South Denver Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine Clinic

01/10/2023

Office Re-Opening!!!

South Denver Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine Clinic is Re-Opening and able to see patients starting January 9th, 2023.

Our office is now part of Reflective Wellness Mind and Body, so there are a few changes, but we will still provide you with quality care.

Our new location is 13731 E Rice Pl, Suite 101, Aurora, CO 80015. We are essentially just south of Parker Road and Quincy Avenue at Rice Place and Parker Road in Aurora, CO.

Feel Free to Use the Self Scheduling System as before or contact us at the phone or email addresses below, please just note the new location.

Please contact us with any questions, 720-260-1892 or southdenvertcm@gmail.com or chriss@reflectivewellness.org

09/13/2022

We will be closing our office at 2950 S. Jamaica Court in Aurora CO on September 30th, 2022.

We are currently looking for new office space or another practice to operate out of, but have nothing concrete as of now. We are unsure how long this process will take, but Christopher will continue to practice as an acupuncturist and herbalist in the Denver Metropolitan Area as soon as it is possible.

We Sincerely Thank You for your Patronage for the last 8 years and look forward to working with you in the next iteration of South Denver Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine Clinic. We will post here and on Social Media when we are able to take patients again.

In the meantime, If you would like to make an appointment before the end of the month, please call 720.260.1892 and leave a message, text 720.260.1892, or send an email to southdenvertcm@gmail.com and we can go from there.

If you would like to schedule an herbal consultation, please contact us with the above contact info and we will get something set up for you.

If you need a local referral, please don’t hesitate to contact us with the above and we will be happy to provide you with some good local practitioners.

Again, Thank You to everyone that has worked with us and trusted us with your health and wellbeing, We Sincerely Appreciate and Thank You.

01/18/2022

Migraines are a type of a headache that are considered quite common but can also be debilitating. The frequency and severity can vary from person to person but TCM can be an effective way to help treat and prevent them. Here is how migraines are viewed from a TCM perspective and what can be done to address it:

Dealing with migraines can literally be a pain. Worse than a normal headache, migraines tend to come with a variety of extra symptoms including light and sound sensitivity, dizziness, nausea, and others. Generally, the pain is extreme and to make matters worse the normal things that can help a heada...

01/11/2022

Traditional Chinese medicine and acupuncture are well known for pain management but many may not know that TCM can help treat a broad range of conditions both acute and long-term. Here are just some of the things that TCM can help with

When I tell people that I meet that I am an acupuncturist, the question of what can Chinese medicine and acupuncture treat inevitably comes up, usually followed by a question about pain. While it is very true that Chinese medicine is great for treating almost any kind of pain, Chinese medicine and a...

01/04/2022

From a TCM point-of-view, a major contributor to weight gain is caused by a pathogen called dampness. To learn about why dampness is detrimental to your weight loss goals and what action you can take, check out our latest blog post!

Wanting to get rid of some extra body weight is a common concern for a lot of people. Obviously, the most tried and true way to do this is to increase the number of calories we use, while decreasing the amount that we take in to create a net loss, which makes our body start […]

12/01/2020

If you have ever been interested in TCM and acupuncture but don't really know what it's about, then check out this latest podcast which we took part in, that serves as an entertaining and beginner-friendly introduction to the world of Chinese medicine and acupuncture! We would also like to thank Kelly and James for having us on, it was an honor and a pleasure!
https://open.spotify.com/episode/0jTizCod2upVlPQwne53sx?si=Yu3XfOFqQjCBj6wokbt7aQ

11/10/2020

Q: From a TCM perspective, what is the best way to keep your immunity up?

A: A balanced lifestyle is the key to maintaining health. Whether it be eating healthy foods, exercising regularly, or working on one's own mental well-being, all these parts work together to stave off disease and make sure your body is working at optimal levels.

10/20/2020

Q: Can you get acupuncture to prevent colds and flus?

A: Yes, acupuncture. moxibustion and Chinese herbal medicine can all be used to help keep your immune system strong so you don't get sick. Even if you do get sick, if you start fast enough, there are some good herbal formulas that can help you to recover quickly.

10/15/2020

Ever wonder what your acupuncturist is going on about when talking about wood, earth, fire, metal or water when describing something? Take a look at this article that explains the five elements, how they work in TCM, and how they can apply to our daily lives.

A large part of the diagnostic and treatment framework within traditional Chinese medicine centers around a concept called the Five Elements or sometimes the Five Phases. This refers to 5 separate but interconnected concepts that work together to explain how the body, health and environment work. Mo...

10/13/2020

Q: Can I come in for just cupping or gua sha?
A: Absolutely, we offer cupping only or gua sha only treatments to help you with a stiff neck, back, and shoulder muscles if you want some relief, but don't want acupuncture.

10/08/2020

Sciatica pain is no fun and can affect your ability to work and enjoy life. While there are many reasons why this happens, acupuncture and Chinese medicine have good treatment solutions. This is one of the main things that we treat on a daily basis. Check out this article to learn more about why it happens and how we can help. https://southdenvertcm.com/2015/06/23/sciatica-and-acupuncture/

10/06/2020

Q: Does acupuncture work better for more acute or chronic issues?
A: Both! While Chinese medicine generally regards prevention as the best medicine, there are good treatments for both acute and chronic conditions. In both cases, your acupuncturist will look at how to treat both the symptoms you have as well as the root issue to help things from reoccurring.