About Molly

Education and Experience
Molly has been on a lifetime quest of learning and weaving in wisdom into her practice from many sources. Her education journey started by receiving traveling in South America in with a program called Amigos de las Americas- living with local families in rural environments and doing any service work she could help with in high school and college. She was always inspired by the depths of existence is parts unknown to her. She received a B.A.in Spanish Lit at U. Of Iowa. Molly continued on to finish her second Bachelors in Nursing (BSN) at the University of Portland. After practicing as a Labor and Delivery nurse for 3 years, she realized her passion lay in the mysteries of healing on all levels and started her studies in a Masters of Science in Oriental Medicine from Southwest Acupuncture College in Boulder, CO.
This lead to learning so many ways of healing because ultimately, healing occurs when we heal on all levels: mental, spiritual and emotional to heal the physical. It has truly been a gift to learn from so many incredible mentors over the years including Jyoti Wind, Marlow Brooks, Judi Theis and practitioners with the Foundation of Shamanic Studies and the Practical Path Medical Intuitive Program.

Advanced Training and Current Practice, Practitioner Education, Certification, and Experience
Molly received her Masters of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine degree from Southwest Acupuncture College in July 2005 in a 4 year, 3000 hour program that included more than 1000 hours of clinical practice. Molly has been in private practice since graduating in 2005.

She received her Colorado State certification and license in August 2005 (CO-1136), as a Diplomate of Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine (this includes Acupuncture and Chinese Herbology) by the National Certification Commission of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM).

Throughout her career,Molly has had great opportunities for learning:

-2002- she had the opportunity to study at the International Training Center studying acupuncture in Beijing, China
-2010-2014 Pediatric instructor at the Southwest Acupuncture College in Boulder. Pediatrics was one of her specialties in her private practice. It went hand in hand with having the gift of raising her 3 children with the health and healing principles of Chinese Medicine.
-2005 and 2015, Pain treatment trainings. Dr. Tan training and 2015 continued treatment of pain management studies, Molly studied with Matthew Callison, a Sports Medicine seminar focused on treatment of pain with motor points.
-2006, Toyohari : a non-insertion Japanese style of acupuncture, for a 9 month training in 2006.
-2015: Functional Medicine Studies with the Lebowitz Protocol. It’s a Gut Health/ Immune Health Axis approach that uses kinesiology to dial in what is out of balance in the gut biome. When rebalanced, the immune system is strengthened dramatically and the whole system achieves better health and healing from chronic issues.
-2012-2026: 5 Element Acupuncture Studies with Marlow Brooks, Shamanic Studies with Jyoti Wind and the Foundation of Shamanic Studies, Medical Intuition Program with the Practical Path and Light Running with Judi Theis.
-2021- Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) courses. This tapping is used with energy work to help move trauma from the somatic and energetic system.
Molly incorporates journey work into her sessions as needed or with interest in connection to the spirit world and one’s personal empowerment and highest self. This interest lead to a certification in Medical Intuition with the Practical Path in 2020-21. 100 hour program learning the tools with a 60 hour practicum reading clients. This enables Molly to intuitively read client’s energetic fields to access more information about a health issue. Molly uses Applied Shamanic Healing and Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) with the medical intuitive reading in order to access healing to what lies at the root of the issue.

Molly continues to maintain her Colorado State Nursing Licensure and is Colorado Licensed Acupuncturist — #1136

Molly McIntyre

Three cheers for Molly! I truly believe she and her students at SWAC are the reason we avoided an adenoidectomy for my youngest (and figured out that he shouldn’t have dairy).

- E.M.

Lily was a different kid after you worked on her. School today, thank you. You really have a healing gift.

- M.D.

A huge thank you and hug for treating Grayson today. You are amazing. So gifted, calm and present.

- E.A.

My son’s words say it all, “Mom, when do I get to go back to Molly’s?”

- K.G

Overview

Creating Balance

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has been used to help people heal for over 3,000 years. TCM consists of Chinese herbal medicine and acupuncture. Acupuncture is based on a model of energy that consists of fourteen different energy pathways called meridians that cover the entire body. These meridians are like rivers and they carry Qi (pronounced “chee”) throughout the body to nourish and support every organ, gland, cell and tissue.

Qi is our vital energy; without Qi our heart would not beat. Qi exists in every living being. Like a circle, the ow of Qi is continuous and connects all parts of our bodies to make a whole.

Disharmony occurs when the ow of energy is unbalanced in one or more of these meridians or our organs; therefore, blocking the continuous ow. TCM aims to remedy these factors and restore balance so that our bodies can ow in harmony.

Creating Balance

The Art of Acupuncture

TCM recognizes that disease ensues when an imbalance or blockage of Qi exists. Acupuncture supports the ability of the body to gently balance the Qi. Through the use of needles at different acupuncture points, or energy reservoirs located on the meridians, the body has an innate ability to heal itself.

The needle insertion is refined to an art that minimizes discomfort. The needles are very thin (thinner than a hypodermic needle) and barely felt when inserted and manipulated. A dull, achy sensation is often felt and sought after by the acupuncturist, but is not uncomfortable. Acupuncture tends to be a relaxing experience.

Safety is very important and all needles used are sterile, disposable and for one-time use only.

The Art of Acupuncture

Conditions to be Healed

The World Health Organization (WHO) recognizes acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine as effective treatments for the following conditions:

  • Respiratory disorders: allergies, asthma, bronchitis, sinusitis, rhinitis, coughs, common colds & flu
  • Gynecological disorders: fertility problems, menstrual problems, menopause, morning sickness, prenatal & postpartum care
  • Gastrointestinal disorders: constipation, diarrhea, indigestion, IBS Circulatory disorders: hypertension, palpitations
  • Urogenital disorders: urinary tract infections, incontinence
  • Bone, muscle, joint & nervous system disorders: back pain, carpal tunnel pain, fibromyalgia, migraines, muscle strain, sciatica, tennis elbow, osteoarthritis, neck & shoulder pain, chronic pain
  • Ear, nose, throat & eye disorders: dizziness, facial palsy/tics, gingivitis, halitosis, tonsilitis, tooth pain, trigeminal neuralgia
  • Emotional & Psychological disorders: anxiety, depression, PMS, insomnia, stress, SAD
  • Addictions: alcohol, drugs, smoking
  • Supportive therapy: chronic fatigue, general “tune-ups”
Conditions to be Healed

Treatments and Techniques

The course of treatment varies from person to person. Depending on how chronic the condition is, relief can be immediate or require months of treatment. Each patient has an individual case. A disease occurring in two different people will not necessarily be approached in the same way because TCM diagnosis is specific to each case. Diagnosis is based upon evaluating your personal condition by asking questions about your past and present health history, taking your pulses, observing your tongue, and palpating various parts of your body for tenderness and temperature changes.

After making a diagnosis, one or several techniques will be applied:

  • Acupuncture Needles: thin, sterile, stainless steel needles are applied to specific points on your body to balance the flow of Qi. Molly also uses a style of Japanese Meridian Therapy called Toyohari. Balancing meridians is done with a  non-insertion silver needle. This style requires careful attention to pulse reading and balances pulses with root treatments.
  • Moxibustion: Moxa (an herb known as mugwort) is burned above the skin. This safe practice helps harmonize and tonify the Qi.
  • Electric stimulation: A low-level electric current is applied to the acupuncture needles to move stagnation in painful areas of the body.
  • Bodywork: A combination of Sotai (Japanese physical therapy), Shiatsu (Japanese acupressure) and Tuina (Chinese pressure massage) is used in conjunction with acupuncture to aid the healing process.
  • Cupping & Gwasha: Glass cups are applied to your body with suction to help move blood and Qi in the superficial layers where stagnation or pain exists. Gwasha uses a jade tool to gently scrape or rub the skin over a problem area to move Qi and blood.
  • Chinese Herbal Medicine & Diet: Chinese herbs support, strengthen and build the health of your body. Often used as a form of internal medicine, herbs can also aid external ailments. e formulas are extremely well balanced with the fewest side effects possible. They are often used to supplement acupuncture or in situations when acupuncture is not the best option. Suggested dietary changes based on the energetic of food can help alleviate conditions. Often dietary changes can supplement health and healing better than anything else.
Treatments and Techniques