Cyndy Lakowske began her career in science receiving a Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of New Mexico in 1983. She continued with these studies, earning a Master's degree in Chemical Engineering from Stanford University in 1984. Cyndy went on to pursue Ph.D. research at Stanford, which led to an interest in studying alternative healing modalities.
Ms. Lakowske did her training in acupuncture and herbal medicine at Southwest Acupuncture College in Boulder, Colorado. She also completed an internship program of study at the Heilongjong University of Chinese Medicine in Harbin, China. While a student, Cyndy was awarded the Golden Flower Scholarship for Excellence in herbal studies. She received her Master's degree in Oriental Medicine from Southwest Acupuncture College in 2008. Her postgraduate work also includes a sports medicine acupuncture apprenticeship with Whitfield Reaves, L.Ac.
Cyndy is a Licensed Acupuncturist in Colorado and has a Diplomate in Oriental Medicine from the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture (NCCAOM). She offers treatment with acupuncture, electrical stimulation, cupping, gua-sha and tuina (massage), as well as herbal consultations and custom herbal prescriptions. Her special interests include stress related ailments, sports injury, and gynecology.
Cyndy lives in Boulder, Colorado with her husband and their teenage son and daughter. In addition to her practice of acupuncture, Cyndy teaches mind-body healing as a Nia instructor and is certified as a Brown Belt Instructor.
"My practice of Chinese medicine is motivated by compassion for everyone that suffers, and a desire to guide my patients in their own personal path of healing. I believe that vibrant health is a desirable and attainable goal. Chinese medicine is a unique healing system in that it employs multiple modalities to treat any condition. While this type of treatment requires a personal commitment from the patient, it also allows for a rewarding partnership between the practitioner and the patient. Each individual will have a healing path that is different and includes the potential for a transformational health experience."
"I began my career as a scientific researcher exploring methods of non-invasive blood glucose measurement and have always had a passion for understanding the physical and energetic basis for health. My study of traditional Chinese medicine is augmented and influenced by years of studying physics, chemistry and engineering. For the last 20 years, I have been a teacher of fitness and wellness and have worked with people struggling with all types of discomfort and illness. I have come to appreciate the unique needs of each person and the power of the body to heal itself when given the right guidance."
