Acupuncture Chinese Herbal Medicine


Patti Polman Lic. AC (N.C.C.A.) Philosophy of Practice Patti Polman is a nationally certified and state licensed acupuncturist and herbalist who graduated from the Colorado School of Traditional Chinese Medicine in 1995. She practices a refined style of Japanese Acupuncture called Hari in combination with Chinese herbal therapies which are appropriate for both adults and children. One of the strongest assets of Chinese Medicine in general is the ability to translate the body's messages to better understand the needs of the body and the soul. Dietary and lifestyle options are also emphasized as an aspect of the therapy. Patti values education as a tool to empower each individual's opportunity to access this information in their own personal healing. The needle technique of Hari is a gentle, non-invasive needling style that employs gold and silver needles which touch or are superficially inserted at acupuncture points. When treating children, needles are not used. Instead, special pediatric tools are used to gently stroke the meridians, which guide the energy. While this form of acupuncture treats many common and complex conditions, it is also a valuable tool for general health and wellbeing. It is believed that Hari treatments can enhance life force or our connection to others and the universe by awakening the heart, which allows us to heal naturally. The pulse and abdomen are often referenced during treatments to give the practitioner feedback as the treatment progresses. Acupuncture is an ancient energy-based system that believes if the energy of the body is balanced, health is the outcome. If, however, the energy in the body is blocked, weakened or stagnated, symptoms arise in the body that ultimately result in physical, mental or emotional illnesses. To restore this balance, acupuncture techniques are used to allow the vital energy of the body to return to a balanced state.
Documents to Print and Complete - Health Information and Your Privacy - Patient Intake Form What does Acupuncture Treat? Acupuncture treats many common physical and emotional complaints such as: Chronic pain Digestive disorders Menstrual pain and PMS Menopausal symptoms Infertility Insomnia Depression Colds and Flu Chronic sinus conditions Asthma Eczema Post and Pre-surgery Stress
EDUCATION Toyohari Meridian Therapy Series 2004 Colorado School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Denver , CO Diploma Traditional Chinese Medicine 1994 (3-Year Program) Blue Poppy Press Gynecology Certificate Program September 1996, April 1997. Six weeks of study at Ilunan 'ECM teaching hospital in Chengsha, China-Gynecology Dept. Hari Style Acupuncture - ongoing continued studies of gentle Japanese style acupuncture with Kuahara sensei Indiana University of South Bend, Indiana, Dental Hygiene Program (2-year program) Additional 1 year pre-requisites at Hall State University program, 1977 CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES and REGISTRATONS National Commission for the Certification of Acupuncturist/Certified Acupuncturist Dipl. Ac. (N.C.C.A.) 1995 Certified Herbalist (N.C.C.A.) 1998 Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies Registered Acupuncturist Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies Registered Dental Hygienist 1981-Present PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS Acupuncture Association of Colorado - since 1993 Toyohari Association of Japan - since 2004

Patti Polman Lic. AC (N.C.C.A.)

Philosophy of Practice

Patti Polman is a nationally certified and state licensed acupuncturist and herbalist who graduated from the Colorado School of Traditional Chinese Medicine in 1995. She practices a refined style of Japanese Acupuncture called Hari in combination with Chinese herbal therapies which are appropriate for both adults and children.

One of the strongest assets of Chinese Medicine in general is the ability to translate the body's messages to better understand the needs of the body and the soul. Dietary and lifestyle options are also emphasized as an aspect of the therapy. Patti values education as a tool to empower each individual's opportunity to access this information in their own personal healing.

The needle technique of Hari is a gentle, non-invasive needling style that employs gold and silver needles which touch or are superficially inserted at acupuncture points. When treating children, needles are not used. Instead, special pediatric tools are used to gently stroke the meridians, which guide the energy. While this form of acupuncture treats many common and complex conditions, it is also a valuable tool for general health and wellbeing. It is believed that Hari treatments can enhance life force or our connection to others and the universe by awakening the heart, which allows us to heal naturally. The pulse and abdomen are often referenced during treatments to give the practitioner feedback as the treatment progresses.

Acupuncture is an ancient energy-based system that believes if the energy of the body is balanced, health is the outcome. If, however, the energy in the body is blocked, weakened or stagnated, symptoms arise in the body that ultimately result in physical, mental or emotional illnesses. To restore this balance, acupuncture techniques are used to allow the vital energy of the body to return to a balanced state.

Documents to Print and Complete

- Health Information and Your Privacy

- Patient Intake Form

What does Acupuncture Treat?

Acupuncture treats many common physical and emotional complaints such as:

Chronic pain
Digestive disorders
Menstrual pain and PMS
Menopausal symptoms
Infertility
Insomnia
Depression
Colds and Flu
Chronic sinus conditions
Asthma
Eczema
Post and Pre-surgery
Stress

EDUCATION

Toyohari Meridian Therapy Series 2004
Colorado School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Denver , CO
Diploma Traditional Chinese Medicine 1994 (3-Year Program)
Blue Poppy Press Gynecology Certificate Program September 1996, April 1997. Six weeks of study at Ilunan 'ECM teaching hospital in Chengsha, China-Gynecology Dept.
Hari Style Acupuncture - ongoing continued studies of gentle Japanese style acupuncture with Kuahara sensei
Indiana University of South Bend, Indiana, Dental Hygiene Program (2-year program)
Additional 1 year pre-requisites at Hall State University program, 1977

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES and REGISTRATONS

National Commission for the Certification of Acupuncturist/Certified Acupuncturist Dipl. Ac. (N.C.C.A.) 1995

Certified Herbalist (N.C.C.A.) 1998

Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies Registered Acupuncturist

Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies Registered Dental Hygienist 1981-Present

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

Acupuncture Association of Colorado - since 1993
Toyohari Association of Japan - since 2004