Compassion and quality are our hallmarks
Our qualified team of providers is committed to delivering coordinated, high-quality care. Every member of the care team — from doctors and nurses to therapists and patient navigators — works together to support patients on their treatment journeys.
Byron D. Jones, M.D., D.A.B.P.M.R.
Chief Medical Officer
Dr. Byron Jones is a Board-Certified specialist in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (Physiatry), and specializes in the management of musculoskeletal conditions, including spine pain. He has been in private practice in Denver, Colorado since completing his specialty training at University of Utah in 1990.
Dr. Jones has been a leader in innovative approaches to quality and value oriented spine and pain care. As a non-interventional physiatrist, he has been extensively involved as primary coordinator and developer of multidisciplinary and integrated care models of care. He employs care in collaboration with specialists in primary care, physical therapy, chiropractic, orthopedics, neurosurgery, behavioral health, and complementary care. In 28 years of practice, he has served as Medical Director, Chief Medical Officer, Care Provider, Consultant, IT System Developer, and Administrator.
Vanessa M. Von Duerring, PA-C
Physician Assistant
Vanessa obtained her masters degree in physician assistant studies at AT Still University in Mesa, Arizona, graduating in 2013. She has worked in the specialty of pain management since this time, bringing ample clinical experience to New Health. She enjoys helping patients to improve their quality of life using a multi-modality approach and tailors the treatment plan to meet individual needs. She received her bachelors degree at the University of Colorado at Boulder and after living in Arizona for several years, she is happy to be back in Colorado.
Melissa Miller, ACNP-BC
Nurse Practitioner
Melissa received her BSN from University of Texas Health Science Center-SA in 2005. She provided care as a registered nurse at University Hospital in San Antonio, Tx in the ICU, Emergency Department, and Step-Down ICU. She has also worked as a registered nurse in the fields of cardiothoracic surgery, home IV therapy/chemotherapy, and forensic psychiatry. She obtained a Dual Master’s Degree in Acute Care and Family Practice from Colorado State University – Pueblo in 2012 and is Board-Certified as a Nurse Practitioner in Acute Care. She previously managed the treatment of wound care patients in several skilled care facilities. For the past 5 years, she has practiced in the field of integrated care and treatment of acute and chronic pain, focusing on a multi-disciplinary approach.
Charlene Burwell, RN
Nurse
Charlene is a Registered Nurse, working in the Englewood Surgery Center. In addition to her 20 years of experience in the medical and dental fields, Char obtained her Associate Nursing Degree at Arapahoe Community College in the spring of 2016. Shortly thereafter she began her nursing career at Sky Ridge Medical Center, working in the Spine and Total Joint Unit, with a focus on patient safety, mobility and pain management.
She is currently working on her Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing at the University of Colorado, Colorado Springs.
Vicky Buethe, BA, CAC II
Therapist
Vicky Buethe has worked in the field of addictions since 2015 and has experience working with Spanish-speaking clients. She obtained her bachelor of arts degree in psychology and is currently working on her master’s degree in counseling psychology. Her expertise also includes working with dually diagnosed clients.
Amanda Brown, MA, LPCC
Therapist
Amanda Brown has experience working with addictions, dually diagnosed clients of diverse backgrounds, and individuals with a history of trauma. Her approach incorporates the individual’s unique experiences with person-centered and DBT therapeutic treatment. She values a nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship that provides a safe space for individuals to create new awareness and gain insight into their perceptions and behaviors.
Binta Cross, LCWS
Therapist
Binta Cross is an East Coast transplant who moved to Denver in 2006 to be closer to friends and family. She graduated from NYU’s school of social work, is a licensed clinical social worker, and has over 10 years of experience practicing in a variety of settings including in-home and community mental health settings. Although trained as a generalist, her areas of expertise include: Bipolar disorder, Chronic health/Chronic pain, Cultural/Social concerns, Depression, Identity issues, Personality disorders, and PTSD/Trauma.
Binta uses a blend of psychodynamic, DBT and mindfulness approaches to empower clients to reach their goals. Whether your goal is to live a life that feels more meaningful, to experience more joy, to cope with life’s difficulties in healthier ways, or to reduce destructive patterns of behavior, Binta provides a non-judgmental space in order to support and challenge you to make the growth that’s important to you.
Douglas W. Jetter, AART, BLS
Imaging Manager
Behind every successful treatment is accurate information provided by skilled and experienced technologists. Douglas W. Jetter has 14 years of experience in interventional radiology, searching for answers for patients through the artful use of x-rays, ultrasounds, CT scans and MRIs. Douglas came to Colorado in 2015 from the state of New York, where he had been practicing as a technologist since 2003. Douglas has his associate’s degree in radiologic technology from Niagara County Community College in New York. He has been credentialed by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) since 1998 and is a member of the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT).