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Acupuncture

At Boulder Community Health, we are committed to maintaining the best quality standards in cancer care and integrative therapies. We offer acupuncture treatment to assist both cancer patients, as well as family members and other caregivers. Led by experienced, oncology-trained and certified practitioners, our staff is proud to provide this evidence-based, complementary cancer care practice.

We offer the following acupuncture options:

  • Individual sessions
  • Acupressure classes
  • Low-cost treatment in a group setting

Understanding the Benefits of Acupuncture

In acupuncture treatment, extremely thin needles are inserted into the skin at various depths, targeting strategic points in the body. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, it is believed that health comes from a harmonious balance between the complementary extremes of the life force: qi or chi.

Qi flows through the meridians in your body, or pathways. These pathways are flowing with energy that is accessible through 350+ acupuncture points in the body. It is believed that illnesses result from an imbalance of forces, which means that insertion of needles in these points can help rebalance the energy flow in the body.

Studies indicate that acupuncture offers relief for a variety of diseases and conditions, including the following:

  • Lower back pain
  • Headaches
  • Fibromyalgia
  • Migraines
  • Osteoarthritis

In addition, research shows acupuncture can help provide relief for nausea and vomiting often caused by chemotherapy treatment.

Acupressure Seminar Series

This 5-week seminar will focus on providing information and hands-on instruction in the use of acupressure points both as a preventative health tool and to help alleviate specific symptoms common to patients undergoing cancer treatment.

  • Community Room, Tebo Family Medical Building
  • $80 (partners free; financial assistance available)

Acupuncture Clinic

The Center for Integrative Care offers drop-in acupuncture treatments in a group setting for anyone coping with cancer. This includes people undergoing active treatment, long-term survivors, and family and friends providing active caregiving. Treatments are 20-30 minutes in length and are provided by licensed acupuncturists from the Center. All are welcome.

Information you need:

  • Community Room, first floor, at the Tebo Family Medical Building
  • Twice weekly: Mondays 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. and Wednesdays 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
  • Please note that the latest time to check-in for clinics is 11:30 am on Mondays and 3:00 pm on Wednesdays so that you may have a full 20 to 30-minute session
  • $15-$25 drop-in; no pre-registration required
  • Call 303-415-7292 for more information

Acupuncture Practitioners

Kate McBreen, L.Ac.

If you would like to schedule an appointment, call 303-415-7292 for a patient service coordinator.

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