Team NMNM.
Meet the NMNM team.
Come visit with our caring, friendly staff of
Naprapathic Medicine of New Mexico.

Dr. Patrick Nuzzo, DN
Co-Founder
Dr. Patrick Nuzzo, DN
Patrick Nuzzo started his journey in Complimentary Alternative Medicine (CAM) in 1974 when he began his studies to become a nutritionist. He worked as an independent contractor in the natural foods industry formulating, marketing and distributing nutritional supplements. Dr. Nuzzo developed several lines of nutritional supplements for the natural foods industry including a sports nutrition line for Walter Payton whom he partnered with in the venture, and developed products for Kraft General Foods and Anheuser Busch.
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Dr. Kirsten LaVista, DN
Co-Founder
Dr. Kirsten LaVista, DN

Dr. Christianna Clow
Doctor of Naprapathy
Dr. Christianna Clow, DN
Dr. Clow (pronounced Clō), is a healthy lifestyle advocate and specializes in vitamin, mineral and nutritional therapeutics in conjunction with Naprapathic treatments. Her journey into natural and holistic medicine began as a little girl at her Grandma and Grandpa’s, where during each visit she would ravenously read their book “The Doctor’s Book of Home Remedies”.

Dr. Travis Mason
DC, MS
Dr. Travis Mason, DC, MS
Dr. Travis Mason graduated from the University of Western States in Portland, Oregon with a Doctor of Chiropractic and a Masters in Exercise and Sports Science. Specializing in chiropractic adjustments to the spine and extremities, he is also well versed in numerous myofascial soft tissue release techniques which can improve range of motion and function and provides and teaches therapeutic exercises.

Dr. Denise Gabaldon-Thronas
Doctor of Naprapathy
Dr. Denise Gabaldon-Thronas, DN
I am from northern NM and live in Ohkay Owingeh Reservation with my husband and three sons. Obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry from New Mexico State University. In my Doctoral Studies in Naprapathy I have enhanced my experience and knowledge in manipulative medicine techniques to include soft tissue work, spinal alignment and nutritional counseling.

Dr. Nix
Doctor of Naprapathy
Dr. Nix
Doctor of Naprapathy

Dr. Renee Nix
Safety Officer
Dr. Renee Nix, Safety Officer
Dr. Nix graduated from SUNM’s inaugural class and has been a practicing Naprapath since 2014. She also is a current member of the Santa Fe County Fire Department with 30 as an EMT/Firefighter and code enforcement officer.

Karen Benavente
Patient Care Coordinator
Patient Care Coordinator
Patient Care Coordinator