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At GoodWorks Primary Care, we see preventive medicine as the most powerful form of healthcare. A wellness exam is more than a yearly appointment—it is the moment when you and Dr. Buchner step back, look at the big picture, and chart a smarter course for the year ahead.
By combining attentive listening with detailed data collection, we uncover small issues before they grow and strengthen the healthy habits that keep you thriving in our Colorado community.
Routine screenings are the foundation of a lifetime of health. During each exam, we record your vitals, discuss lifestyle shifts, update vaccinations, and perform evidence-based screenings for conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, heart disease, and certain cancers.
Because changes are tracked year after year, we can spot trends early and intervene when it still takes minimal time, medication, and money to regain balance. Starting a proactive wellness routine early doesn’t just safeguard longevity—it protects your schedule and your wallet by helping you avoid emergency rooms and rushed specialist visits later on.
Women experience unique hormonal transitions—from adolescence and childbearing to menopause and post-menopause—each of which calls for specific screening and guidance. Your exam covers pelvic health, Pap and HPV screening when appropriate, breast exams with referrals for mammography, and conversations about fertility, contraception, bone density, and thyroid health. We look at both symptoms and lab markers to evaluate hormone balance, address menstrual concerns, and tailor nutrition or supplementation so you feel your best in every life stage.
Men’s health can fly under the radar until a problem is advanced. Our goal is to make prevention second nature. During your visit we examine cardiovascular risk factors, prostate and testicular health, metabolic status, and sleep quality while also screening for depression and substance-related concerns that are often overlooked. We translate numbers on a lab report into practical action steps—targeted exercise, nutrition upgrades, stress-management techniques—that support testosterone balance, heart health, and sustained vitality.
Children grow at a breathtaking pace—physically, cognitively, and emotionally. How many parents catch themselves thinking, “What happened to my little one!”
Each pediatric wellness exam reviews developmental milestones, growth charts, vision and hearing, immunizations, and social-emotional wellbeing. We talk about nutrition, screen-time limits, sleep hygiene, and safe physical activity so your child can explore the mountains without missing a beat at school. For teens, we add conversations on mental health, sports safety, and age-appropriate lab work to keep emerging adults confident and resilient.
Families and employers rely on us for convenient, standards-based evaluations. We provide same-week school and sports physicals that satisfy local and state requirements; comprehensive in-house blood draws for panels such as CBC, cholesterol, thyroid, and hormone levels; and occupational exams including Department of Transportation certifications and pre-employment fitness checks. Having these services under one roof means fewer trips across town and results interpreted by a clinician who already knows your history.
Catching a minor elevation in blood sugar today is far cheaper—and far easier—than managing full-blown diabetes five years from now. That single lab result might prompt a few simple lifestyle changes: cutting back on processed carbs, adding in 20 minutes of walking, or improving sleep. But left unchecked, that same trend could spiral into years of prescriptions, blood sugar monitors, specialist visits, and serious complications like nerve damage or kidney disease. Wellness exams give us the opportunity to intervene early, when solutions are least invasive and most affordable.
Routine exams also help you avoid the financial ripple effect of untreated conditions. Instead of paying out-of-pocket for urgent care, ER visits, or time off work, you invest in one appointment that covers a wide range of concerns—from lab work to mental health to screenings—all under one roof. No need to bounce between clinics or chase down multiple providers for answers. This integrated approach not only saves you money, it saves your time, energy, and peace of mind. In short, it’s healthcare that respects your whole life—not just your symptoms.
The appointment doesn’t end when you step outside the exam room—and that’s where the real value of integrative medicine begins. At GoodWorks Primary Care, Dr. Buchner doesn’t just look at your labs in isolation. She takes time to consider how your symptoms, test results, lifestyle habits, stress levels, sleep patterns, and family history all connect. This big-picture view allows her to build a comprehensive, personalized roadmap for your health—one that honors both science and your unique story.
Integrative medicine means we go beyond diagnosis to ask why something is happening and what can be done to support true healing. Your wellness plan may include nutrition coaching tailored to your metabolism, realistic fitness goals based on your current energy and schedule, hormone testing and optimization if needed, and recommendations for evidence-based supplements. We also help you address emotional well-being, with tools for managing anxiety, burnout, or life transitions, and we offer referrals to local mental health professionals when deeper support is needed.
Everything we recommend is rooted in research—but also in your day-to-day reality. We don’t expect perfection or ask you to overhaul your life overnight. Instead, we focus on sustainable change, giving you the tools, education, and accountability to make progress step by step. It’s medicine that sees you as a whole person—and empowers you to live with energy, clarity, and confidence.
GoodWorks operates on a Direct Primary Care (DPC) model that keeps healthcare simple and transparent. For one predictable monthly fee you enjoy unlimited office visits, extended appointment times, wholesale pricing on labs and imaging, and direct text or video access to Dr. Buchner. It’s preventive care without the red tape, designed to keep individuals and families in Pagosa Springs healthy year-round.
If you’re ready to invest in health—not just treat illness—schedule your wellness exam with us. But first, enroll online to secure your place in our DPC community.
Compassionate, Whole-Person Care for Our Pagosa Springs Community