Susan Gallagher, Dipl OM, works in several complimentary alternative medical offices and nursing homes. She enjoys working with other holistic practitioners because these therapies increase the chances for fast and truly effective healing. Her colleagues’ specialties include: acupuncture, chiropractic,hypnosis, psychology, and massage. Treating nursing home residents and staff presents its own challenges, yet proven successes and satisfaction to help an underserved population and its caretakers.
In addition to her MSOM in Traditional Chinese Medicine from Southwest Acupuncture College in 2002, she also earned black belts in two martial arts (Traditional Tae Kwon Do and Chinese Kempo Karate) and is a certified Hatha Yoga instructor (Shoshoni Yoga School).
Her home office is at Soul Journey Health, LLC in Lakewood, CO. which includes a movement room and classroom that hosts Hatha and Kundalini yoga, classes including aromatherapy and relationship improvement, qi gong, martial arts, and meditation. She firmly believes that movement and classes gives patients an increased opportunity for total and optimal health.
Susan also practices at Cornerstone Wellness Group in Littleton, CO and in nursing homes in Denver and Castle Rock, CO.
I was inspired to study Chinese Medicine while running the Los Angeles Marathon in 1999. I believe that acupuncture and other modalities can help us live an optimal life, regardless of challenges, obstacles, or good fortune. – Susan Gallagher
My education and credentials include:
- Masters of Science in Oriental Medicine, Southwest Acupuncture College, Boulder, CO, 2002
- Masters Business Administration, University of Colorado, Denver, CO, 1993
- Bachelor of Science, Forest Science, Pennsylvania State University, 1979
Certifications, Licenses, and Registrations
- Clean Needle Technique Certificate, 2000
- Master of Science, Oriental Medicine, 2002
- Licensed Acupuncturist, State of Colorado, since 2002
- Certified Herbalist, since 2002
- Diplomate Oriental Medicine, since 2005, recertified in 2009 and 2013
Current Professional Memberships
- Acupuncture Association of Colorado
- Alliance of International Aromatherapy
- LeTip of Lakewood
Highlights from Post-Graduate Training:
Injection Therapy with Dr. Michael Young (Saline, Traumeel, and B12), 2003 & 2004
Sports Acupuncture with Whitfield Reeves, 2003
Cosmetic Acupuncture with Ron Rosen, 2004
Healers’ Congress on a quarterly basis with Jerhoam Entity since 2004
Oriental Medicine Pediatric Acupuncture with Soma Glick, 2005
Reiki Training with Nancy Graves, 2003
Yoga Teacher Training (200 hours) with Shoshoni Yoga Retreat, 2011
Pulse Diagnosis and Balancing with Dr. Martha Lucas, 2012
I practice a gentle needling technique and can also do acupressure and Shonishin for the needle adverse and children. I also use cupping, moxa and moxabustion, far infrared therapy, aromatherapy, and prescribe Chinese herbs regularly in my practice.
I am in network with several major insurance companies including: Blue Cross Blue Shield, some Cigna plans, Kaiser Senior Advantage Plan (Healthways), and United Health.
In my spare time, I am actively involved in raising money for a number of charities: Baby Girl Project, Children’s Future International, Hugs for Ecuador, and Joyful Orange Productions. I also enjoy bicycling, playing and watching soccer, martial arts, and studying wisdom.
