About Denver Integrated Spine Center

Dr. Michael Schnider has practiced chiropractic for 17 years, 12 of them with Denver Integrated Spine Center. He earned his Doctor of Chiropractic from Logan Chiropractic College after studying human biology at the University of Kansas, and he is also an ACTAR-accredited accident reconstructionist with certifications in dry needling and Active Release Technique. Much of his work is with auto accident patients, helping people through the uncertainty after a crash to full recovery.

Dr. Schnider is patient-centered, making sure you understand your options so you can choose the right path together. A Kansas native now in Denver, he is a former college soccer player who enjoys running, hiking, raising his two daughters, and life with his two dogs.

Dr. Taylor LaCouture is a physical therapist with 11 years of experience, the last four with Denver Integrated Spine Center, where he treats patients at both the Denver (Hampden) and Lakewood clinics. He earned his Doctor of Physical Therapy and a bachelor’s in health and exercise science from Colorado State University, and is trained in dry needling. He most enjoys treating shoulder and cervical issues, with particular experience in military patients, car accident recovery, and post-surgical rehab.

Taylor sees rehab as a team effort, guiding each patient through an individualized plan to reduce pain and return to normal life. A Franktown, Colorado native now in Centennial, he enjoys camping, snowboarding, and woodworking, and is a dad of two with a dog at home. Fun fact: he used to own cattle.

Dr. Gerardo Sotomayor is a chiropractor at Denver Integrated Spine Center’s Lakewood clinic, where he has practiced for four of his six years in the field. He holds a Doctor of Chiropractic degree and Level II Functional Dry Needling certification, and treats patients in both English and Spanish. He especially enjoys helping with headaches and cervical, lumbar, and heel pain, and often works with young athletes and blue-collar workers.

Empathetic and solution-focused, he walks through your symptoms with you so you leave understanding both the problem and the plan. Originally from Mayaguez, Puerto Rico and in Denver since 2020, he enjoys pickleball and live events, and is a proud dad and owner of a Blue Heeler mix named Jordi. Fun fact: he does not like chocolate.

Dr. Hector D. Vera Lopez is a chiropractic associate who has been with Denver Integrated Spine Center since earning his Doctor of Chiropractic from Palmer College of Chiropractic in Florida in 2024. He holds certifications in functional dry needling and workers’ compensation care, and treats patients in English and Spanish. He especially enjoys helping those recovering from whiplash and other car accident injuries.

Dr. Vera Lopez focuses on the root cause and builds a plan around your specific needs. He wants first-time patients to know that feeling nervous is completely normal: he listens, explains what he finds, and never rushes an adjustment, moving at the pace that feels right for you. Originally from Puerto Rico, he enjoys hiking, weightlifting, and traveling, and has two cats, Trixie and Aspen.

Dr. Kayla Stolfa is a physical therapist with five years of experience, the last three with Denver Integrated Spine Center’s Denver (Hampden) clinic. She earned her Doctor of Physical Therapy from the University of Iowa and a bachelor’s in biological sciences from Eastern Illinois University, and is certified in dry needling. She most enjoys treating leg injuries, with experience across motor vehicle accident recovery, post-operative rehab, athletes, and both pediatric and geriatric patients. She came to physical therapy after fracturing her back in high school and recovering without surgery, and wanted to do the same for others.

Kayla roots her care in strong, trusting relationships, building the rapport that helps patients feel heard and confident through rehab. She empowers each person through education and collaboration so they can take an active role in recovery and manage their health well beyond the clinic. Whatever your previous experience, she wants you to know you are not navigating this alone and that you will feel supported every step of the way. Originally from the suburbs of Chicago and now in South Denver, she plays soccer and has a dog named Peyton. Fun fact: she is currently learning to make sourdough.