the kōena family

Motivated by the belief that holistic and integrated medicine can truly be curative, Yolanda Brown joined Kōena as co-owner in 2023. Always drawn to healing others, Yolanda has been in the medical field for 22 years. Working as a Surgical Technician, a Registered Nurse, and Nurse Practitioner, she has dedicated her work to going beyond simple symptom treatment to whole-person health.
Yolanda’s warmth and trauma-informed approach to this work helps her patients connect and invest in their treatment.
When not working, Yolanda feeds her soul with travel, meditation, family, friends, a good television show, and a lot of laughter.
Yolanda’s work at Kōena includes Family Practice, Sports Physicals, Wellness injections, and will soon provide both male and female Hormone Replacement Therapy starting in 2024.

APRN, MSN, FNP-BC, BSN, RN
(She/her/hers)

Hannah is a licensed esthetician with a background in nutrition. Her approach to skincare is deeply rooted in corneotherapy, which means her ultimate goal is to ensure your skin’s barrier (the stratum corneum layer) functions optimally to promote homeostasis. This creates the foundation for stronger treatments to address specific skin concerns. Beyond the surface, she believes in a holistic understanding that our skin’s health is intricately connected to our lifestyle and mental, physical, emotional well-being, so healing the skin is always promoted from the inside out. She is passionate about treating sensitive skin and learning the ways that autoimmune and other chronic conditions manifest in the skin, and the best way to navigate that.
 

In her free time she loves practicing yoga, going golfing with her husband, and spending time with her cat.

Regardless of which practitioner you see or the treatment you’re scheduled for, everyone is familiar with Alanah! She is the friendly face at our front desk. Alanah makes magic behind the scenes, from scheduling and hospitality to relaying information to guests. Her role in our small, women-owned practice is crucial to our ongoing commitment to our patients. 

Lyndsey Cordova is a licensed Acupuncturist, Chinese Herbalist and is one of the founders of Kōena Integrated Healing. She was born and raised in Longmont, CO.

She comes to Acupuncture from the Western biomedical field, having been a surgical assistant for 14 years, where she specialized in facial plastic surgery and ENT/reconstructive surgery. She has thorough training in the anatomy and nerve pathways of the face and was fortunate to also go through advanced training by a top board certified plastic surgeon to perform advanced surgical skills like suturing, tissue dissection, incision making and injections. Her careful hands and eye for symmetry will serve her acupuncture and microchanneling patients well.

Although she enjoyed her work in the OR, she missed having the chance to connect with her patients. Then, in 2015 she became very sick, very fast. It took her 4 months and  6 MDs to get a diagnosis. While going through that process, she turned to acupuncture to see if it might offer her some relief. After her first treatment, she slept through the night for the first time in weeks and her symptoms began to resolve.

Lyndsey has always had a passion and deep understanding of the mind, body and soul connection. Combining the best of her biomedical training with her knowledge of TCM patterns and treatments, she will provide an integrative, personal experience for all of her patients.

"My goal is to make people feel better. That's it. I want them to leave the clinic feeling refreshed and grounded, with their symptoms under control -- ready to take on their busy lives."

She earned her Master's degree in Acupuncture from Southwest Acupuncture College and is currently pursuing her Doctorate in Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine from Pacific College of Health and Sciences.

Joanne Neville is a Licensed Acupuncturist and Chinese Herbalist. She holds a Master of Science in Oriental Medicine from Southwest Acupuncture College, Boulder, CO (2002). She is nationally certified by the NCCAOM and has been in practice in Boulder County for over 21 years. Joanne also served as the Clinic Director of Southwest Acupuncture College in Boulder from 2008-2023, in addition to being an Associate Professor and Clinic Supervisor from 2006-2023. She was also lucky enough to study in Harbin, China in 2018. 

Joanne was also a proud member on the planning committee to create the first ever Acupuncture Medical Reserve Corps (CAMRC), in response to the flood of 2013. She is still involved with volunteer work for the corps whenever the need arises, in the form of community outreach or serving first responders and victims in the aftermath of life-changing incidents on the front range of Colorado. She is active with the Healing Warriors Program which provides care to veterans and their families.

Joanne has lived in Boulder County since 1988 and loves hiking, crafting and live music and is excited to be joining the team at Kōena Integrative Healing.

Aliyah is a Colorado native currently pursuing a degree in business management and marketing. Keep an eye out for Aliyahs posts on our socials, Tuesdays and Fridays, where she blends work humor with education on our services and the clinic. Her authentic approach reflects our clinic environment and provides entertaining content. Alongside her studies and work, she enjoys watching sports, the Colorado mountains, time with her family and pups, and attending live music events.