Dr. Cañas grew up in the city of Brighton, Colorado. She attended North elementary, Vikan Middle School and received her diploma from Brighton High School. At BHS she was an active member of DECA, NHS and Link crew where she learned the building blocks for leadership in the community. She attended the University of Colorado Boulder where she obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Integrative Physiology with a certificate in Public Health. During her time at Boulder, she became an active member of Pi Lambda Chi Latina Sorority Inc., and the dance group, Grupo Folclórico de Boulder. Dr. Cañas received her doctorate degree from Midwestern University Arizona College of Optometry. During her time in Arizona she was a member of the American Optometric Student Association, American Academy of Optometry Student Fellow and student Chapter of Volunteer Optometric Services to Humanity.
Dr. Cañas recently moved back to Brighton, her hometown. Growing up in Brighton made her appreciate the importance of community and kindness towards others. Patients should be treated like the neighbors we are. Care for patients as if they were family is her moto.
Dr. Cañas enjoys all the wonderful outdoor activities the state has to offer. She enjoys running, skiing, kayaking, hiking, and paddle boarding. When she is not spending time with family, she enjoys learning new cooking recipes. Dr. Canas is bilingual in Spanish and English and loves to see new patients!
La Dra. Cañas creció en la ciudad de Brighton, Colorado. Ella atendió la primaria North, secundaria Vikan y la Preparatoria de Brighton. Ella fue parte de los clubs de DECA, NHS y Link crew donde le ensenaron como ser un mejor líder. Ella atendió la Universidad de Colorado Boulder, donde obtuvo su Bachillerato de Artes en Fisiología Integrativa con un certificado en Salud Publica. Durante su tiempo en Boulder ella fue miembro de la hermandad Pi Lambda Chi Latina Sorority Inc. y del Grupo Folclórico de Boulder. Dra. Cañas atendió Midwestern University Arizona College of Optometry donde graduó con su doctorado. Ella fue miembro de American Optometric Association, American Academy of Optometry Student Fellow desde el 2017 y Student Chapter of Volunteer Optometric Services to Humanity.
La Dra. Cañas recientemente regreso a su hogar en Brighton y le encanta participar en todas las actividades del campo que el estado ofrece. Le gusta correr, esquiar, kayak, senderismo, y surf de remo. Cuando no esta pasando tiempo con la familia, le gusta aprender nuevas recetas de comida. ¡La Dra. Cañas es bilingüe en español e inglés y le encanta atender pacientes nuevos!