About Our Staff

Heather - Front Office

Heather was originally born in Colorado and moved to Alaska when she was 7 years old. She resided there until she graduated from high school in 1994. She has thoroughly enjoyed both states.

Heather loves working directly with the public, and she worked in the medical field as a caregiver for many years before coming to Castle Rock Foot & Ankle Care. She loves making people smile and works hard to make each and every patient experience as pleasant and personal as possible. She is so excited to be part of the team, and she looks forward to meeting each and every one of you.

Heather's greatest joy is being a mom to her 5 kids. She enjoys photography and traveling with her kids, and in her free time, she can usually be found outdoors hiking or kayaking.

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 Brenda - Medical Biller & Coder / Credentialing

Brenda graduated from Elizabeth High School in 2002, in Elizabeth, Colorado.  She worked in retail as a Manager for 8 years and Emergency Dispatching for 3 years before going to work at a bank for 6 years.  She missed being in the medical field and went back to school for Medical Billing and Coding in 2018 and completed her certificate in 2019. 

As a medical biller for Castle Rock Foot & Ankle Care, Brenda applies her previous banking experience to the financial side of the practice; her superb attention to detail with numbers/keeping data up to date allows charts to stay extremely accurate. In addition, she is able to also tie in her medical background in order to perfect the medical coding portion of her job. Her diligence in completing tasks and excellent customer service with our patients, makes patients feel comfortable discussing their bills and invoices they receive.

Brenda and her husband have one daughter, Sierra, three step children, Caroline, Tyler and Noah and a pug, Rose.  They enjoy spending time with family and friends and spending as much time outdoors as possible.  She loves hiking, camping, Nascar and football. 

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 Amanda - Surgery Scheduler

Amanda has a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology and a Master’s degree in Culturally Responsive Pedagogy. She taught elementary school before the birth of her second daughter in 2020.

Currently, Amanda is so excited to be back at Castle Rock Foot Ankle Care! She worked in our office back in 2014 and 2015 at the front desk. She is now happy to help patients schedule their surgeries. Her attention to detail will support patients, making all patients feel informed and comfortable through this process. She is a friendly and reliable point of contact as you navigate your foot and ankle procedures.

In her free time, Amanda cherishes her family time, especially with her two daughters. She loves crafts, reading and writing- all of which are made more fun with her little ones. She loves living in Colorado and enjoys exploring all the beauty it has to offer.

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Rebecca - Medical Assistant

Rebecca is interested in a future career in medicine. She is studying for her Bachelors in Biology at Colorado Mesa University with the hope to go into orthopedic surgery. She graduated from Ponderosa High School in Parker, Colorado in 2022; she lettered in women’s varsity golf all four years. During her senior year of high school, she found a love and talent for ceramic art and hopes to pursue that more when she goes back to University.

Before Rebecca joined the team, she was a patient of Dr. Herzog back in 2018 and found a career in podiatry to be interesting. When she was offered to come as summer help and during breaks from school, she accepted the opportunity and has learned a lot about working in health care.

When she is not working, Rebecca enjoys fly fishing in nearby rivers and going on camping trips with her friends to national parks. When she goes back to University in the fall, she will continue to take classes and go to guide school to be a fly guide during the summer and fall months.

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Celest - Front Office/ Medical Assistant

Raised in the heart of Georgia by her grandparents, Celest discovered her passion for healthcare at a young age while caring for my grandmother. At 16, she embarked on a new chapter in Colorado, where she continued to nurture her aspirations. In 2017, she graduated with distinction from PIMA Medical Institute with a perfect 4.0 GPA, laying a solid foundation for her career.

Since then, Celest has worn many hats in healthcare, from efficiently managing operations as an office manager for an optometrist to providing care in pediatrics and general practice. She has also gained valuable experience as a radiology scheduler and had the privilege of instructing future RMAs at PIMA Medical Institute, both in front and back office roles.

Recently, she expanded her skill set by earning a certificate in UX/UI design from The Flatirons School, where she graduated with a commendable 3.8 GPA. This achievement has opened new doors for her, as she eagerly looks forward to transitioning into the dynamic field of UX/UI design later down the road.

Beyond her professional endeavors, her heart is set on living by the beach—a dream that fuels my drive and ambition. Music has been a constant passion; she played the flute for nine years and briefly immersed myself in marching band percussion. Currently, she is embracing the challenge of learning the violin as well as American Sign Language (ASL). In her downtime you'll find her either playing video games, at concerts, or enjoying quality time with friends, savoring life's vibrant experiences to the fullest.

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Sidnie - Medical Assistant

Sidnie has prior healthcare experience with nearly four years in the Medical Intensive Care Unit as a Patient Care Assistant, Unit Secretary, and Telemetry Tech.  She has always enjoyed being in healthcare.

In 2021, Sidnie moved with her family from Alabama to Colorado. Before joining us, she worked at an inpatient detox as a Clinical Administration Manager and CNA.  Sidnie is motivated with knowledge in hospital operations, delivering optimal patient care and regulatory compliance. Sidnie is hardworking and diligent with passion for patient advocacy and patient satisfaction.

When Sidnie is not at work, she enjoys spending time with her family, hiking, baking, and traveling. She is still in process of exploring all Colorado has to offer and is open to hearing suggestions for family-friendly weekend trips.

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Dee - Medical Biller & Coder

Dee was born and raised in the hills of West Virginia. She married her high school
sweetheart in 1986 and traveled the United States until settling down in Colorado Springs in 1992.

She started her career in the medical field in 1993 as a caregiver and transitioned to the business side of medicine in 1995 after graduating from PPI Health
Career College in Colorado Springs, Colorado. She spent the next 20 years honing her skills and obtaining an additional five certifications- CPPM, CPMA, CPCO, CPC and CPB. She is dedicated to supporting physicians to help provide the ultimate patient care.

In her free time, she enjoys the outdoors. Paddle boarding, kayaking and hiking with her family and friends are her favorite activities.

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Isabel - Medical Assistant

Isabel has lived in Colorado for the past 18 years and has loved all that Colorado has to offer. She has been a medical assistant for many years, bringing a warm demeanor into visits patients. She strives to complete all aspects of her job with precision and diligence until the task at hand is complete.

She recently graduated with her Associate's degree in Criminal Justice and will be pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Law and Policy/Pre-law in the near future.

She enjoys swimming and has been a recent instructor. She started swimming when she was 5 and continued as a competitive swimmer through high school. She enjoys spending her free time with her two wonderful children. 

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Sarah- Medical Assistant

Sarah grew up near Seattle, Washington and moved to Fort Worth, Texas during high school. She graduated high school in 2024 with a few certifications, including her Certified Medical Assistant. She was previoustly working for a medical alarm company before she came to our practice.

She is currently taking online college classes at BYU-Idaho to get her Bachelors degree in Public Health. Although she is not certain what avenue she would like to puruse in healthcare follwing this, she does have interest in chiropractic medicine and dermatology.

In her free time, Sarah loves to do anything and everything outdoors: hiking, playing sports, going on picnics, reading, walking her cat- you name it! She is always working on some sort of craft project; her favorite thing to do is crochet.