Meet Patti Polman, L.Ac.
A nationally certified, state-licensed acupuncturist and herbalist who has been helping Denver-area families since 1995.
Philosophy of practice
Patti graduated from the Colorado School of Traditional Chinese Medicine and became nationally certified in 1995. Before acupuncture, she spent more than ten years as a dental hygienist, an experience that shaped her calm, precise and caring chairside manner.
She practices Hari, a refined style of Japanese acupuncture, in combination with Acutonics sound healing and Chinese herbal therapies appropriate for both adults and children. She has studied with the Toyohari Association of Japan since 2004.
One of the great strengths of Chinese medicine is its ability to translate the body's messages, to better understand the needs of both body and soul. Patti values education as a tool that lets each person take part in their own healing, and she emphasizes diet and lifestyle as part of every treatment plan.
Hari treatments are believed to strengthen life force and our connection to others by awakening the heart, which allows us to heal naturally.
Patti also teaches in the Foundation Department of the master's program at the Colorado College of Chinese Medicine (CCMU), her alma mater.
Training and credentials
Education
- Diploma, Traditional Chinese Medicine (3-year program)Colorado School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Denver, 1994
- Gynecology Certificate ProgramBlue Poppy Press, 1996–1997, including six weeks at Hunan TCM Teaching Hospital, Changsha, China
- Hari style acupuncture, ongoing studyGentle Japanese acupuncture with Kuwahara sensei
- Toyohari Meridian Therapy training2004
- Dental Hygiene ProgramIndiana University South Bend, with prerequisites at Ball State University
Certifications & licenses
- Diplomate in Acupuncture, Dipl. Ac.National Certification Commission (NCCAOM), 1995
- Certified HerbalistNCCAOM, 1998
- Licensed AcupuncturistColorado Department of Regulatory Agencies
- Registered Dental HygienistColorado Department of Regulatory Agencies, 1981
Professional organizations
- Acupuncture Association of ColoradoMember since 1993
- Toyohari Association of JapanMember since 2004
- Faculty, Colorado College of Chinese MedicineFoundation Department, master's program
Learn more about Acutonics and the Hari Society.
Ready for a gentler kind of care?
New patient visits run about 90 minutes. Call or email Patti to find a time that works.