About
Meet our Founder and learn more about Animas Chiropractic in Durango, CO
Our Mission & Vision
At Animas Chiropractic, our main goals are centered around your wellness, comfort, and long-lasting positive relationship with your body. We aim to first get you out of pain as quickly as possible, so that you can live your life pain-free. We then shift our focus to long-term goals, and improving our patients’ lives via preventative and wellness care.
We are a community-focused clinic with the goal to bring value to our community with specialty chiropractic services.
Dr. Lauren Preston
Founder
Born in Austin, TX, Dr. Preston joined Durango Community in 2015. She was raised as a competitive swimmer, and started triathlons freshman year of college at Texas Tech.
Dr. Preston competed in Half Ironman World Championships in 2015 and Ironman Coeur d’Alene in 2021.
She is currently actively involved in Durango’s cycling, swimming and triathlon scene, and is personally connected to active lifestyle circles within the community.
Professional Experience
Dr. Preston earned her undergraduate degree with focus on nutrition, psychology and kinesiology from Texas Tech University before training at Palmer Chiropractic College, Florida.
She has a passion for treating active families, with special training in pediatric, prenatal (Webster technique), sports and postpartum care.
She also earned an advanced Dry Needling certification, including Foundations, and Pelvic Floor/Lumbo-pelvic Needling.
Kaitlyn Gabaldon
Lead Exercise Physiologist
Kaitlyn Gabaldon is our lead Exercise Physiologist, holding an Honors degree in Exercise Science from Fort Lewis College. Drawing on her experience as a former collegiate cross country and track athlete, Kaitlyn Gabaldon specializes in Shockwave Therapy, using expertise in biomechanics, human anatomy, and physiology to treat injuries, optimize movement, and prevent future injuries.
Susan Kelly
MSN, FNP-BC
Susan is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner with more than 12 years of clinical experience caring for patients across a variety of healthcare settings. She earned her Master of Science in Nursing from Emory University and has built her career around providing thoughtful, evidence-based care while helping patients feel informed and supported in their healthcare decisions.
Throughout her career, Susan has combined direct patient care with clinical leadership and education. She has extensive experience developing and delivering clinical education for healthcare professionals and has led initiatives focused on improving quality, consistency, and patient-centered care.
As Medical Director at Animas Chiropractic & Collective, Susan provides clinical oversight and helps ensure that services are delivered safely, responsibly, and according to current standards of care for IM injections. She brings a practical, approachable style to medicine and believes that high-quality care should be individualized, transparent, and grounded in both clinical evidence and the needs of each patient.
Kilana Kenworthy
EMT-E
Kilana Kenworthy is our EMT‑E and front desk receptionist. With an enhanced EMT certification, Kilana is passionate about administering injections and is committed to delivering high‑quality patient care. She is also pursuing her nursing education, and will be your go‑to contact for all injections!
Heather Maze
Team Member
