About
Dr. Kristina Anton-Schnell is a board-certified internist with more than 20 years of primary care experience in Colorado. Her path into medicine began in Boston, where she earned a Master's Degree from Tufts University while conducting metabolic research. She started her medical education at Columbia University of New York in collaboration with Ben Gurion University of the Negev in Israel. When her mother became ill, she returned to the United States to complete her clinical rotations. She earned her MD from the American University of Integrative Health and completed her internal medicine residency at Columbia University Affiliated Stamford Hospital in Connecticut.
Dr. Anton-Schnell returned to Colorado in 2006 and spent the next decade-plus in primary care, including nearly ten years at Boulder Community Health. During the pandemic, she earned a certificate from the Institute of Integrative Nutrition, deepening her focus on how food affects health at the cellular level. She also takes courses at Harvard Psychiatry School in cognitive behavioral therapy and resilience. Her clinical passions include heart disease prevention, gut health, metabolic conditions, and the gut-brain axis. She holds membership in the American College of Physicians and ABIM board certification in internal medicine. Outside the clinic, she lives in Boulder with her husband Rick and two daughters. The family enjoys biking, walking their dog, and training together for the Bolder Boulder.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
University of Colorado Boulder (CU-Boulder), pre-medical education; Tufts University, Master's Degree (metabolic research)
Medical School
American University of Integrative Health (formerly University of Sint Eustatius School of Medicine); also began studies at Columbia University of New York collaboration with Ben Gurion University of the Negev (Israel)
Residency
Internal Medicine, Columbia University Affiliated Stamford Hospital, Connecticut
Additional Training
Certificate from Institute of Integrative Nutrition (obtained during Covid pandemic); courses at Harvard Psychiatry School in cognitive behavioral therapy and resilience
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Anton-Schnell right for?
Dr. Anton-Schnell is a strong fit for adults who want a physician who treats the full picture, not just individual complaints. Patients managing heart disease risk, hypertension, diabetes, high cholesterol, or obesity benefit from her preventive and nutritional approach. She also works well with patients dealing with fatigue, insomnia, anxiety, digestive issues, or gut dysbiosis. Anyone who values long appointments, direct physician access, and a doctor who integrates nutrition science into their care plan will find her practice a natural fit.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Anton-Schnell treats a wide range of internal medicine and primary care conditions. Her clinical focus includes heart disease, hypertension, obesity, diabetes, high cholesterol, fatigue, insomnia, anxiety, stress-related conditions, digestive issues, and gut dysbiosis. She applies both medical and nutritional strategies to address root causes alongside symptoms.
Yes, Dr. Anton-Schnell holds board certification in internal medicine from the American Board of Internal Medicine. She also holds a certificate from the Institute of Integrative Nutrition and takes ongoing coursework at Harvard Psychiatry School in cognitive behavioral therapy and resilience.
Dr. Anton-Schnell earned her MD from the American University of Integrative Health, formerly known as the University of Sint Eustatius School of Medicine. She completed her internal medicine residency at Columbia University Affiliated Stamford Hospital in Connecticut. Before medical school, she earned a Master's Degree from Tufts University while working in metabolic research in Boston.
Dr. Anton-Schnell integrates nutrition science directly into her medical practice. She explains how macro and micronutrients interact at the gut and DNA level to affect energy, weight, blood pressure, glucose, and sleep. She also addresses how stress and sleep quality influence the same biological pathways as food and medicine. Her recommendations draw on peer-reviewed research.
Heart disease prevention is one of Dr. Anton-Schnell's core clinical passions. She uses lifestyle interventions, nutritional planning, and proactive diagnostics to reduce cardiovascular risk. Her approach addresses contributing factors like hypertension, high cholesterol, obesity, and metabolic dysfunction together rather than in isolation.
Yes, gut health and the gut-brain axis are areas of deep clinical interest for Dr. Anton-Schnell. She treats conditions like gut dysbiosis and digestive issues using both medical and nutritional tools. She draws on research linking the microbiome to mood, cognition, immunity, and overall wellness.
Dr. Anton-Schnell has practiced medicine in Colorado for nearly two decades. She returned to the state in 2006 and worked in primary care across multiple communities, including close to ten years at Boulder Community Health. She founded Ingredients for Life to serve a small, dedicated group of patients in a more personalized setting.
Dr. Anton-Schnell takes courses at Harvard Psychiatry School in cognitive behavioral therapy and resilience. She incorporates these evidence-based approaches into her care for patients dealing with stress, anxiety, and related conditions. This training complements her integrative approach to mind-body health.
Doctor profile last updated April 27, 2026