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Jennie Barker, FNP-C, is a board-certified family nurse practitioner at Gorman Medical, PC, in Colorado Springs and Cripple Creek, Colorado.

Jennie earned her Bachelor of Science in nursing from Ohio University in Athens, Ohio. After graduating, she worked as a registered nurse on a vascular medical surgical floor in Columbus, Ohio.

Jennie moved to Colorado in 2019 and worked in a cardiothoracic vascular stepdown floor at UC Health in Colorado Springs, before returning to school for her master’s degree. She earned her Master of Science in nursing from University of Colorado, Colorado Springs, and graduated as a family nurse practitioner.

At Gorman Medical, PC, Jennie provides holistic care for the whole family and sees patients of all ages. She specializes in primary care working closely with her patients to help them manage their physical and mental well-being to achieve their best health.

Dr. Elise Musolf is a dual board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner and board-certified Doctor of Chiropractic. She has more than 27 years of experience in healthcare and sees patients at Gorman Medical, PC, in Colorado Springs, Colorado. 

Elise earned her Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport, Iowa. She worked as a chiropractor for over 20 years before returning to school for her nursing degree. 

Elise attended The Institute of Healthcare Professions in West Palm Beach, FL, where she received her RN degree. She received a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Western Governors University in Millcreek, Utah. She received a Master of Science in Nursing with an emphasis on Family Practice from Herzing University in Wisconsin. 

Today, Elise is practicing as a Nurse practitioner focusing on interventional pain management, offering personalized care for various acute and chronic health conditions. She can provide conservative non-surgical approaches to pain relief that include medication management, manipulation, dry needling, physiotherapy, trigger point treatment, and joint injections. She also offers comprehensive Primary Health care to early adolescents, teens, and adults.

 

 

 

Charles Ripp, MD, is a physician at Gorman Medical, PC, in Colorado Springs and Cripple Creek, Colorado. He is board-certified in anesthesiology, pain management, and family medicine and brings more than 40 years of experience to the practice.

Dr. Ripp earned his medical degree from Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska. He completed his family practice residency at the Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee and his anesthesiology residency at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha.

Along with his residencies, Dr. Ripp has participated in additional pain management courses, including the Spinal Injection Society curriculum and the World Academy of Pain Medicine ultrasound curriculum.

At Gorman Medical, PC, Dr. Ripp specializes in interventional pain management. He offers a variety of in-office pain solutions and holds hospital privileges at Centura Health’s Penrose-St. Francis Health Services and UCHealth Memorial Hospital Central in Colorado Springs.

Dr. Ripp is a member of the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA), the American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM), and the Colorado Society of Anesthesiology, among other professional organizations.

David R Zimmermann, is Colorado Recovery Solutions Chief Operating Officer (COO). He leads the Operations Team at Colorado Recovery Solutions in Colorado Springs, Colorado, to assist patients improve their mental health, provide alternatives to treatment resistant conditions, and give patients a different and more holistic pathway to life-changing treatments.

David graduated from the University of Colorado - Colorado Springs with a Bachelor of Science in Biology. He also has two Associates Degrees in General Studies from Pikes Peak State College and in Applied Science for Allied Health / Practical Nursing from the Community College of the Air Force.  He is also a Veteran that served as an active-duty Air Force Medic in several different assignments. His specialties were Family Health as an Aerospace Medical Technician and Flight Medicine as a Flight and Operational Medical Technician. He worked closely in face-to-face patient care, clinical operations, headquarters medical management working groups and as a proficient first-responder out-in-the-field. He has also worked as an Emergency Medical Technician, Fire Fighter, Security and Parking Operations for different companies. His next goal is to get his Masters in Nursing with a specialty focus in Psychiatry.

His love for family, friends, nature, faith, science and his subjective life experiences have also inspired him to pursue a career in Advanced Clinical Psychiatry. He deeply relates to those suffering from all forms of mental health conditions and portrays a compassionate and empathetic care to finding a long-lasting or permanent healing.

He is a fluent Bilingual Spanish speaker, who is very proud to come from Central America. His other passion in the medical realm is to assist those that only speak Spanish or that speak very little English, to understand the full scope of their conditions and plan of care. As an immigrant himself, he personally witnessed the lack of resources and dire need in our immigrant communities, and wants to make an impact in where those services and resources are needed the most.

He loves caring for others and treating everyone with respect, dignity, humility and confidence. He is very happy to be leading the Operations Team at CRS and to harvest a community of empathetic professionals that are spearheading the way in our modern Mental Health Crisis with edge-cutting treatments and techniques.

Kara Bresson, PA-C, focuses on providing high-quality care that is tailored to meet the needs of each individual patient. She is passionate about women’s urinary health and specializes in treating and managing overactive bladder, incontinence, and recurrent infections. She also manages a variety of other urological concerns including kidney stones, prostate health, and sexual function.

Kara is originally from South Dakota, where she completed her Bachelor of Science degree at the University of Sioux Falls. She then went on to complete her Master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies at the University of South Dakota.  During her time in PA school, she developed a strong interest in urology and was able to train with one of the top urology surgeons in South Dakota.

In her spare time, Kara enjoys hiking, volleyball, reading, spending time with family and friends, and exploring the beautiful state she calls home.

Education

University of Sioux Falls
Bachelors, Science

University of South Dakota
Masters Degree, Physician Assistant

Pradeep Raj Rai, MD, FASAM, is a board-certified medical doctor and a Fellow of the American Society of Medicine. He is the medical director at Magnolia Medical Group, with locations in Denver and Wheat Ridge, Colorado, and he is board-certified in addiction medicine to offer the highest-quality care to every patient he sees.

Dr. Rai received his bachelor’s degree in cellular and molecular biology from Tulane University in New Orleans, Louisiana, before going on to earn his medical degree. After working for several years in the field of addiction medicine, he founded Magnolia Medical Group to provide the residents of Colorado with resources for addiction that combine behavioral health solutions alongside effective medical care.

Dr. Rai has experience in the many forms of addiction medicine and an unceasing dedication to making a positive impact on the lives of his clients and their families.

He welcomes anyone in need of help to Magnolia Medical Group, where they can expect comprehensive, nonjudgmental treatment in a safe and compassionate environment.

Val has over 14 years of healthcare and management experience. She spent nine years working as Practice Administrator and Billing Supervisor of a well-established Ophthalmology and Optometry practice. As Magnolia Medical Group's Director of Operations, she works closely with medical providers, counselors, psychiatrists, laboratory staff, medical assistants, and clinic administration staff to consistently develop and nurture a clinic atmosphere that is beneficial and conducive to helping those in recovery. Val has been with Magnolia Medical Group since May of 2021.

Val is a Colorado Native who lives with her husband and their two children. She enjoys camping, hiking, paddle boarding, and most other outdoor activities. She is also an avid reader, so if you ever need a good book recommendation, she's your girl! Val attended Colorado State University to complete a bachelor's degree in Organizational Leadership.

Dominique Swain, PA-C, is an experienced, board-certified Physician Assistant at CSUA: Union in Colorado Springs, Colorado. She grew up in Michigan and completed her undergraduate education at Central Michigan University, where she received her Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences. She then went on to receive her Master of Health Sciences and Physician Assistant degree from Duke University School of Medicine in Durham, North Carolina.

Dominique began working in urology soon after graduation and thoroughly enjoys this field of medicine. Prior to joining CSUA: Union, she worked in a urology practice in the Greater Denver Area. She is board certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants and is currently a member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants, the American Urological Association, the Sexual Medicine Society of North America, and the Rocky Mountain Urological Society.

Dominique is experienced in all areas of urology and has specialized expertise in men’s health. She provides personalized care, tailored to each patient. Dominique values the trust patients place in her and takes time to stay up to date on the best practices in urology, helping to provide the highest level of patient care.

In her free time, Dominique enjoys spending time with her family and friends, traveling, and enjoying the beautiful Colorado outdoors.

Soquel (pronounced “So-Kell”) Schafer, PA-C, is a board-certified physician assistant practicing at Colorado Springs Urological Associates, PLLC, in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Originally from Northern California, Soquel graduated from the California Polytechnic State University at San Luis Obispo, California, where she received her undergraduate degree. She then attended Marshall B. Ketchum University in Fullerton, California, where she received her master’s degree in medical science in the physician associate program.

While she finds all areas of urology interesting, she gives special emphasis to female-related urinary complaints, BPH, urinary stone care, and hormonal replacement therapy management. Soquel knows a patient’s time is precious, and she works hard to promote a supportive and positive patient/provider interaction by listening to concerns in their entirety.

Before becoming a physician assistant, Soquel worked as a physical therapy aid, caring for elders with memory loss, and as a behavioral instructor for children with Autism.

When Soquel isn’t working, she loves to backpack, bake (and more importantly, eat) bread, take overland trips in an old Toyota with her family, and has just started to dip her toe into mountain biking (yikes!). She has lived for several years in South America and is fluent in Spanish.

Dr. Sarah Mack is a Colorado Native who completed medical school at Rocky Vista University. She received her undergraduate degree in biology with a minor in chemistry at University of Northern Colorado and a masters in Biomedical Sciences from Colorado State University. She then completed residency with Durant Family Medicine in Oklahoma learning to care for a rural population and help an underserved population manage their health. Dr. Mack enjoys caring for whole families and providing thorough care through education and discussion of options. Dr. Mack enjoys spending time with her husband and family when she’s not practicing medicine. She enjoys being in the mountains as much as possible with hiking, camping, and off-roading with her husband. She enjoys cooking and baking for her loved ones and learning new techniques when she can.

Christian is a board-certified family nurse practitioner, who enjoys caring for individuals of all ages. She has a strong background in pediatrics, having worked as a pediatric nurse for 6 years prior to becoming a nurse practitioner. She was born and raised in Denver, and attended the University of Northern Colorado, where she completed her master’s degree in nursing in 2018. Prior to joining Westmed, she spent 6 years in central California, providing care to individuals at a private primary care clinic and student wellness center for pre-school to 12th grade students. She speaks Spanish fluently.

Christian prides herself in providing high-quality, patient-centered care, and strives to connect with her patients, to achieve the best outcome for the patient.

In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her friends and family, traveling, watching movies, and baking.

Michael K. Cavanagh, MD joined Westmed Family HealthCare. He has a special interest in Sports Medicine and Wilderness Medicine. He is Board Certified. During his leisure time, Dr. Cavanagh enjoys running, cycling and snowboarding. Originally from Connecticut, he is married with two children.

Philosophy: 

"My primary goal as a physician is excellence in the care I provide. My philosophy is to treat my patients as a whole person, not just treating an illness.”

 

Specialty: Family Practice

In practice at WMFH: 1996

 

Education

Undergraduate: Drake University 1983 -1986

 

Medical School

University of Iowa 1990 -1993

Residency: University of Connecticut 1993 -1996

 

Board Certifications/Associations

American Board of Family Physicians, Board Certified 1993

American Academy of Family Physicians

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Dr. Brewington grew up in California and completed her medical training on the east coast, but has considered Colorado her home since moving here in 2003. Following residency, she opened her own clinic in Ft. Collins and later joined a small private practice, where she cared for patients until her youngest son was born. She then stayed home to focus on raising her two boys before relocating to Boulder County, and joined Westmed in 2017. Her favorite activities outside of clinic include reading, crafts, hiking, and doing just about anything with family.

Philosophy:

"My professional (and personal) mission is to nurture people towards wholeness of body, mind, soul, and spirit, so they can fully engage their lives. I believe in the healingpower of connection and enjoy cultivating long-term, collaborative relationships with patients in the context of their family, community, and environment. I’m committed to engaging with patients so that they are empowered with the knowledge, skills, confidence and motivation to overcome barriers and pursue their greatest potential for health and well-being.”

 

Education

Undergraduate: California Institute of Technology

 

Medical School

Dartmouth Medical School (now Geisel School of Medicine)

Residency: New Hampshire-Dartmouth Family Practice Residency

 

Board Certifications/Associations

American Board of Family Medicine

American Academy of Family Physicians

Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society

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