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Dr. Kailey Brennan
DAHM L.Ac. Dipl. OM

Kailey Brennan

Kailey’s Comprehensive Approach

At the heart of Kailey’s practice lies a unique blend of Eastern wisdom and Western techniques, offering a truly integrative health experience:

  1. Osteopathic Assessment and Palpation Methods: Precision diagnostics to understand your body’s unique needs, leading to improved results and longer-lasting symptom relief
  2. Acupuncture: Minimally invasive techniques to stimulate your body’s natural healing processes
  3. Trigger Point Dry Needling: Addressing pain and musculoskeletal disorders by releasing tight, hyper-irritable muscular bands
  4. Customized Herbal Medicine: Tailored botanical formulas to support your specific health goals
  5. Tui Na and Bodywork: Fire Cupping, Gua Sha, and Asian bodywork techniques to release tension and promote circulation
  6. CranioSacral Therapy: Subtle yet powerful techniques to enhance overall well-being
  7. Lifestyle Guidance: Practical advice to help you make health-promoting choices daily
  8. Nutritional Wisdom: Personalized dietary and recommendations to nourish your body and mind

Treatment synthesizes time-tested and modern approaches, carefully combined to address your unique health concerns and promote ongoing wellness.

About the Practitioner

I am a Doctor of Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine (DAHM) and a Colorado state-licensed acupuncturist and herbalist.

I received my master’s degree from Colorado Chinese Medicine University (formerly the Colorado School of Traditional Chinese Medicine) in Denver, Colorado in 2015, and my doctoral degree from the Seattle Institute of East Asian Medicine in Seattle, Washington, awarded in August 2025.

My doctoral work involves participation in a systematic review of recent research literature examining how Chinese herbal medicine, when used alongside Western cancer treatments (radiation, chemotherapy, and surgery), may improve quality of life, reduce side effects, and enhance treatment adherence for pancreatic cancer patients. We are hoping to have this published in 2026.

I am board certified as a diplomate in Oriental Medicine through the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM).

My training and educational background encompass diverse traditions, diagnostic frameworks, and treatment methodologies. Since 2016 I’ve been an avid student of a framework that synthesizes Chinese medicine with insights from Western osteopathy and manual medicine. The goal of treatment is to address and release disharmonies and imbalances that have become patterned in the body, leading to improved physiological functioning, better overall self-regulation, and healing.

In addition to my private practice, I provide teaching and instruction on the synthesis of osteopathic palpation with East Asian medicine for licensed acupuncturists and students in the United States with Engaging Vitality.

My journey into Chinese medicine began with my own complex health challenges stemming from a childhood inflammatory virus, combined with a longstanding interest in yoga, meditation, and healing practices. I strive to balance rigorous engagement with Western science, physiology, and anatomy alongside an open-minded approach to the deeper mysteries of human health and healing. I enjoy working closely with patients in a compassionate, non-judgmental, and supportive environment where we can collaborate to achieve positive health outcomes

I recently relocated to Fort Collins from Denver with my husband and lab mix, Moose. Outside the clinic, I enjoy hiking Colorado’s beautiful trails, cooking,  watercolor painting, spending time with family and friends, and attempting to tire my very energetic dog out on Fort Collins’ many walking paths.

Education and Credentials

  • Masters of Science degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine from Colorado School of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Denver, Colorado (2015)
  • Doctor of Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine candidate, Seattle Institute of East Asian Medicine (2025)
  • Licensed Acupuncturist in Colorado state (CO ACU #2221)
  • Registered Diplomate (Dipl. OM) with the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM)
  • Certified in Clean Needle Technique through CCAHM
  • Board Certified Chinese Herbalist

Advanced Training and Mentorship

  • Notable internship under Dr. Daisy Dong, O.M.D., a Beijing-trained physician since 1985
  • Over 500 hours of dedicated mentorship in 5 Element Acupuncture with Judi Terrill, L.Ac.
  • Diverse training in acupuncture techniques and styles, including gentle, non-insertive Japanese acupuncture styles
  • Progressive Practitioner Coaching Program in functional medicine approaches with Tom Matere MS, CN, CMFP, 2018
  • Advanced training in Chinese herbal medicine, infertility, oncology support, trigger point needling, and autoimmune conditions with leaders in the field
  • Meditation Instructor Training through the Open Heart Project

Ongoing Professional Development

  • Continuing education in craniosacral therapy, both structural and biodynamic approaches
  • Integration of functional medicine (FM) approaches with East Asian medicine
  • Ongoing studies with Engaging Vitality since 2016, synthesizing Western osteopathic and East Asian medicine traditions

Academic Contributions

Faculty member at Colorado Chinese Medicine University (formerly Colorado School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Denver)

  • Instructing on herbal medicine for women’s health and fertility in the Professional Doctorate Program

Teaching and Sharing Knowledge

  • Provide teaching for Engaging Vitality as continuing education for licensed practitioners and students
  • Emphasis on osteopathic assessment methods and palpation techniques in acupuncture practice
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A client’s perspective:

“I love the time that Kailey takes to hear about what is going on in my life, and uses a tailored approach to treat me every time I see her. Her presence is calming and caring, and I always leave feeling so much better than when I came in, no matter what was going on. She takes her time and sees to every detail regarding my treatment. She even sends me articles about things that I bring up when I talk to her. I love the combination of attention to detail and education that she brings to my acupuncture treatments.”

– Kristen J.