Scott Rollins, MD

Founder and Medical Director

In private practice since 1994, Dr Rollins is Board Certified with the American Board of Family Medicine 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” 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.

Wyatt Rollins, BA

Medical Assistant & Clinical Educator

Wyatt’s favorite part of being an MA is helping patients with the groundwork of their health. “I always love seeing something through for a patient, whether it’s a question for Dr. Rollins, lab work, or a prescription.  I love making sure people get the help they need as quickly as possible with the best care we can provide.”

One aspect of his position at the IMC he enjoys is being part of a team that’s always on the cutting edge of healthcare.  He loves learning about and helping apply each new treatment and being part of the many new ways to help people on their path to wellness.

Wyatt earned his Bachelor of Arts at Colorado Mesa University, focusing primarily on jazz piano, vocal performance, and music therapy.  He specializes in musical wellness for Alzheimer’s and dementia, and plans on pursuing a further path in music and mental health.  In his spare time, Wyatt enjoys playing Dungeons and Dragons, playing with a local jazz band, and competing as a USPA powerlifter.

Katie McCloud, PA

Physician Assistant

Katie is a board certified Physician Assistant who earned her degree from Barry University in Saint Petersburg, Florida. She earned a second master’s degree from the University of Florida in Health Education and Behavior and works with her patients on tailored diagnostic testing and treatment protocols that integrate dietary and supplement plans, IV therapy, and hormone balancing.

In addition to managing autoimmune and chronic conditions, Katie has a particular interest in anti-againg and preventative medicine. She has been trained in thyroid management and bio-identical hormone replacement for both men and women with an emphasis in hormone pellet insertions. Katie is skilled in the aesthetic industry as well and has been trained in facial injections using Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) and stem cells.

Tamra Hollis, RN

Physician Assistant

Starting her career in the medical arena as an Emergency Medical Technician in Ouray, CO Tamra went on to broaden her professional career as a Registered Nurse in beautiful Western Colorado. Graduating from Mesa University, she holds degrees in both Fine Arts and Nursing, a testament to her ongoing thirst for balance between academia and creative expression.

Since becoming a nurse,Tamra has gained extensive experience and exposure to many avenues of nursing, but her love of holistic medicine resonates deepest. She is now exploring novel ways in which to nurse, integrating the healing powers of nutrition and alternative therapies supported through Knowledge, Love, and Compassion.

Tamra specializes in IV therapy and offers educational guidance to support patients through their healthcare journeys.

Brooke Grotts

Medical Assistant & Clinical Educator

She enjoys the variety of duties within her job that make everyday so enjoyable.  Whether that be assisting with cosmetic procedures or injections, food allergy testing, low dose immunotherapy, weight loss, HRT or thyroid education.  “Every patient is so unique and I feel blessed to be a part of each patients journey.”  In the future she intends to further her education and knowledge in functional medicine and nutrition.

In her free time Brooke loves being a dog mom, attending live music events and enjoying the different venues the western slope has to offer.  She also loves traveling with family and recreating some of her favorite destination’s cuisine at home.

Tayla Alvarez, MA

Medical Assistant

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