Physical Therapists: Trudy Turvey - Carol Benjamin - Lindsay Benson
Exercise Physiologists: Amy Miller - Annette Bray
Guest Therapists: Joan Block - Megan Forbes - Holly Hanzel
Business Manager: Renee Talbert

Trudy Turvey, MSPT

CEO and Clinical Director
Certified Lymphedema Specialist
Oncology Rehabilitation Specialist
LSVT^® BIG Certified Clinician

Trudy’s career spans three decades as clinician, administrator and teacher in the field of rehabilitation. As a licensed physical therapist, she holds certifications in exercise evaluation and training, comprehensive lymphedema management, LSVT-BIG for Parkinson’s disease, and cancer rehabilitation.

Trudy began HealthLinks in 1999 after ending her position as Director of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation at Boulder Community Hospital. At the time 2 of her close friends were undergoing treatment for breast cancer. Realizing that these women needed someone who specialized in all aspects of their care, she set out, with Brenda Lewis to establish the first ever clinic to address the needs of post-surgical care and lymphedema for breast cancer. She saw their first patient in her dining room and within a short time moved into an office. Within a year, the clinic moved to space at the University of Colorado and began seeing more lymphedema patients as well as individuals with other types of cancer. HealthLinks began to offer exercise evaluation and training as well as teaching students about the role of exercise in cancer treatment.

In March 2009, the clinic opened as the first full service integrative care clinic for patients with cancer, Parkinson’s disease, neurological disorders, lymphedema, orthopedic issues and other medical conditions. The specialty in Parkinson’s disease was added to offer underserved Parkinson’s patients with a new scientifically based treatment titled LSVT-BIG. This therapy is unlike the typical approach of strengthening and teaching compensatory approaches to patients with this progressive disease.

As part of our integrative approach, we have added massage therapy, nutritional counseling and education classes, psychosocial counseling, acupuncture and meditation. These complementary services are seen by HealthLinks as integral to patients’ journeys to wellness.

Carol Benjamin, PT

Carol Benjamin is a well-known physical therapist in the Boulder area. She has a passion for combining manual therapy and movement re-education in both musculoskeletal and neurological rehabilitation. Starting with her first career as a professional cellist and combining her 20 years of experience as a physical therapist, Carol brings a truly eclectic approach to her work combining both Western and Eastern approaches. To schedule an appointment with Carol, please call 303-938-3770 or via email: carol@carolbenjaminpt.com

Lindsay Benson, DPT

Certified Lymphedema Therapist
Cancer Rehabilitation Therapist
LSVT^® BIGCertified Clinician

Lindsay is a Colorado transplant hailing from Florida’s sunny shores. She is a proud Florida Gator, receiving her bachelor’s degree in Health Science from the University of Florida. She then traveled up the east coast to earn her doctorate of physical therapy degree from Shenandoah University in Winchester, Virginia. After moving to Colorado she received her certification as a lymphedema therapist (CLT) as well as her certification as an LSVT BIG clinician, which allows her to provide specialized therapy for patients with lymphedema and Parkinson’s disease.

Lindsay’s high energy, inquisitive approach and dedication helping patients succeed in their rehabilitation all serve in achieving our mission here at HealthLinks. Says Lindsay: “Individualized care is so important to me and how I treat. I love how HealthLinks prioritizes one-on-one care and utilizes an array of treatment approaches. As a therapist, and as a patient, these can make all the difference.” Lindsay goes beyond treating symptoms and truly embraces the notion of treating the whole person. She serves an invaluable role in each patients’ journey through cancer survivorship, Parkinson’s, or lymphedema by helping to facilitate and restore physical, emotional, and spiritual wellness.

Amy Miller, Exercise Therapist

Amy has a Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Physiology from the University of Colorado. She has ten years' experience in personal training working with elderly adults. She specializes in balance training. Amy enjoys long distance running, as well as hiking in the summer and snowshoeing in the winter. Experiencing the cancer journey with family and friends inspired Amy to support HealthLinks Clinic and its many patients. "I feel honored to be a part of our patients' efforts to design a survivorship roadmap and to be able to help them by sharing my health and fitness knowledge."

Annette Bray, Exercise Therapist

Annette has been helping individuals achieve greater wellness and fitness for over 12 years. After` completing a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology, she worked with patients in clinical rehabilitation at University Hospital and Children’s Hospital in Denver. She also worked as a physical therapy aide assisting patients in recovery from back pain, shoulder, knee and hip injuries. Annette enjoyed 6 years working in corporate and community fitness centers where she helped hundreds of clients, from the novice exerciser to the aspiring athlete, achieve their health and fitness goals by finding greater balance and functionality in their body. In addition, she developed wellness programs for thousands that addressed the physical, mental and emotional health of her clients. She is certified through the American College of Sports Medicine and the National Strength and Conditioning Association.

Her love of the outdoors and physical activity are the basis of her desire to work in the field of healthcare. “Movement of the body is the foundation of a healthy lifestyle. I guide my clients through exercise to bring physical and mental balance back to the body so that they can once again find the joy of movement and make it a lifelong habit. Leading individuals to this healthy state is truly a labor of love.”

Renee Talbert, Business Manager

Renee moved to Colorado from Minnesota over 6 years ago, where she received her Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration. She has over 20 years of customer service experience and 5 years of experience working with insurance companies. After seeing how confusing and unmanageable the field of health insurance is for most people, she has made it her passion to help patients receive the most from their health insurance benefits.

other therapists

Joan Block, M.A, L.M.F.T.
Individual & Family Counselor

As a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Joan has developed, implemented and delivered lifestyle lectures and programs for the Pritikin Longevity Center in California, The Colorado Cardiovascular Center, and The Boulder Community Hospital's Cardiac Rehabilitation Center and Tebo Cancer Center.

Analytically trained, Joan has counseled individuals, groups, couples and families for over thirty years. As a breast cancer survivor, Joan brings personal experience, professional acumen, humor and compassion to her work. Her interests include, but are not limited to, the body/mind connection, the arts, science, nature and her beautiful family.

Megan Forbes, R.D.
Nutritionist

Megan is a Registered Dietitian with several years' experience in numerous areas of nutritional counseling. Her career began counseling individuals with heart disease. As a competitive athlete, she spent numerous hours learning and teaching sports nutrition. Her efforts then shifted to individuals with different nutritional needs related to their medical conditions.

Megan currently has diverse clientele including individuals suffering from autoimmune conditions, gastrointestinal distress, heart disease, allergies, diabetes, and cancer. Good nutrition is a lifestyle and passion that she has grasped throughout her life. Megan is a great asset to our team!

Holly Hanzel
Pilates Instructor

Holly has a Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology from the University of Colorado and is a certified Personal Trainer, as well as a certified Pilates Instructor. Holly is an avid exercise enthusiast who believes in movement for improved health and quality of life. She enjoys the health benefits of her active lifestyle which includes alpine skiing, telemark skiing, rock climbing, mountain biking and long-distance road cycling. She specializes in individualized strength conditioning and functional training with an emphasis on balance to increase agility and strength in activities of daily living. She helps build confidence with exercise through a variety and gradual implementation of strength conditioning. She believes in the positive effect that exercise has on the side effects of cancer and she thoroughly enjoys the rewarding feeling of helping those individuals experience decreased fatigue and pain which often accompanies the plethora of side effects from chemotherapy.