Dr. Robert A. Arne, DC, DABCI, CCST
Dr. Arne has been practicing since 1992 and is a second generation doctor of chiropractic who specializes in natural medicine and family chiropractic care. Dr. Arne completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Minnesota and St. Johns University. He is a graduate of Northwestern Health Sciences University where he received his Doctorate in chiropractic. His extensive post-graduate education, sports doctor board certification, a certificate in clinical spinal trauma (auto injuries) make him a Top Rated Local Chiropractor in Littleton, CO. Dr. Arne is a Diplomate of the American Board of Chiropractic Internists who specializes in diagnosis and natural medicine. He has been a certified acupuncturist since 1992 and has countless hours of postgraduate education in natural medicine and clinical nutrition. Dr. Arne was granted extended faculty status as a field instructor to educate student doctors in their last year of education.
Beyond his education Dr.Arne believes in a personalized and compassionate approach for all of his patients often employing multiple modes of healing to better serve the patient. His expertise, care, and passion for natural healing makes him a wonderful fit for those who are looking for guidance in their health journey.
What is a “Chiropractic Internist”
According to the ACA Counsel of Diagnosis and Internal Disorders, a “chiropractic internist” is a chiropractic doctor who has completed the post-doctoral degree in diagnosis and internal disorders (DABCI). Chiropractic internists are trained in modern medical diagnosis, functional medicine, and natural therapeutics. chiropractic doctors with a post graduate DABCI certification utilize conventional medical diagnostics, specialized functional testing, and holistic medicine diagnostic evaluations. DABCI doctors routinely employ methods such as blood laboratory studies, urinalysis, electrocardiograms(EKG), ultrasound, spirometry, Dexa bone density testing, salivary assay hormonal test, food allergy testing, diagnostic imaging to include x-ray, CT, MRI, comprehensive gastrointestinal stool analyses and many other diagnostic tools. A DABCI uses therapeutic methods which emphasize conservative and minimally invasive approaches and minimize risk to the patient. Diplomats in diagnosis and internal disorders use treatments such as clinical nutrition, dietetics, exercise, vitamin and mineral supplementation, homeopathic medicine, botanical(herbal) medicine, acupuncture, natural hormone replacement and other natural medicine approaches including lifestyle counseling.
Dr. Serena Elhard, DC
We are thrilled to have her join Dr. Arne in providing top-quality chiropractic and functional medicine care for our patients.
Dr. Serena Elhard has been practicing chiropractic and functional medicine since 2002, with a clinical focus on foot and knee biomechanics, gait dysfunction, myofascial release, functional movement, and functional nutritional medicine. Dr. Elhard received her Doctorate of Chiropractic from Northwestern Health Sciences University.
She’s known for being a “functional chiropractor”. She has completed over 1,000 hours of continuing education in functional medicine, which includes special certifications in Advanced Blood Chemistry Analysis, Functional Endocrinology, Functional Neuroimmunology, and homeopathy, as well as certifications in feet and knee biomechanics, dry needling, gait analysis, corrective exercise and neuromuscular stabilization, and myofascial techniques.
Her passion for natural healthcare began early after struggling with sports injuries, plantar fasciitis, digestive issues, and autoimmune thyroid disease. As a practitioner, she is known for helping people feel heard, understood and is passionate about finding answers for individuals in their health journey.
Dr. Jake Duerksen, DC
Dr. Jake Duerksen is a dedicated chiropractor with a strong foundation in human performance, movement, and family wellness. He studied Exercise Science at Metropolitan State University in Denver before completing his Doctor of Chiropractic at Life University in Marietta, Georgia.
Dr. Duerksen specializes in the Thompson Drop Table technique, a gentle and effective method ideal for athletes, families, and children. He is passionate about helping patients move better, feel stronger, and live pain-free through personalized, results-driven care.
He combines his background in exercise science with advanced chiropractic techniques to provide tailored treatment plans that support long-term health and function.
He looks forward to growing his knowledge and experience with Natural Medicine under the mentorship of Dr. Arne. Outside of practice, he enjoys spending time with his wife Ally, exploring the outdoors, and weightlifting.
Jessica Crowe FNP-C
Jessica grew up in Littleton, Colorado. She moved to New York in her 20’s, where she attended Molloy College for nursing school.
Following nursing school she moved with her growing family back to Colorado and now resides in Evergreen with her husband, two boys and two dogs. While working as a nurse, she continued her studies to obtain her graduate degree as a Family Nurse Practitioner from the prestigious Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. in 2016.
Since becoming a nurse practitioner, Jessica has focused her career on health and wellbeing, obtaining additional training in hormone health, functional blood chemistry analysis, peptide therapy and regenerative medicine.
Jessica has a passion for helping her patients become the healthiest version of themselves. She does this through taking a root cause approach to her care. She believes that if a patient is not successful in their treatment, there is a piece that is missing and needs to be explored.