Meet Your Healthcare Team

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Jesusita Tafoya, DNP, FNP‑BC, AGACNP‑BC

Jesusita Tafoya is a dedicated and highly skilled nurse practitioner with a Doctorate of Nursing Practice from the University of Northern Colorado, earned in 2023. She is dual board‑certified through the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) as a Family Nurse Practitioner and an Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, reflecting her broad clinical expertise and commitment to advanced practice nursing. Her graduate journey began with a Master of Science in Nursing from Colorado State University–Pueblo in 2017, where she strengthened her foundation in evidence‑based care and patient‑centered practice. With a healthcare career spanning more than two decades, Jesusita brings extensive experience across diverse clinical settings, including geriatrics, oncology, neuro‑trauma ICU, medical ICU, and emergency medicine. Her ability to care for patients with both complex acute conditions and long‑term chronic needs is rooted in years of frontline practice and a deep dedication to improving patient outcomes. Jesusita’s career began in 2001 as a Certified Nursing Assistant, an experience that shaped her compassionate approach and her belief in treating every patient with dignity, respect, and empathy. Her progression from CNA to doctoral‑prepared nurse practitioner reflects her lifelong commitment to learning, leadership, and service to her community.

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Chantelle Soto

Chantelle is a skilled medical assistant with three years of experience at Tafoya Family Practice, where she brings a patient‑centered approach shaped by her earlier work as a dental assistant. She is known for building strong, trusting relationships with her patients and for approaching every interaction with intelligence, compassion, and professionalism. Chantelle’s dedication to high‑quality care and her ability to connect deeply with those she serves make her an invaluable part of the clinical team.

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Stacy Manchego

Stacy is a dedicated healthcare professional who graduated from Intellitec College in 2011 with a 4.0 GPA and an associate degree in Medical Technologies. As a member of the National Technical Honor Society and an honors graduate, she has developed a diverse background spanning Workers’ Compensation, Nephrology, Pediatrics, and Family Practice. Stacy is currently expanding her clinical expertise by returning to school to become a Registered Nurse. Her greatest strength is her ability to build strong rapport with patients, and she values the meaningful relationships she has developed throughout her career.

Who we are

Tafoya Family Practice is built on long‑term relationships, trust, and accessibility. Patients can expect:

  • Personalized treatment plans that reflect their unique health goals and medical history.

  • Continuity of care with a team that knows you and your family well.

  • Convenient access, including same‑day and next‑day appointments for urgent needs.

  • A supportive environment where questions are welcomed and every patient is treated with respect and compassion.

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Collaborative Care Network

Achieving Life’s Potential Counseling (ALP Counseling)

ALP provides outpatient behavioral health services for adolescents and adults, utilizing evidence-based approaches to treat anxiety, depression, trauma-related disorders, and adjustment concerns. ALP Counseling accepts Medicaid, Medicare, and most major insurance plans, and offers coordinated, patient-centered care through both in-person and telehealth services to support improved functioning, emotional regulation, and continuity of care.

 https://www.achievinglifespotential.com/

Tafoya Family Practice and Achieving Life’s Potential (ALP) Counseling operates a coordinated care network that connects primary care and behavioral‑health services. Tafoya Family Practice screens patients for mental‑health needs and provides HIPAA‑compliant warm hand‑offs to ALP for counseling support. Both organizations share only the minimum‑necessary patient information through secure, encrypted communication and obtain consent when required. This partnership improves access, continuity, and whole‑person care while maintaining strict adherence to all HIPAA privacy and security standards.