Michael Harman, L.Ac., MTOM
Acupuncturist and Chinese Herbalist
Specializing in Pain and Lower extremity Conditions

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Hello, my name is Michael & I am an Acupuncturist that specializes in lower extremity conditions. Welcome to my homepage on the World Wide Web! I'm glad you stopped by. You'll find lots of facts about me and my interests here, as well as some great information on how you can improve your health. I've also included a few links to some of my favorite Web sites. Feel free to browse around any time you feel the need. I hope you enjoy your visit. And don't forget to have fun!
Biography
I am a responsible, efficient, easygoing professional that has a great bedside manner and a gentle touch. I have been studying and practicing acupuncture and Chinese medicine since 1993. I studied at one of the best schools in the country, Pacific College of Oriental Medicine, San Diego. I am currently working in a high volume multi-modality clinic in Denver, Colorado called East-West Health Centers, located in the Denver Tech Center. At this office, we treat patients with all conditions, using both Western & Eastern techniques, utilizing Acupuncture, Chiropractic, Massage Therapy, Nutrition, Psychotherapy, Naturopathy, and Allopathic Medicine (We have 3 Medical Doctors and 2 Physician Assistants on staff). Before working in this clinic, I worked in New York, where I saw more than 800 patients in a 2-year period. There, I treated auto accident patients that had various types of traumas such as headaches, stress, neck and low back pain, etc. Before that, I worked in an outdoor retail store for 11 ½ years where I helped many customers with foot problems by making them non-prescription footbeds (orthoses). I have learned a lot about foot biomechanics, and have therefore been focusing more of my attention on lower extremity conditions.
Education
University of California, San Diego, CA, B.A., Psychology, 1986.
Pacific College of Oriental Medicine (PCOM), San Diego, CA, Masters of Traditional Oriental Medicine (MTOM), 1997.
Licenses and Registrations in Acupuncture
National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM), Diplomate in Acupuncture (Dipl. Ac.), September 1998.
Licensed Acupuncturist, California (L.Ac.), October 1999.
Licensed Acupuncturist, Colorado (L.Ac.), January 2002.
Employment
Acupuncturist, East-West Health Center, Greenwood Village, Colorado 2002-Present
    Responsibilities include initial evaluations, and treatment of approximately 6-8 patients every day, on average. The office includes Western medical doctors, physician assistants, acupuncturists, chiropractors, massage therapists, a naturopath, homeopath, and psychologist.
Acupuncturist, Health and Rehabilitation Offices, Bayshore, New York 2000-2002
    Responsibilities include initial evaluations, and treatment of approximately 6-8 patients every hour, on average. I have worked alongside many chiropractors, physical therapists, and other specialists, including an M.D., D.O., D.D.S., and psychologist.
Instructor, FitSystem by Phil Oren, 1998-Present
    Responsibilities include traveling around the country to teach outdoor retail employees, dealers, representatives, and medical professionals about proper shoe/boot fit techniques, and foot biomechanics, etc.
Retail Salesperson, Boot Fit Expert, Adventure 16, Inc., Los Angeles & San Diego, CA, 1988-2000
    Responsibilities included selling various backpacking, climbing, camping, & travel gear. I also taught Backpacking, and Map & Compass classes. During this time, I spent most of my time in the boot department, where I earned the reputation of being one of the best boot fitters in the country.

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