Natural Family Health Care Team
Meet the team of doctors here at Natural Family Health Care. Our chiropractors, physical therapist and nutritional counselor would like for you to visit them so you’ll be on track with improving your health and most importantly staying in good health.
Read more about each practitioners’ qualifications and experiences.
Dr. Lowell Keppel, DC
Chiropractor
Lowell Keppel is a champion at integrating chiropractic adjustments with nutritional counseling, Neuro-Emotional Technique®, and herbal remedies. A seasoned chiropractor, Dr. Keppel has honed his diagnostic tools over 25 years to get effective results. He emphasizes physical observations, muscle testing, and hands-on protocols, following the wisdom of traditions that often have been forsaken by medical specialists. Read more about Dr. Lowell Keppel’s background.
Amy Jepsen, PT
Physical Therapist
Amy’s approach is to evaluate and treat all three systems, including joints, soft tissue, and nervous system to increase function and return people to their normal activity level. Read more about Amy Jepsen’s background.

Jessica, MT
Massage Therapist
Jessica graduated from Denver School of Massage Therapy in December 2015, but her love of the healing arts started when she was a child in her father’s chiropractic office. Utilizing the knowledge, she learned from her father, she fulfilled her childhood dream of becoming a massage therapist. Her love for the healing arts continues to grow as she continues to learn about the body’s natural healing abilities.
Read more about Jessica’s background.
Michaele Thompson & Loralei
Office Manager
Michaele Thompson is the office manager who takes care of the front desk and whose voice you will likely hear whenever you call us. Michaele also runs all of the behind the scenes operations that entail many responsibilities and contributes to the success of the office. Read more about Michaele Thompson’s background.

Valerie Lam
Acupuncturist
Valerie Lam is a Licensed Acupuncturist and Herbalist in the State of Colorado. She received her BS in Biology from the University of Colorado Denver. She received her Master of Science degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine from the Colorado School of Traditional Chinese Medicine and is in the process of obtaining her Doctorate of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine from the Colorado School of Traditional Chinese Medicine.

Dr. Keppel’s Background
Dr. Keppel received a Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Logan College of Chiropractic in 1983, following an Associate degree in Science from Southwestern Michigan Community College. He became certified in Neuro-Emotional Technique® in 1999, having studied directly under the program’s founder, Dr. Scott Walker. He has undertaken a variety of further training, including herbology, spinal rehabilitation, and on-going nutritional education.
There is always some seminar, book or journal that he knows might deepen his knowledge or contribute one more bit of information that he can directly translate into an effective treatment. He gives sound advice from the perspective of clinical experience and years of practice.
More recently, Dr. Keppel has been teaching seminars for Standard Process West. He has become their in-house chiropractor and is recognized as a mentor for other practitioners throughout the greater Denver area.
Dr. Keppel’s Committment to You
Lowell Keppel is the kind of person who sees a friend in everyone he meets. The pursuit of personal excellence drives his commitment to meet each client’s need for health.
The foundation of Dr. Keppel’s health care philosophy is providing what you need to achieve lasting health. As an adjunct to your treatment from Dr. Keppel, he may recommend physical therapy, therapeutic massage or acupuncture. He has assembled a team of skilled health care professionals to provide these complementary treatments right in the office.
Services offered by Lowell Keppel, DC
Call Dr. Keppel today to schedule an appointment for Chiropractic, Cox® Technique Flexion Distraction, Nutritional Counseling, Herbal Remedies, Neuro-emotional Technique. or for a Heart Sound Recording evaluation.

Amy Jepsen’s Background
Amy is a graduate of the University of Connecticut (1995) where she earned her Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy. She has 16 years of experience working in a variety of settings including acute hospital care, inpatient rehabilitation, home health care, and outpatient orthopedics. She also has advanced training in several manual therapy techniques including:
- Muscle Energy Technique of the Thoracic Spine and Ribs
- Muscle Energy Technique of the Cervical Spine and Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
- Muscle Energy Technique of the Lumbar-Pelvic-Sacrum
- Diagnosis and Neuro-Musculo-Skeletal Management of Hip Pain and Dysfunction
- Clinical Examination and Manual Therapy of the Shoulder and Shoulder Girdle
Services offered by Amy Jepsen, PT
Call Amy today to schedule an appointment for Physical Therapy. Also visit Amy’s website for more info: AmyJepsenPT.com

Jessica’s Background
Jessica graduated from Denver School of Massage Therapy in December 2015, but her love of the healing arts started when she was a child in her father’s chiropractic office. Utilizing the knowledge, she learned from her father, she fulfilled her childhood dream of becoming a massage therapist. Her love for the healing arts continues to grow as she continues to learn about the body’s natural healing abilities.
Pairing massage with at home restructuring exercises and stretches, clients have had great results in rehabilitation, correcting poor posture and alleviating chronic pain.
Massage modalities offered by our Massage therapist include:
- Deep Pressure
- Trigger Point Therapy,
- Myofascial Release,
- Cranial Sacral Therapy
The massages are usually focused on areas of chronic pain or injury to assist in the healing process. All massages are based on the needs of the patient.
Call our offices to schedule your appointment with Jessica today.

Valerie Lam’s Background
Valerie Lam is a Licensed Acupuncturist and Herbalist in the State of Colorado. She received her BS in Biology from the University of Colorado Denver. She received her Master of Science degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine from the Colorado School of Traditional Chinese Medicine and is in the process of obtaining her Doctorate of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine from the Colorado School of Traditional Chinese Medicine.
Valerie is board-certified by the National Certification Commission of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM), as well as Clean Needle Technique and CPR/First Aid certified.
Her goal is to give patients a gentle, more holistic and natural option to healing and wellness.
Specialties include:
- Insomnia
- Stress & Anxiety Reduction
- Mental/Emotional Health
- Pain Management
- Women’s Health
- Vertigo
- Headaches
- Autoimmune
- Digestive disorders
- Musculoskeletal disorders
- Pediatrics
To schedule an acupuncturist session with Valerie, please refer to her website at: LamAcupuncture.com
Please be advised that all scheduling and paperwork will be on her website.

Michaele Thompson has been keeping us organized since 2009, when she took over the role. We are truly blessed that she is willing to keep order among our practitioner chaos.
We are also blessed with her daughter, Loralei, born July 30, 2014. She will expect you to get to know her when you visit.