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Rebecca Burson, DO, Psychiatry, Pike Road, AL

RebeccaRoseBursonDO

Psychiatry Pike Road, AL

Alpenglow Mental Wellness, LLC

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Summary

  • Dr. Burson is a physician board certified in psychiatry and founder of Alpenglow Mental Wellness, LLC offering holistic virtual psychiatric care. She was a mountaineering guide, served 7 years to the rank of Major in the Air Force, did research on ketamine and PTSD and volunteers to advocate for destigmatization of mental illness. She loves integrating science, soul and story.

Education & Training

  • University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio Joe and Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine
    University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio Joe and Teresa Lozano Long School of MedicineResidency, Psychiatry, 2009 - 2013
  • Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine
    Des Moines University College of Osteopathic MedicineClass of 2009
  • Western Washington University
    Western Washington UniversityBS, Biology/Anthropology, 2004

Certifications & Licensure

  • CO State Medical License
    CO State License 2019 - 2025
  • WA State Medical License
    WA State License 2018 - 2025
  • AL State Medical License
    AL State License 2017 - 2024
  • UT State Medical License
    UT State License 2019 - 2024
  • ID State Medical License
    ID State License 2019 - 2024
  • NE State Medical License
    NE State License 2011 - 2022
  • American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Psychiatry

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Company Grade Officer of the Year United States Air Force, 2015
  • Clinical Excellence Award (Physician of the Year) United States Air Force, 2014
  • Alexandra and Martin Symonds Fellowship Association of Women Psychiatrists, 2013
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • "Dialectal Variation and Miscommunication in Medical Discourse: A Case Study"  
    Graves, Syelle/Burson, Rebecca/Torres-Collazo, Victor, Insights into Medical Discourse, 1/1/2015
  • New Onset Psychosis with Idiopathic Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus  
    Aligeti S., Burson R., The Journal of Medical and Allied Sciences, 1/1/2015
  • Use of "Bath Salts" Among Members of the United States Military: A Case Report With Discussion  
    Allen, D. G., Segura, W. S., & Burson, R. R., The Residents' Journal, a publication of The American Journal of Psychiatry, 1/1/2013
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Abstracts/Posters

  • Dialectal Variation and Miscommunication in Medical Discourse: A Case Study.
    Graves, S, Burson, R, Torres-Collazo, V., 2015 CERLIS Linguistics Conference, Bergamo, Italy, 1/1/2015
  • Neuropsychiatry Manifestations of Stiff-Person Syndrome: A Case for Changing Diagnostic Criteria.
    Burson RR, Torres-Collazo VA, American Psychiatric Association, San Francisco, CA, 1/1/2013
  • The Relationship of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and Inflammation on Somatic Symptoms: A Cross-Sectional Analysis of Combat Exposed Military Personal.
    Burson RR, Williamson DE, Annual Meeting for Biological Psychiatry, San Francisco, CA, 1/1/2013
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Lectures

  • Start Small, Think Big: Tackling Feasible Research Ideas with Gusto 
    Children's Rehabilitation Institute of TeletonUSA, San Antonio, TX - 1/1/2014
  • Opportunities for Biomarker Research in Military Populations 
    Ft. Lauderdale, FL - 1/1/2014
  • Dialectal Variation and Miscommunication in Medical Discourse 
    Centro di Ricerca sui Linguaggi Specialistici, Bergamo, Italy - 1/1/2014
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Press Mentions

  • Somatic Experiencing Therapy Utah
    Somatic Experiencing Therapy UtahFebruary 1st, 2021