Together, Lauren and Olivia bring over 33 years of combined nursing experience and 9 years as pediatric nurse practitioners, caring for infants, children, teens, and young adults.

Their approach is comprehensive, holistic, and family-centered, focused not only on treating illness but also on fostering long-term wellness and growth. As experienced pediatric nurse practitioners, they provide personalized care that is built on trust, continuity, and lasting relationships.

Nurse Practitioners

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Lauren Laqua, CPNP

Lauren is a board-certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner and a member of the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners. She completed her undergraduate degree in nursing at the University of Memphis in Memphis, TN. She went on to complete her graduate studies at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical campus in Aurora, CO while working at Children’s Hospital Colorado. Lauren comes with 10 years of experience in acute care pediatric nursing with a focus in critical care and Child Neurology. She has now transitioned to the Primary Care setting and finds joy in caring for children of all ages. Lauren and her husband, Matt, have 2 young daughters of their own. They enjoy spending time with their family, snowboarding, camping, exploring and being a part of the Bayfield and Durango communities.

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Other staff members

Hadley Larsen, Front Desk

Hadley Larsen is the Front Desk Lead and Resource Manager, bringing over 10 years of experience in compassionate care within veterinary medicine before transitioning to working with children. She enjoys building genuine connections with families and finds joy in watching patients grow and thrive from day one through adolescence.

Born and raised in Durango, Hadley has a deep love for her community and is actively involved with the Durango Derailers Patient Assistance Fund. In her spare time, she also works with a wedding planning business and enjoys creative outlets like photography, graphic design, and social media management.

Outside of work, Hadley loves being outdoors—camping, fishing, paddleboarding, and traveling—as well as spending time with friends and family. She’s a self-proclaimed book nerd who is often found snuggled up with her cat, GG, with a good book (or several) in hand. She’s also passionate about iced coffee, dogs, fresh flowers, and baking sourdough bread. Her warmth, creativity, and love for people and animals shine through in everything she does.

Olivia Holmes, CPNP

Olivia is a board-certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner and a member of the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners. She graduated from the University of New Mexico in 2002, where she stayed and worked in their Pediatric Emergency Department for many years. After moving to Salida, CO, she realized quickly that she missed working with children and adolescents. She enrolled in the University of Colorado PNP program, which she completed in 2017. Since that time, she has gained experience in urgent care, primary care, and school-based health settings in the Pacific Northwest.

She is very excited to be back in Colorado to be close to family and friends to raise her young son in the Four Corners area. In addition to enjoying all the perks that living in this region offers, she is grateful for the opportunity to care for young people and families in this community.