Rocky Vista University
College of Osteopathic Medicine
OPP Fellows
Aurora Clinic: 303-531-4910
Lakeside Clinic (Pediatric clinic): 303-422-2236
Ask for an appointment with the OPP Fellows
Our Mission
As Osteopathic Physicians, it is import to us that every patient receive personalized care that focuses on all aspects of their being. We believe our patients are more than a diagnosis or a treatment, more than molecules in motion; but instead are unique individuals made up of mind, body, and spirit. Whether you are 9 days old or 90 years old, we strive to treat our patients with these components in mind so that we can promote health in addition to treating disease.
OMM Appointments
As a student-run clinic, we see patients during hour-long appointments under the supervision of licensed osteopathic physicians. We can address almost all aches, pains, and medical problems in all ages.
To book an appointment with one of the Predoctoral RVU OMM Fellows,
please select which option best describes your needs:
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Physician Preceptors
Meet the physicians who generously donate their time to our clinic to make sure you receive the best possible care.
Kristin Putnam, DO
Assistant Professor of OPP, RVUCOM, Director, CO OPP Pre-Doctoral Fellowship
Kristin Putnam, DO is originally from central Maine and started working for RVUCOM in 2018. She earned her Bachelor’s Degree from Colby College in 2005 and her Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from the University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2015. While at UNECOM, she was an Anatomy & OPP Pre-Doctoral Fellow. In 2018, she completed her Osteopathic Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine Residency at Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine. While at MSUCOM, she served as Co-Chief Resident and as an Assistant Clinical Professor in the OMM Department. Dr. Putnam has a special interest in treating patients with Headache and Temperomandibular Dysfunction.
Dr. Putnam grew up playing field hockey and ice hockey. You can find her in the mountains hiking or alpine skiing when she is not at work. She also enjoys traveling to Maine to spend time with her family.
Heather Ferrill, DO, MS, MEdL
Chair and Professor of OPP, RVUCOM
Heather Ferrill, DO, MS, is originally from Ann Arbor, Michigan and recently relocated to Colorado to work for RVU. She earned her Bachelor’s Degree from Michigan State University in 1989 and then her D.O. from Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2000. In 2010, she also earned her Masters in Medical Education and Leadership from the University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine.
Dr. Ferrill previously served as an Associate Professor of Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine at UNECOM, where she completed her Residency in Family Practice and Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine.
Dr. Ferrill has been married to her husband, Jay, for 20 years and has two sons. She has been practicing yoga for 20 years and loves travelling, being outdoors, and running.
Andrew Ambler, DO, FACOI
Assistant Professor of OPP, RVUCOM
Bio coming soon!
Physicians In Training
Meet the student physicians who will see in clinic.
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They are currently Predoctoral Osteopathic Principles and Practices Fellows at Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine. They have been selected from their medical school class for their excellence in osteopathic knowledge, skill, and teaching ability. These students are currently third and fourth year medical students who have decided to spend a year dedicated to furthering their ability to treat patients by combining hands-on manipulation with traditional medicine.
Gage Williamson, OMS III
Gage grew up in Highlands Ranch, Colorado where he played on nationally ranked soccer teams and participated in band as a drummer--this is where he initially fell in love with the idea of working on a team to achieve a common goal. He then attended University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) where he earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Biomedical Science. During his undergraduate years, Gage dabbled in playing semi-professional soccer, scribing in the Emergency Department, and coaching youth soccer. These are the years that solidified Gage's dream of becoming a Doctor of Osteopathy because he felt that he could reach and subsequently help the most in this position. Currently Gage's hobbies include teaching Osteopathic Principles and Practices, hiking all over the country, weight lifting, recreational soccer, coaching youth soccer, exploring with his family and friends, and being the best possible dog daddy to his beloved and beautiful ladies Chai and Lilypad.
Gage strives to be a provider that uses a multi-disciplinary, team based approach with patient care, taking special care to educate all of his patients so they may lead healthy lives. He carefully observes those who have come before him so that he may learn their tips and tricks for helping patients find health in their own lives. Gage hopes to specialize in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation with possible emphasis' in Sports Medicine and Pediatrics.
Rachel Baldwin, OMS III
Rachel grew up in Colorado Springs before attending Colorado Mesa University in Grand Junction. She played Division II tennis for the Mavericks while earning her Bachelor of Science in Biology. Rachel worked as a medical assistant before attending medical school. In her free time, Rachel enjoys running or biking trails, rock climbing, and road tripping with her husband and dog.
Rachel’s passion for people and science lead her to pursue medicine and her views on health and healing lead her to pursue an osteopathic degree. Rachel is enthusiastic about empowering patients and building trusting relationships. She is looking forward to pairing her patient’s health goals with her treatment plans in order to address each person's
individual needs.
Emma Vaudreuil, OMS III
Bio coming soon!
Ashley Hooper, OMS III
Ashley grew up in Woodland Park, Colorado, where from a young age she began to develop her love for the wilderness and rural communities. Forever the outdoors-woman and dedicated athlete, Ashley lives her life under the belief that every individual has the power to positively influence their own health. She advanced her soccer career to play at the collegiate and semi-professional levels, all the while pursuing education in pre-medicine, as well as post-graduate dabbling in biochemistry and nutrition. She earned her BS in Human Biology from University of Colorado Colorado Springs and MS in Biomedical Sciences from Colorado State University.
Her current passions include running marathons, hiking with her dogs Chai and Lilypad, rock climbing, and teaching osteopathic medicine to the other students at Rocky Vista University. In the future, she sees blending all of these passions through practicing rural and wilderness medicine while empowering patients to be proactive in maintaining their own health.
Jonathan Singh, OMS IV
Jonathan grew up Winter Garden, Florida, a suburb of Orlando before attending the University of Florida. During this time he worked in a physical therapy clinic and earned his B.S. in Applied Physiology & Kinesiology. Jonathan went on to earn his M.S. in Medical Sciences from the University of South Florida before working as an emergency medical technician. With a deep appreciation for the outdoors and enthusiasm for people, he moved to Denver to continue his medical education.
Jonathan’s desire to become an osteopathic physician stems from his aspiration to provide integrated care to his patients incorporating multiple treatment modalities in a patient centered setting. When not in the office, you can find Jonathan swimming, weightlifting, camping, snowboarding or traveling to scuba dive a new reef around the world.
Alexandra Rakeshaw, OMS IV
Ali grew up in Longmont, CO before attending Abilene Christian University where she completed her Bachelor of Science in Biology. While in school, she studied abroad in Uruguay and had an internship in Guatemala. These experiences have reinforced her desire to work with immigrant and refugee patient populations in the future. In her free time, Ali enjoys spending time in the mountains, staying active, and cooking with friends.
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Ali is excited to be a Fellow to deeper understand the many benefits that osteopathic medicine has to offer both patient and physician. She looks forward to practicing medicine in a way that brings patients on board with their own healthcare and looks to better the whole person, not just treat disease.
Natalie Gould, OMS IV
Bio coming soon!
Andrew Wojtanowski, OMS IV
Andrew Wojtanowski was raised under the harsh sun of the Arizonan desert. He grew up in Phoenix but studied in Tucson, where he earned his Bachelor in Science in Physiology. As if that wasn’t enough, Andrew then continued to earn his Masters in Physiological Sciences, during which he worked in stem cell research and 3D-Printable Modeling. Another notch in his academic hat later, Andrew now is a fourth year medical student and OPP senior fellow with Rocky Vista University. Particular interests of his include Radiology and Ultrasound.
Outside of the academic lab setting, Andrew loves to binge his favorite shows and to create. When he isn’t watching Arrested Development episodes for the 50th time, you might find him brewing hard cider, invested in a game night, or curating a thematic playlist.
Andrew’s scope of being an Osteopathic Physician it to utilize the wide-angle lens that acknowledges the full-spectrum patient, to approach each encounter with a full toolbelt, and to best allow for the principles of precision medicine.