Services

Acupuncture

Since 2003, the World Heath Organization has recognized acupuncture’s effectiveness for the following specific conditions:

Adverse Reactions to radiotherapy and/or chemotherapy
Allergic rhinitis (including hay fever)
Biliary colic
Depression
Dysentery, acute bacillary
Dysmenorrhea, primary
Epigastralgia
Facial pain
Headache
Hypertension, essential
Hypotension, primary
Induction of labour
Knee pain
Leukopenia
Low back pain

However, the list of things acupuncture is commonly used for is far more exhaustive than this one. I encourage you to schedule a free consultation with me to talk about how I can potentially use acupuncture and other modalities to help your specific condition!

Malposition of fetus
Morning sickness
Nausea and vomiting
Neck pain
Pain in dentistry
Periarthritis of shoulder
Postoperative pain
Renal colic
Rheumatoid arthritis
Sciatica
Sprain
Stroke
Tennis elbow

Cosmetic Acupuncture

Katie trained with Travall Croom and has been using his protocol for cosmetic acupuncture since 2019. During a cosmetic acupuncture treatment, Katie will use gua sha tools for facial massage, needles to target specific muscles and fine lines, a Celluma LED light to kill acne bacteria and promote collagen & elastin production in the cells, and lastly facial cupping. Products used in cosmetic acupuncture treatments are made by Katie in-house.

Cupping

Cupping uses heat generated from fire with glass cups to pull the skin and muscles upward. It is essentially the opposite of a massage, creating space in areas of tightness and stagnation to provide relief from pain. I typically use topical oils and salves that incorporate Chinese herbs with cupping sessions to promote muscle relaxation.

PS - you can have heart shaped cupping marks, just ask!

Herbal Medicine

Katie’s education during her 3 year Master’s degree program provided training on over 300 individual Chinese herbs. Ocotillo Acupuncture houses a pharmacy with a wide array of herbal formulas that can be tailored to your specific condition. Herbs can be prescribed in tea, powder, topical or pill form depending upon your condition and personal preference. Herbal medicine is best used in conjunction with acupuncture, however if you are not local to Denver or prefer not to receive acupuncture, you may book herbal consultations without acupuncture with Katie through the booking link here.

Electric Stimulation

Think a TENS unit, but attached to needles to target deeper, more specific points. Electric stimulation can be effective to address pain, neuropathy, bone regeneration, and paralysis among other things. Depending on the frequency used, it can feel like a light buzzing or tapping or can be more intense depending on your condition and tolerance. You can always book a free consultation with Katie if you have more questions about electric stimulation in conjunction with acupuncture!

Moxibustion

Moxibustion, or moxa, is the process of burning an herb called Mugwort over certain acupuncture points or general areas of the body. It can be done by burning a stick, attaching moxa to the top of an acupuncture needle, or placed directly on top of a point - don’t worry, we will not burn you! Moxa is intensely warming and has also been shown to raise white blood cell counts in the body - in other words, it’s great for your immune system!