Shaifer, Ariel D NP
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Shaifer, Ariel D NP
Allpria Healthcare is Colorado's leading medical practice for pain management and addiction treatment. With three locations conveniently located in Aurora, Lakewood and Longmont, Colorado, a staff that is unparalleled in qualifications and experience, and an array of truly unique treatment options, Allpria Healthcare is a premier destination for rejuvenation, rehabilitation, and relief.

I am so happy I found this place especially Ariel! She really cares and takes her time with me. I've been able to get more accomplished here in the few months I've been a patient than years at other doctor visits. I highly recommend them! Allpria has been such a wonderful place to go for my care. The staff is great and Dr. Shaifer is so caring, she finds answers to my situation and questions.
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In reality, pain is a complex medical condition with serious social, psychological, physical and biological consequences. Allpria Healthcare has several board-certified physicians, including one of the very few pain doctors triple board-certified in anesthesiology, pain medicine, and addiction/substance abuse.
Many people living with chronic pain have been disappointed by the medical treatments presented to them. But there is another-and more effective-option. With offices in Longmont and Aurora, a staff that is unparalleled in qualification and experience and an array of truly unique evidence-based treatment options, Allpria Healthcare is a premier destination for rejuvenation, rehabilitation and relief.
What is integrative pain medicine? The Academy of Integrative Pain Management defines it as "a model of care that is patient-centered, considers the whole person, encourages healthy lifestyle changes in the first line of treatment to restore wellness, is evidence-based and brings together all appropriate therapeutic approaches and clinicians to reduce pain and achieve optimal health and healing."
Nerve blocks are interventional pain management techniques that have become part of the treatment for many people who are in severe pain. Nerve blocks are injections of local anesthetic and steroids directly into the nerve that is generating the pain signals. Pain block injections at Allpria Healthcare can help with pain control and improve function and quality of life.
Implanted pain devices include spinal cord stimulator implants (SCS), intrathecal pain pumps and peripheral nerve stimulation. When oral medications and other treatments fail to sufficiently relieve neuropathic pain, and surgery is not possible, these implantable neuromodulation systems can reduce pain without extensive surgery.
Reviews (17)
Yareth Alvarez
Yareth Alvarez
Nov 29, 2021
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I worked for Allpria Healthcare for 7 months. I was Front desk medical receptionist, one of the high points of making a clinic run smoothly. I loved The patients and the MAs that we had at the time, Throughout my time working there we had a new manager come in, Cindi. When she came in we all were struggling within areas of our jobs, dealing with over 50 patients a day and only 1 front desk (me) and 2 MA’s was a struggle, so we all were very excited to hear and see an enthusiastic manager come in and hopefully turn the place around. Well that’s what we had expected from the way she presented
Jenna Lukes
Jenna Lukes
Nov 27, 2021
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I worked at Allpria and enjoyed my time there. I formed great connections with the other MAs, front desk staff, management, and providers. As a premed student I gain valuable clinic hours and experience in dealing with various aspects of medicine. I would recommend working as a part of the Allpria team.
Michael Glasser
Michael Glasser
Nov 13, 2021
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After 27 years of knee pain, I was able to see Allpria, and DR Kandah. DR Kandah explained the situation in a way that even I, a truck driver, could understand. We went through the standard testing, and had GREAT results. After the ablazeion I was back to about 90%, from about 40%. I am EXTREMELY satisfied with those results.
I would also like to thank those at the surgery center for everything that they did for me, they made the process MUCH easier. Thanks again ladles.
Jordan R.
Jordan R.
Nov 01, 2021
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I had lower back surgery in May 2020, it was not helpful. I have seen Dr. Kandah for a while now. He has helped me manage my pain, and tried as many options as he can to help me find relief. Everyone else is usually really accommodating. I highly recommend him, and this office ☺️
Heather Munoz - Lujan
Heather Munoz - Lujan
Oct 26, 2021
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One of the Best Dr now days deal with a person as a hole they have people that deal with the mental and physical problem i owe my life to my Dr he may be young but he real knows his stuff. Thank you
Evelyn Palma
Evelyn Palma
Jul 05, 2021
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Dr Kandah and his staff are an amazing group of young and wonderful people, who brighten up my day from the moment I walk in the door. The procedures they have performed on me have helped me so much that I feel like a brand new woman. So I would say, yes! I recommend this place to anyone who is suffering from any kind of body pains that keep you from waking up every day and being the most you can be. So try them and I believe you will never regret walking through their door.
Evelyn Palma
Stefanie Steffi Ke Sc
Stefanie Steffi Ke Sc
Apr 24, 2021
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Allpria Healthcare in Aurora has been such an amazing experience. The staff is always friendly, nice, and very helpful. The doctors are great too as they listen to everything you have to say. They also listen and take serious consideration for any worries and concerns. I highly recommend this place.
Robin Thomas
Robin Thomas
Nov 20, 2020
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I have seen a few pain management specialists but never really got a sense that they cared about me and my issues. When I met Charmin Sjoberg and Dr. Frandrup, I immediately knew that they sincerely cared about their patients. Ms. Sjoberg listens to my concerns and offers real solutions. The staff are amazing as well. They are all very friendly and professional and always willing to lend an ear. I am very satisfied with my treatment at Allpria and highly recommend them to anyone suffering from any type of pain.
Tammy Young
Tammy Young
Nov 18, 2020
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I want to say THANK YOU to Ariel @Allpria! I'm very happy with my care here! She's been honest, caring, compassionate, funny & on top of my treatment! Even with my loooooong ongoing health issues I have, Ariel was on top of her game! I fell and messed up my shoulder. In no time I had an MRI done, the results and referral to the right doctors and a plan in place! She's a rockstar! I'm very happy that Dr. Shell is at Allpria! He's a good man, who knows what he's doing! I will always be grateful to him. He explained my condition to family members, who didn't understand my diagnosis, he helped make
Carmillus B.
Carmillus B.
Nov 13, 2020
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Dr Michael Shell is an awesome Doctor. He is caring and listening to you about your concerns. You are apart of your treatment plans. He doesn't just dope you up with meds which is what I didn't want like my prior dr did. He also was patience while I ask him questions about my health. I am glad he is my dr. I was scared to go to dr because of the bad experiences I had with last dr, but he had me laughing it was a good experience for me. I would definitely recommend coming here.
Darcy Shorty Wolfe
Darcy Shorty Wolfe
Sep 26, 2020
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Each time I visit Allpria it’s a great experience. The staff and Doctors are happy and always make me feel cared for, and listened to. Not too many businesses have smiling faces anymore these days so it’s a breath of fresh air to visit Allpria. Kim really goes out of her way to help you with any concerns. She is happy, smiling, and eager to see that you leave their doors a happy, satisfied, and cared about ! Thank you Allpria
Lisa N.
Lisa N.
Sep 05, 2019
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Dr. Frandrup never gives up trying to relieve the pain I was in. Through a series of dry needling events, he determined that my pain was being caused by tight muscles in my hip and butt. Next he tried botox injections into those muscles to shut them down for a couple of months and I am out of pain. Now I have the band width to get stretching/rolfing/PT to stretch those muscles out and be put of pain permanently. He used an innovative approach to solve my problem. Brilliant!!!!!
Darci B.
Darci B.
Jan 05, 2019
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I have always had a very pleasant experience at this office the staff is very friendly and accommodating. Scheduling is a breeze And Dr. Nyguen Has always explain things clearly so that I understand and I'm comfortable going in for my procedures.
Jeannine M.
Jeannine M.
Jan 03, 2019
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Dr. Nguyen spent an incredible amount of time with my son who has a very complicated pain management situation after an accident. He met us in the waiting room and during the consultation reviewed all of the records he had for my son. He spoke directly to him which was awesome. He explained everything in very easy to understand terms even though we've been dealing with this for over 4 years. His level of acumen in regard to spinal cord injuries and medicine in general was quite evident during the consult. It was also heartening to know he did his training at University Hospital and was
Linda D.
Linda D.
Nov 27, 2018
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Allpria gives old school medicine in a "just numbers" medicine! I cannot day enough wonderful things about Dr Nyung and Allpria's program and staff! He spend all the time I needed to explain exactly what was going on with my issues. He went through all treatment options and potential outcomes. I absolutely love the small office approach, you are a person and not just a number. Having been to a few programs where I wasn't even asked how I felt, this office bends over backwards to try to figure out how best to make you feel better. The doc actually cared how functional or
Ray R.
Ray R.
Sep 12, 2018
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Dr. Nguyen has just started to be my back pain specialist. He has gotten me in on appointments fairly quickly and also surgery appointments fairly quickly also. So far I have not felt complete pain relief but he has just started.

Ray Rodriguez
Heather C.
Heather C.
Jun 07, 2018
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I was referred to Dr Nguyan after coming to the realization that my pain managment Dr of 9 years was not listening to me it was a very difficult decision. Dr Nguyen not only took the time to listen to me about my concern about condition but offered me other non narcotic options that worked!! His expertise in the field is amazing he not only shows that he is a truly knowledgeable in pain management he truly CARES about his patients. He has been given a gift of healing. God bless you Dr Nguyen.