Acupuncture/Acupressure
At Boulder Community Health, we are committed to maintaining the best quality standards in cancer care and integrative therapies. We offer acupuncture treatment to assist both cancer patients, as well as family members and other caregivers. Led by experienced, oncology-trained and certified practitioners, our staff is proud to provide this evidence-based, complementary cancer care practice.
We offer the following acupuncture options:
- Individual sessions
- Acupressure classes
- Low-cost treatment in a group setting
Understanding the Benefits of Acupuncture
In acupuncture treatment, extremely thin needles are inserted into the skin at various depths, targeting strategic points in the body. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, it is believed that health comes from a harmonious balance between the complementary extremes of the life force: qi or chi.
Qi flows through the meridians in your body, or pathways. These pathways are flowing with energy that is accessible through 350+ acupuncture points in the body. It is believed that illnesses result from an imbalance of forces, which means that insertion of needles in these points can help rebalance the energy flow in the body.
Studies indicate that acupuncture offers relief for a variety of diseases and conditions, including the following:
- Lower back pain
- Headaches
- Fibromyalgia
- Migraines
- Osteoarthritis
In addition, research shows acupuncture can help provide relief for nausea and vomiting often caused by chemotherapy treatment.
Acupuncture clinics
Treatments are 30 to 45 minutes in a relaxed group setting.
- Mondays – 9:30 a.m. to noon
- Wednesdays – 12:45 p.m. to 2:45 p.m.
- Thursdays – 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
No walk-ins, by appointment only. To set up an appointment, call 303.415.7292.
Cost: $15 - $25, depending on whether the patient is in active treatment
Where: Tebo Family Medical Building, 1st Floor Community Room, 4715 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder
If you would like to schedule an appointment, call 303-415-7292 for a patient service coordinator.
