was selected as a participating provider in a chronic neck pain research study performed in conjunction with doctors of chiropractic and medical doctors at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center. Currently Dr. Waring is on the advisory board for Columbine Chiropractic Plan, and he has acted as a proctor for the Colorado State Board of Chiropractic Examiners. Dr. Waring works at the Smoky Hill Medical Offices on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.
Kim Adams, CMT
Kim’s goal as a massage therapist is to help support her clients in relaxing and recovering from daily aches and pains. She enjoys educating clients about their bodies so they can learn how to relax and eliminate any stored stress and tension. Kim is a 2004 graduate of the 1,000-hour certification program at the Boulder College of Massage Therapy and is nationally certified in therapeutic massage and bodywork. She has taken extended study in advanced sports and orthopedic massage and the art of Zen shiatsu to further understand how the body works. She has also received an associate of occupational studies degree in massage therapy and studied medical massage, prenatal massage, trauma therapy, and craniosacral work. Kim works Monday through Friday at the Westminster Medical Offices.
Brook Henry, CMT
Brook is a nationally certified massage therapist who graduated with honors from the Community College of Denver (CCD) with an applied science degree with an emphasis in massage therapy. Brook has completed over 1,000 hours of massage training. In addition to working at the Kaiser Permanente Center for Complementary Medicine, Brook has her own private massage practice. At CCD, she was a professor’s assistant in the Swedish Massage Therapy class, taught the Ethics for Massage Therapists class, and served as director of the massage clinic. Brook treats patients at the Smoky Hill Medical Office on Wednesday, Thursdays and Fridays and at the Lakewood Medical Offices on Mondays and Tuesdays.
Rachel Weicht, CMT
Rachel is a nationally certified massage therapist and a graduate of the Boulder College of Massage Therapy. She has performed over 1,000 hours of massage training. She has performed various internships in private practice and has experience with Zen shiatsu, Swedish massage, orthopedic massage, sports massage, neuromuscular massage, integrative massage, and hydrotherapy. Rachel cares for patients on Mondays and Tuesdays at the Smoky Hill Medical Office and at the Lakewood Medical Offices on Wednesday through Friday.
