About My Practice

I have been told that I practice this medicine differently than most. I have a very intuitive style which allows my to feel for more subtle nuisances in the body. I try to meet the body, the person, where they are in the moment. This allows for more trust, more connection and more drastic changes.
I have been influenced  by many and I love having a giant tool bag in which to choose the best treatment options. I am also very hands-on and will spend a good portion of the session massaging, feeling, moving and stretching the body.
While needles aren't for everybody, I still believe that Traditional Chinese Medicine is. There are so many different treatment options, so many modalities within its scope that even the most needle phobic person can find benefit from this powerful medicine. 

I specialize in treating emotional trauma and psychological disorders as well as pain, digestive issues and menstrual irregularities. 

About Katie

I've always wanted to help others, to aid in their health and wellbeing. When I was younger I remember watching surgery on T.V. while we ate dinner, giving my friends massages at slumber parties, and then when I was a bit older "charging" a talisman with healing juju for friends with sports injuries. I'm not sure where this calling originated, but it is strong! 
When I was in high school, my mom was briefly learning about acupressure. It seemed to fit in with everything I was already used to. I started using it on my teachers for headaches. It was very well accepted, and I guess the rest is history!

I abandoned my dreams in western medicine and at the age of 16, I set out on my 10 year plan. My first hurdle-graduating high school. I went from being one year behind my graduating class with low grades to graduating on time in the top 10 of my class. After graduating, I moved to Fort Collins and attended Colorado State University. I enrolled in the Health and Exercise Science Program for it's well rounded education in human anatomy, physiology and kinesiology as well as basic business know-how. Concurrently, I studied Eastern religion and philosophy. During externships my senior year, I worked with a Chinese Herbalist and also a Chiropractor who solidified my foundation in Chinese medicine. 

Once I graduated from CSU, I chose to attend a local Acupuncture school. My first day, I knew I was in the right place. I felt the 6 years of waiting was validated. It took another 3 years to complete the 2,800 hours of clinical training needed to become a diplomate of Acupuncture.
And now, I am exactly where I planned to be. Practicing this amazing traditional medicine nestled in a mountain town.