Meet the Doctors and Staff

Dr. Kambeitz has had a passion for health and nutrition from a young age. He was born and raised in Alberta, Canada where he played multiple sports. Hockey was his passion when he played five years in the Western Hockey League. Those five years earned him the WHL academic scholarship program that took him to the University of Calgary for his undergraduate degree and then to University of Houston where he completed his Master’s degree. Dr. Kambeitz continued his journey to Parker Chiropractic College in Dallas, Texas and completed his Doctorate of Chiropractic in 1998. He continues to study all aspects of health and nutrition and is currently working to complete his certification in functional medicine to better serve his patients. Dr. Kambeitz believes the key to optimal health is an active lifestyle consisting of exercise, nutrition, chiropractic care, mediation and restful sleep. When not working with patients, Dr. Kambeitz spends time with his wife Tina and their sons Demetri, Dino, and Anthony.

Dr. Bryan Zales has always enjoyed caring for people and helping others. He grew up outside of Chicago but followed his dreams out west to enjoy outdoor adventures such as hiking, camping, fishing, and hunting. He has been a valuable part of the Kambeitz Chiropractic team since 2009 and is a very skilled and compassionate chiropractor. He especially enjoys the intangible rewards that come from helping people feel better and adopt a healthy lifestyle. Outside of the clinic, he enjoys spending time with his wife Sarah and their young son and daughter.

Born in Montreal, Quebec, Dr. Melanie is a dual citizen, having grown up in Englewood, CO most of her life. She attended Western Illinois University, where she played Division 1 Volleyball and received her degree in Athletic Training. She then went on to intern at the University of
Miami with their Division 1 football team. Dr. Melanie’s passion for chiropractic care stemmed from a personal back injury during her college career. She now aspires to help heal and care for as many people as she can. When Dr. Melanie is not in the clinic, she spends time with her
husband Caleb, who also happens to be a performance coach here at Kambeitz. They enjoy going on hikes, cooking together, spending time with family, and golfing.

Caleb is a Marine Corps veteran who earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Iowa, majoring in Kinesiology. While at Iowa, he interned with their nationally recognized Strength & Conditioning staff, working with all sports teams. Prior to joining the Kambeitz team, Caleb worked as a Strength & Conditioning Coach at Lindenwood University, a Division 1 institution. During his time at Lindenwood, he was the Strength & Conditioning Coach for the Men’s Volleyball, Men’s Ice Hockey, and Field Hockey, and an Assistant Strength Coach for the football team. Caleb has also spent time in the private sector coaching athletes of the NFL and the UFC, as well as youth and tactical athletes. Caleb is currently pursuing his Master’s degree in Nutrition & Human Performance and plans to obtain nutrition certifications upon completion. Caleb is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist under the NSCA.

Claire was born in Indiana but has lived most of her life in Arizona and California. She attended UCLA, where she swam on the swim team all five years while attaining a bachelor’s degree in Sociology and a minor in Food Studies. She is now a NASM personal trainer and is
pursuing her Precision Nutrition certification. Claire is constantly finding ways to be active, outside, and pursue her artistic endeavors. She is excited to continue her passion for guiding people to reach their nutrition and fitness goals.

Daniel moved to Colorado, coming from Thomasville, Florida. He grew up always being involved in sports, such as baseball, soccer, and basketball. Once he started his college career, he then came to realize his passion for fitness stemming from his training for sports in high school. (credentials) He’s always had a love for working out and improving himself; now, he loves to help others to be able to do the same. Daniel enjoys hiking and being active with his 5-year-old husky, Bella. His favorite Colorado destination is Rocky Mountain National Park, and his bucket list destination is Yellowstone National Park.

Emily is a Colorado native and couldn’t imagine living anywhere else than here. She has a Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training, and a Minor in Coaching because she always wanted a career where she felt like she could help people mentally and physically and athletic training was a perfect fit for that career aspiration. As a former bodybuilder, and collegiate basketball player, she had her fair share of injuries and wants to help others through their rehab process. She is dedicated to helping her clients to lead the healthiest lifestyle possible, both mentally and physically. Outside of the clinic and gym, she enjoys spending time with family, friend, her dog Lukah, and outdoor activities year-round including hiking, golf, and skiing.

Jeff grew up an athlete playing soccer, hockey, golf, snowboarding, and skateboarding. From a young age, he was always looking for ways to be a better athlete and found the power of exercise to improve his athletic performance.  After multiple injuries and suffering from a compression fracture causing chronic low back pain, he came to the realization that he wanted to pursue a degree in exercise science to learn how to help himself and others move better and live a pain-free life.

Lauren grew up in Englewood, CO, and is a rare Colorado native! She is a NASM personal trainer and 200 RYT Vinyasa yoga instructor, holding many supporting certifications. She received her associate degree in applied science from the Community College of Denver. Lauren has always been passionate about helping others with their health and wellness journeys and feeling their best. Outside of work, you can find Lauren enjoying all the outdoor adventures Colorado has to offer, from skiing to camping and hiking 14ers with her husband Carl and their two dogs.

Krissy was born in Northern California and shortly after moved to the beautiful state of Colorado. Krissy loves spending quality time with her husband and two beautiful girls. Her daughters keep her busy by being involved in dance, swimming, and tennis on a day-to-day basis. Krissy worked for Frontier Airlines for 17 years before transitioning into the world of chiropractic. Her enthusiasm and drive for helping others are what set her apart.

Sue is passionate to greet patients as a Chiropractic Assistant at our clinic.