Meet Your Doctor

Christina Miller, MD

Licensed to see all patients in: AL, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IL, IA, ID, ME, MD, MI, MN, NH, NV, NY, OK, TN, TX, UT, VT, WA, WI

“Together we are healthier”

Overview: Dr. Chris Miller is double board-certified in emergency and integrative medicine. Due to her own health concerns with an autoimmune disease, she left the ER after ten years and radically changed her practice to lifestyle medicine. She has practiced integrative and lifestyle medicine since 2012 in Aspen, Colorado and southern Vermont and currently lives in Colorado. Dr. Miller began practicing lifestyle telemedicine in 2020 and is licensed to practice in 23 states.

Training Institutions: Dr. Miller attended medical school at Loyola, Stritch School of Medicine in Chicago, and completed her two residencies at Indiana University for Internal Medicine and Denver Health Residency in Emergency Medicine, where she was a chief resident. Dr. Miller completed fellowship training at Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine and received a certification from the Institute of Functional Medicine.

Clinical Expertise: Dr. Miller specializes in autoimmune diseases, chronic inflammation, optimization of overall health, lipids, cardiovascular disease, metabolic disorders, and gut health. She is very passionate about microbiome research and everything autoimmune and inflammation related.

My Philosophy: I am passionate about helping people reverse chronic illness and optimize their health. I believe that the body can heal itself with the proper tools. Because every patient is unique, I create individualized plans and work with each person to improve their health and well-being.

Interests: Spending time outdoors, hiking, skiing, playing with her puppies, cooking, yoga, reading, spending time with friends, and laughing.

Languages: English

My Perspectives

Breast Cancer Awareness

Breast Cancer Awareness

by Dr. Christina Miller October is breast cancer awareness month. For everyone who is a woman, has a sister, wife, daughter, mother, or female friend, this is for you. Breast cancer is a common type of cancer in the United States. It occurs in 1 in 8 women or about...

What we eat matters

What we eat matters

by Dr. Christina Miller What we eat matters. This seems more true now than ever. Every bite we put into our mouths affects our nutrient status, microbiome, cellular function, and current and long-term health. As a plant-based physician, I have the great honor of...

My Webinar Replays

Self-love, Fortified yeast, and Iodine | Plant-based Telehealth Q&A

Self-love, Fortified yeast, and Iodine | Plant-based Telehealth Q&A

In this Q&A episode our team of plant-based doctors discuss self-love, fortified yeast, iodine, and more! Questions Answered (00:03) – The concept of self-love (11:48) – Do you recommend fortified nutritional yeast or non-fortified? (16:58) – Could you please talk...

Welcoming Dr. Alon Sitzer! | Q&A | Ways to deal with fatigue

Welcoming Dr. Alon Sitzer! | Q&A | Ways to deal with fatigue

In this Q&A, our Plant based Telehealth doctors introduce Dr. Alon Sitzer and discuss ways to overcome fatigue. Questions Answered (00:04) - Introducing Dr. Alon Sitzer (02:54) - Dealing with fatigue (12:01) - 12 steps that you can do today to begin to reduce your...

How To Properly Recover from Injuries | Plant Based Telehealth Q&A

How To Properly Recover from Injuries | Plant Based Telehealth Q&A

The PBTH doctors discuss the proper way to recover from surgeries, accidents, and much more! In addition, they talk about: -What you should eat to increase your recovery time. -Why your gut health is critical to your ability to recover. -Whether eating bread is...

Tips For Overcoming Food Addiction | Plant Based Doctors Q&A

Tips For Overcoming Food Addiction | Plant Based Doctors Q&A

During this episode, the PBTH doctors will discuss ways to overcome food addiction through Cognitive Behavior Therapy, journaling, mindfulness, and much more! Questions Answered (00:04) - Intro (10:41) - Are there any alternatives for salty snacks? Chips, Nuts, and...

Plant based Doctors Discuss Ways You Can Improve Your Brain Health

Plant based Doctors Discuss Ways You Can Improve Your Brain Health

The PBTH doctors discuss brain health, gut health, and hypothyroidism. Questions Answered (00:15) - Intro (06:07) - Mood Disorders (08:27) - What can I do to improve my brain health besides just eating whole food plant-based? (11:46) - The APOE gene (14:53) - Do you...

Tips From Plant-based Doctors | Improving Arthritis

Tips From Plant-based Doctors | Improving Arthritis

According to the CDC, up to 25% of Americans have arthritis. Dr. Miller discusses how arthritis forms and ways to help prevent and treat it. In addition, Dr. Miller, Dr. Marbas, and Dr. Scheuer discuss ways to improve your weight, B12 supplement recommendations, and...

Improving Your Skin Health | Q&A with Dr. Apple Bodemer

Improving Your Skin Health | Q&A with Dr. Apple Bodemer

In this episode, guest Dr. Apple Bodemer, whose specialty is dermatology, discusses ways to improve your skin health. Questions Answered (00:03) - is Dr. Apple Bodemer, could you give us a little bit of background on you, and what your specialty is, and how you got...

Improving Your Kidney Health | Special guest Dr. Sean Hashemi

Improving Your Kidney Health | Special guest Dr. Sean Hashemi

Special guest Dr. Sean Hashemi discusses different ways you can improve your Kidney health. Questions Answered (00:04) - Dr. Hashmi, could you tell us a little about yourself? (02:04) - What would be the guiding principles for someone who is worried about their kidney...

Q&A with Plant Based Nutrition Support Group

Q&A with Plant Based Nutrition Support Group

Special guests Paul Chatlin & Lisa Smith discuss how their organization Plant Based Nutrition Support Group offers communities to anyone looking to use a plant-based diet to treat their chronic diseases. Questions Answered (00:33) - Introducing the Plant Based...

Plant-Based Doctors Q&A | Dementia, Iron, Osteoporosis

Plant-Based Doctors Q&A | Dementia, Iron, Osteoporosis

The PBTH doctors discuss how a plant-based diet affects iron levels, dementia, osteoporosis, and much more! Questions Answered (00:04) - Do you know a dietician that is wholefood plant-based and knowledgeable of hemochromatosis? (02:44) - I have been on a wholefood...

Plant-Based Doctors Q&A | Fasting, Menopause, Sleeping habits

Plant-Based Doctors Q&A | Fasting, Menopause, Sleeping habits

Our Plant Based Telehealth doctors answer questions regarding intermittent fasting, menopause, and healthy sleep habits, and late-night snacking. Questions Answered (00:03) - Any advice for hot flashes? (03:24) - What are the optimal levels of vitamin B, D,...

Essentials for Plant-Based Diet with Guest Dr. Michael Greger

Essentials for Plant-Based Diet with Guest Dr. Michael Greger

  In this video our plant-based doctors answer your questions about suppliments, olive oil, and kidney disease, with quest speaker Dr. Michael Greger. Questions Answered (00:47) - Dr. Michael Greger, do you have any new projects that you like to share with us or...

PlantPure Nation | Q&A with Guest Speaker Nelson Campbell

PlantPure Nation | Q&A with Guest Speaker Nelson Campbell

In this Q&A, We welcome guest speaker Nelson Campbell and answer questions about PlantPure. Learn more about PlantPure Nation and Nelson Campbell https://www.plantpurenation.com/​. Questions Answered (00:12) - Can you tell us about PlantPure (10:18) - How can I...

Plant-based Nutrition | Live Q&A | GERD, Blood work, and A1C

Plant-based Nutrition | Live Q&A | GERD, Blood work, and A1C

In this Q&A, our plant-based doctors answer questions about plant-based nutrition, GERD, Blood work, and A1C. Questions Answered (00:40) - Silent GERD, Causes and Remedies (06:53) - Would you recommend surgery for a hiatal hernia for an 82 year old? (08:24) -...

Your Personal Health Journey | Live Q&A | Cholesterol & Cravings

Your Personal Health Journey | Live Q&A | Cholesterol & Cravings

On this Q&A our plant-based doctors answer questions and discuss how to get through the sometimes difficult process of healing, cravings, and high cholesterol. Questions Answered (00:47) - What to do if your cholesterol remains high or you can't lose weight...

What’s Missing from Medicine, Q&A with Guest Dr. Saray Stancic

What’s Missing from Medicine, Q&A with Guest Dr. Saray Stancic

On this Q&A plant-based doctors answer questions and discuss the many ways lifestyle medicine can improve your health. Questions Answered (02:38) - Introducing Dr. Saray Stancic (10:31) - Can you tell us about your film "Code Blue"? (15:55) - Where can I watch...

How to Monitor Your Health | Plant Based Doctor Q&A

How to Monitor Your Health | Plant Based Doctor Q&A

In this week’s webinar, Dr. Klaper, Dr. Miller, and Dr. Marbas answer a series of questions asked by the live audience on all topics related to medical conditions, plant based nutrition, and lifestyle medicine. Questions Answered (08:01) - What are your thoughts on...

Live Audience Questions | Plant-Based Doctors

Live Audience Questions | Plant-Based Doctors

In this week's webinar, Dr. Klaper, Dr. Miller, and Dr. Marbas answer a series of questions asked by the live audience on all topics related to medical conditions, plant based nutrition, and lifestyle medicine. Questions Answered (01:34) - Do you have any advice for...

Discussing Lifestyle Telemedicine

Discussing Lifestyle Telemedicine

In this week's webinar, Dr. Klaper, Dr. Miller, and Dr. Marbas discuss the incredible opportunities of practicing lifestyle telemedicine and how patients can best partner with their doctor to get, and stay, healthy. Questions Answered (00:52) - The complications of...

Getting Started on a Whole Food Plant-Based Diet

Getting Started on a Whole Food Plant-Based Diet

In this week's webinar, Dr. Klaper, Dr. Miller, and Dr. Marbas, and special guest Julieanna Hever, The Plant-Based Dietician,  discuss and answer audience questions about getting started on a Whole Food Plant-Based Diet. Questions Answered (02:11) - Adding vegetables...

Optimize your Immunity | Live Q&A With Plant Based Doctors

Optimize your Immunity | Live Q&A With Plant Based Doctors

On this Q&A plant-based doctors answer questions and discuss the most effective ways to optimize your immunity. Questions Answered (02:33) - Immune system and immunity (09:05) - The gut microbiome (13:54) - So what is an antioxidant? (15:03) - Important vitamins...

Protecting Your Child’s Health | Live Q&A

Protecting Your Child’s Health | Live Q&A

On this Q&A plant-based doctors answer questions and discuss key aspects of protecting your child's health. Questions Answered (00:03) - Children's immune system (09:21) - Getting children to eat fruit (13:23) - Make healthy eating fun! (15:05) - The "one bite"...

Skin Health

Skin Health

In this week's webinar, Dr. Klaper, Dr. Miller, and Dr. Marbas answer questions about keeping your skin healthy. Questions Answered (00:39) - Understanding our skin, our largest organ (06:18) - Our skin as a reflection of our internal health (10:45) - Some common...

Habit Change

Habit Change

In this week's webinar, Dr. Klaper, Dr. Miller, and Dr. Marbas answer questions about habit change. Questions Answered (01:00) - Why do we care about changing habits? (07:50) - What's needed to create behavior change? (10:28) - Developing a growth mindset (11:58) -...

Welcome Dr. Klaper

Welcome Dr. Klaper

In this week's live Q&A, Dr. Marbas and Dr. Miller welcome Dr. Michael Klaper to the PlantBasedTeleHealth Team. Dr. Michael Klaper is a gifted clinician, internationally-recognized teacher, and sought-after speaker on diet and health. In addition to his clinical...

Food Addiction

Food Addiction

In this week's webinar, Dr. Miller and Dr. Marbas answer all your questions about food addiction. Questions Answered (02:40) - Dr. Miller & Dr. Marbas on food addiction. (11:27) - Assessing your susceptibility food addiction. (15:45) - Dealing with cravings...

Thyroid Health

Thyroid Health

In this week's webinar, Dr. Miller and Dr. Marbas answer all your questions about thyroid health. Questions Answered (00:47) - What is the thyroid and what does it do? (06:01) - Dr. Marbas's experience with Hashimoto’s thyroiditis. (10:34) - The importance of...