Dr. Nicola Dehlinger received her B.A. in International Health from Brown University in 1997, graduating with honors.  Dr. Nicola graduated from the Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine in Tempe, Arizona in 2004.  Dr. Nicola is the founder of Pura Vida Natural Healthcare in Durango, CO where she sees people locally and on-line.  Dr. Nicola is an expert in the treatment of anxiety, depression and insomnia.  By connecting people back to themselves, she is able to minimize supplements and medications as her patients become empowered to heal themselves.  Dr. Nicola welcomes all patients, regardless of age or ailment, who are willing to invest in themselves.   In addition to seeing patients, Dr. Nicola leads group and private retreats.  She also teaches a variety of on-line classes.   In her free time, you can find her in the mountains or the kitchen, enjoying time with her husband, son and their dogs.