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We collaborate with our patients and healthcare community to provide Traditional Chinese Medicine that renews, encourages, and inspires optimal health and vitality.

We are glad to be a part of your healing journey.

In our Clinic we stimulate blood flow, relax and re-train muscles, soothe nerves and re-energize the body’s natural healing system to invigorate and heal your body. We bring your body back to balance and allow for natural and comprehensive healing.

From our Clinic, you should expect:

  • Personal attention.
  • Recommendations and help in developing a full treatment plan.
  • Help tracking your progress and reaching your goals.
  • A safe, effective, and reliable treatment.

Our Team

Erin Pass – Founder

Acupuncturist
L.Ac., Dipl. C.H.

Barb Jones

Acupuncturist
L.Ac., Dipl. MAcCHM

Whitney Patterson

Acupuncturist
DACM, L.Ac., Dipl. O.M.

Ariel Kallenbach

Acupuncurist
L.Ac., Dipl.Ac., MAcCHM

Erin Pass is a Diplomate in Acupuncture and Chinese Herbology. She is certified by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM) and is licensed in the state of Colorado. She is also a member of the Acupuncture Association of Colorado. Erin considers herself a general practitioner who works with clients to help them reach their health goals. One of her favorite aspects of care is the intricate fabric that is woven by learning about someone’s life and working with them at different times on their journey. Erin has had the pleasure of working with both men and women to conceive children, support people going through cancer therapies, assist athletes with their sports performance as well as addressing acute injuries. She has also helped people greatly reduce or alleviate their chronic pain. Optimal health always includes finding ways to reduce systemic inflammation and a full intake is done to assess digestion, sleep, and other aspects of health. A fundamental tenet at the Acupuncture Clinic of Boulder is to bridge the gap between allopathic and eastern medicine. She holds hospital privileges at BCH and works with clients prior to and after surgeries to manage pain and speed healing, and to assist in labor and delivery.

In her free time, Erin enjoys camping, skiing, photography, travel, and yoga. She begins each day – rain, snow, or shine, hiking in the Boulder Foothills, with her dog, Oscar.

Barb is passionate about achieving optimal health in order to live life to the fullest.

Barb has earned a Master of Acupuncture with a Chinese Herbal Medicine Specialization degree at Southwest Acupuncture College in Boulder. She is currently certified by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM) and is licensed in the state of Colorado. Previously, Barb worked extensively in the medical field as an occupational therapist, helping patients of all ages regain independent living skills.

Barb is passionate about achieving optimal health in order to live life to the fullest. She is drawn to Chinese medicine for the powerful effect acupuncture, herbs, and nutrition have on our long-term wellness. In this fast paced culture and ever-changing world, she believes it is especially important to nurture ourselves and our health. Barb enjoys helping patients decrease pain, anxiety, sleep, hormonal, and digestive issues. When not treating patients, Barb loves climbing, hiking, and cooking nutritional meals for her family.

Whitney Patterson, DACM, L.Ac. (She/Her/Hers) is a licensed acupuncturist and Doctor of Chinese Medicine. She earned her Master of Science at the American College of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine and her Doctorate of Acupuncture at the Pacific College of Health and Science. Whitney is certified by the NCCAOM in Acupuncture and Chinese Herbology and is licensed in Colorado. Her passion for Chinese medicine began in childhood, when acupuncture transformed her chronic ear condition. With experience in both private and community settings, she is dedicated to helping patients on their journey to wellness. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her dog, reading, and exploring Colorado’s seasonal activities.

Ariel Kallenbach, L.Ac., Dipl.Ac., MAcCHM is a national board-certified acupuncturist and Chinese herbalist. She earned her Master of Acupuncture with Chinese Herbal Medicine specialization at Southwest Acupuncture College in Boulder, CO, completing over 3,000 hours of clinical and academic training. She is licensed in Colorado and certified by the NCCAOM in Acupuncture. 

Ariel is committed to helping patients find wellness and peace through personalized, holistic care. She creates individualized treatment plans to meet each patient’s unique needs, supporting them in achieving their health goals and building resilience, while ensuring they feel understood and supported throughout their journey. Her expertise covers a wide range of concerns, including pain management, digestive issues, sleep, stress, and women’s health.

Outside the clinic, Ariel enjoys reading, rock climbing, birding, and spending time with her partner and loved ones.

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