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Best Acupuncturists in Denver, CO

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645 E Evans Ave, Denver, CO 80220

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4.9 (78)
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5.0 (8)
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5.0 (6)

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The Point Acupuncture & Holistic Medicine caters to individuals and families in the Denver area and its nearby cities. Its board-certified staff and practitioners offer acupuncture/electro-acupuncture services to promote blood circulation and mobilize the body's immune and healing response. They also perform cupping and dry needling procedures. The business gives nutritional counseling and Chinese medicine to improve energy, fertility, balance hormones, heal digestion problems, and address minor imbalances to chronic conditions.

  • dry needling
  • Microneedling
  • Cupping
  • Chinese Medicine
  • Facial Acupuncture

899 Logan Street, Suite 109, Denver, CO 80203
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4.8 (173)
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5.0 (36)
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5.0 (30)

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Acupuncture Denver is a holistic wellness center dedicated to women's health and fertility enhancement. It was established in 2003 by NCCAOM-certified practitioner Jane Gregorie. She has a master's degree in Oriental Medicine and is a fellow of the American Board of Oriental Reproductive Medicine, as are her associate providers Merry Reasons and Mally Shaw. The clinic offers acupuncture, fertility-focused treatments, massage therapy, and an infrared sauna. It also provides Chinese herbs and supplements with a focus on women's health, fertility, and pregnancy.

  • Massage Therapy
  • Dietary Therapy
  • Acupuncture
  • Infrared Sauna
  • Chinese Herbs
  • Fertility acupuncture

695 S. Colorado Blvd., Suite 340, Denver, CO 80246

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5.0 (106)
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4.9 (63)
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5.0 (3)

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New Vibes Health & Acupuncture is an integrative wellness medical clinic with more than three years of experience in Denver. The owner is a traditional Chinese medicine specialist. Applied kinesiology, or muscle testing, and nutritional response testing are used to assess organ function or food intolerance. Available treatments include acupuncture, Chinese herbal medications, nutritional therapy, and fire cupping. Trained professionals administer four injection therapies: vitamin B12 injections, prolotherapy, neural therapy, and trigger point therapy.

1643 Boulder Street, Denver, CO 80401

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5.0 (5)
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5.0 (2)

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Eastern Traditions Acupuncture was founded by Kate Fleming, a licensed acupuncturist and graduate of the Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine program at Southwest Acupuncture College. Fleming specializes in treating internal health problems, including women's health, pediatrics, pain, and digestive disorders. In addition to acupuncture, the clinic offers Chinese herbology, cupping, and a type of pediatric acupuncture with no needles called Shonishin.

Denver, CO 80209

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5.0 (51)
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5.0 (7)

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Meeting Point Community Acupuncture has two locations, one in Denver and one in Golden. The clinic offers acupuncture and other traditional medicinal treatments on a sliding scale, with acupuncture ranging from $20 to $40 per visit based on patients' self-reported income. No income verification is necessary, and the clinic holds accessibility as one of its primary values, aiming to make acupuncture available to everyone.

549 E 19th Ave, Denver, CO 80203

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5.0 (32)
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5.0 (21)
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4.7 (8)

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Uptown Acupuncture, an acupuncture and traditional medicine clinic in Denver, has offered customers natural and safe healing techniques since 2001. Specializing in orthopedic sports medicine and Chinese healing techniques, a customized treatment plan is created for each customer and can include acupuncture, electro-acupuncture, dry needling, cupping, gua sha, tui na, herbs, CBD, taping, and functional exercises. The clinic is accepted by most health insurance networks, and it also handles auto accidents, personal injury, and workman's compensation claims.

7829 W 38th Ave, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033

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5.0 (59)
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5.0 (21)
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5.0 (5)

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Avicenna Acupuncture Clinic is located on West 38th Ave in Wheat Ridge. The clinic was founded by Polish-educated physician Dr. Igor P. Zielinski and occupational therapist Petra E. Schalk, who specializes in the treatment of lymphedema. Health problems are treated with acupuncture and other modalities. Chinese herbs are utilized to address many modern world health issues - fatigue, anxiety, digestive problems, obesity, and many others.

Denver, CO 80238

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4.5 (22)
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5.0 (3)

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Natural Balance Integrative Health is an alternative medicine clinic located in Denver. The clinic offers acupuncture, massage therapy, family counseling, and chiropractic services, and its clinicians have more than 60 combined years of experience in their fields. Licensed acupuncturist Kimberly LeBrun is a graduate of Southwest Acupuncture College in Boulder and offers treatment for a variety of ailments, including insomnia, digestive disorders, and women's health issues.

Wheat Ridge, CO 80033

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5.0 (11)
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5.0 (7)

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Moving Points Acupuncture And Wellness has offices in Wheat Ridge and Denver, and also provides mobile acupuncture services throughout the Boulder and Denver areas. The clinic was established by Lee Entel Hurter, who was trained at the National Acupuncture Detoxification Association and bases his practice around body positivity, harm reduction, and trauma-informed care. In addition to acupuncture, Hurter also offers moxibustion and cupping.

Denver, CO 80211

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5.0 (9)
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5.0 (2)

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Wellspring Natural Health is a natural and alternative medicine clinic located in Denver. The clinic offers traditional Chinese medicine, acupuncture, nutritional counseling, and private yoga classes. It was founded by licensed acupuncturist and Diplomate of Oriental Medicine Georgia Carr, who decided to study alternative medicine after using acupuncture to cure her back pain after a spinal injury.

Denver, CO 80205

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Unity Community Acupuncture is based in North East Denver, near the Old San Rafael, Whitter, Uptown, City Park West, and Five Points neighborhoods. The clinic was voted Denver's best acupuncture clinic by the Denver A-List in 2014 and 2016. All the clinic's treatments are priced on a sliding scale from $20 to $40, and no income verification is required to access the lower prices.

Denver, CO 80246

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5.0 (65)
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4.6 (12)

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The Wellness Center is located inside a Whole Foods in Denver and has been treating patients in the area for more than 14 years. The center offers a variety of alternative medical treatments, including acupuncture, therapeutic massage, naturopathic medicine, detox treatments, and chiropractic services. All services at the center are customized to suit the individual patient's needs.

1221 S. Clarkson St., Stuite 203, Denver, CO 80210

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5.0 (12)

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Wellnest Acupuncture and Holistic Medicine is active in the Denver metro area and offers a variety of treatments to clients experiencing various ailments. Some of the circumstances it performs acupuncture for include insomnia, pregnancy related symptoms, anxiety, depression, and cosmetic needs. Aside from acupuncture, this clinic also does herbal therapy, cupping therapy, and traditional Chinese medicine. Gua Sha and Tui Na treatments are available. Wellnest Acupuncture and Holistic Medicine offers nutritional counseling, lifestyle coaching, and meditation classes too.

Denver, CO 80203

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4.5 (32)
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5.0 (2)

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Cynergy Chiropractic Health and Wellness is a chiropractic, acupuncture, and massage therapy clinic located in the Capitol Hill district of Denver. The clinic was founded by Dr. Alison Milbauer and employs several licensed massage therapists and a licensed acupuncturist, Julie Johnson, who specializes in treating mental health, digestive, and women's health issues, as well as pain, headaches, and allergies.

Denver, CO 80211

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5.0 (12)
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5.0 (8)

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The Lotus Studio Center for Acupuncture & Wellness is located in Denver's Berkley-Highlands district. The center was founded by Curt Frager, Robert Ogarek, and Michele Kingsley, licensed acupuncturists who started out as classmates at the Colorado School of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Available services include acupuncture, massage therapy, and marriage and family therapy with Jessica Warren, EdS, LMFT.

Lakewood, CO 80235

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5.0 (3)

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Healing Traditions Integrated Wellness is an alternative medicine clinic located in Lakewood that serves clients throughout the Denver area. A variety of services and treatments are available, including acupuncture, Chinese traditional medicinal practices like cupping and moxibustion, Chinese herbology, nutritional counseling, and diagnostics. The clinic offers a free 30-minute initial consultation to all new patients over the phone.

Denver, CO 80209

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5.0 (6)
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5.0 (4)
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5.0 (2)

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Harmony Acupuncture Wellness Clinic has two locations, one in Denver and one in Centennial. Licensed acupuncturist Linda Machol has been studying yoga, nutrition, and meditation for more than 30 years and received her Masters of Traditional Chinese Medicine from Five Branches University in Santa Cruz. She specializes in internal medicine, sports medicine, gynecology and women's healthcare, pediatrics, fertility, and pain management.

410 9th St, Golden, CO 80401

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5.0 (15)
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5.0 (4)

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Cindy Haxel is an acupuncturist that serves clients throughout the Denver metro area. She has over 12 years' experience practicing traditional Chinese medicine to help alleviate symptoms of certain conditions and help restore balance to the body. Cindy treats clients with addiction, anxiety, asthma, arthritis, carpal tunnel syndrome, digestive issues, depression, dental pain, fertility, fatigue, PMS, and a wide range of other ailments. Appointments take between 75 to 90 minutes depending on the treatment.

750 E 9th Ave Ste 108, Denver, CO 80203

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4.9 (93)
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5.0 (63)
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4.5 (55)

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Located in Denver, Colorado, Acupuncture Lounge and Massage Therapy is a clinic that focuses on the incorporation of alternative healing and wellness methods. Services include acupuncture, massage, cupping, facial acupuncture, and health coaching. The clinic also offers community classes on a variety of health and wellness topics. All practitioners are fully licensed acupuncturists and massage therapists with experience in methods such as Eastern medicine, trigger point therapy, and deep tissue massage. In reviews, customers comment on the clinics soothing, calm atmosphere and the kind, caring attitude of staff.

Compare our Top Acupuncturists

NameExpertise RatingAddressPromotionsLearn more
The Point Acupuncture & Holistic Medicine
645 E Evans Ave, Denver, CO 80220Call for pricing
Acupuncture Denver, Oriental Medical Arts
899 Logan Street, Suite 109, Denver, CO 80203Call For Pricing
New Vibes Health & Acupuncture
695 S. Colorado Blvd., Suite 340, Denver, CO 80246
Eastern Traditions Acupuncture
1643 Boulder Street, Denver, CO 80401
Meeting Point Community Acupuncture
Denver, CO 80209
Uptown Acupuncture
549 E 19th Ave, Denver, CO 80203
Avicenna Acupuncture Clinic
7829 W 38th Ave, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
Natural Balance Integrative Health
Denver, CO 80238
Moving Points Acupuncture And Wellness
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
Wellspring Natural Health
Denver, CO 80211
Unity Community Acupuncture
Denver, CO 80205
The Wellness Center
Denver, CO 80246
Wellnest Acupuncture + Holistic Medicine
1221 S. Clarkson St., Stuite 203, Denver, CO 80210
Cynergy Chiropractic Health and Wellness
Denver, CO 80203
The Lotus Studio Center for Acupuncture & Wellness
Denver, CO 80211
Healing Traditions Integrated Wellness
Lakewood, CO 80235
Harmony Acupuncture Wellness Clinic
Denver, CO 80209
Cindy Haxel Acupuncture
410 9th St, Golden, CO 80401
Acupuncture Lounge
750 E 9th Ave Ste 108, Denver, CO 80203

FAQs

  • Introduction

    Acupuncture is an alternative medicine technique. It involves the strategic placement of small, fine needles puncturing the skin on various areas of the body to relieve pain or treat other medical conditions. The needles are left in place for about 10 minutes to half an hour while the patient relaxes. The selection of the proper acupoints requires skill and knowledge.

    The practice of acupuncture originated in Asia many centuries ago. Chinese acupuncture may also involve electrical stimulation or heat application for heightened effect. Some Chinese acupuncturists also slowly spin or twirl the needles after insertion. On the other hand, Japanese acupuncture is less invasive, with shallow needle insertion and no needle manipulation. Korean acupuncture focuses on needle placement only in the feet and hands.  

    Though acupuncture was highly controversial in Western medicine for many years, most of the medical community now recognizes its effectiveness for pain management. Only anecdotal evidence exists for treatments beyond pain relief.
  • How does acupuncture work?

    Research hasn’t yet determined exactly how acupuncture works, but there are two main theories. One is that it operates on a neurological level by stimulating muscles, nerves, and connective tissues, triggering natural pain relief effects. Others believe acupuncture balances a person’s energies — chi — creating physical, emotional, and mental harmony, which relieves pain and improves health. 

  • Does Medicare cover acupuncture?

    Medicare Part B covers acupuncture solely to treat low back pain. The condition must have no known cause and have lasted for at least 12 weeks. Only a doctor or properly licensed and trained medical provider may perform the acupuncture. Medicare initially approves up to 12 sessions over 90 days. With demonstrated improvement, up to eight more visits may be allowed.

  • Is acupuncture effective?

    Studies by the National Institute of Health confirm the effectiveness of acupuncture for addiction, nausea, headaches, asthma, some stroke rehabilitation, and pain management for various conditions. The NIH studies support the use of acupuncture alone and combined with traditional treatment methods. Additional research by other scientific and medical organizations demonstrates that acupuncture is typically successful in the treatment of pain.

  • Does acupuncture hurt?

    Acupuncture should not be painful. The unfamiliar sensation may be uncomfortable at first, but that typically goes away after the first session. People with high sensitivity levels or low pain tolerance may experience heightened sensations. However, any discomfort should be minor and brief. Some common feelings at the acupuncture points are warmth, tingling, heaviness, or mild achiness.

  • How much does acupuncture cost?

    Acupuncture prices vary greatly, ranging from $50 to $300 per session. Initial sessions usually cost more than follow-up appointments. Initial sessions on the high end of the pricing scale usually include a consultation and medical exam along with the acupuncture session. Some acupuncturists offer membership price breaks or discounts for prepaid multiple sessions. Shop around before deciding on an acupuncturist.

  • Does insurance cover acupuncture?

    Some health care insurance carriers cover acupuncture for specific medical conditions. But it depends on the location, insurance provider, insurance plan, and reason for the treatments. Aetna, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Cigna, United Health Care, Health Net, Banner Health, and Humana are examples of some private insurers that may cover acupuncture with various restrictions. Contact your provider to learn more.