What Acupuncture Can Do For You?

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) offers a holistic and time-tested approach to healthcare that focuses on restoring balance, improving vitality, and supporting long-term wellness. At Colorado Chinese Medicine University (CCMU), acupuncture and herbal medicine are combined with modern clinical training to provide safe, effective, and individualized care for a wide range of health conditions.

Through comprehensive clinical services, educational excellence, and evidence-based practice, CCMU helps patients understand what acupuncture can do for you—whether for pain management, stress relief, chronic illness, or overall health maintenance.

Holistic Therapies at CCMU

CCMU provides a full spectrum of Traditional Chinese Medicine therapies designed to support physical, emotional, and mental well-being. Our clinical services integrate classical principles with modern healthcare practices.

Therapies available at CCMU include:

• Acupuncture and Moxibustion
• Chinese Herbal Medicine
• Nutrition
• Tui Na Massage
• Qi Gong / Tai Ji
• Western Medical Science
• Advanced Student Clinic

These therapies are carefully tailored to each patient’s condition, health history, and wellness goals, promoting natural healing and functional recovery.

What Conditions Can Acupuncture Treat?

Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine can effectively address a wide variety of acute and chronic health conditions. Treatment plans focus on both symptom relief and root-cause correction.

Pain and Musculoskeletal Conditions

• Arthritis

• Back pain and sciatica

• Neck and shoulder pain

• Joint disorders

• Sports injuries

• Carpal tunnel syndrome

• Temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJ)

Mental Health and Neurological Disorders

• Anxiety

• Depression

• Insomnia

• Headaches and migraines

• Stress-related disorders

• Stroke rehabilitation

• Memory loss

Internal Medicine and Chronic Conditions

• Digestive disorders (IBS, constipation, diarrhea)

• High blood pressure

• Asthma and respiratory conditions

• Chronic fatigue syndrome

• Fibromyalgia

• Thyroid disorders

• Liver disease

Women’s Health

• Menstrual irregularities and PMS

• Menopause symptoms

• Endometriosis

• Fertility support

• Morning sickness

• Postpartum recovery

Immune and General Health

• Allergies

• Common cold and flu

• Acne and skin disorders

• Tinnitus

• Immune system support

This list is not exhaustive. Patients are encouraged to consult with CCMU clinicians for personalized evaluation and treatment planning.

Clinical Evidence and Global Recognition

Acupuncture is widely recognized for its therapeutic effectiveness by leading health organizations worldwide. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the World Health Organization (WHO) acknowledge acupuncture as a beneficial treatment option for numerous medical conditions, particularly in pain management, neurological disorders, and chronic disease care.

Modern clinical research continues to demonstrate the safety, effectiveness, and versatility of acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine in improving quality of life and functional health outcomes.

About Acupuncture

Acupuncture originated in China over 3,000 years ago and is presently used as a primary healthcare system throughout the world. It is a method of balancing and building the body’s life force or qi (pronounced “chee”). Traditional Chinese Medicine views disease as the result of imbalance or blockage in the body’s natural energy flow. Such imbalance manifests in physical, emotional, and psychosomatic stress-related disorders.

Thin, sterile, single-use needles are inserted into specific points along meridians (the energy pathways) in order to disperse blockage and mobilize the body’s natural immune response. Acupuncture is compatible with other systems of healthcare. We are happy to work in conjunction with you and other healthcare practitioners. Please let us know what other healthcare systems or medications you are currently using so we may integrate our efforts.

About Chinese Herbs

The earliest evidence of Chinese herbs being used for medicinal purpose dates back to 1066 B.C. For over 3,000 years the Chinese have integrated herbal remedies into their daily lives to manage chronic and acute conditions or to preserve health and vitality. Through countless years of clinical trials, the experience, and knowledge of herbs have been recorded and passed along, leading to Chinese Herbal Medicine as it is practiced today.

Chinese herbs work synergistically with acupuncture for more comprehensive therapy. Together they promote energetic balance and improve the effectiveness of acupuncture, giving quicker and more lasting results. Herbs are taken daily to supplement therapy and facilitate the healing process between acupuncture treatments. Herbal therapy may also stand alone when acupuncture is not necessary, or to maintain balance and vitality.

The largest public movement supporting the use of herbal formulas for medicinal use came in 1949 in China. While modern pharmaceuticals were both difficult to obtain and relatively expensive, the Chinese government encouraged the use of herbs as a cost-effective alternative to Western drugs. Facing similar issues today, many people are seeking efficient and relatively less expensive methods of therapy.

Herbal therapy is tailored to your individual condition, modified to keep up with your progress and ever-changing physical condition. We prescribe high quality prepared herbs in powder or pill form that are convenient and easy to use. We also supply raw herbs for use as herbal teas.