Meet Kellie

Licensed Acupuncturist (LAc.)<br />Master of Science in Oriental Medicine<br /> Diplomate in Acupuncture (NCCAOM)

Kellie Krasovec, Licensed Acupuncturist

My introduction to Acupuncture came in 1987, following a referral by a gynecologist.  I had been suffering from chronic insomnia, recurring depressions and other gynecological problems. This referral and subsequent treatment led to what felt like miraculous changes in my personal health. After that initial experience, I  sought out Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine for the answers to most any health concern I had: from fatigue to digestive difficulties to torn muscles. It has always helped me return to health quickly and completely.

These experiences eventually led me to learning everything I could about this ancient medicine, including returning to school to earn my Master of Science in Oriental Medicine (MSOM), then traveling to China to immerse myself in Chinese Medicine’s history, culture and practice.

I am Nationally Board Certified as a Diplomate in Acupuncture by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM).  I earned my Master of Science in Oriental Medicine from Southwest Acupuncture College located in Santa Fe, New Mexico.  This four-year program included 1873 actual classroom hours and 1030 clinical hours.  The degree includes training in acupuncture, auriculotherapy, moxibustion, cupping, tuina, Chinese herbology, electrical stimulation and nutritional therapy.

I earned three advanced certificates during my additional studies in Beijing, China, in 2004 and 2005.  Two of these were awarded by the Beijing International Acupuncture Training Centre for programs in Acupuncture and Moxibustion as well as Chinese Herbal Medicine.  A third was awarded by Guang’An Men Hospital for in-hospital training in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM).  My time at the hospital included seeing 70-90 patients per day in a Weight Loss department, as well as studies in the Dermatology and Gynecology Departments.

During my MSOM degree, I was fortunate enough to be mentored by Dr. Xiaolu Luo, DOM.  Among his other accomplishments, Dr. Luo is a Specialist in Cosmetic Acupuncture and Rheumatic Arthritis.  In addition to practicing TCM, Dr. Luo spent many years at Tianjin University researching Cosmetic Acupuncture procedures and herbal combinations,  evaluating their effectiveness. I am greatly indebted to him for his willingness to share his vast knowledge with me.

I have continued my extensive training with Mary Elizabeth Wakefield, Virginia Doran and Ping Zhang, and am certified as a Facial Rejuvenation specialist.

Additionally, I have been a student of Dr. Richard Tan for the past 3 years, and use his Balance Method as a preferred method for treating pain.  During this time, I have also been a student of Dr. Jimmy Wei-Yen Chang, a master of Chinese Pulse Diagnosis as well as one of the finest herbalists in the U.S.

I am a current member of the American Association of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, the American Acupuncture Council and am certified as a Licensed Acupuncturist (L.Ac.) by the state of Colorado.

When not working or doing research, I can be found snowshoeing, hiking or trail-running with my dog Elwood, snowboarding, or otherwise enjoying the spectacular Rocky Mountains I am blessed to call my backyard.

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