ACUPUNCTURE FOR PAIN RELIEF & INJURY RECOVERY IN FORT COLLINS

Finally. Real Relief.

Pain is keeping you from the trails, the gym, the game, and the life you want. At Fort Collins Pain and Injury Acupuncture, we help you get back to moving, doing, and feeling like yourself again.

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SPECIALIZED ACUPUNCTURE | FORT COLLINS, CO

Real Treatment. Real Results.

Many acupuncture clinics market themselves as general wellness practices. At Fort Collins Pain and Injury Acupuncture we take a different approach. We are rooted in clinical results and focused specifically on pain relief, injury recovery, and restoring the movement and function that pain has taken from you. Our goal is not temporary relief; it is to support lasting improvement and a return to the life you want to be living.

OUR SERVICES

What We Treat.

PAIN RELIEF

We focus on back pain, neck and shoulder pain, sciatica, headaches, knee pain, and chronic tension, with treatment focused on real measurable relief.

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INJURY RECOVERY

We also focus on sports injuries, surgical recovery, joint pain, tendon irritation, and overuse injury. Treatment is designed to support recovery

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WHOLE BODY HEALTH

We also help treat sleep imbalances, digestive concerns, stress, anxiety, fatigue, and hormone balance helping people reach their health goals.

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MEET KALE ROSE DENNIS, L.Ac.

Fort Collins Acupuncturist. Pain and Injury Specialist.

Kale is a licensed acupuncturist with over twenty years of hands-on healthcare experience, dedicated to helping people in Fort Collins and Northern Colorado find real relief from pain and get back to living fully.

  • Licensed in Colorado

  • NCCAOM Certified

  • In-Person Appointments

  • Specialized Techniques

  • Se Habla Español

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TESTIMONIALS

What Patients Say.

  • Kale is the first acupuncturist whose treatment has significantly benefitted me. He creates a welcoming environment, is a caring listener, and focuses on resolving specific issues while taking a holistic approach. His work helped alleviate my chronic back pain, increased my energy, and introduced me to complementary modalities. I highly recommend Kale to anyone who wishes to alleviate pain.

    - Sue T.

  • I found Kale after a snowboarding accident causing an injury to my elbow resulting in some pain and swelling. Within a week of my first session my pain had decreased substantially. I was only able to see him a handful of times but every-time the pain and swelling decreased. Can't share how amazing Kale is and truly a holistic acupuncture! He looked at the whole picture and was very knowledgeable. Highly recommend.

    — Abi G

  • Kale is a skilled acupuncturist. He helped me as I went through chemotherapy and radiation due to a breast cancer diagnosis. The results were excellent! My experience with acupuncture is that it puts you in such a deep state of relaxation that it allows your immune system to do its very best work for your recovery... Kale only uses ONE needle during treatment. I can highly recommend.

    — Lenore D.

  • I have received 5 Element Acupuncture since the age of fifteen, serving as the cornerstone of my self care. As a doctor of Tibetan Medicine who has spent decades in the healing arts, I am very selective with whom I will receive healing work from. Kale Dennis is an extraordinary human being with a soft compassion, yet a pinpointed approach to attend the various levels of a person's body-mind-spirit. His needling is among the most gentle I have ever experienced in over 30+ years receiving acupuncture. Techniques for manipulating bodily energies can be taught, yet the gift of offering deep healing and really listening is an innate quality, one which Kale possesses in abundance. If you are under his care, you are in the best hands.

    — Nashalla G Nyinda Menpa TMD, MA Acu., LMT, The Sowa Birthing Method™

  • I always looked forward to my sessions with Kale. He listened to my words and my body's cues with a warm, gentle understanding. His down-to-earth style and humor always put me at ease and gave me a feeling of safety and hope. Kale was masterful with the needles... I remember one visit in particular where I came in feeling tired, chewing on unpleasant thoughts, and looking at the ground, and as I left the building after my session, I found myself looking up at the stars with a clear and joyful mind and body. Highly recommend!

    - Emma Sartwell, founder of Somatic Spiritual Counseling

  • I have had several amazing sessions from Kale. He has a beautiful presence and such incredible skill at what he does to put the body back in balance. Today I came in with a lot of pain in my lower back area - With very few needles, (literally nearly just one) he was able to relieve my back pain that's been going on for roughly a week. I highly recommend him as he is one of a kind. He works with the body mind and spirit. We are lucky to have him in our community

    - Heidi G

  • I cannot express enough the positive impact Kale's acupuncture procedure has done for me. I can now go on vacations and walk everywhere pain free. His calm manner, humor, and focus on my well-being make it a retreat rather than a medical visit. I highly recommend Kale. I have my life back!

    - Rebecca P.

WHY FORT COLLINS PAIN AND INJURY ACUPUNCTURE

Why Choose Us.

SPECIALIZED TECHNIQUES

Neoclassical Acupuncture and Classical Five Element Acupuncture are two distinct approaches that are rarely found in Northern Colorado. Together, they allow treatment to be highly individualized based on your specific needs.

SPECIALIZED FOCUS

Many acupuncturists treat a wide range of conditions. Our practice is focused on pain relief and injury recovery, allowing us to bring greater depth of experience and a more refined approach to these conditions.

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PRECISION OVER VOLUME

Many treatments use just a single needle. The body often responds best to one clear, precise signal rather than many needles. The goal is not to do more, but to deliver the right treatment with precision and purpose.

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GET THE ANSWERS YOU NEED

Frequently Asked Questions.

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SUPPORTIVE CARE THROUGH HOPE LIVES!

A Proud Affiliated Practitioner.

We are proud to be an affiliated practitioner with Hope Lives! The Lydia Dody Breast Cancer Support Center, an organization that provides free, whole-person support to breast cancer patients in active treatment in Larimer and Weld Counties. Through this affiliation, eligible clients may access supportive acupuncture care to help manage the physical, emotional, social, and financial side effects of breast cancer treatment. 

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SIMPLE OPTIONS FOR CONSISTENT CARE

Treatment Packages.

Treatment packages are designed for patients who want to stay consistent with acupuncture care while making visits easier to plan. Packages provide a simple way to continue treatment, support progress, and receive ongoing care with a more streamlined payment option.

 

GET IN TOUCH

Contact Information.

Kale Rose Dennis L.Ac.

kale.acu@gmail.com

(989)884-4473
145 West Swallow Road, Suite #102
Fort Collins, CO, 80525

Open M-F 9a-6p by appointment

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READY TO FEEL BETTER?

Take The Step Toward Relief.

Whether you are dealing with chronic pain, recovering from an injury, or simply ready to feel more like yourself again, Fort Collins Pain & Injury Acupuncture is here to help. Schedule your first appointment and see how a personalized treatment approach can support your recovery.