- Diplomate, American Board of Family Medicine
- Board Certified in Family Medicine
- Graduate from Colorado State University with Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and Master’s Degree in Anatomy and Neurobiology
- Graduate University of Michigan Medical School with Doctorate in Medicine
- Graduate residency at University of Washington, Family Medicine Spokane
- Member, American Medical Association
- Member, American Academy of Private Physicians
- Member, Colorado Medical Society
- Member, Boulder County Medical Society
- Serves on Medical Advisory Committee for St. Vrain Valley School District
- Medical Coordinator for Helping Hands Health Education 501(c)(3) charity (Providing health care and education to 3rd world countries)
- Volunteer Healthy Learning Paths (Teaching school-aged children about healthy habits)
Bio
Born in the Bay Area of San Francisco, California, my parents moved me to Littleton, Colorado when I was 2 weeks old. Although technically not a native, I consider myself a Coloradan. I left only for medical school and residency, returning as soon as possible.
During and after residency I spent a few years working in rural Emergency Rooms at two separate community hospitals. While working in the ER I learned one of my passions was educating people about their conditions and how to better prevent repeat visits. However, the acuity and volume of patients in the ER left little time for thorough education.
Consequently, I transitioned into Primary Care Medicine while developing my skills in Concierge Medicine throughout the Vail Valley. For 5 years, while continuing concierge care in Vail on weekends, I practiced as a traditional Family Physician in Niwot, Colorado on weekdays. My experience in concierge medicine introduced me to the idea that appointments need not be restricted by time or location. Instead, they could last as long as required by each individual and be conducted wherever was most convenient for them. My experience in primary care medicine provided an appreciation for how a longstanding relationship between physician and patient can benefit both the acute treatment and the longer-term outcomes of all health conditions.
My goal with Alpine Woods Medical is to combine the convenience and service of the concierge model while expanding the personal relationship of the traditional primary care model. I believe the merging of these key components will restore the confidence, convenience, and integrity of what healthcare can and should be.
About Dr. Jim Heafner PT, DPT, OCS
I earned my Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Saint Louis University. I am a certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS) and trained in the Selective Functional Movement Assessment (SFMA), Functional Movement Screening (FMS) systems, and Dry Needling certified. My educational and clinical background have made me an expert in manual and manipulative physical therapy as well as pain management and exercise prescription. In 2016, I opened Heafner Health Physical Therapy, a cash-based physical therapy clinic, in Boulder, Colorado.
When I’m not treating patients in the clinic, I focus my attention on educating fellow physical therapists in the profession, teaching in the community, speaking engagements, and writing. In addition, I have authored three books- Making Sense of Pain, The Guide to Efficient Physical Therapy Examination and The Yoga Fix, and I am the co-creator of The Student Physical Therapist website.
About Dawn Thompson
My name is Dawn Thompson and I am the Practice Manager for Alpine Woods Medical. I come to AWM with over 10 years of medical management experience. I started with the practice in November 2021 as an administrative assistant and in August of 2022 I became the Practice Manager for this revolutionary concierge care practice. I am passionate about personal interaction and organizational excellence.
I am originally from Flowood, MS and I have been in Colorado for about 6 years. I have four incredible kids and one beautiful grandbaby!
