Anesthesiologist Specializing in Pain Management

Touchstone founder, Dr. Shawn M. Sills, is a board certified anesthesiologist, addiction medicine specialist and interventional pain physician dedicated to serving his patients and the community. He is passionate about providing his patients with new and innovative options for pain management and understands the burden of chronic pain on his patients as well as their families.

Since moving to Southern Oregon in 2004, Dr. Sills has pioneered interventional pain management and continues to improve his techniques as well as introduce new modalities, and emerging technologies, to chronic pain patients.

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) Physician

Dr. Timothy J. Zielicke (Dr. Z) is a board certified and interventional pain fellowship trained Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) physician. He attended medical school at Pacific Northwest University of Osteopathic Medicine, internship at Good Samaritan Medical center in Corvallis, Oregon and then served as a Flight Surgeon for the Air Force before completing a PM&R residency at University of Utah. He further completed an Interventional Pain fellowship at Pacific Sports and Spine in Eugene, Oregon. Prior to his career in Medicine, Dr. Z flew the UH-1 Huey for the Army National Guard and served 9 years and as a police officer working with his K-9 “Rex”.

He enjoys partnering with patients to find wholistic solutions to improve their pain while fostering a positive patient/physician relationship. He is an advocate of the power of lifestyle changes to improve health.

In his free time he enjoys spending time with his family, working-out, cycling, gardening, good food and playing “farm” on his hobby farm.

Nurse Practitioner

Al Braun, NP is a board certified Nurse Practitioner who joined Touchstone in 2023. He received his Master’s of Nursing from the University of South Alabama in 2014. Al is a U.S. Navy veteran and former firefighter who has a passion for helping others. He has been working with chronic pain patients since 2015 and understands the challenges they face and the variety of treatment options available. When he is not working with patients, he spends his time competing in national and international Axe and Knife throwing competitions.

Physician Assistant

Amanda graduated from Midwestern University in 1998 – with a Bachelor of Science in Physician Assistant studies – she has been able to work in multiple subspecialties, as well as, worked in primary care for the underserved in rural Colorado. She has worked in multiple subspecialties including rheumatology, physical medicine and rehabilitation, as well as, palliative care. She has experience in medication management and interventional pain management for both malignant and non-malignant pain. She feels privileged to have worked at both small practices and large systems like the Mayo Clinic and Cancer Treatment Centers of America. Amanda believes that the relationship forged with patients is the key to creating greater understanding and trust – this can lead to fewer medications, more function and a better quality of life.

Amanda moved to Medford to be closer to her elderly mother and uncle and is looking forward to exploring OR. She has a “little rescue dog” and 2 Calico cats. She loves to swim, hunt and fish.

Physician Assistant

After graduating from Midwestern University with a Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies, Jaci moved to Southern Oregon and joined Touchstone in 2024. Prior to her PA training, she obtained a bachelor’s degree from the University of Oregon, where she studied Human Physiology and Spanish. Jaci is eager to expand her expertise and deepen the skills necessary to help the local community. Outside of work, she enjoys baking sweet treats and spending time with her family.

Practice Manager

Glenda Wilson was born and raised in the Rogue Valley. She graduated from Northwest College in Powell, Wyoming with a degree in Office Administration. Glenda has an extensive 35+ year work history in the medical, behavioral health, computer and government sectors. This experience gives her a broad base of knowledge and understanding of the business environment. Glenda is focused on providing high levels of customer service that are delivered with compassion and empathy.

Glenda lives in Medford with her husband and when she is not working, enjoys being in nature, gardening, and crafts.