Clinical Staff
Meet Lauryn Ginouves
Providing personalized, evidence-based care for adults in Englewood, Centennial, Lone Tree and Greenwood Village
Dr. Erin Visscher, DNP, FNP-C, CNM, is a dual board-certified nurse practitioner with over 20 years of experience spanning both OB/GYN and family practice. She brings a thoughtful, relationship-centered approach to care, with particular expertise in women’s health and hormone optimization. Dr. Visscher is deeply committed to true informed consent, not “informed coercion”, and believes that patients deserve clear, unbiased education so they can make confident decisions about their health. She prioritizes shared decision-making, taking the time to ensure each patient fully understands their options, risks, and benefits.
In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Visscher has contributed extensively to medical education. She previously held an adjunct faculty appointment at the University of Colorado and has precepted students from a wide range of programs, including Frontier Nursing University, Regis University, and the University of Colorado. She has trained and mentored CNM, WHNP, FNP, PA, MD, and DO students, reflecting her passion for teaching and advancing high-quality, patient-centered care.
Outside of the clinic, Dr. Visscher enjoys life with her husband, Lucas, and their son. She is a competitive ballroom and country dancer and shares her home with three dogs and a cat.
Education & Credentials
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Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
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Family Nurse Practitioner, Board-Certified (FNP-C) – American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)
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Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) – American Midwifery Certification Board (AMCB)
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Dual board certification in Family Practice and Midwifery
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Licensed as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) in Colorado
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Former Adjunct Faculty – University of Colorado
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Doctoral Project: Frontier Nursing University- Improving Effective Medication Reconciliation Using a "One Source of Truth" Document in a Private Hormone Clinic
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Clinical Preceptor for students from:
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Frontier Nursing University
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Regis University
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University of Colorado
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Additional NP, PA, and medical training programs
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Areas of Expertise
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Comprehensive primary care for adults
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Women’s health/gyneololgy across the lifespan
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Men's testosterone replacement therapy, male fertility and erectile dysfunction
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STI diagnosis and treatment
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Medical weight loss
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Hormone optimization and menopause management
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Thyroid optimization
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Peptide therapies
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Contraceptive counseling and reproductive health
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Gynecologic care for teens
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is Dr. Visscher’s approach to patient care?
She believes in a collaborative, educational approach—providing patients with the information they need to make informed decisions, rather than directing or pressuring them toward a specific path. -
Does she focus only on women’s health?
While she has extensive experience in women’s health and gynecology, Dr. Visscher also provides comprehensive primary care for adult patients. -
What makes her background unique?
Her dual certification as both a Family Nurse Practitioner and Certified Nurse Midwife allows her to integrate broad primary care with specialized women’s health expertise. She has also owned and operated a specialty hormone, peptide and weight loss clinic since 2019. -
Is she involved in teaching or mentoring?
Yes—she has served as adjunct faculty and has precepted a wide range of healthcare trainees, including NP, PA, and physician students. -
What can patients expect during a visit?
Patients can expect a thorough, unhurried visit focused on listening, education, and creating a personalized care plan together. -
What is a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)?
A Doctor of Nursing Practice is a terminal clinical doctorate focused on advanced patient care, clinical leadership, and evidence-based practice. It emphasizes applying the latest research to real-world patient care, improving healthcare systems, and delivering high-quality, outcomes-driven care at the highest level of nursing practice.
Frequently Asked Questions
-
What is Dr. Visscher’s approach to patient care?
She believes in a collaborative, educational approach—providing patients with the information they need to make informed decisions, rather than directing or pressuring them toward a specific path. -
Does she focus only on women’s health?
While she has extensive experience in women’s health and gynecology, Dr. Visscher also provides comprehensive primary care for adult patients. -
What makes her background unique?
Her dual certification as both a Family Nurse Practitioner and Certified Nurse Midwife allows her to integrate broad primary care with specialized women’s health expertise. She has also owned and operated a specialty hormone, peptide and weight loss clinic since 2019. -
Is she involved in teaching or mentoring?
Yes—she has served as adjunct faculty and has precepted a wide range of healthcare trainees, including NP, PA, and physician students. -
What can patients expect during a visit?
Patients can expect a thorough, unhurried visit focused on listening, education, and creating a personalized care plan together. -
What is a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)?
A Doctor of Nursing Practice is a terminal clinical doctorate focused on advanced patient care, clinical leadership, and evidence-based practice. It emphasizes applying the latest research to real-world patient care, improving healthcare systems, and delivering high-quality, outcomes-driven care at the highest level of nursing practice.