Francine is originally from Belo Horizonte, Brazil and is a second generation acupuncturist. Her father, also an acupuncturist, and mother, a healthcare professional, have shared over a decade of medical experience with her. She earned her BS in Human Physiology at the University of Oregon. As a McNair’s Scholar, she also practiced under the mentorship of renowned experts in the field of Motor Control, Marjorie Woollacott PhD and Sandy Saavedra PT, PhD where she was able to publish her groundbreaking research on human development control through pioneering neurological assessment techniques.

Francine is an Acupuncturist and Herbalist licensed by the State of Colorado and board certified in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM). She completed her Doctorate Degree at Pacific College of Health and Science, where she studied with some of the country’s leading professors and practitioners. She has more than 7 years of experience in acupuncture and herbology, practical clinical experience and adjunct therapies including Tui Na massage, cupping, gua sha, moxibustion, electric stimulation and auriculotherapy. Francine combines Traditional Eastern healing methods with a deep understanding of Western medicine, as well as the powerful influences of our daily environment on health to create a personalized treatment plan for her patients.

Francine is originally from Belo Horizonte, Brazil and is a second generation acupuncturist. Her ... Read More

Monica Edlauer, MSOM, BSN, LAc, RN. earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education and Contemplative Psychology, with a minor in Traditional Eastern Arts from Naropa University in May 2000. She then earned her Master of Science in Oriental Medicine degree from Southwest Acupuncture College in August 2007. She is certified as a Diplomate of Acupuncture by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM).

Monica has owned and operated Boulder Family Acupuncture for over 15 years, providing health care in and around Boulder County for all ages, offering office, home, hospital, and inpatient rehab treatments to her wonderful patients.

In 2020, she graduated from Regis University with a Bachelors of Science in Nursing and also works as a Registered Nurse at Boulder Medical Center.

Monica Edlauer, MSOM, BSN, LAc, RN. earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education and... Read More