We believe we have some of the best in the business! Yes, we may be biased, but you can make the call when you meet us!
Our Provider Team
Top Doctor of Nursing Practice 2019 – Gilbert, AZ
Aaron Ketcher DNP, FNP-C, CRNA, NSPM-C
Founder / Owner
Dr. Ketcher has been a practicing Nurse Anesthesiologist since 2008, and a Family Nurse Practitioner since 2017. He specializes in Interventional Pain Management (for both acute and chronic conditions, including injuries), Hormone Therapy (including Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy or BHRT), Weight Management, and Regenerative Therapies (such as Platelet Rich Plasma [PRP] and Peptides).
He received his Doctor of Nursing Practice from the University of Tennessee, and completed his Fellowship in Advanced Pain Management from the University of South Florida. His Fellowship in Stem Cell and Regenerative Therapies and Certification in Peptide Therapies and Weight Management were completed through the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine. He was the first Nurse Anesthesiologist in Arizona to be board certified in Non-Surgical Pain Management, and the only Nurse Anesthesiologist in Arizona to be Fellowship trained in Stem Cell Therapies.
Since 2001, Dr. Ketcher has been married to his incredible wife Ardith, and they have 6 “very active” children. In his spare time (which is rare), he enjoys racing in triathlons and running events with his wife and family, flying, and playing the occasional round of golf.
Dr. Ketcher is a member of the following organizations: American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine, American Academy of Procedural Medicine, International Peptide Society, American Pain Society, American Association of Nurse Practitioners, American Association of Nurse Anesthetists.
Michael Compton DC, MSN, FNP-C, MUA-C
Owner
Dr. Compton has been a Chiropractor since 2010. He recognized that he wanted to be able to treat patients more comprehensively. So, in 2013, he went back to school to become a Family Nurse Practitioner. He specializes in Pain Management (for both acute/chronic pain, including injuries), Brain Injury Medicine, Weight Management, Hormone Therapy (including BHRT), Sexual Health, and some aesthetic procedures, including Mesotherapy, for facial rejuvenation and hair restoration.
He received his Doctor of Chiropractic Medicine from Northwestern Health Science University, and his Master of Science in Nursing from Herzing University. He completed board certification in Pain Management from the American Academy of Procedural Medicine, and is board eligible in Functional Neurology from the American College of Functional Neurology. He also completed a Fellowship in Stem Cell and Regenerative Therapies and Certification in Peptide Therapies through the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine. He is actively involved in postgraduate education on the study of traumatology of injuries that result in liability litigation and chronic pain. He occasionally provides expert witness testimony and independent medical examination services for both plaintiff and defense counsel on liability and industrial claims.
Dr. Compton is married to his beautiful wife Pooja, and they have one incredible son. They also have two dogs. He enjoys exercising, food, and spending time with his family and friends.
Dr. Compton is a member of the following organizations: American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine, American Academy of Procedural Medicine, International Peptide Society, American Association of Nurse Practitioners.
Our Management Team
Rocio Romero
Office Manager, Avondale
Rocio (she also goes by Rosie) has been a medical assistant since 2010. She is also certified in phlebotomy. She continued her education in business administration, and has over 7 years in medical office management experience. She is fluent in Spanish.
Born and raised in Southern California, she transplanted herself to Arizona in 2007 and has loved it ever since.
Rosie has been married since 2015, has one daughter, three dogs, three horses, and tons of chickens and peacocks! In her spare time, she enjoys reading, John Wayne movies, dancing, trick horse riding, hunting, and fishing! We are grateful to have her as part of our team!
Our Staff Team
Aleyda Grijalva
Medical Assistant
Bio Coming Soon
Our Procedure Team
Lauren Rawlings BSN, RN
Registered Nurse
Lauren has been a nurse since 2012, graduating originally from Northland Pioneer College, and then completing a BSN at Grand Canyon University. The majority of her nursing career has been spent in the peri-operative area, so she’s well experienced to handle all sorts of critical situations. She has known and worked with Dr. Ketcher since 2012, where they met at her first nursing position.
She is a wonderful mother and loves staying active. She regularly participates in various races, including Spartan and triathlon – where she’s even won a few events! She was a high school competitive pole vaulter – you’ll definitely want to ask about that as you don’t meet those kinds of athletes every day!
Katie Thompson BSN, RN
Registered Nurse
Katie has been a nurse since 2014 after receiving her BSN from Grand Canyon University. She spent her first year in the hospital setting as a telemetry nurse. After her first year, Katie switched over to the peri-operative setting, and has been working in this area ever since. She has also been in management rolls for several surgery centers in Arizona. Katie met Dr. Ketcher in 2015 during her first year as a peri-operative nurse.
Katie loves to spend time with her family and loved ones, which includes many nieces and nephews, and attending their various activities. One of her favorite hobbies is sports, and she loves to watch and attend various sporting events throughout the year. She is very active and enjoys hiking and playing volleyball. Katie also enjoys the outdoors and loves to hunt and fish with her family. Random fact- Katie once caught a home run at a professional baseball game when she was 12 years old! Ask her about it!
Leroy Brown RT(R)
Chief Radiation Technologist
Leroy is our Chief Radiation Technologist. He has been an RT since 2015, and has become well known for his fluoroscopy skills in the musculoskeletal field. This skill is incredibly important. Because he can acquire the right image of the right area in minimal time, the total radiation dose required to perform the injections in minimalized. He has worked with Dr. Ketcher since 2015, even traveling out-of-state with him when needed (even though he hates flying).
Leroy is married with 2 children. He is a music connoisseur, and usually is in charge of song selection during procedures. Leroy is a master at helping patients feel comfortable and at ease.
