Providers

Dr. Jason Bojar combines his extensive educational and clinical background with an open-minded approach to proactively managing and improving health and well-being. He is a Doctor of Chiropractic medicine, a functional medicine practitioner and board-certified Nutrition Specialist, which represents the highest standard of nutritional competence and formally recognizes successful completion of rigorous and demanding eligibility requirements, including postgraduate education and demonstration of a breadth of knowledge for effective practice in the realm of nutrition.

Dr. Bojar's scholastic achievements include a Bachelor of Science degree in cell biology and neuroscience from Montana State University, a Masters of Science degree in human clinical nutrition from the University of Bridgeport, and a Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Northwestern Health Sciences University where he began studying functional medicine and nutritional medicine.

Dr. Bojar lives in Ridgway with his wife, Dr. Jessica Balbo, and their daughter Marlowe. He stays active in the community by lecturing on health-related topics, writing for regional publications and supporting local events and charities. He enjoys skiing, mountain biking, hiking, trail running and wake surfing. In addition to in-office hours, Dr. Bojar offers clinical consultations via phone or Skype, as a significant portion of his patient base lives outside Colorado. To learn more about the services offered by Dr. Bojar, please click TREATMENT METHODS.

Dr. Jessica Balbo’s ability to seamlessly integrate a variety of customized therapeutic techniques into each patient visit has established her as a leading healthcare provider in Southwestern Colorado.

Prior to moving to Ridgway, Colorado, to live, work and play in the mountains, she worked at a clinic that offered advanced healing treatments to elite athletes, including Ironman competitors, marathon and ultra-runners, NFL and NHL players and various other professional and college-level athletes. This experience allowed Dr. Balbo to hone her manual therapy skills, expand her sports injury knowledge and in-turn create customized treatment plans designed for optimal results. Dr. Balbo also discovered she could adapt similar principles to a broader population of active adults and young people.

In 2007 Dr. Balbo earned her Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Northwestern Health Sciences University in Minneapolis, Minnesota. While at Northwestern she studied to become a certified acupuncturist and now regularly practices chiropractic acupuncture. Dr. Balbo interned at Woodwinds Hospital in an integrative medical setting that offered a rare opportunity for collaboration among multiple healthcare disciplines. She has a Bachelor of Science in cell biology and neuroscience from Montana State University.