Denver Functional Medicine That Helps You Feel Like Yourself Again

Kristine Benson is a board-certified Adult and Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner with more than 17 years of experience across acute care, rehabilitation, primary care, neurology, and regenerative medicine. Her clinical background is both expansive and specialized, allowing her to approach complex health concerns with depth, precision, and a comprehensive understanding of human physiology.

Kristine began her healthcare career as a Certified Nursing Assistant, an experience that grounded her in compassionate, patient-centered care. She spent nine years as a Registered Nurse in hospital and outpatient rehabilitation settings, caring extensively for patients with traumatic brain and spinal cord injuries and developing expertise in neurorehabilitation, wound care, and complex medical management.

Kristine graduated summa cum laude with her Master of Science in Nursing from the University of Colorado Denver, and is a board-certified Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP-BC). She practiced primary care with a focus on geriatrics, chronic disease, dementia, and end-of-life care, later returning to neurology in the provider role, and then transitioning into physical medicine where she focused on regenerative therapies including PRP, orthobiologics, peptide-based protocols, and hormone therapy for both men and women.