Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine Treatment

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Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine treatment includes: Acupuncture, Cupping or Gua Sha (if necessary), and a Chinese herbal consult (if warranted). If Chinese herbs are found to be appropriate, there is an additional cost for the formula used.

What Can Acupuncture Treat?

The World Health Organization recognizes acupuncture and Oriental medicines ability to treat more than 43 commonly encountered clinical disorders, including:

  • Gastrointestinal disorders - including food allergies, peptic ulcer, constipation, chronic diarrhea, indigestion, gastrointestinal weakness, anorexia, and gastritis

  • Urogenital disorders - including Stress incontinence, urinary tract infections, and sexual dysfunction

  • Gynecological disorders - including irregular, heavy or painful menstruation, PMS, and infertility in women and men

  • Respiratory disorders - including emphysema, sinusitis, asthma, allergies, and bronchitis

  • Disorders of the bones, muscles, joints, and nervous system - including arthritis, neuralgia, migraine headaches, insomnia, dizziness, and low back, neck and shoulder pain

  • Circulatory disorders - including hypertension, angina pectoris, arteriosclerosis, and anemia

  • Emotional and psychological disorders - including depression, seasonal affective Disorder (SAD), anxiety, and stress

  • Addictions - including alcohol, nicotine, and many types of drug addiction

  • General medicine

  • Eye, ear, nose, and throat disorders - including cold and flu symptom relief

Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine at Jade Mountain Health in Boulder, Colorado

Chinese medicine or oriental medicine is a comprehensive system of health care with a continuous clinical tradition of more than 3,000 years. It includes acupuncture and herbal treatment, as well as massage, dietary therapy, Qi Gong meditation, and exercise. These therapies work with the natural vital energies that are inherent with all living things to promote the bodies ability to heal itself. This health care system effectively serves one-quarter of the worlds population, who reside in China and the surrounding countries and it is rapidly gaining popularity in the West.

This ancient art of healing works with the use of many time-honored techniques that are known to help stimulate the body and activate its self-healing powers. In Asia, the use of acupuncture, moxibustion (a warming process), and herbal remedies have long been known to; enhance longevity, defend against illness by fortifying the immune system, create opportunity for deep relaxation leading to a deep sense of well-being. This is essential keeping the body strong in its resistance to disease.

Gentle, Safe, Effective Form of Healing

Chinese medicine is a thorough and gentle approach to healing. Each patient brings a unique clinical picture to the practitioner and receives treatment tailored to his or her specific needs. Chinese Medicine is a thorough clinical approach that is gentle, holistic, and safe.

Our clinic uses disposable needles and certified clean needle technique. Points and therapies are determined on the basis of diagnosis of three primary features: palpation of both wrist pulses; looking at the tongue shape, color, and coating; and a full medical history, not only of the main complaint but of the patients background and lifestyle.

The information gathered indicates signs and symptoms that fit into distinct patterns reflecting internal organ system relationships as they are understood in Chinese medicine.

*If this is a medical emergency please dial 911

*Not intended to be medical advice. Please seek advice from a licensed practitioner. 

frequently asked questions

  • Acupuncture supports:

    • pain relief

    • injury recovery

    • stress and anxiety regulation

    • fatigue

    • circulation

    • digestion

    • allergies

    • sleep quality

    We tailor each session to your goals using body, scalp, and meridian-based needling; electroacupuncture when appropriate; and adjuncts like moxa or cupping.

  • Scalp acupuncture places very fine needles in zones on the scalp that correspond to functional brain areas.

    We use it to complement recovery from neurological or musculoskeletal issues and to enhance focus, mood, or pain modulation.

    It integrates seamlessly with body points and other methods.

  • Meridian therapy focuses on restoring balance to the body’s energy pathways.

    Instead of treating only the area that hurts, it looks at the body as a whole and uses subtle signs (like pulse patterns) to choose points—often away from the problem area—that help energy flow more smoothly.

    This approach is especially helpful for whole-body concerns such as stress, fatigue, and digestive issues, and it can also be combined with local treatment for injuries.

  • Electroacupuncture gently passes a low-frequency current between needles to amplify pain relief, reduce muscle spasm, and improve circulation.

    It is commonly used for tendon/ligament injuries, chronic pain, and stubborn trigger points.

    Sensation is mild—often a rhythmic tapping or gentle pulse.

  • Yes—performed by a licensed acupuncturist.

    Dry needling focuses on tight, painful muscle knots to help them release and reduce pain quickly.

    Acupuncture looks at the body as a whole, working with the nervous system and overall balance rather than just one muscle.

    When appropriate, we may use one or both approaches—always with your comfort and safety as the top priority.

  • Most people feel a quick pinch or a dull, warm ache (“Deqi”) that fades in seconds. Sessions are relaxing—many patients nap. We use ultra-fine needles and adjust technique to your comfort.

  • Acute issues often respond in 3–6 visits; chronic conditions typically need a series (e.g., 6–12) with tapering as you improve.

    You’ll get a personalized plan after your first visit.

  • When performed by a licensed professional using sterile, single-use needles, adverse events are rare and minor (temporary soreness or bruising).

    We screen for medications and conditions to keep you safe.

  • Have a light snack, hydrate, wear loose clothing. Afterward, avoid overly intense workouts for a few hours, drink water, and note changes in pain, energy, sleep, or mood to guide your next session.

  • Yes—HSA/FSA are welcome and we provide superbills for out-of-network reimbursement. We’ll help you navigate benefits.