Thrive CommUnity Acupuncture - Fort Collins, CO 

Dee (they/she) found their way to acupuncture meridian therapy through martial arts research. Discovering styles based in manipulating meridians and acupoints, they began studying acupressure and shiatsu manuals for understanding of the meridians and points. For years they used what they learned to help friends and family (and themself, of course) with minor ailments while continuing to work in IT help desks. After completing their bachelors, they promptly went to Southwest Acupuncture College (SWAC) in Boulder where they completed their Master of Science in Acupuncture. Dee was attracted to the programs at SWAC because of their pragmatic focus on moving students toward licensure as well as their versatility of styles available to study. While there, Dee focused their studies on meridian therapies and esoteric styles that centered around the spirit and harmony with universality. They resonated with Tui Na (Grasp and Pluck) manipulation as well as the classic medical conceptions they studied involving the 8 extraordinary vessels, harmonizing the 5 elements, and moving pathologies using divergent meridians, and trained in these methodologies through coursework and supervised clinicals. After completing licensure, in 2016, Dee volunteered services providing NADA protocol treatments to the residents and staff at the Safehouse Progressive Alliance for Nonviolence shelter and launched a small house-call practice, largely providing acupuncture and tui na services in Boulder and Longmont. The next year they came to work at Thrive (then Fort Collins CommUnity Acupuncture and Massage) and has since been certified in Usui Ryoho Reiki and Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture. Dee's experience at Thrive gives her a large breadth of knowledge and ability to work with a wide range of issues with our patients.

Nancy is no longer seeing clients at this time. She is teaching with her husband, Robert and you can learn about their classes by visiting www.openpathways.org.

Nikki Schmidt, LMT - Gentle and Lymphatic Massage Specialist Independent Contractor Services & Pricing Offered: ​Enriching Massage 60 minutes:  $  90.00 Enriching Massage 90 minutes:  $ 125.00 ​Options included with these massages: Essential Oils Cupping ​This gentle, soothing massage combines Lymphatic Massage with subtle Energy Healing and invites the body into deep relaxation. Lymphatic Massage supports the body to release toxins which leave the body naturally, while supporting cellular absorption of fresh nutrients.  ​Why "gentle"? The lymphatic system is just below the skin and the light touch of the therapist serves to completely open the lymphatic flow, rather than compressing it with pressure. Nikki activating the body's "calm" center using gentle brain balancing techniques through Integrated Alignment and Reiki. This can facilitate the flow of spinal fluid to the brain stem, offering the opportunity to experience a sense of stability, peace, ease, and joy. ​Here are some symptoms that may be improved by an Enriching Massage with Nikki: Pain, Inflammation, Swelling, Recovery time after surgery or injury, Edema, Fatigue, Anxiety and Depression, Mental stress, Emotional stress, Auto-immune dis-eases ​Here are some examples of improvements that clients have experienced: ​Improved vitality, Better endurance, More energy, Able to relax more easily, Better quality of sleep, Higher quality of life, Sense of peace, calm, and joy

“My passion is helping people. I want everyone to feel seen, heard, loved and supported. I believe that every day, in every moment, we have a choice to live in a high vibration of joy, love and ease.” Julie is a dedicated energy work practitioner with a desire for helping individuals achieve balance, healing, and personal growth. Clients experience a safe space of acceptance to explore and visualize their own possibilities. In 2009, she witnessed the life-changing power of brain integration and was inspired to pursue formal training in energy work. Other areas of study include creativity, meditation, visualization, reflexology, massage, channeling and Clifton Strengths. Julie earned degrees in interpersonal communication, business management, college student personnel, and counseling which helped develop her love of coaching and teaching. Her career took her onto college campuses encouraging students, volunteering in her sons’ schools and activities, and co-creating a successful business, the Blue Moose Art Gallery, in Fort Collins. She also loves to cook, hike, quilt, create, and enjoy the ocean. Julie is currently accepting new clients at Thrive and would love to meet you. Receive $10 off your first session (in person, virtual, or phone). Energy Work - 60 min session: $60 Coaching - 60 min session: $60 Coaching workshop - 3 hours: $150 Virtual Appointments can be made on Mondays and Thursdays by contacting Julie directly by calling or texting her at 970-568-2490. Payment can be made by cash, card or Venmo.