Dr. Shayna Powell helps people on Colorado's Western Slope resolve reflux and other stubborn digestive problems — not by masking the symptoms, but rather treating the whole person so it can heal itself.
Free 15-minute call · No pressure · See if naturopathic care is right for you
If you have cut out every food you love, live on antacids, and still feel the burn — you are not imagining it, and no, you are NOT out of options. Many of our patients arrive feeling dismissed by the conventional system.
Your body does not know diagnosis codes — it knows physiology. Symptoms are messages pointing to a root cause. At West Elks Wellness we listen to those messages, support your organs of elimination, calm your nervous system, and help you rebuild your foundations for health.
The goal is not lifelong supplements. It is getting you well enough that you do not need them.
Naturopathic medicine supports the body in doing its job. Three principles guide every treatment plan.
Give the body what it needs, help it take out the trash, and get out of the way so the body's innate healing can take over.
Customized botanical medicine stimulates your body's natural systems to regain optimal function — effective short and long term.
We assess your current diet, recommend changes based on the Carroll Food Intolerance Method, and guide realistic changes — supportive, motivating, and built so you feel empowered, not restricted.
A full-body, whole-systems program to finally resolve chronic heartburn, LPR, and bile reflux — rather than just diet tweaks, medications, or a bazillion supplements.
You will learn to listen to your body, process the stress and emotions that fuel reflux, support your liver and organs of elimination, and regulate your nervous system.
Learn about the Reflux Relief MethodImagine eating the foods you love again without bracing for an attack. Knowing exactly how to calm a gastritis flare without suppressing it. Reaching for your healed gut instead of a bottle of Tums.
Step 1: Book a free 15-minute discovery call and let us see if we are a fit.
Book Free Discovery CallDeep focus on digestive and metabolic health — plus whole-family naturopathic care.
Also: peri- & post-menopause, thyroid health, cardiovascular support, and pediatric / family care.
No insurance hoops, no rushed appointments — just attentive, individualized care.
A relaxed 15-minute conversation to hear your story and decide together whether naturopathic care fits your goals.
A thorough intake and, when helpful, comprehensive lab and specialized testing inform a treatment plan built just for you.
We walk with you through the ups and downs of real healing — supporting your body until it can hold balance on its own.
Dr. Shayna's path to naturopathic medicine started with her own story. As a teen she carried Maalox in her backpack, locker, and bedside table, cycling in and out of emergency rooms with severe heartburn that conventional doctors could not explain — until a naturopathic doctor helped her heal her gut in a way no one else had.
"To walk with you on your health journey is an honor and a privilege I do not take lightly."
Today she runs a family practice on the Western Slope with a special interest in gastrointestinal and skin health, drawing on training from Bastyr University and years of study with elder naturopathic doctors through the Naturopathic Medicine Institute.
Read Dr. Powell's full story"The best healthcare decision I made was to call Dr. Shayna. With her guidance, I'm quickly on the healthy path to recovery. I'm very grateful — you are my Doc!"— K.M., Google Review
Book a free 15-minute discovery call with Dr. Powell. No pressure, no commitment — just a conversation about your health and whether we are the right fit.
Prefer to talk? Call (970) 787-2818
