https://www.rootedmedicinewellnessproject.com/home daily 1.0 2023-01-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc9ac15a1acae10f4cc5fdc/1623263929369-AXRXY2POODC4WO9UQCHL/icon.png Home - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc9ac15a1acae10f4cc5fdc/6b3fd5ba-6d6b-44fc-a88e-c11ccf8d1001/img-home-intro2.jpg Home - What is rooted medicine? We are a Denver-based physician-led medical practice with one purpose: the proactive pursuit of better health. Diseases of lifestyle are among our top causes of death and disability. We specialize in lifestyle medicine to prevent and reverse disease and slow aging: nutrition, activity, stress and sleep. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc9ac15a1acae10f4cc5fdc/55d7f56b-ce4d-4819-87fb-136fa676d16c/img-home-whyRM.jpg Home - Why Rooted medicine The Roots of Rooted Medicine Wellness Project You have one life! And health is wealth, right? At Rooted Medicine, we think everyone deserves a dose of inspiration and reliable information about health. We want you to know how your everyday lifestyle can be transformative in keeping or getting you well, and to empower you to make those decisions that can prevent or reverse disease. Why now? There exists a huge problem with a simple solution – simple, but not necessarily easy! We are in a devastating health crisis resulting from our diet and lifestyle that continues to worsen despite all of the latest advancements achieved in modern medicine (eg, medications, procedures, diagnostics). Medical training and patient care largely focus on the aftermath of our diseases, with little attention dedicated to prevention or the actual cause of disease. Why now? Even if your physician has the time to dedicate to nutrition research, the exhaustive schedule afforded by our health care system makes it impossible to implement in the typical patient visit. Our health care system takes a short-sighted view, and does not yet value (ie, reimburse) the time and effort to support lifestyle change. To solve this crisis, and to improve your day-to-day and future days, we urgently need to address the root causes of disease as part of your medical care. Rooted Medicine is our small (but mighty) contribution. Why now? Misinformation is everywhere, and you’ve possibly spent hours and money on ineffective solutions. Here, we are embracing the basics that are arguably the most fundamental elements of your overall health and wellness. They’re beautifully complicated science but simple to understand: nutrition, activity, sleep and stress management. With such an influence, our mission is to make it known, inspire, and help you achieve better health through lifestyle measures. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc9ac15a1acae10f4cc5fdc/1635190055362-POG993GEPR4XN21SL30F/icon-CVDisease.jpg Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc9ac15a1acae10f4cc5fdc/1635190066486-HLT5SOAUHBEC8P2I3X0P/icon-Cancer.jpg Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc9ac15a1acae10f4cc5fdc/1635190077020-IBGEJP0TX6WX8YWPRRJ4/icon-Diabetes.jpg Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc9ac15a1acae10f4cc5fdc/1635190090615-VYQ9O3LJ1L8T68Z9Z3O6/icon-Hypertension.jpg Home https://www.rootedmedicinewellnessproject.com/appointments daily 0.75 2021-10-28 https://www.rootedmedicinewellnessproject.com/about-us daily 0.75 2021-11-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc9ac15a1acae10f4cc5fdc/dea1ee40-74c0-4474-87f3-931260f76a89/img-about-intro2.jpg About Us - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc9ac15a1acae10f4cc5fdc/19e0138d-1d84-41aa-b1a9-318e82098ab3/img-about-4.jpg About Us - Reverse your disease and throw away your meds …we recognize some of the shortcomings of our current healthcare system to influence meaningful and lifelong change. My experience as a physician has revealed that many health providers are underutilizing our most powerful treatments and overlooking the root causes of our most common diseases. Recently, our leading healthcare organizations have recognized that individuals who focus on everyday lifestyle habits like nutrition and staying active consistently achieve better health outcomes, live longer lives with less chronic disease and improve their wellbeing. Our goal at Rooted Medicine Wellness Project is to provide guidance and clarity by refocusing treatment towards sustaining health. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc9ac15a1acae10f4cc5fdc/78528e69-0d91-4fc3-b7be-00646a99dbda/img-about-3.jpg About Us - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc9ac15a1acae10f4cc5fdc/1623695902989-VT3U5J5YRAWQWAHFH6TX/img-about-1.jpg About Us - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc9ac15a1acae10f4cc5fdc/1623696660950-ZT6HNFZSXJFTWKMNM30G/img-berries.png About Us - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc9ac15a1acae10f4cc5fdc/c6b087da-4a93-4604-8383-95b0ab52cc61/img-about-5.jpg About Us - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc9ac15a1acae10f4cc5fdc/471ac948-3743-45ad-a854-a052961d17e3/Website+Pic+1.jpg About Us - Meet Dr. Collard I am humbled to start this practice in the footsteps of Lifestyle Medicine giants and those incredible patients who inspired me along the way. Our new office is in a little 1902 house on Tennyson St in the Berkeley neighborhood of Denver where my wife and I put our blood and sweat into the remodel. Looking back, it has been quite a journey since my start at The Ohio State University. After finishing my degree in microbiology (with a focus on infectious agents), I transferred my attention to cardiovascular and diabetes research. I graduated with honors from A.T. Still University School of Osteopathic Medicine in Mesa, AZ, and completed residency here in Denver at Saint Joseph Hospital. I am board certified in Internal Medicine and licensed in Colorado. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc9ac15a1acae10f4cc5fdc/1623695494267-HJMCNG5WRZ2DSS829QN7/signature.png About Us - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.rootedmedicinewellnessproject.com/contact-us daily 0.75 2021-11-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc9ac15a1acae10f4cc5fdc/1634754111399-KJZQKIVC8XADZJRWKWAU/img-contact.jpg Contact Us - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.rootedmedicinewellnessproject.com/what-we-do daily 0.75 2021-11-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc9ac15a1acae10f4cc5fdc/d9bb890a-6c4f-4017-8dcb-29cc20ef6931/img-WhatWeDo-intro2.jpg What We Do - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc9ac15a1acae10f4cc5fdc/1626196274691-MYN86GKM8V2PY3SKVJSF/icon.png What We Do https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc9ac15a1acae10f4cc5fdc/358307c9-2d0d-4f95-ba1d-e5e892e8a9aa/img-WhatWeDo-Step2.jpg What We Do - Step 2: Data collection This step requires collecting your complete past medical history along with your physical exam, laboratory findings, biomarkers and body composition, and then applying risk assessment algorithms to better predict health outcomes. We want to be as comprehensive as possible. However, we do try to minimize unnecessary labs and expense so we are glad to review recent labs from your physician. Here, we’re looking at your current markers of health, where you’re potentially heading and any warning signs to address in your project. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc9ac15a1acae10f4cc5fdc/01dcdcfe-471e-4bb9-97fe-07c1fe4a6bf6/img-WhatWeDo-Step4.jpg What We Do - Step 4: execution and follow through The most important step of your project. Everyone has a different starting point, but we will apply a multi-pronged and individualized approach that includes a focus on education (on disease and interventions), support to harness your motivation and skill development to ensure your success back at home. You will be held accountable to the project. There will be follow up along the way to ensure we are on track to reach our goals. When we finish the project, ideally you will have established a new health baseline and habits to carry you forward! We will conduct an assessment to see how far you’ve come, and talk about ways to improve further. Then, 6 months later, you will be welcome back for a complimentary check-in on your independent, healthier lifestyle! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc9ac15a1acae10f4cc5fdc/cc2df420-7d12-444b-affd-bc2e17655211/img-WhatWeDo-Step1.jpg What We Do - Step 1: Getting to know you as a person I’m interested in more than just your medical history! To optimize your project, our initial assessment is detailed and will cover how you currently eat, sleep, stress and move. I want to know not only my patients’ goals and motivations but also the hurdles and obstacles they face every day. Some people start a project after a new diagnosis or encouragement from their physician. Others are looking to relinquish some of their dependence on medications, some are looking to age gracefully without disease but many are just looking for a solution to stop feeling lousy. I don’t believe in a universal approach and knowing you better will help individualize your project. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc9ac15a1acae10f4cc5fdc/1623696499141-V5U04X1WDN4Y26K7IN0U/img-melon.png What We Do - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc9ac15a1acae10f4cc5fdc/d92317f2-a265-4b9f-a626-48d465d97b9c/img-WhatWeDo-Step3.jpg What We Do - Step 3: Formulating a project Putting it all together! Let’s have an honest conversation about where you are and where you are heading with your current health. This comprehensive approach will identify specific areas on which to focus, and in what order. Every project is unique and individualized to each patient. Here, we formulate the project to move you closer to your goals and a more optimal health state. Depending on your health status, goals and interests, we will develop your project based around lifestyle research to address the most impactful changes you can incorporate specifically for YOUR health.