Meet the SYNERGY HomeCare of Denver team
Tom Yetzer – Owner
I started SYNERGY HomeCare out of my own very real passion for home care. It is for you, and other families like yours, that I built SYNERGY HomeCare into the most trusted home care company in Denver. I believe in the meaningful options and choices that home care creates for those seeking long term care and in-home services. This is truly a family company with help and support from my family and a strong belief all of our employees and clients are part of our family. “Welcome to our family”.
Shanna Tourtlotte – CEO
Hi, my name is Shanna Tourtlotte and I am happy you have stopped to read about our team! My dedication and desire to help people brought me to the SYNERGY HomeCare family in 2009. Over the years, working within the Denver health care services industry, I have learned something new each day and I am continually grateful for the lessons about life, courage, adaptability and the relationships that have been developed along the way are life-long. As you consider your options in finding care for your loved one, I hope you have the opportunity to explore our site and learn all the ways in which we can be a resource to you. We would love the opportunity to speak with you regarding your home care needs. I invite you to call our team today to let us help you design a care plan that fits the needs of you or your loved one!
Kiaren Acosta – Director of Operations
Hi, my name is Kiaren and I was born and raised in Denver, Colorado. I attended college and earned a certificate in Pharmacy tech and later went to college to become a Nutritional Therapist but never was fully satisfied with my path. Later, I realized that my heart is with the elderly and quickly made caregiving and home care my full-time career. Prior to joining the SYNERGY HomeCare office team, I worked in the field as a caregiver! I started my role in the Operations department but quickly learned that I enjoy making relationships and finding great candidates to care for the elderly, so I moved into the HR department. After learning the ropes in HR, I decided that my overall organization and my love of dealing with family members on the care for their loved ones, I moved into the Director of Operations role. I love getting the elderly the love and care they need and deserve and so happy to be working every day in this industry! If you know a friend or family member who would enjoy working in our industry, have them give me a call today!
Heather Tennal – Client Care and Scheduling
Hello Everyone, I am born and raised here in Denver. I have been in the medical field for close to 20 years from being in facilities to home care, hospice, and hospitals. I have a degree in Medical Specialties and have been working on getting my a degree in Healthcare Business and Management. I am a mother to 2 daughters which can keep me very busy. I also have a small chihuahua named Patsy, she is about 12 years old. Sometimes in my spare time, I run a mechanical bull as well. Can you last 8 seconds?!? I’m very happy to be here at SYNERGY HomeCare and look forward to continuing work with our caregivers and clients.
Giselle Sotuyo – Director of Human Resources
Greetings! I was born and raised in Southern California and have been living in Colorado since 2007. For the past ten years, I have dedicated myself to helping families receive the best care and caregivers for their loved one. When not at work I enjoy spending time with my family, significant other and my dog. I am a huge music and food lover and I like to attend concerts and discover some of the best eateries in Colorado. I am grateful to be a part of the SYNERGY HomeCare team and look forward to meeting and working with our clients and caregivers.
Cate Wisneski – Community Liaison
I’m so excited to be in my job at SYNERGY Home Care as a Sales Executive and Community Liaison. I first found my passion for the Senior Care industry as I volunteered calling Bingo numbers at the local “nursing home” while I was attending the University of Oregon. I majored in Psychology and I feel I use these skills as I interact daily with a variety of personality types! After I graduated, I moved back to Colorado because I love the outdoor activities that our state has to offer! I have spent the past 20 years working in sales, business development and marketing for both large corporations and small businesses. In 2020 I made the decision to leave my job at a fast growing startup to work as a concierge at Elder Concierge Services; where I spent my days driving clients to appointments, helping them run errands and spending time keeping them company during lonely times. I have two college aged children that attend CU and DU and I’m happy to have them nearby. My free time is spent with friends and family, hiking, biking, and taking walks with my 120lb NewfiePoo! I am happy to be part of the SYNERGY HomeCare team and would love to talk to you about how we can help meet your home care needs.
Our On-Call Administration Team
Brenda Rowland
The people behind our home care
PROPELLING LIVES FORWARD
If you’ve been searching for a home care agency for your care or your loved one’s care, then you know there is a sea of sameness in the dozens of home care choices, making it difficult to actually choose one. And we know that can be frustrating.
Our promise to you: care that moves you
Life is in constant motion. From the time we smile our first smile, ride our first bike, find our first home or embrace our first grandchild, it just keeps moving. And a moving life is a full one. But sometimes, life can take a turn that slows us down, or even stops us in our tracks. That’s where SYNERGY HomeCare comes in. To keep the basic needs of your life effortlessly moving forward. So you can focus on what moves you and get the most out of every day.
We guide with purpose
We take a strong lead with a kind hand in what can be a stressful, uncertain time in your life. By charting an assured course and making certain that you and your family members understand what’s happening, we can keep you comfortable every step of the way.
Great care comes from confidence, and confidence is contagious. We know what we’re doing and we’re always striving to do it better. One of the things we do best is relate to people on a personal level. And when you do something well, it breeds confidence. In you, and everyone around you. That’s why our clients, employees and franchise owners are so confident, too.
How we do it:
- We serve beyond the job description.
- We approach the job with a sense of adventure and purpose.
- We take ownership and responsibility over results.
- We quickly spot new opportunities for improvement and act on them.
We know individual people have individual needs
What we do:
We listen and ask questions. That’s the best way to learn how to impact an individual’s life. That’s how we do it. And that’s why we are recognized as an organization that shows an unwavering commitment to understanding people’s needs and providing the care option that best adapts to those needs. This is how we keep you and your life moving forward by being intuitively personal.
How we do it:
- We approach every encounter with compassion, personality and positive energy.
- We inspire others through words.
- We are curious. We ask questions and listen to what’s unspoken.
- We help you set goals. We make you feel as though we are walking with you on your care journey.
Life moves in one direction – forward. No matter your circumstances, SYNERGY HomeCare steps in with effective, comforting, life-affirming care that moves people emotionally and physically forward, from personal assistance and companionship to live-in and even family caregiver respite. We provide full support for fuller lives. Ultimately, we create a feeling of forward momentum, not just in lives but also in the home care industry.
Whether you’re a high-octane octogenarian who just needs a hand, someone confined to bed who needs a little more help, or a person dealing with lifelong disabilities who needs someone to walk beside them on their journey, we’re here to care with whole hearts and open arms.
We know you have questions. And we have answers. When the time is right for you, we would be honored to speak with you. We listen!
