Scott Blunk, LAc.
An NCCAOM-certified and licensed acupuncturist and herbalist, Scott Blunk founded Fort Collins Acupuncture in November 1999. Scott is passionate about acupuncture and herbal care, and enjoys using his skills and training to help his patients find relief from many different health concerns. As one of the most respected practitioners in Northern Colorado, Scott brings a comforting and confident demeanor that has been noted by his patients through the years. He ensures his patients receive compassionate, caring and knowledgeable treatment.
Scott grew up in Fort Collins and attended Pacific College of Oriental Medicine in San Diego. After graduation and completing postgraduate training in China, he returned to his hometown, which he now enjoys with his wife Rachel and their two children. He also enjoys skiing, hiking, and traveling with his family to visit their favorite Colorado mountain towns.
Scott grew up in Fort Collins and attended Pacific College of Oriental Medicine in San Diego. After graduation and completing postgraduate training in China, he returned to his hometown, which he now enjoys with his wife Rachel and their two children. He also enjoys skiing, hiking, and traveling with his family to visit their favorite Colorado mountain towns.
Education
Scott is a Summa Cum Laude graduate of Pacific College of Oriental Medicine in San Diego. Educated as a primary health care provider, he regards acupuncture as an integral part of the modern health care system. Scott is comfortable discussing your Western medical diagnosis and coordinating care with your physician as necessary.
The rigorous four-year degree program at Pacific College included more than 2200 classroom hours and 1000 clinical hours. Scott studied Oriental Medical Theory, Herbology, Point Functions, Anatomy, Biology, Pathophysiology, Massage, and Nutrition. He completed clinical internships at the Pacific College clinic and the University of California San Diego Free Clinic.
Always searching for ways to enhance his skills, Scott became keenly interested in pure energy healing in 2016. He is currently studying and using The McKay Method® energy healing system and his patients love the results!
Postgraduate Training
Following graduation Scott traveled to China for 6 weeks of intensive postgraduate training at Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine. This program involved treatment of patients on several hospital wards: Rheumatology, Cardiovascular, Pulmonary, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Acupuncture and Tui Na (Chinese Massage). His training has proven invaluable in treating Fort Collins Acupuncture patients suffering from serious respiratory disorders, rheumatology issues and digestive disorders.
Additional Specialization in Pain Relief
Scott is the leading specialist in Northern Colorado for acupuncture pain relief. He has sought out and completed numerous trainings for advanced pain treatments. Scott trained with Dr. Richard Tan and with Whitfield Reaves, both highly-regarded practitioners. He has successfully used these sophisticated techniques in thousands of treatments.
Credentials
Scott is a Summa Cum Laude graduate of Pacific College of Oriental Medicine in San Diego. Educated as a primary health care provider, he regards acupuncture as an integral part of the modern health care system. Scott is comfortable discussing your Western medical diagnosis and coordinating care with your physician as necessary.
The rigorous four-year degree program at Pacific College included more than 2200 classroom hours and 1000 clinical hours. Scott studied Oriental Medical Theory, Herbology, Point Functions, Anatomy, Biology, Pathophysiology, Massage, and Nutrition. He completed clinical internships at the Pacific College clinic and the University of California San Diego Free Clinic.
Always searching for ways to enhance his skills, Scott became keenly interested in pure energy healing in 2016. He is currently studying and using The McKay Method® energy healing system and his patients love the results!
Postgraduate Training
Following graduation Scott traveled to China for 6 weeks of intensive postgraduate training at Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine. This program involved treatment of patients on several hospital wards: Rheumatology, Cardiovascular, Pulmonary, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Acupuncture and Tui Na (Chinese Massage). His training has proven invaluable in treating Fort Collins Acupuncture patients suffering from serious respiratory disorders, rheumatology issues and digestive disorders.
Additional Specialization in Pain Relief
Scott is the leading specialist in Northern Colorado for acupuncture pain relief. He has sought out and completed numerous trainings for advanced pain treatments. Scott trained with Dr. Richard Tan and with Whitfield Reaves, both highly-regarded practitioners. He has successfully used these sophisticated techniques in thousands of treatments.
Credentials
- Council of Colleges of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine Clean Needle Technique Course January, 1999
- National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM) Diplomate in Acupuncture (Dipl Ac) June, 1999
- National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM) Diplomate in Chinese Herbology (Dipl CH) July, 1999
- Certificate of Completion of Study in Acupuncture, Tui Na, and Herbology at Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Jinan, China June, 1999
- Licensed Acupuncturist in the State of Colorado
- The McKay Method® Level 1 Energy Healing System