Kate Barry
Denver Community Acupuncture
4251 Kipling St, 310, Wheat Ridge, CO, 80033-2896
Kate earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Washington University then set off to fulfill her dream of traveling the world. She became fascinated with health care throughout different cultures and, astounded by the effectiveness and power of Chinese medicine, she discovered her life path. Kate earned her master’s degree in Oriental Medicine from Five Branches University in Santa Cruz, CA in 2007. She is a Licensed Acupuncturist in the state of Colorado and is nationally board certified as a Diplomate of Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine by the National Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM). Kate’s specialties include pain, women’s health conditions (including PMS, hormonal imbalance and menopausal symptoms), digestive disorders and mental-emotional imbalances. While Kate cherishes her years of travelling and is deeply grateful for her many amazing teachers in California, she is thrilled to be laying down roots in northwest Denver. She feels incredibly blessed for her patients, from whom she learns so much from every day, and for the opportunity to serve her community by promoting health and balance. In her free time, Kate loves spending time in the mountains, biking, gardening, and practicing yoga. She is also always eager for adventures with her husband and two kids.
Guasha is a traditional Chinese bodywork therapy in which the practitioner gently scrapes the skin surface to improve circulation, reduce inflammation, and aid in chronic pain conditions. It is most often performed on the back but it can also be applied to other parts of the body.