What is acupuncture?

A traditional Chinese medical practice, Acupuncture has been used for thousands of years to treat a wide variety of conditions including chronic pain, nausea, fatigue, and stress. Acupuncture works by increasing the flow of energy, known as Qi, throughout the body by inserting ultra thin needles into certain pain points. By stimulating these pain points, the body restores its balance and is able to begin the healing process.

Acupuncture and Qi

For years, Dr. Amorette LaFranchi, L.Ac., DACM has been practicing the ancient art of acupuncture and Qi to help her patients heal. Her patients come to her with their health concerns, and she performs a diagnosis and comprehensive treatment plan, tailored to their specific conditions. She then expertly manipulates the way Qi moves throughout their bodies to better balance the energy between their internal organs. This then enables the body to start healing itself from within. 

typical response time

Each person responds to acupuncture differently. However, most who have tried acupuncture report decreased levels of pain within their first few appointments. Dr. Amorette will work with her patients to determine the correct amount of follow up acupuncture treatments needed during an initial consultation. It’s also important to note that treatments are cumulative, meaning they build on themselves.

CUPPING therapy

A time-honored healing method rooted in traditional wellness practices, cupping therapy is used to relieve tension and restore natural flow throughout the body. Often described as a cupping massage or myofascial decompression, this method involves placing glass cups on specific points of the body to create gentle suction. Instead of applying direct pressure, the skin is drawn upward to encourage circulation, ease muscular tension, and promote overall physical well-being.

pediatric Acupuncture

Many parents are exploring acupuncture as a natural way to support their child’s emotional and physical balance. This gentle approach helps calm the nervous system and supports mood stability by promoting the body’s innate ability to regulate itself. Pediatric acupuncture encourages relaxation, nurtures resilience, and contributes to a sense of emotional harmony and vitality in growing children.

Postnatal acupuncture

After giving birth, it's essential for new mothers to focus on restoring energy and rebalancing the body. These sessions are designed to support postnatal rejuvenation by nurturing overall wellness, enhancing emotional resilience, and encouraging natural cycle balance. The goal is to help new mothers regain strength, feel grounded, and be fully present during this transformative stage of life.

what We Treat

    • Labor Preparation

    • Irregular menstruation

    • Labor pain

    • Lactation, deficiency

    • Malposition of fetus, correction of

    • Menopausal/post-menopausal symptoms

    • Morning sickness

    • PMS and cramps

    • Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)

    • Spotting and excessive bleeding

    • Allergies and asthma

    • Anxiety

    • Bedwetting

    • Bell’s palsy

    • Bronchitis

    • Common cold and flu

    • Depression

    • Fatigue

    • Incontinence

    • Insomnia

    • Pareses following stroke

    • Neuropathy

    • Shingles

    • Stress

    • Back and knee pain

    • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

    • Fibromyalgia

    • Frozen shoulder

    • Headache and migraine

    • Osteoarthritis

    • Sciatica

    • Sports injuries

    • Tennis elbow

    • Abdominal pain

    • Celiac disease

    • Colitis

    • Constipation

    • Diarrhea

    • Gastritis

    • Gastric Hyperacidity

    • Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)

    • Ulcers

    • Gingivitis

    • Pain after dental surgery

    • Pharyngitis

    • Toothache

    • Impotence

    • Prostatitis

    • Cataracts

    • Conjunctivitis

    • Central retinitis

    • Dry eye

    • Nearsightedness – in children

Hear from our Patients

  • Amorette LaFranchi is a skillful and wonderful acupuncturist. I highly recommend her to anyone who is looking to destress and increase their energy.

    Nicole D. - Aspen, CO

  • Amorette is a wonderful healer. She worked wonders helping me recover from a knee injury. I was pain free after only two treatment sessions! In addition, her treatments are truly blissful because her needling technique is gentle.

    Julie M. - Boulder, CO

  • I could not be more pleased to finally be pain free and energetic again. Seeing Amorette for treatments is truly an investment in my health and well-being that is unparalleled.

    Don M. - Boulder, CO