Founder and Medical Director
In private practice since 1994, Dr Rollins is Board Certified with the American Board of Family Practice and has been certified in Advanced Cardiac Life Support and Advanced Trauma Life Support. With these credentials and years of experience in a rural practice he is well qualified in managing complex medical issues as well as handling serious medical emergencies and injuries.
As the first physician in Western Colorado to be Board Certified with the American Board of Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine, Dr Rollins also has extensive training and experience with bioidentical hormone replacement for men and women, thyroid and adrenal disorders, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue, weight loss and healthy aging.
In 2006 Dr. Rollins opened AdvantAge Integrative Medicine in Grand Junction in order to bring these specialty services to Western Colorado. In 2008 he founded the Integrative Medicine Center of Western Colorado.
Dr Rollins is an active educator with a passion for learning and teaching. He can be found doing weekly educational seminars, newspaper columns and television news commentary on local network affiliates. He is a clinical faculty member at the University of Colorado School of Medicine, hosting medical students for their one month long family medicine training.
In 2004 Dr. Rollins was chosen for “Colorado Family Physician of the Year.” This prestigious award is given annually to only one of over 1,800 family physicians. The recipient is chosen by the Board of the Colorado Chapter of the American Academy of Family Physicians and is based on their expertise and commitment to family medicine.
He is a member of the American College for the Advancement of Medicine (ACAM). Having passed the “gold standard” examination from ACAM, he is “Certified in Chelation Therapy“. Dr. Rollins has extensive background in Occupational Medicine, caring for work related injuries, and is certified as “preferred provider” with Pinnacol Assurance, Colorado’s largest workers’ compensation insurance company. He serves as a medical director for HopeWest Hospice in Plateau Valley and Debeque.
After graduating from the University of Kansas School Of Medicine, he then finished his residency training in Family Practice at St. Mary’s Hospital in Grand Junction. He opened his private practice in Collbran, Colo. in 1994 where he and his partner provide full service family practice care while providing 24 hr / day emergency coverage.
An avid health enthusiast himself Scott “walks the talk” spending his personal life enjoying time with his wife and two boys, cooking and eating healthy foods, working in his family’s organic garden, taking his ritual morning walk, hiking, skiing or just relaxing playing guitar and piano.
Latest Articles From Dr. Rollins
Control Your Genetic Destiny with Epigenetics
Blame it on our genes — the blueprint for life that we inherit without having any say in the matter. We have been led to believe that you can’t change your genes, and thus we are destined to inherit certain traits. It turns out this is not entirely true. We can’t change the blueprint, but we do have enormous control over which parts of the plan get implemented. It’s In Our Genes The genome is the sum total of all our genes, which layout the plans for building and maintaining every aspect of life. There are over 20,000 genes within the human genome and those genes are made up of strings of information encoded in the DNA double helix. Individual genes code for the production of various proteins,
Staying in Balance & Avoiding Burnout
Burnout is a special kind of stress, best defined as being exhausted and just losing interest in what you do. The physical and mental effects may lead to cynicism, depression, and fatigue that can affect one’s health and happiness, as well as relationships and job performance. Avoiding burnout is more than not working long hours or having a difficult job. Staying in “balance” is the key. What is balance anyhow? Balance is when different elements are present in relative proportions. Balance is what keeps us upright when we slip. Balance is also a state of physical, emotional and mental stability. Finding ways to achieve and maintain balance in our lives is the key to avoiding burnout and having a healthy happy life in general. Patients, and friends, ask
Oooh that Sun Burns….
With a little bit of sun, I turn pink right away, while my wife goes right to a golden brown. My Scottish skin type apparently doesn’t react the same way that her Italian skin does. Why the different reactions, and how does the sun brown, burn, and age the skin? Ultraviolet (UV) rays from the sun cause direct damage to the DNA in the skin cells, leading to cell death and inflammation. This can occur in the superficial layer of skin, or epidermis, as a first-degree burn. If the damage goes deeper, into the dermis, it becomes a second-degree burn. Sun damage triggers the body to go into repair and prevention mode, cleaning up the inflammation and oxidative damage, repairing breaks in the DNA, and turning on the
Floxed by Fluoroquinolone Toxicity
Floxed refers to the devastating effects of a class of antibiotics called fluoroquinolones (FQs) and may include symptoms of extreme fatigue, tendon rupture, joint and muscle pains, nerve pains, and nervous system disturbances. The symptoms may resolve after stopping the FQs, persist for years, or wax and wane as time goes by. I’ve witnessed the symptoms appear immediately when starting the FQs, or worse yet the symptoms can also appear long after the FQs are taken or only after multiple rounds of FQs, thus making the diagnoses of FQ side effects tricky. The offending FQ medicines include ciprofloxacin (Cipro), gemifoxacin (Factive), levofloxacin (Levaquin), moxifloxacin (Avelox), norfloxacin (Noroxin), and ofloxacin (Floxin). There are subtle differences in the side effect profiles, but for sake of this article we’ll lump them together as
Brain Training with NeurOptimal® Dynamical Neurofeedback
Our Electrical Brain Our brain produces electrical activity, which can be measured in the form of brainwaves. These brainwaves occur at different frequencies and are associated with various states of consciousness, cognition, and emotional regulation. Specific brain waves are associated with negative, unpleasant emotions such as anxiety or worry. Others may be associated with impaired function leading to insomnia or trouble focusing. Yet some are considered healthy and may be associated with deep sleep, calmness, a good mood or focused attention. Furthermore, different areas of the brain have different functions and thus certain brainwaves may be strongest in these areas. For example, the left side of the brain handles logical, analytical, sequential processing, while the right side is more in charge of holistic, intuitive, emotional, parallel processing of
Food for Your Mood
The foods you eat have a lot to do with how you feel, in a myriad of ways you might not imagine. Certain foods help the brain function better and eating more of them might even help prevent dementia. Other foods, or food ingredients, can directly or indirectly wreak havoc in the brain, leading to symptoms such as anxiety, insomnia, depressed mood, fatigue, or “brain fog”. With some simple dietary changes you might find that food has a powerful impact on how you feel. Chemistry of Mood Neurotransmitters (NTs) are chemicals in the brain and nervous system that connect the brain cells and nerves to one another. You need a healthy supply and balance of NTs in order for the brain to function well and they work in
Sunscreen Tips for Youthful Skin
The number one thing that ages skin is sunshine. Not just the sunburn, but the relentless day-to-day exposure to the sun causes the skin damage that leads to discolored spots, wrinkles and sagging skin. And don’t be fooled as most sunscreens do not protect from all the skin-damaging rays. If you want youthful skin then your best skin care strategy is to avoid excessive sun and use a true sun protective sunblock. Sunlight Basics Just below the spectrum of light that is visible to our eye lies the ultra-violet (UV) light spectrum. First is the longer wavelength UVA (315-400 nanometers, nm), then intermediate UVB (280-315 nm), and last the shortest wavelength UVC (100-280 nm). The shorter wavelengths are more irritating to the surface while the longer wavelengths penetrate
Breast Thermography
Breast thermography is a quick, painless, no contact imaging technique that can be part of an early detection program for breast cancer. Using no radiation, thermography picks up heat using an infra-red imaging system. Physiologic changes such as infection, inflammation or increases in blood flow are often the source of abnormal heat patterns that may encourage cancer or be present during very early stages of cancer. The diagnostic quality when screening for breast cancer has improved to a level where it is comparable to mammography, particularly given the limited sensitivity of mammography in young women and those with dense breast tissue. Thermography may be performed years before standard mammograms are ordered thus allowing increased screening. Also, they pick up functional changes that may predate the development of cancer
Improve Health with a “Myer’s” Cocktail
Infusing various vitamins or anti-oxidants directly into the bloodstream will achieve blood levels as much as ten times higher than possible with oral vitamin intake. This make intravenous (IV) infusions effective in treating a wide range of medical issues, from chronic conditions such as fatigue, Lyme disease, or any serious illness, to acute conditions such as infections, migraines, asthma or muscle spasms. They can also play a role in preventive health. What’s in a Myers IV infusion? The idea of infusing high doses of vitamins intravenously was pioneered by the late Dr. John Myers, a physician from Baltimore, Maryland, who up until his passing in 1984 infused 1000’s of patients with his unique formulation of vitamins. Since that time his original formula has been modified and other formulas
Digestive Health and Weight Loss
If you struggle with your weight then consider the role of digestive health when it comes to your weight loss efforts. Believe it or not we help many people lose weight by solely focusing on their overall digestive health. The gut plays such a vital role in total health that we typically address it with all our new patients, especially in our weight loss program. We start by revamping the diet. Cut out the simple sugars, all highly processed foods, and excess high-glycemic foods such as bread, potatoes and pasta, particularly the refined carbohydrate products. Go for the whole-grain if you have starchy foods. This lowers insulin and inflammation. Removing foods that you are allergic to amounts to removing toxins from the body. Common delayed food allergens are
Allergy Treatments and Cure
Aah-aah-aah-choo! That sound marks the time of year for stuffy noses and itchy, watery eyes. The best treatments are started early and used regularly. Here are some tips on natural, over the counter, and prescription relief, as well the closest thing to a cure for allergies. Allergies are the result of pollen triggering the release of histamine by mast cells. Histamine will cause blood vessels to swell and leak leading to the symptoms of allergies. Histamine also triggers other chemicals that cause inflammation. Mast cells line the respiratory tract and are also found in the skin which explains why allergy symptoms present as sneezing, nasal congestion, itchy watery eyes, wheezing, hives and soft tissue swelling. The best treatment is to avoid allergens altogether. Clearly moving to another environment
Get Your Mojo Going!
Most of us could use a bit more of it. Some people suffer from a complete lack of it. Athletes burn a lot with activity and we all need it to maintain a sharp mental state. What I’m referring to is energy, and in order to move and think, we need it. Get a little extra “kick” in you workout, recover quicker, and stay more mentally focused with a few natural supplements that can make a big difference in your energy production. Making Cellular Energy At the most basic level, we utilize food, water, and oxygen to generate energy. Obviously, getting excellent nutrition is a starting point to having more energy. And minimizing toxic energy draining foods is also important. But beyond the surface, how does the body
Discover the P-Shot (Priapus Shot): Enhancing Men’s Health Through Regenerative Medicine
The Priapus Shot, or P-Shot, is a non-surgical, minimally invasive procedure that utilizes platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy to enhance sexual function in men. Named after the Greek god of fertility, Priapus, this innovative treatment aims to rejuvenate and revitalize the male sexual organs. The “P-shot” is a medical procedure that involves injecting platelet-rich plasma (PRP) into the penis. The idea behind this treatment is to improve blood flow and stimulate tissue regeneration, potentially leading to improvements in sexual function. The P-shot offers various potential benefits, including improvement in erectile dysfunction, increased sensitivity, enhanced sexual performance, and potentially even an increase in size. Procedure Overview: Consultation: A thorough consultation with a qualified healthcare provider is essential to assess your suitability for the P-Shot. Blood Draw: A small amount of your blood
The O-Shot: A Revolutionary Approach to Female Sexual Wellness
Understanding the O-Shot: The O-Shot, short for Orgasm Shot, is a cutting-edge medical procedure designed to enhance sexual satisfaction and address various sexual health concerns in women. Developed by Dr. Charles Runels, the O-Shot involves the extraction and processing of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) from the patient’s own blood, which is then strategically injected into key areas of the genitalia. Key Benefits of the O-Shot: Increased Sensation: By promoting tissue regeneration and collagen production, the O-Shot aims to improve sensitivity in the treated areas, leading to heightened sexual pleasure. Enhanced Orgasms: Many women report experiencing more intense and enjoyable orgasms after undergoing the O-Shot procedure. Improved Lubrication: The O-Shot can stimulate natural lubrication, addressing concerns related to vaginal dryness and discomfort. Treatment for Sexual Dysfunction: For women dealing with conditions like arousal and
Parasite and Fungal Treatment Protocols
Chronic infection with parasites and/or fungi may be involved in all sorts of health issues, such as chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, and autoimmune disease. Eradicating the pathogens is not easy due to their persistent nature. We have established parasite and fungal treatment protocols that aim to aggressively eliminate these pathogens. What are Parasites? Parasites are organisms that live in, or on, a host from which they get their nutrients. Many live in the intestine or vagina of the host while other live in the blood or tissues. Intestinal infections are often caused by ingestion of water or food that has been contaminated by fecal matter. Others may be spread by skin contact with dirt or freshwater. Some are spread by insect vectors such as mosquitos or ticks. The bulk