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Meet the Team

James Day, M.D.

Title: Medical Director

• Board certified in internal medicine, rheumatology and bariatric medicine

• Diplomate with the American Board of Bariatric Medicine

• Assistant Professor of Medicine, University of Colorado Health Sciences Center

Specialty: Medically-supervised weight loss

Quote: "Being a weight-loss specialist is extremely fulfilling because we make such a difference in people’s lives. Many patients are healthier and happier than they’ve ever been after completing the program."

Debbie Smith, R.D.

Title: Lead Dietitian

• Registered dietitian certified by the American Dietetic Association

• Masters degree in psychology

Specialty: Wellness education and counseling

Quote: “Losing weight is a major effort.  I try to provide as much structure as possible to aide in the process of weight loss and specific support for the individual.  Our Behavioral Modification lessons address many of the issues around weight control including emotional responses to food and compulsive eating.  I enjoy helping people find new mindsets and discovering that success is within their reach.”

Molly Krause, R.D.

Title: Dietitian

• Registered dietitian certified by the American Dietetic Association

Specialty: Sports nutrition and sports science

Quote: "I’ve always been fascinated with how the body works and the science behind metabolism. I wanted to bring my knowledge to the public to help people lose weight safely and improve their lives."

Karen Ritenour, M.A.

Title: Medical Assistant

Specialty: Lab draws and electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG) records the electrical activity of the heart over time.

Quote: "It’s rewarding to see the physical and emotional changes in our patients over time. It makes me feel good to see them get healthier and healthier"