Jeff Brew, L. Ac., Dipl. Ac. |
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Jeff’s journey to becoming an acupuncturist began as a patient. That’s when he found acupuncture after an accident that severely impacted his quality of life. After feeling disheartened by a very short list of options offered by his doctors, he found the relief he experienced from acupuncture treatment totally life changing!
The way acupuncture resolved his pain and increased his mobility was so profound that he was inspired to learn more about it, if only to help him understand why his doctors thought he’d never recover the way he did! Then what began as research to seek understanding exploded into a passion to share the healing he experienced with others.
After completing his undergraduate degree in Psychology, Jeff arrived in Colorado in 2009, settling in the town of Lyons. Jeff began attending classes at the prestigious Southwest Acupuncture College (SWAC) in Boulder to pursue his dream of studying sports medicine and orthopedic acupuncture from some of the best practitioners in the field. During his training Jeff excitedly discovered additional ways of approaching illness and pain.
While in school Jeff was introduced to the “Community Acupuncture” model through a clinic for the homeless and working poor, which he describes as one of the most rewarding clinical experiences of his education. Also while at SWAC, he attended trainings for Acupuncturists Without Borders, Injection Therapy Acupuncture, as well as study Reiki, Qi Gong, and work with an AIDS outreach clinic.
Jeff graduated in August of 2012 and, after receiving his diplomate and license, worked with Dr. Robin Saltonstall at 40plus Integrative Health in Boulder. He also worked at Amara Massage in Fort Collins in order to reach a greater number of patients along the Front Range. While many of Jeff’s patients have been athletes or those seeking to recover from an injury, he has been able to treat a vast variety of ailments and help a great number of clients achieve their treatment goals – everything from helping to manage allergies to treating patients with migraines and other chronic health conditions.
One of Jeff’s dreams for the future of acupuncture is bringing it to people who need it most but may not have access, especially those in distress. During his education, Jeff was trained by Acupuncturists Without Boarders - a philanthropic organization that has sent acupuncturists to disasters such as Hurricane Katrina, the earthquake in Haiti, and the shootings in Aurora Colorado.
During the severe flooding in Lyons in 2013, Jeff was surprised to find himself on the receiving end of that natural disaster. After he and his pets were rescued from the flood, Jeff immediately put his training to use as a volunteer giving acupuncture to first responders and evacuees in the initial days and weeks following the flood.
In recognition of the amazing work that Colorado acupuncture volunteers, like Jeff, did during that incident, the Medical Reserve Corps (a federal government emergency response program) decided that Colorado needed to develop an acupuncture unit to respond to these types of events. Remarkably, this is the first unit of its kind in the USA. In addition to being a volunteer acupuncturist with this new organization, Jeff has written the training procedures for the program’s volunteers and is their lead trainer.
Beyond being a gifted healer, Jeff is often found enjoying the outdoors, whether climbing the canyons of the Front Range or working in his garden at home. An accomplished chef as well as an acupuncturist, Jeff recognizes the importance of using food not only as a source of sustenance and joy but as medicine as well.
Jeff’s clinical philosophy is based on the joyful integration of his love of life with his personal and professional healing journey. He is excited and grateful to be working with the patients of Fort Collins CommUnity Acupuncture on their journey toward serenity and better health.
The way acupuncture resolved his pain and increased his mobility was so profound that he was inspired to learn more about it, if only to help him understand why his doctors thought he’d never recover the way he did! Then what began as research to seek understanding exploded into a passion to share the healing he experienced with others.
After completing his undergraduate degree in Psychology, Jeff arrived in Colorado in 2009, settling in the town of Lyons. Jeff began attending classes at the prestigious Southwest Acupuncture College (SWAC) in Boulder to pursue his dream of studying sports medicine and orthopedic acupuncture from some of the best practitioners in the field. During his training Jeff excitedly discovered additional ways of approaching illness and pain.
While in school Jeff was introduced to the “Community Acupuncture” model through a clinic for the homeless and working poor, which he describes as one of the most rewarding clinical experiences of his education. Also while at SWAC, he attended trainings for Acupuncturists Without Borders, Injection Therapy Acupuncture, as well as study Reiki, Qi Gong, and work with an AIDS outreach clinic.
Jeff graduated in August of 2012 and, after receiving his diplomate and license, worked with Dr. Robin Saltonstall at 40plus Integrative Health in Boulder. He also worked at Amara Massage in Fort Collins in order to reach a greater number of patients along the Front Range. While many of Jeff’s patients have been athletes or those seeking to recover from an injury, he has been able to treat a vast variety of ailments and help a great number of clients achieve their treatment goals – everything from helping to manage allergies to treating patients with migraines and other chronic health conditions.
One of Jeff’s dreams for the future of acupuncture is bringing it to people who need it most but may not have access, especially those in distress. During his education, Jeff was trained by Acupuncturists Without Boarders - a philanthropic organization that has sent acupuncturists to disasters such as Hurricane Katrina, the earthquake in Haiti, and the shootings in Aurora Colorado.
During the severe flooding in Lyons in 2013, Jeff was surprised to find himself on the receiving end of that natural disaster. After he and his pets were rescued from the flood, Jeff immediately put his training to use as a volunteer giving acupuncture to first responders and evacuees in the initial days and weeks following the flood.
In recognition of the amazing work that Colorado acupuncture volunteers, like Jeff, did during that incident, the Medical Reserve Corps (a federal government emergency response program) decided that Colorado needed to develop an acupuncture unit to respond to these types of events. Remarkably, this is the first unit of its kind in the USA. In addition to being a volunteer acupuncturist with this new organization, Jeff has written the training procedures for the program’s volunteers and is their lead trainer.
Beyond being a gifted healer, Jeff is often found enjoying the outdoors, whether climbing the canyons of the Front Range or working in his garden at home. An accomplished chef as well as an acupuncturist, Jeff recognizes the importance of using food not only as a source of sustenance and joy but as medicine as well.
Jeff’s clinical philosophy is based on the joyful integration of his love of life with his personal and professional healing journey. He is excited and grateful to be working with the patients of Fort Collins CommUnity Acupuncture on their journey toward serenity and better health.
