The Team at Alpine Medical

Meet Your Partners in Your Health

At Alpine Medical, our team is made up of passionate, experienced professionals who are deeply committed to whole-person care. From our medical providers and wellness coaches to our support staff, each member of our team brings a unique background and a shared dedication to helping you thrive. We believe that healing happens through relationships, and we take the time to get to know each patient—listening, educating, and partnering with you on your wellness journey. With expertise in both conventional and integrative medicine, we approach every aspect of care with compassion, curiosity, and a focus on what matters most: your health, your goals, and your quality of life. Together, we create a supportive environment where you feel empowered, respected, and truly cared for—every step of the way.

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About Our Team

Get to Know Alpine Medical

Meet the dedicated team behind Alpine Medical—a group of compassionate, highly skilled healthcare professionals committed to providing personalized, integrative care in Pagosa Springs.

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Tabitha Zappone

Founder and Head Honcho of Healing
Medical Provider, FNP-C

Tabitha Zappone was born and raised in Riverton, Wyoming near the Shoshone, Arapaho Indian Reservation, where her Shoshone grandfather introduced her to traditional and holistic health care at a young age—an influence that continues to shape her practice today. Her medical journey took her to remote regions of Alaska, where she witnessed the realities of rural healthcare and integrated Alaskan Native traditions into patient care. While rotating at Alaska Regional Hospital, she received advanced training in Neurology, Cardiology, and Infectious Disease, experiences that laid the foundation for her comprehensive approach to Primary Care.

In 2016, after the sudden closure of the clinic where she practiced, Tabitha opened Alpine Medical and Specialty Practices with a clear mission: to return to personalized, relationship-centered care. She emphasizes prevention and whole-body wellness, treating patients from the inside out using nutrition, movement, and education as tools for healing. Her Wellness Program reflects this vision—empowering patients to reverse illness and improve quality of life through sustainable lifestyle changes.

Ana Cecilia Sala

Ana Cecilia Sala

Designated memory keeper and unofficial storyteller of the crew
Behavioral Health Consultant, PsyD, MSc
Ana Cecilia Sala is a bilingual clinical psychologist from Ponce, Puerto Rico. She earned her doctoral degree in 2010 from the Ponce School of Medicine (now Ponce Health Sciences University) and went on to complete a fellowship in Clinical Health Psychology at UF & Shands Hospital in Jacksonville (now UF Health) in 2011. She also completed the Certificate Program in Primary Care Behavioral Health through the University of Massachusetts Medical School’s Department of Family Medicine and Community Health, along with other specialized trainings. Merging her passion for health psychology with research, Ana Cecilia earned a master’s in Clinical and Translational Research in 2016, during which she designed and conducted a study on coping styles among patients hospitalized in a trauma unit. Her research interests have since expanded to oncology care and identifying efforts to promote well-being in people with chronic conditions.

Clinically, Ana Cecilia has extensive experience working with diverse populations, including children and adolescents with Type 1 Diabetes, adults with pulmonary conditions and sleep disorders, and cancer survivors across various stages of care as well as caregivers. Outside of her professional life, Ana Cecilia enjoys staying active and cherishes time with her family—especially on beach days.
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Kate Arrighetti

The Wildcard
Outreach and Operations Alchemist

Kate Arrighetti is a versatile team member at Alpine Medical, where she works as a clinical assistant while also overseeing marketing and event planning. Originally from Santa Fe, New Mexico, Kate has fond memories of visiting Pagosa Springs throughout her childhood, where her family owned a log cabin. This connection to the area led her to settle here, where she now enjoys contributing to the community.

Kate holds a bachelor's degree in Anthropology from Fort Lewis College in Durango, Colorado, and a master's degree in Mediterranean Archaeology from the University of Bristol in England. In addition, she earned an associate's degree in Brewing and Beverage Management from Central New Mexico Community College, further enriching her passion for food and its impact on people. Outside of work, Kate is an avid traveler and outdoor enthusiast. She loves hiking, camping, fishing, and cooking, and is dedicated to managing her mini-homestead with goats and chickens.

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Phil Zappone

Chief Fitness Officer (CFO) and Superdad
Physical Training, Medical Provider, FNP-C

Phillip Zappone is a board certified family nurse practitioner and a personal trainer. A calling to serve others and a desire to learn about the human body led to a career in medicine that has spanned nearly three decades. His passion lies in empowering patients to take control of their health outcomes by prioritizing foundational self care; sleep, nutrition, movement, and inner work. He finds the exploration of exercise on longevity, metabolic, cardiovascular and mental health fascinating.

Mr. Zappone received his bachelor's degree in history from Saint Anselm College in New Hampshire, as well as bachelor's degree in nursing from Colorado State University, Pueblo. He completed his master's in nursing from the University of Colorado, Colorado Springs. Outside of work, Phillip enjoys cooking, reading, skiing, mountain biking and spending time with his family.

Madison Rhoads

Madison Rhoads

Lead Coach

Health Coaching & Career: I am a certified health coach that learned the value of a healthy lifestyle after my husband and I were suffering from infertility for almost 3 years. After going through the wellness program in 2015 and restoring the health of my body and the balance of my hormones, we were able to conceive and give birth naturally. Being amazed at what I had learned, I shifted my career and began coaching others to make the important shift to a healthy lifestyle that leads to the best possible health. I am a certified FDN Practitioner with a Bachelor's degree in Marketing from Texas A&M University.

About Madison: I live in Houston Texas and have been a proud Texan native all my life. I am a mother of two wild and crazy boys that like to keep me on my toes. I love being outside, in particular around a beach and/or water of any type.

Jayme Wempe

Jayme Wempe

Lead Coach

Health Coaching & Career: Jayme is a National Board Certified Health and Wellness coach gaining her functional medicine coaching certification through the IFM based Functional Medicine Coaching Academy. Jayme’s unique approach guides individuals toward optimal health through lifestyle change in a way that is authentic to them. With a background in Birth work, Jayme is well versed in providing informative support and holding space even through life’s toughest moments.

About Jayme: Jayme is a mother of 3 who lives with her children, husband and 2 dogs in the Wet Mountains of Westcliffe, CO. She enjoys slow mountain town living, staying active, soaking up sunshine and all that nature has to offer.

Adrienne Randazzo

Adrienne Randazzo

Coach

Health Coaching & Career: I am a certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach who is passionate about sharing knowledge with others to reach their health and wellness goals. I have not only worked in Functional Medicine practices but have also implemented the core principles into my own personal wellness journey. My journey started after exhausting traditional medicine to address chronic neck and back pain when I began working with a health coach. The positive results I experienced sparked my passion to shift from the corporate world and become a health coach. I “walk the talk” and specialize in helping others help themselves.

About Adrienne: I am from New York but now reside in Charleston, SC and absolutely love it. My favorite thing to do is spend time with my husband, dogs and family but my ultimate joy is being Oma and spending time with my four grandchildren. Other passions include being outside in nature, gardening, beach time and learning about wellness.

Misty Louie

Misty Louie

Coach

Health Coaching & Career: Misty Louie's journey has been defined by her relentless pursuit of knowledge and her unwavering commitment to empowering others. After becoming a certified nutrition and lifestyle coach in 2016, Misty further honed her expertise by attaining the title of master coach in 2017 from Precision Nutrition. However, it was her own battle with chronic health issues that propelled her towards the realm of functional medicine, leading her to become a certified holistic nutrition consultant from Bauman College in 2020. Armed with a comprehensive understanding of the intricate relationship between food, lifestyle, and overall wellness, Misty has dedicated her career to guiding individuals towards sustainable health and vitality.

About Misty: Born and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area, she now lives in Tacoma, Washington. She enjoys spending time with her husband and two rescue cats. She is in her element when she’s doing something physically active, especially when it’s around water. Other passions include laughing till she cries, traveling, hot yoga, and most recently gardening.

Simeon Etoria

Simeon Etoria

Coach

Health Coaching & Career: Simeon is a compassionate and inspirational certified Life, Health, and Transformational Coach. He specializes in helping people break free from habitual patterns that cause suffering. With a gift for listening and guiding, Simeon assists clients in recognizing their strengths, overcoming obstacles, and discovering their self-worth. He empowers individuals to embrace a fulfilling lifestyle that nurtures their mental, emotional, spiritual, and physical well-being. Through guided practices, Simeon helps clients reconnect with their true selves, discover their purpose, and find the love within that they seek.

About Simeon: Simeon was born and raised in Houston, TX, and has lived in several beautiful states. Soon to be a proud father, he enjoys spending time with loved ones, being creative, meditating, long walks in nature, exploring new cafes, reading, geeking out about health and healing, and connecting with like-minded people.

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