Health Professionals in Colorado
Inner Balance Functional Medicine and Acupuncture
Acupuncturist, DACM, CFMP, LAc
Westminster, CO 80234
Dr. Bret is a Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine and a Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner with over 20 years helping patients restore health and vitality. His approach is rooted in truly listening to each patient’s needs — whether that means relieving symptoms so they can return to their busy lives, or conducting a deep-dive to uncover the root cause of chronic illness.
Patients are often frustrated with Western care. They have a list of health complaints, but the doctor says "you labs are normal" and no action is taken. Dr Bret starts where your primary doctor stops. We'll find the underlying cause and help you!
Dr. Bret is a Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine and a Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner with over 20 years helping patients restore health and vitality. His approach is rooted in truly listening to each patient’s needs — whether that means relieving symptoms so they can return to their busy lives, or conducting a deep-dive to uncover the root cause of chronic illness.
Patients are often frustrated with Western care. They have a list of health complaints, but the doctor says "you labs are normal" and no action is taken. Dr Bret starts where your primary doctor stops. We'll find the underlying cause and help you!
Our ideal client feels overwhelmed and stuck. They may be struggling with weight changes, abnormal labs, a new diagnosis, digestive concerns, or feeding challenges with their child. They want clear, realistic guidance that fits their busy life, not another restrictive plan. They value evidence based care, accountability, and compassion. Their goal is to feel confident in their nutrition choices, improve labs or symptoms, and create sustainable habits for themselves or their family.
Our ideal client feels overwhelmed and stuck. They may be struggling with weight changes, abnormal labs, a new diagnosis, digestive concerns, or feeding challenges with their child. They want clear, realistic guidance that fits their busy life, not another restrictive plan. They value evidence based care, accountability, and compassion. Their goal is to feel confident in their nutrition choices, improve labs or symptoms, and create sustainable habits for themselves or their family.
Hi! I'm Alaina, a registered dietitian dedicated to helping others improve their relationship with food, find relief from exhausting symptoms, and reconnect with their bodies.
I specialize in eating disorders, disordered eating, GI conditions, and women's health. Whether you're stuck in the binge-restrict cycle, navigating hormonal changes, or feeling overwhelmed about food choices, you're not alone- and you don't have to figure it out on your own. In our work together, you'll find a safe space to explore what truly nourishes you.
Hi! I'm Alaina, a registered dietitian dedicated to helping others improve their relationship with food, find relief from exhausting symptoms, and reconnect with their bodies.
I specialize in eating disorders, disordered eating, GI conditions, and women's health. Whether you're stuck in the binge-restrict cycle, navigating hormonal changes, or feeling overwhelmed about food choices, you're not alone- and you don't have to figure it out on your own. In our work together, you'll find a safe space to explore what truly nourishes you.
I’m a Naturopathic Doctor. My focus is working with people who are struggling with chronic symptoms/disease, chronic inflammation and autoimmunity. This could be a 22 year old with IBS and anxiety, a 42 woman in perimenopause with a mysterious skin rash, or a 60 year old with Rheumatoid Arthritis.
Chronic disease can be any number of clearly diagnosed diseases or it can be the messy mishmash of vague, nagging symptoms (ex: fatigue, digestive upset, acne, hair loss, pain, etc..) that make you feel bad, but your MD says all your lab tests are "normal" and then offers you an antidepressant.
I’m a Naturopathic Doctor. My focus is working with people who are struggling with chronic symptoms/disease, chronic inflammation and autoimmunity. This could be a 22 year old with IBS and anxiety, a 42 woman in perimenopause with a mysterious skin rash, or a 60 year old with Rheumatoid Arthritis.
Chronic disease can be any number of clearly diagnosed diseases or it can be the messy mishmash of vague, nagging symptoms (ex: fatigue, digestive upset, acne, hair loss, pain, etc..) that make you feel bad, but your MD says all your lab tests are "normal" and then offers you an antidepressant.
Welcome to Touch therapy works. Thanks for stopping by. I am Heidi and I have been doing Massage Therapy for 27 years now. I specialize in Deep tissue and Neuromuscular therapy. I am also Proficient in JFB Myofascial Release Techniques (advanced Practitioner). Whether you have pain or just need to relax, I can tailor a session to meet your needs. Visit my website. for more info and session description and pricing.
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Welcome to Touch therapy works. Thanks for stopping by. I am Heidi and I have been doing Massage Therapy for 27 years now. I specialize in Deep tissue and Neuromuscular therapy. I am also Proficient in JFB Myofascial Release Techniques (advanced Practitioner). Whether you have pain or just need to relax, I can tailor a session to meet your needs. Visit my website. for more info and session description and pricing.
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Master's Degree in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, Licensed Acupuncturist in Colorado and have been in practice for 20 years. I specialize in treating pain, sports injury, and post-op rehabilitation. Acupuncture can treat many disorders, but my specialties are what I see the most and have had the most success treating. For the last 11 years, I have been treating athletes at CSU-Pueblo including the football, baseball, soccer, basketball, cheerleading, and golf teams. This is where I found out how important acupuncture is for post-op rehabilitation during physical therapy.
Master's Degree in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, Licensed Acupuncturist in Colorado and have been in practice for 20 years. I specialize in treating pain, sports injury, and post-op rehabilitation. Acupuncture can treat many disorders, but my specialties are what I see the most and have had the most success treating. For the last 11 years, I have been treating athletes at CSU-Pueblo including the football, baseball, soccer, basketball, cheerleading, and golf teams. This is where I found out how important acupuncture is for post-op rehabilitation during physical therapy.
Dedicated to homeopathy Dr. Amerine often takes challenging cases including patients with a variety of serious chronic illnesses. With a reputation for excellence in Homeopathic Medicine Dr. Amerine uses her passion and expertise help her patients recover their health. Dr. Amerine graduated from the Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine. She has completed a fellowship program at the Canadian Academy of Homeopathy and is one of 35 Naturopathic Doctors in the United States and Canada to have been awarded Diplomatic status in homeopathy.
Dedicated to homeopathy Dr. Amerine often takes challenging cases including patients with a variety of serious chronic illnesses. With a reputation for excellence in Homeopathic Medicine Dr. Amerine uses her passion and expertise help her patients recover their health. Dr. Amerine graduated from the Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine. She has completed a fellowship program at the Canadian Academy of Homeopathy and is one of 35 Naturopathic Doctors in the United States and Canada to have been awarded Diplomatic status in homeopathy.
Welcome to Uptown Acupuncture, your destination for premier sports and orthopedic acupuncture services conveniently located near downtown Denver, CO. With a legacy spanning over two decades, our steadfast commitment remains centered on providing compassionate, professional, and exceptionally effective care to each patient. At Uptown Acupuncture, we specialize in Orthopedic and Sports Acupuncture, meticulously integrating internal systems to optimize the recovery process. Whether you're a dedicated weekend warrior or a high-performance athlete seeking to elevate your performance, we have the comprehensive recover strategy for you.
Welcome to Uptown Acupuncture, your destination for premier sports and orthopedic acupuncture services conveniently located near downtown Denver, CO. With a legacy spanning over two decades, our steadfast commitment remains centered on providing compassionate, professional, and exceptionally effective care to each patient. At Uptown Acupuncture, we specialize in Orthopedic and Sports Acupuncture, meticulously integrating internal systems to optimize the recovery process. Whether you're a dedicated weekend warrior or a high-performance athlete seeking to elevate your performance, we have the comprehensive recover strategy for you.
Malou /mah-loo/ sees individuals as experts in their lived experience and believes in their inherent wholeness. They view cultural food and foodways as an integral part of our relationship with self, health, and nature. She identifies as a Filipino/a/x dietitian because it holds cultural, social significance to them and influences their care work. They bring humility to their work, aspiring to cultivate embodied relationships with food and well-being. She is passionate about supporting folks with complex medical concerns and prioritizes a weight-inclusive or fat-positive approach.
Malou /mah-loo/ sees individuals as experts in their lived experience and believes in their inherent wholeness. They view cultural food and foodways as an integral part of our relationship with self, health, and nature. She identifies as a Filipino/a/x dietitian because it holds cultural, social significance to them and influences their care work. They bring humility to their work, aspiring to cultivate embodied relationships with food and well-being. She is passionate about supporting folks with complex medical concerns and prioritizes a weight-inclusive or fat-positive approach.
My name is Nicole Eckman, and I have been a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist since 2001. I use the Integrative and Functional Nutrition approach to healing, which emphasizes the body’s interconnected systems and aims to restore optimal function through targeted dietary, nutrient, and lifestyle modifications. This patient-centered approach looks at the root of your condition, rather than the symptoms alone, I will help you modify your diet and lifestyle to provide a supportive healing environment for chronic conditions such as Gut issues, autoimmune conditions, hormonal imbalances, blood sugar dysregulation, food intolerances,
My name is Nicole Eckman, and I have been a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist since 2001. I use the Integrative and Functional Nutrition approach to healing, which emphasizes the body’s interconnected systems and aims to restore optimal function through targeted dietary, nutrient, and lifestyle modifications. This patient-centered approach looks at the root of your condition, rather than the symptoms alone, I will help you modify your diet and lifestyle to provide a supportive healing environment for chronic conditions such as Gut issues, autoimmune conditions, hormonal imbalances, blood sugar dysregulation, food intolerances,
Are your health issues preventing you from enjoying your life? Are you tired, stressed or in too much pain to do the things you would love to do? Do you feel like your riding a roller coaster with your emotions or energy going up and down? You are not alone. Many people experience disharmonies within our bodies that lead to many uncomfortable health situations. Whether your disharmony expresses itself as pain, insomnia, anxiety, hormonal imbalances, digestive disturbances, acupuncture can help. Acupuncture is an ancient healing practice that works on promoting peace and harmony deep within your body, mind and spirit.
Are your health issues preventing you from enjoying your life? Are you tired, stressed or in too much pain to do the things you would love to do? Do you feel like your riding a roller coaster with your emotions or energy going up and down? You are not alone. Many people experience disharmonies within our bodies that lead to many uncomfortable health situations. Whether your disharmony expresses itself as pain, insomnia, anxiety, hormonal imbalances, digestive disturbances, acupuncture can help. Acupuncture is an ancient healing practice that works on promoting peace and harmony deep within your body, mind and spirit.
It is not often we are encouraged to honor our bodies needs. We live in world that teaches us to "watch it" and "have it together", especially around weight and food. Unfortunately, this constant pressure to "be good" can play a role in constant dieting, restricting, binging, purging and an all or nothing attitude around exercise. Fortunately, we can make peace with food and our bodies again. My approach of somatic nutrition therapy and coaching teaches intuitive eating and body wisdom skills to learn to trust our bodies again.
It is not often we are encouraged to honor our bodies needs. We live in world that teaches us to "watch it" and "have it together", especially around weight and food. Unfortunately, this constant pressure to "be good" can play a role in constant dieting, restricting, binging, purging and an all or nothing attitude around exercise. Fortunately, we can make peace with food and our bodies again. My approach of somatic nutrition therapy and coaching teaches intuitive eating and body wisdom skills to learn to trust our bodies again.
My journey into functional medicine began with the realization that nutrition is more than just fuel—it’s a powerful tool that influences every aspect of our well-being. Through advanced testing, such as micronutrient analysis, food allergies and sensitivities, hormone panels, gene variants, and gut microbiome assessments, I help uncover imbalances and provide targeted interventions tailored to each individual’s unique needs.
Having over 30 years of experience in dietary counseling has given me the knowledge to address many health related issues and set clients back on track to health and wellness.
My journey into functional medicine began with the realization that nutrition is more than just fuel—it’s a powerful tool that influences every aspect of our well-being. Through advanced testing, such as micronutrient analysis, food allergies and sensitivities, hormone panels, gene variants, and gut microbiome assessments, I help uncover imbalances and provide targeted interventions tailored to each individual’s unique needs.
Having over 30 years of experience in dietary counseling has given me the knowledge to address many health related issues and set clients back on track to health and wellness.
Dr.Gao graduated from Guangxi College of Traditional Chinese Medicine and is licensed acupuncturist in California and Colorado. She is presently an instructor at the Colorado School of Traditional Chinese Medicine where she teaches acupuncture,Chinese Herbs, Western Medical referral and serves as a supervisor in the student clinic.
Dr.Gao graduated from Guangxi College of Traditional Chinese Medicine and is licensed acupuncturist in California and Colorado. She is presently an instructor at the Colorado School of Traditional Chinese Medicine where she teaches acupuncture,Chinese Herbs, Western Medical referral and serves as a supervisor in the student clinic.
Are you dealing with IBS, depression, anxiety, or disordered eating? Do you want to heal your gut without restrictive diets? Do you find yourself fearful of food because you’re not sure what will cause symptoms? Have you noticed the powerful impact your mental health and wellness has on your gut symptoms, and vice versa?
Are you dealing with IBS, depression, anxiety, or disordered eating? Do you want to heal your gut without restrictive diets? Do you find yourself fearful of food because you’re not sure what will cause symptoms? Have you noticed the powerful impact your mental health and wellness has on your gut symptoms, and vice versa?
You’re ready to feel better, but your nutrition needs feel overwhelming. You may be navigating cancer treatment or recovery, dealing with digestive symptoms like bloating, pain, or food intolerance, or managing health concerns that are affecting your energy and daily life.
You might feel confused by conflicting nutrition advice, unsure what you should be eating, or frustrated by symptoms, appetite changes, or weight shifts. You want guidance you can trust, without restrictive rules or added stress.
You’re looking for practical, personalized strategies to manage symptoms, improve your energy, feel confident in your food choices, a
You’re ready to feel better, but your nutrition needs feel overwhelming. You may be navigating cancer treatment or recovery, dealing with digestive symptoms like bloating, pain, or food intolerance, or managing health concerns that are affecting your energy and daily life.
You might feel confused by conflicting nutrition advice, unsure what you should be eating, or frustrated by symptoms, appetite changes, or weight shifts. You want guidance you can trust, without restrictive rules or added stress.
You’re looking for practical, personalized strategies to manage symptoms, improve your energy, feel confident in your food choices, a
Most people seek acupuncture for the relief of physical pain without realizing how profoundly Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine can transform their lives. I would love to be a part of your experience with this amazing medicine. You're likely to get relief from physical pain with any acupuncturist but I won't stop there. I can help you find balance in your life relieving stress, anxiety, and mental/emotional anguish. True healing is not the absence of symptoms but the cultivation of health! To get started call 303-507-8021 or visit my website www.nikkiminges.com.
Most people seek acupuncture for the relief of physical pain without realizing how profoundly Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine can transform their lives. I would love to be a part of your experience with this amazing medicine. You're likely to get relief from physical pain with any acupuncturist but I won't stop there. I can help you find balance in your life relieving stress, anxiety, and mental/emotional anguish. True healing is not the absence of symptoms but the cultivation of health! To get started call 303-507-8021 or visit my website www.nikkiminges.com.
Hello, I welcome you to 7 Mountains Acupuncture & Wellness. I offer effective, compassionate, cost effective care. My treatment rates start at $45 for acupressure & shonishin ( kids especially like this! No needles! ) Acupuncture treatments start at $85, cosmetic acupuncture starts at $110. I also offer Acupressure instruction online, herbal formulas, Gua Sha, cupping and e-stim for your complete health care. A no charge consultation is also available. I am in my 20th year of private practice as a licensed Acupuncturist. I have also been a licensed Respiratory therapist for 21 years. I look forward to meeting you.
Hello, I welcome you to 7 Mountains Acupuncture & Wellness. I offer effective, compassionate, cost effective care. My treatment rates start at $45 for acupressure & shonishin ( kids especially like this! No needles! ) Acupuncture treatments start at $85, cosmetic acupuncture starts at $110. I also offer Acupressure instruction online, herbal formulas, Gua Sha, cupping and e-stim for your complete health care. A no charge consultation is also available. I am in my 20th year of private practice as a licensed Acupuncturist. I have also been a licensed Respiratory therapist for 21 years. I look forward to meeting you.
We are a team of practitioners dedicated to providing individualized, whole-person care through the principles of Naturopathic and Functional Medicine. We take the time to truly listen to your story, learn about your medical history and how your body is functioning today, investigate the root causes of any imbalances that may be holding you back, and educate you on prevention and long-term wellness. By focusing on lifestyle, nutrition, and the foundations of health, and using lab results based on YOUR body, we guide you toward feeling your best with less pesky symptoms and more energy and life!
We are a team of practitioners dedicated to providing individualized, whole-person care through the principles of Naturopathic and Functional Medicine. We take the time to truly listen to your story, learn about your medical history and how your body is functioning today, investigate the root causes of any imbalances that may be holding you back, and educate you on prevention and long-term wellness. By focusing on lifestyle, nutrition, and the foundations of health, and using lab results based on YOUR body, we guide you toward feeling your best with less pesky symptoms and more energy and life!
As a Board Certified Clinical Nutritionist focused on holistic care, I help patients achieve lasting results by addressing the root causes of their health concerns. Through a comprehensive 80-marker blood test—which I co-developed with Quest Diagnostics—I identify key issues such as nutrient deficiencies, toxic exposures, hormonal imbalances, and immune and neurological deficits. This personalized approach allows us to tackle stress, lifestyle factors, and overall wellness from the inside out. I provide real solutions to real health problems for those seeking a natural, sustainable approach to health.
As a Board Certified Clinical Nutritionist focused on holistic care, I help patients achieve lasting results by addressing the root causes of their health concerns. Through a comprehensive 80-marker blood test—which I co-developed with Quest Diagnostics—I identify key issues such as nutrient deficiencies, toxic exposures, hormonal imbalances, and immune and neurological deficits. This personalized approach allows us to tackle stress, lifestyle factors, and overall wellness from the inside out. I provide real solutions to real health problems for those seeking a natural, sustainable approach to health.
How to tell if Natural Health is right for me?
Colorado Health Professionals have broad skills and are able to work with a wide range of symptoms.
Complementary and alternative health, natural health or holistic health is a non-medical path to well-being. It sees the physical, mental and spiritual aspects of life as closely interconnected and balanced. Advocates typically use a wide variety of alternative practices, the most common of which include: Acupuncture, Chiropractic, Homeopathy, Massage Therapy, Naturopathy, Nutrition, Osteopathy, and Physical Therapy.
Complementary and alternative health, natural health or holistic health is a non-medical path to well-being. It sees the physical, mental and spiritual aspects of life as closely interconnected and balanced. Advocates typically use a wide variety of alternative practices, the most common of which include: Acupuncture, Chiropractic, Homeopathy, Massage Therapy, Naturopathy, Nutrition, Osteopathy, and Physical Therapy.
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