Dr. Monique Martin, DO

Dr. Martin grew up in Bonn, Germany to an American father and German mother. She grew up with an appreciation for natural medicine. She moved with her family to Southern California at 16, finished high school and went to UCLA to graduate with a BS in Biology. Upon graduating from Osteopathic Medical school in California, she moved to Detroit, MI, for her Transitional Internship. After a year, she moved to Phoenix for her residency and chief residency in Internal Medicine at Maricopa Medical Center. In Arizona, she met Gladys McGarey, MD, a co-founder of the American Holistic Medical Association, who became an important mentor. She drove to Tucson to attend lectures by Andrew Weil, MD, the father of Integrative Medicine, and subsequently enrolled in his 2-year Integrative Medicine Associate Fellowship at the University of Arizona. She met Jeffrey Bland, Ph.D., the father of functional medicine, in 1998 and began attending his seminars, special training courses, and annual symposia. She learned from Dr. Bland and incorporated his functional medicine practices before certification existed. She has trained in Acupuncture, Energy Medicine, Botanical & Nutraceutical Medicine and received certifications in many disciplines.

Dr. Martin is constantly expanding her medical education and growth, learning from teachers , researchers, and other doctors worldwide in addition to her patients. She loves investigating people’s issues and understanding the root causes. This requires listening, examining, innovative diagnostics, and putting it all together. However, she has learned that the biggest influence on our health and well-being is our own lifestyle choices.

Dr. Martin loves to travel, attend conferences, and explore holistic innovations globally. She is a devoted mother to her son and daughter and wife to her husband. Dr. Martin loves eating healthy organic food and taking full advantage of the awesome Colorado outdoors.

Remi Martin, Nurse Practitioner

Remi earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Colorado, where she graduated Summa Cum Laude. Remi earned a Master of Science in Nursing from Northern Kentucky University, where she also graduated Summa Cum Laude.

After struggling with acne and digestive discomfort throughout high school, Remi became motivated to learn the message behind her inflammation, inspiring a passion for functional and integrative medicine.

Remi is excited to continue her education to improve the health and vitality of her patients. Remi is enrolled in the Andrew Weil Integrative Medicine Associate Fellowship at the University of Arizona. She enjoys yoga, reading, cooking, rock climbing, gardening, and spending time with family and friends.

Arianna Pruitt, Patient Care Coordinator

Ari recently moved to Colorado from Phoenix, Arizona, where she was born and raised. She attended Northern Arizona University, where she earned a Bachelor’s in Public Health, minoring in Biology & Health Coaching.

Ari has had many roles within different parts of the healthcare world; Coconino County Public Health Services, community health educator, non-profit reproductive healthcare, and in Naturopathic health. After struggling with and healing her own digestive health issues, she found her true passion in integrative, holistic health and wellness. She is passionate about empowering and educating others to take action in their own health!

In her free time she enjoys reading, gardening, cooking, and spending as much time as she can outdoors hiking and camping with her Husband and their two dogs.

Stevie Martin

Stevie has been a therapy dog at Global Medicine since she was 7 weeks old. Her favorite activities include eating, sleeping, swimming and going on long walks.

Desiree Gallegos, Medical Assistant

Desiree is a Colorado Native. Her passion for caring and positively influencing people led her to choose a career in the medical field, specifically Medical Assisting. She believes that compassion is key and this allows her to give the best possible service she can. She earned a Medical Assistant Certificate from Concord Career Institute. In 2009 she obtained IV Infusion training becoming IV certified, excelling with proper technique. 

Desiree has spent the last 18 years providing patient care and administrative assistance to patients. She has 13 years of office management experience with an Integrative Primary Care office in Denver and Louisville. During this time her main priority was to oversee and insure smooth day to day office operations, and provide professional guidance to each patient’s and employees needs. With the passion Desiree has for helping others she is excited to provide direct patient care alongside Dr. Martin and the team here at Global Medicine. 

In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family, camping, paddle boarding, ATV riding and exploring the Rocky Mountains with her three dogs.