In last month’s newsletter, we discussed some of the benefits of living at elevation as well as ways to adjust for optimal health. Now let’s take a look at certain medical conditions that can affect those of us living at higher elevations.   Pulmonary Hypertension Humans living at higher elevations – generally 8,000 feet or so above sea level – can develop  Chronic Mountain Sickness  (CMS), which causes excessive red blood cell production leading to lower levels of oxygen in

Next time you visit our offices, be sure to turn RIGHT once you pass through the courtyard entry. We’ve expanded our suites and now are greeting patients in Suite 200 – there’s signage to point the way.   Also, we’re pleased to announce new staff positions, updated to better serve our patients and assist our growing team of providers. These updates are reflected on our website Contacts   page, which you can add as a shortcut on your iPhone for quick access.   Dr. Melissa Covi

by Sophie Samiee Many of us reside here in Santa Fe because we love the high desert: the clean air, four seasons, opportunities for recreation, and the unmatched beauty of the natural environment. But living at elevation has its challenges, too, including cold winters, hot summers, dry air and low air pressure, which results in lower oxygen concentration than at sea level. Our high elevation also puts us closer to the sun, for greater sun exposure with a higher ultraviolet in

We recently received a note from USA National Ski Mountaineering team member Helen Desmond , endorsing the ECP (External Counter Pulsation)  therapy she’s been receiving at Cloudberry.   Ski Mountaineering – or SkiMo – is a demanding winter sport that combines uphill climbing and downhill skiing across challenging, snow-covered mountain terrain. Competitors use specialized skins, bindings and boots,  often incorporating sections of hiking with skis on their backs, testing end

Two Question-and-Answer Sessions with Dr. Melissa Covington Wednesdays, February 4th and 11th, 4:30 p.m. Sky Cinemas | 1606 Alcaldesa Street, Santa Fe (at the Railyard) RSVP Antonette 505-479-1087 or info@cloudberry.health We are pleased to announce, as of February 15th, double board-certified anesthesiologist and pain medicine physician Dr. Melissa Covington will join our growing team of providers at Cloudberry Personalized Health. Dr. Covington will oversee our comprehensi