SJS COLORADO - Key Persons
Coming all the way from Michigan, Chelsea is a certified phlebotomist and medical assistant. She has been with Spine & Joint Solutions since December of 2018 and has previous MA experience in a primary care clinic. Chelsea has been in the medical field for 10 years and a military wife for the past 3. She is new to the area, and Peterson AFB is what brought her and her husband here. Her goal is to assist in providing the best care and ensure your experience at Spine & Joint Solutions is a wonderful one!
Dr. Rebekah Martin is the leading regenerative medicine provider in Colorado Springs and is the physician who brought stem cells to this region. Dr. Martin is board-certified in the specialty of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. Additionally, she completed a fellowship in Interventional Spine & Sports Medicine under the nationally recognized and renowned Dr. Larry Frank.
Dr. Martin is highly respected in the fields of non-surgical spine care and regenerative medicine, as well as in the fields of musculoskeletal medicine, sports medicine and functional medicine. She takes great pride in spending time with patients in an effort to create a trusting environment in which patients can express themselves and feel heard. Dr. Martin's passions are providing accurate diagnoses, providing appropriate and effective treatment options, and helping her patients return to high functionality so that they can resume activities they are passionate about.
Ginger has resided in Colorado since 2010, though she has been a devoted visitor her entire life. She has a Bachelor's degree in the humanities and a Master's degree in creative writing. A long-time poet and lover of nature, Ginger was thrilled when she had the opportunity to call Colorado home. Before joining Spine & Joint Solutions, Ginger taught college English in New Mexico and high school English in Texas, edited a literary magazine in New Mexico and edited hotel appraisals for a lovely company in Fort Collins, Colorado. When not at work, Ginger loves spending time with her family, hiking, exploring national parks and reading.
A devoted lifetime visitor of Colorado, Krista moved to Colorado Springs in August of 2018 and started working as a Medical Assistant for Dr. Martin at Spine & Joint Solutions. Before moving to Colorado, Krista worked as a medical assistant for a pediatric pulmonologist in Oklahoma for four years. She loves personalizing patient care and giving each patient the attention they deserve. In her free time, Krista enjoys spending time with her husband and seven children, doing the many wonderful outdoor activities Colorado has to offer, including camping, fly fishing and hiking.
Liza is a board-certified Physician Assistant and Army veteran from Washington State. She earned her Master of Physician Assistant Studies from the University of Nebraska Medical Center and has experience in PM&R, Family Medicine, and Urgent Care. Prior to becoming a PA, she was a registered nurse for 5 years, working in Medical Surgical, Special Procedures Unit, and Labor & Delivery. Liza is excited to be a part of Spine & Joint Solutions and looks forward to treating each patient from a Functional Medicine standpoint. She loves spending time with her husband and two toddlers, traveling, working out, and being a foodie.
Job Titles:
- Medical Assistant
- Registered Certified Medical Assistant
Marie is a registered certified medical assistant who completed her internship in Boston, Massachusetts at Brigham and Women's Hospital, a recognized leader in healthcare. Marie has been with Spine & Joint Solutions since November of 2018 (with 2 years away after her son was born) and has previous MA experience in a primary care clinic. Marie strives to make the most out of every day at the office. When she is not working, she loves spending time with her husband and son, hiking and enjoying the beautiful views in Colorado Springs.
Job Titles:
- Physician Assistant
- Certified Physician Assistant
Sarah is a board certified Physician Assistant and has resided in Colorado for 6 years. She earned her Masters of Physician Assistant at Eastern Virginia Medical School in 2010. Sarah has practiced in PM&R, emergency medicine, urgent care and family medicine since graduating 14 years ago. Outside of work, Sarah is a mom to 3 young kids and is married to her husband of 14 years. She enjoys doing CrossFit, playing tennis, hiking, running and being active with her family. She is excited to be a part of the Spine & Joint Solutions team and enjoys spending time getting to know her patients and helping them get back to the activities they love.