We do things differently at The Circle. We believe in you and your famlies’ ability to birth your baby. We know that the support you receive as you adjust to your growing family can be imperative to a successful transition. That is why we have created a solid system of support through every step of your journey. No matter what comes up in pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum, The Circle has you covered.
Our Colorado Springs doctors are committed to meeting your needs and expectations. We believe that high-quality health care requires personal and comprehensive services and the active involvement of every patient. Our primary care physicians listen to your concerns and involve you in all your health-care decisions.
We at Exceptional Care for Women pride ourselves on providing outstanding, patient-focused healthcare for women of all ages. Because we are located on the area’s newest medical facility campus — the state-of-the-art St. Francis Medical Center — our patients have access to all of the services of the hospital, as well as the Birth Center, the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and the Women’s Surgical Center (a full service surgery center dedicated exclusively to women’s care). We have a full-time RN on staff to handle triage and urgent calls. We provide in-office ultrasounds and are AIUM certified. We look forward to introducing you to the way we’re redefining Exceptional Care — for women just like you.
Providing families in Colorado Springs with the personalized care they deserve.
Dr. Michael O’Neill
Dr. Christine Bong
Dr. Paras Askari Longanecker
We are committed to providing excellent and compassionate medical care for infants, children and teens. Our doctors and staff welcome the opportunity to get to know you and your family better. Each day we strive to help children reach their highest potential by continually working with parents to promote and maintain their child’s physical and emotional well–being from birth up to 18 years old.
I am a therapist and somatic worker who collaborates with individuals looking to focus on their capabilities, to enhance their lives and find ways to savor this one life that each of us is given. Before becoming a mom, I was active in endurance sports and have a daily yoga practice. I believe one of the most important aspects of growth is making healthy lifestyle choices. I have a passion for working with moms, as I believe it is the most important role one can have in this life. It is also the most rewarding and the most challenging role.
Therapy is a unique opportunity to be vulnerable and learn to experience a healthy, professional relationship with a foundation of trust and compassionate experience. I want to collaborate with you as you focus on your capabilities, to enhance your life and, yes, savor it. I don’t believe that therapy is meant to be a drudging of past experiences at the expense of remembering your inherent resources and resilience.
I have worked for over 20 years as a social worker/therapist and have seen people transform their lives through the work I have been privileged to witness and be a part of with them. I am trained in traditional CBT, Motivational Interviewing and DBT, Gottman (Bringing Baby Home), Postpartum Support International (Perinatal Needs) certifications as well as Somatic Experiencing, Trauma Informed Yoga and EMDR. I offer my time, skills, presence and perspective with you so that you will learn what you need to feel fulfilled and gain skills that will bring about happiness in your life.
I am licensed in Colorado, Arizona and Wisconsin and offer teletherapy.
First, we realize that access to outstanding doctors is a must. So, it pleases us that our parents can enjoy great peace of mind knowing our team boasts one of the highest levels of combined pediatric experience and professional qualifications available under one roof in the Pikes Peak region.