Our Approach to Acupuncture

At Inspired Wellness Center in Arvada, we combine Traditional Chinese Medicine with modern evidence-based care to help people live better — not just manage symptoms. Our approach blends time-tested philosophies like acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine, with modern clinical understanding rooted in nervous system balance, integrative physiology, and real-world results

While we welcome patients with many health conditions, our clinic is especially recognized in these areas of expertise.

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Fertility

  • Acupuncture has the ability to assist people in all areas of fertility and at all stages of the process.  Whether you're thinking about getting pregnant, would like some additional assistance in the fertility process or are working with Western fertility specialists, we can support your fertility and help you work toward a happy, healthy full-term pregnancy.

  • We have been working with men and women suffering from fertility issues for nearly 20 years and have over 1,200 babies in our IWC family! We have extensive knowledge in the treatment of infertility from both a Western and Eastern perspective.  We can assist people in all areas of fertility and at all stages of the process.  Whether you are looking to begin to prepare the body, would like some additional assistance in the fertility process, or are working with Western fertility specialists, acupuncture can support your fertility and help you work toward a happy, healthy full-term pregnancy.

    When using acupuncture with other assisted reproductive techniques (ART), research suggests it may help improve outcomes for some patients.

  • Acupuncture helps to:

    • regulate the menstrual cycle

    • increase blood flow to the uterus, which creates a healthier uterine lining and improves the chances of an embryo implanting 

    • normalize hormone and endocrine systems that regulate the cycle, egg quality, and ovulation.  This is especially important in women with PCOS

    • positively affect the hypothalamic-pituitary-ovarian axis which plays a key role in fertility

    • reduce anxiety and stress associated to "trying to conceive" which can help our patients feel better in general and help balance the hormones that are secreted during stressful times which can significantly decrease fertility.

    • improve sperm counts in men and reduce stress

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Sports Medicine

  • Acupuncture can help the body with several different kind of pain related issues.  Whether your pain is NEW, lingering pain, or an old injury that never seemed to fully recover – we have you covered.

  • How Does Acupuncture Works For Pain and Sports Injuries?

    Traditional Chinese acupuncture involves the insertion of extremely fine needles into the skin at specific “acupoints.” This creates micro damage to the tissue which forces the body's own healing properties to create blood flow to the tissue which reduces inflammation, increases circulation and relaxes tight muscles.  Acupuncture can also help relieve pain by releasing endorphins, the body’s natural pain-killing chemicals, and by affecting the part of the brain that governs serotonin, a brain chemical involved with mood which benefits anybody living with pain.  Acupuncture should be used for acute and chronic injuries, as well as pre/post surgery.  

  • Why Use Acupuncture in the Treatment of Pain?

    Acupuncture is commonly used in professional sports to help athletes by:

    • helping the body recover from injuries in muscles and ligaments

    • help patients pre/post surgery; acupuncture can increase blood flow, reduce inflammation and address swelling

    • and help athletes perform their very best

    Common issues addressed by acupuncture include:

    • back pain

    • neck and shoulder tightness

    • knee pain

    • arthritis

    • sciatica

    • tendonitis

    • tension headaches

    • endurance and energy levels

    • chronic inflammation

    • and more!

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Cancer

  • A cancer diagnosis will change you forever.  We work with many patients who are treating their cancer with traditional cancer treatment options like chemotherapy and radiation.  Acupuncture can help to make treatment a little easier and help recovery happen faster.  

  • Here at Inspired Wellness Center we have worked with thousands of patients who have been told the terrifying words, "you have cancer" through their entire journey of diagnosis, treatment and recovery.  We have worked with some of the best Oncologists and Surgeons in the Denver area, creating a partnership with them to put our patients health first and design treatment plans to get them through their doctors designated treatment plan.  Let our team and our experience help take some of the "suckiness" out of cancer.  

  • Research shows acupuncture can help:

    • reduce nausea/vomiting associated with chemotherapy

    • regulate digestion

    • improve chemo and radiation related fatigue

    • manage depression and anxiety related to a diagnosis for both the patient and the care givers

    • reduce neuropathy

    • manage hormone related issues like hot flashes and night sweats

    • boost immune function

    • aid in recovery after chemo and surgery

    • and much more!

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Health and Wellness

  • Acupuncture can help the body with big issues such as auto-immune disorders, digestive issues, headaches, migraines and more.  But acupuncture can also be used for general health and wellness.  We like to make sure all of our patients are sleeping well, have good energy, are giving their bodies healthier ways to manage stress and keeping their immune systems healthy.  Let us help you too!

  • How Does Acupuncture benefit health in general?

    The word "health" refers to a complete state of physical and emotional well-being.  Healthcare exists to help people reach a state of physical, mental and emotional well-being which is then a resource to living a full life.  Acupuncture can help improve your health in a variety ways including stress management, increasing energy levels, improving sleep and aiding in a healthier immune system.

  • Why Use Acupuncture in improving or maintaining your health?

    Many of us understand that if we take our car in for routine care, it will continue to run well.  However most of us don't give our bodies the same care and wait until something is wrong.  Acupuncture is a system of medicine valuable in both improving your health AND in maintaining health. 

    Common general health issues addressed by acupuncture include:

    • stress management

    • anxiety

    • depression

    • fatigue

    • pain

    • frequent colds

    • auto-immune conditions

    • endocrine disorders

    • hormone imbalances

    • and more!

Inspired Wellness Center is an Arvada acupuncture and integrative medicine clinic serving Denver and the Front Range. Our evidence-based approach supports people with pain, stress, hormonal imbalance, fertility, pregnancy, and more.