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Chinese Medicine Is Having a Moment. Let’s Make the Most of It.

More people are looking to Chinese Medicine for answers, not only when conventional approaches fall short, but because they’re actively seeking more thoughtful ways to manage pain, support recovery, and prevent injury.

For those of us in practice, it's a sign that our work matters more than ever.

I’m a licensed acupuncturist and Board-Certified Chinese Medicine Herbalist, and I created musclemud™ because I wanted another way to put the principles and herbal medicine we use every day into the hands of our patients.

Built from clinical practice, musclemud™ combines topical analgesics with intentionally selected herbs to clear heat, invigorate blood, and nourish sinews. Every ingredient has a job to do. No synthetic fillers. No unnecessary preservatives.

But more importantly, it was built in the clinic, for the clinic.

I created musclemud™ after years of treating pain and musculoskeletal complaints and seeing a gap between what I could accomplish with patients in the treatment room and the products available for them to use between visits. I wanted something grounded in Chinese herbal strategy, clinically practical, and easy enough that patients would actually use it.

Now, I’d like to get it into the hands of the practitioners who understand this medicine best.

I’m offering Colorado acupuncturists and Chinese Medicine practitioners a complimentary musclemud™ Practitioner Sample Kit so you can evaluate it yourself. 

Use it.

Look at the herbs.

Try it in your clinic.

Decide whether it earns a place alongside the other tools you already trust.

If it does, musclemud™ is available for both professional use and practitioner wholesale—giving you another way to extend the work you’re already doing beyond the treatment table.

Chinese Medicine doesn’t need to be reinvented to be relevant, but we can keep finding easier ways to bring it into people’s lives.

I’d be honored if you considered musclemud™ as one of them.

Heather Terry

Licensed Acupuncturist | Board-Certified Chinese Medicine Herbalist

Founder + Formulator, MuscleMud™

9/15

Licensed Acupuncturist (Part-Time) 

Licensed Acupuncturist (Part-Time)

Lakewood Community Acupuncture — Lakewood, CO (Near Wadsworth & Hwy 285)

Join a supportive, nonprofit practice dedicated to accessible, high-quality care. Lakewood Community Acupuncture is seeking a compassionate, organized, and dedicated Licensed Acupuncturist to take on a 3-shift weekly schedule starting Friday, December 4, 2026 (with paid training scheduled in advance).

Shift Schedule (18 hours/week)

One practitioner to cover all three weekly shifts:

• Mondays: 1:30 PM – 7:45 PM

• Fridays: 8:30 AM – 2:00 PM

• Saturdays: 8:30 AM – 2:45 PM

Role & Clinic Overview

We operate as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit providing affordable, individualized private care (up to 3 patients per hour across 3 dedicated treatment rooms; no open-room group treatments). Practitioners manage their own room turnover and patient check-in/checkout without a separate front-desk receptionist.

Modalities Utilized:

• Acupuncture and trigger point / "dry needling" techniques

• Electroacupuncture (E-stim)

• Cupping (fire and suction/pump)

• Chinese herbal medicine recommendations

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay Structure:$20.00/hour base + per-patient/service commission: First-year earnings, including commission, average $34.00/hour total (actual rate varies based on shift patient volume). Increases after one year of employment.

• Tiered Employee Benefits: Scaling based on tenure and shift volume.

• Retirement: 401(k) eligibility after one year of employment + 5% Employer Matching towards 401(K)

• Loan Forgiveness: Potential qualifying 501(c)(3) employment for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program (must meet additional hourly requirements which can be discussed if interested). 

• Paid Training: Fully compensated onboarding prior to your first solo shift

Qualifications

• Active Colorado (DORA) Acupuncture License

• NCCAOM Certification (Dipl. Ac. or Dipl. O.M.)

• Active professional malpractice insurance

• Strong time-management and self-scheduling skills

• Passion for community wellness, patient rapport, and herbal medicine

To Apply

Send your resume and a brief introduction to info@lakewoodacupuncture.orgor call 720-242-9756 for more details.

9/2

  Associate Acupuncturist – Stress & Recovery Focus

Job Title: Associate Acupuncturist – Stress & Recovery Focus

Company: The TMJ & Headache Institute of Colorado

Location: Centennial, CO (On-site) | Optional split-shift in North Denver

Compensation: $50.00 – $60.00 / hour

About the Practice

The TMJ & Headache Institute of Colorado is a premium, 100% cash-pay specialty clinic dedicated to resolving complex head, neck, and jaw pain. Designed as a modern organic sanctuary, our high-end healing space allows practitioners to deliver focused, patient-centric care entirely free from high-volume insurance burnout.

The Role

We are seeking a polished, dependable Associate Acupuncturist to join our team. You do not need to build a caseload from scratch. You will step directly into a steady pipeline of patients who require nervous system regulation to complement their physical therapy and neuromuscular pain treatments.

Clinical Focus:

• Execute targeted foundational acupuncture protocols for autonomic down-regulation.

• Lower systemic cortisol, reduce anxiety, and optimize patient sleep architecture.

• Provide stress-recovery care that accelerates physical rehabilitation.

Schedule & Hours

• Scaling Schedule: Starts at ~15 hours per week and scales progressively to 30 hours per week alongside patient volume.

• Accelerated Option: Immediate full/expanded hours are available for candidates willing to split shifts between our primary Centennial office and our North Denver location.

Mentorship & Clinical Growth

Work directly alongside a Board-Certified Orofacial Pain Specialist with 30 years of clinical experience holding elite designations (COMT, CCTT, CODN).

• Achieve additional distinction through our Orofacial Pain Dry Needling Specialist certification.

• Master the integration of Eastern modalities with advanced dry needling and manual therapy.

• Deepen your clinical expertise in complex pain mechanisms and collaborative care.

The Ideal Candidate

• Licensed: Active, valid Acupuncturist license (L.Ac) in Colorado.

• Exceptional Bedside Manner: High emotional intelligence, polished presentation, and a warm demeanor that builds immediate patient trust.

• Collaborative & Dependable: Seeking a stable clinical home with clear workflows and receptivity to clinical mentorship.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay at $50.00 – $55.00 / hour.

• 100% cash-pay model—zero insurance billing, coding, or authorization headaches.

• Structured, protocol-driven clinical focus in a serene, high-end environment.

How to Apply

Submit your resume and a brief cover note describing your personal experience in treating stress recovery and chronic pain to: patientsuccess@tmjinstitutecolorado.com

8/19/26