About Amarimed of Colorado

Compassionate Cannabis Care, Backed by Science

Our Mission

Helping Patients Heal Through
Evidence-Based Cannabis Medicine

Founded in 2009 by Dr. Alan Shackelford, Amarimed of Colorado was created to bring thoughtful, science-guided cannabis care to patients across Colorado and beyond. Our mission is simple: listen deeply, evaluate carefully, and recommend personalized treatment options rooted in experience and research. We believe cannabis is more than a plant—it’s a therapeutic tool that, when used correctly, can change lives.

“We don’t just sign paperwork. We treat patients.” – Dr. Alan Shackelford

What We Do

Services Overview List:

Medical cannabis evaluations
Cannabis-based treatment consultations
Support for chronic pain, epilepsy, PTSD, IBD, anxiety, and more
Ongoing patient support and dosage guidance
Collaboration with legal and medical teams for complex cases
Nutritional guidance & supplement consultation
Observational research studies and drug development support

Meet Our Founder

Dr. Alan Shackelford is a Harvard-trained physician and internationally recognized expert on cannabinoid medicine. With over 30,000 patient interactions and a career that spans traditional medicine, behavioral science, and clinical cannabis research, Dr. Shackelford continues to shape the future of plant-based healing.

Why Patients Choose Amarimed

"I would like to extend a special thank you to Dr. Shackelford and his colleagues at Amarimed … I have received amazing and almost immediate relief of the knee pain that I've been experiencing since the reconstruction of my left ACL. I have also received other positive benefits from the use of medical marijuana, and have begun tracking the uniquely individual effects of the different strains."

"Dr. Shackelford - Due to your recommendation I have been ingesting Marijuana products to help with my knee pain for the past two months.I could not be more pleased with the results, I am able to work a whole day as an IT Technician again without noticing issues with my knee. Ladders are no problem and I can crawl under desks to reach network cables again. Thank you for all you have done to help me."

"Hello Dr. Shackelford, I had an evaluation with you ... a month ago, so I am responding with an update. I have found that smoking a little bit of half indica, half sativa can take care of the nausea, without getting me too high to go about my business. Also, as per your suggestion, I tried eating an edible before bed, and it definitely helped me to wake up with little to no nausea, as well as a full appetite in the morning. Thank You for your suggestions! "