Dr. Michelle Tollefson

Dr. Michelle Tollefson is a physician and associate professor in the Health Professions Department at the Metropolitan State University of Denver. She teaches in the Integrative Therapies program and is the current secretary of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine.

She worked as a private practice obstetrician and gynecologist until leaving to work with Poudre Valley Health System as a medical director and Women’s Wellness Education director. She is a certified wellness coach, guest faculty for Harvard, and author of online continuing medical education for the Harvard Institute of Lifestyle Medicine. She is passionate about women’s healthcare, lifestyle medicine, and teaching people to lead healthier and happier lives.

Dr. Tollefson graduated from Creighton University, receiving her Bachelor of Science and Doctor of Medicine degrees. She completed her obstetrics and gynecology residency at the University of Missouri in Kansas City and received her board certification in this medical specialty.