Dr. Siegrist is a passionate and dynamic dentist. She has found that the possibilities for a dentist are endless. Throughout the day she plays many roles: surgeon, mechanic, architect, artist, scientist, detective, and coach.
Dr. Siegrist graduated with a B.A. in Biological Sciences from the University of Chicago in a curriculum that encouraged multi-disciplinary and analytical thinking. Then she earned her Master’s Degree in Science, working in the wetlands of Louisiana, looking at metabolic patterns in microbial communities. This research sparked an interest in the human microbiome and the view that the mouth is just a really cool miniature wetland. Dr. Siegrist got her dental degree at the State University of New York, Stony Brook, a small dental school with intensive clinical training.
Dr. Rooney is a lifelong resident of Kansas City, but spends regular time with us in Crested Butte where he has a second home. For over 20 years, Dr. Rooney has honed his craft, specializing in advanced oral surgical procedures, dental implants, and reconstructive dentistry. He is among the nation’s top specialists, and serves as a Diplomat of the American Board of Oral Implantology — one of the top credentials an implant dentist can achieve. With an exacting personality, Dr. Rooney scrupulously plans every facet of each implant case.
Cassidy made it her priority to move to Crested Butte the day after graduating college because it’s her favorite place in the world! Before receiving her hygiene degree, Cassidy studied exercise science and anthropology at Colorado State. She strongly values preventative medicine and views dental hygiene as an essential piece of good health. Cassidy’s views her role as a hygienist to ultimately decrease systemic disease in her patients by addressing oral health. Currently, Cassidy is working toward her accreditation in biological hygiene. Cassidy loves skiing, mountain biking, Taylor Swift, the Denver Broncos, and her Bernese Mountain Dog, Stella.
Charla is the original dental queen of Crested Butte. She has been building relationships in dentistry for 30 years. Her warm, outgoing personality lends itself naturally to patient care. Charla is the community builder of our practice, and advocates for each patient’s best experience. Charla has worked in other dental offices in Colorado, but she is thrilled to have recently relocated back to the Gunnison Valley. She likes cooking and walking her Goldendoodle, Lily.
Erik studied economics and physics at Western Colorado University. He loves solving problems and following systems. Erik brings a quantitative sensibility to Integrative Dentistry so that we can keep our practice running smoothly. He has a rock solid dependable personality and gets the job done. Erik also enjoys deep conversations with Dr Siegrist about quantum orthodontics. Erik is a fly fisherman in his free time.
Before working at Integrative Dentistry, Kayla worked for the forest service. Kayla studied environmental science and sustainability at Western. Her experience in caring for the health of the environment has naturally lent itself to a passion for holistic medicine. Kayla is especially interested in airway health and the oral microbiome. She is also our office product tester, trying out the latest and greatest in holistic oral and airway health products.
Gracie is a pre-health student at Western Colorado University. Like many team members, Gracie was a patient first. She thought her appointments were so much fun that she decided to join our team! Before working here, Gracie thought she would study to be a physician. But now? Gracie wants to be an airway orthodontist some day!
Carrie lives in Farmington, New Mexico, but works closely with Dr. Siegrist especially in treating patients from the four corners region. Several years ago, Carrie read an article on how orofacial myofunctional disorders affect overall health. She recognized her son and other family members as suffering from these problems and began her journey as a myofunctional therapist. She loves how her work of guiding patients through exercises can profoundly change their health status. Carrie likes hiking, kayaking, and visiting her adult children whenever she can.
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Sprocket is our most popular team member. After his owner died, he was brought to the Aztec Animal Shelter, in New Mexico. As an 11 pound shih tzu mix, he held his own with the rough and wild reservation dogs of the four corners. After 6 months, he was brought to the area by Gunnison Underdog Rescue. Dr. Siegrist went to meet him and immediately knew that he was the sidekick she needed to treat children and phobic patients. Sprocket is the perfect size to cuddle in your lap. He loves to be held on his back and will close his eyes like a babydoll when you lay him back. The children and adults absolutely love him.
Integrative Dentistry Colorado was founded in 2014 and is grateful to offer comprehensive, holistic, functional, and aesthetic dental services for families across Colorado, New Mexico, Utah and beyond.
Dr. Siegrist lives a lifestyle of alternative health. She is a home-birthing, kombucha-brewing, long-term breastfeeding, fascia-transfiguring mountain mama. She has three rambunctious and brilliant sons, Jack, Charlie, and Teddy, and two rescue dogs, a big dog, Hoss, and a little dog, Sprocket. She sees motherhood and her profession in health care as synergistic– being a mother drives the endless learning to make lives better and being a healthcare provider drives the knowledge to support her children’s best health.
