Credentials-

 

L.Ac. - Licensed acupuncturist in the state of Colorado 

Dipl.OM - Diplomat in Oriental Medicine- Nationally Board-certified in acupuncture/

Chinese Medicine & Chinese herbal medicine by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM)

 

MSTCM - Master of Science in Chinese Medicine, 3000+ hours of supervised training

 

Education & Credentials-

 

MSTCM - Master of Science Traditional Chinese Medicine - Colorado School of Traditional Chinese Medicine - 2011 

Master's degree including 3000+ hours of supervised, hands-on training in acupuncture, Chinese Medicine, Chinese herbal medicine, western bio-medicine/pathology, and nutrition.

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Undergraduate Studies- Nutrition Science. Psychology, Integrative Medicine - Metropolitan State College 

 

Kyla Bates, L.Ac., is a licensed acupuncturist with 15 years of clinical experience, dedicated to holistic healing and individualized care. She specializes in working with a wide range of conditions including pain management, women’s hormone balance, emotional health, autoimmune disorders, and preventative wellness. Passionate about the transformative power of Chinese Medicine, Kyla is committed to creating a safe and supportive space where each patient feels seen, heard, and cared for. Her mission is to empower, inspire, and educate individuals so they can reconnect with their innate ability to heal, returning to a more balanced, vibrant, and whole version of themselves.

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She has completed additional training in the following:

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- Classical Chinese Medicine/Acupuncture: Dr. Jeffery Yuen

 

- Apprenticeship with Dr. Paul Murray

 

- Mei Zen Abdominal and Facial Cosmetic Acupuncture

 

- Five-Element (Warren Bellows, J.R. Worsley styles)

 

- Esoteric Acupuncture (Mikio Sankey)

 

- Functional Medicine specializing in digestive health (Dr. Eve Prang Plews)

 

- Emotional Freedom Technique (E.F.T.)

 

- Allergy Elimination (N.A.E.T.) and applied kinesiology.

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- Nutritional Therapist at an Integrative Clinic

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- Master Tung (Dr. Susan Johnson) and Dr. Tan style acupuncture

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-Professional training with leading supplement companies, such as Xymogen, Designs for Health

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-Somatic/Nervous System Regulation (Peter Levine/Irene Lyon)

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- 20 + years of personal and professional nutritional studies (bio/holistic/Chinese Medical)