Peaceful healing environment
Boulder, Colorado · Voted Best 6 Years Running

Restore Balance.
Reclaim Your Life.

Boulder's most trusted acupuncture clinic. Expert care for pain, fertility, mental wellness, and whole-body vitality — rooted in 3,000 years of healing wisdom.

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Why Choose Us

Results you can feel — and measure

Our approach combines ancient Eastern wisdom with modern clinical practice to deliver real, lasting improvements in your health and wellbeing.

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Instantaneous Relief

Many patients experience significant pain relief and relaxation after their very first session — our distal point technique targets pain without touching the sensitive area.

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Continuous Improvement

Comprehensive and successive treatments generate compounding improvements. Each session builds on the last, creating deeper, more stable healing.

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Fewer Treatments Needed

Our precision approach means fewer treatments to achieve stable and lasting improvement — saving you time and delivering exceptional, lasting value.

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Collaborative Care

We work cooperatively with your primary care physicians, bridging the gap between Eastern and Western medicine for truly integrative healthcare.

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Best of Boulder

Voted Best of Boulder six consecutive years. Our results speak for themselves — from athletes to post-surgical patients to those seeking holistic wellness.

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Whole-Body Healing

We assess digestion, sleep, stress, and inflammation as part of every intake — because optimal health requires treating the whole person, not just the symptom.

Conditions Treated

Healing for every body

From chronic pain to fertility support, mental wellness to sports performance — our comprehensive care addresses the full spectrum of human health.

Sports performance and pain management

Pain Management

Back, neck, joints & chronic conditions

Mental and emotional wellbeing

Mental & Emotional

Stress, anxiety & emotional balance

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Fertility & Pregnancy

IVF/IUI support & prenatal care

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Sports Performance

Injury recovery & athletic optimization

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Women's & Men's Health

Hormonal balance & vitality

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Digestive Health

IBS, bloating & gut restoration

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Immunity

Strengthen your body's defenses

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Cancer Support

Comfort & recovery alongside treatment

Our Services

Ancient wisdom,
modern precision

A comprehensive suite of Traditional Chinese Medicine modalities, tailored to your unique health journey.

Acupuncture treatment
Signature Service

Acupuncture

Stimulate your body's own healing mechanism through precisely placed needles. Enhances blood flow, reduces inflammation, and restores vital energy balance.

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Chinese Herbal Therapy

Customized herbal formulas to complement your acupuncture treatments and support healing between sessions.

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Cupping

Ancient suction therapy to release muscle tension, promote circulation, and draw out toxins.

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Gua Sha

Gentle scraping technique to relieve chronic pain, improve circulation, and reduce inflammation.

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Dry Needling

Targeted myofascial release to deactivate trigger points and relieve muscular pain and tension.

Additional Modalities

Acutonics Sound Therapy
Ion Treatment
Laser Therapy
Moxibustion
Tuina (Chinese Medical Massage)
Our Philosophy

Meet the practitioners
behind your healing

"We collaborate with our patients and healthcare community to provide Traditional Chinese Medicine that renews, encourages, and inspires optimal health and vitality."
— Acupuncture Clinic of Boulder
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Erin Pass

Founder & Acupuncturist

L.Ac., Dipl. C.H.

NCCAOM board-certified. Specializes in fertility, cancer support, sports performance & chronic pain. Holds hospital privileges at BCH.

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Ariel Kallenbach

Acupuncturist

L.Ac., Dipl.Ac., MAcCHM

Women's health specialist. 3,000+ hours clinical training. Focuses on fertility, hormonal balance, perimenopause & reproductive health.

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Noah Soble

Acupuncturist

L.Ac., Dipl.Ac., MAcCHM

Board-certified practitioner bringing comprehensive Traditional Chinese Medicine care with a results-driven approach.

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Jen Murphy

Acupuncturist

L.Ac., Dipl. OM

Diplomate of Oriental Medicine dedicated to helping patients achieve their health goals through personalized, compassionate care.

From Our Practice

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Your Journey

From first call
to lasting healing

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Schedule Your Consultation

Call us or request an appointment online. We'll match you with the practitioner best suited to your health goals and concerns.

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Comprehensive Intake

We go beyond your primary concern — assessing digestion, sleep, stress, and inflammation to understand the full picture of your health.

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Personalized Treatment Plan

Your practitioner creates a customized plan combining acupuncture with the most appropriate complementary modalities for your condition.

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Track Progress & Maintain

We monitor your progress closely, adjust your treatment as you improve, and support you in maintaining your health gains long-term.

Patient Stories

Real people.
Real results.

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"The practitioners treated me throughout my entire recovery from Traumatic Brain Injury. The results were remarkable — something I couldn't have imagined possible."
TBI
TBI Recovery Patient
Boulder, Colorado
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"I've had acupuncture in different places across the U.S. and without question, Erin is the best. No one has ever made me feel so relaxed and comfortable with the process."
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Erin P. Patient
Returning Patient, Boulder
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"Over the past 3-4 years I've had chronic pain from fibromyalgia and tension headaches. I visit Boulder a few times a year and always make a point to come to this clinic."
FM
Fibromyalgia Patient
San Diego, CA
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"I've seen all practitioners for multiple health issues. As an avid rock climber and weight lifter with many injuries, I can't express enough my results and success with these treatments."
RC
Rock Climber Patient
Boulder, Colorado
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Voted Best of Boulder
Six Consecutive Years
Common Questions

Everything you need
to know

Acupuncture needles are extremely thin — much thinner than a hypodermic needle. Most patients experience minimal discomfort, and many feel a brief sensation of pressure, warmth, or tingling. Many patients find sessions deeply relaxing and often fall asleep during treatment.
It varies by condition and individual. Many patients experience relief after their first session. Our approach is designed to require fewer treatments than typical to achieve stable and lasting improvement. We'll discuss a personalized treatment plan during your initial consultation.
Absolutely. Our practitioners believe strongly in the complementary nature of Eastern and Western medicine. We work cooperatively with your primary care physicians and can coordinate care. Erin Pass holds hospital privileges at Boulder Community Health, supporting patients pre- and post-surgery.
Yes. Our practitioners have helped many patients through fertility journeys including IVF/IUI preparation, hormonal imbalance, PCOS, and cycle regulation. We also support labor and delivery, and provide prenatal and postnatal care. Ariel Kallenbach has advanced training specifically in reproductive health.
Your first visit includes a comprehensive health intake covering your main concern as well as digestion, sleep, stress, and overall vitality. Your practitioner will explain the treatment plan, answer all your questions, and provide your first treatment. Most patients leave feeling relaxed and optimistic about their healing journey.
Start Your Healing Journey

Your best health
begins today

Join thousands of Boulder residents who have reclaimed their vitality through expert acupuncture care. Schedule your consultation now.

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Phone
303.665.5515
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Email
info@acuboulder.com
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Location
Boulder, Colorado
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