Dr. James Yardley DACM, L.Ac.
A Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine invites you on a holistic healing journey rooted in ancient Eastern traditions. With humility, honesty, and a genuine commitment to helping others, James brings a wealth of natural and alternative medicine expertise to empower you on your path to well-being.
Expertise and Qualifications: James completed his Masters in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (MAcOM) at the prestigious Oregon College of Oriental Medicine (OCOM), focusing on the five branches of Traditional Chinese Medicine: Acupuncture/Moxibustion, Chinese Herbal Medicine, Qigong, Nutrition/Dietetics, and Tui Na massage. During this comprehensive 4-year program, he delved into creating herbal formulas and gained valuable experience in a large Chinese herbal pharmacy."
Ancient Wisdom and Modern Knowledge: Besides his formal education, James received certification as an instructor of One Thousand Hands Buddha Qigong. He explored diverse Eastern arts such as Tai Chi, Zen Shiatsu, traditional Chinese face reading, Zen meditation, and Classical Chinese medicine concepts. His commitment to continuous learning led him to complete a white paper titled 'Acupuncture and the Opioid Crisis in Colorado,' published in the Journal of the American Society of Acupuncturists."
Clinical Skills and Specializations: James refined his clinical skills after graduation alongside Dr. Yan Lu DAOM, a respected Chinese doctor and OCOM Tui Na professor. His expertise includes treating musculoskeletal pain and injuries using electroacupuncture, Tui Na massage, gua sha, and cupping methods. James also incorporates adjunctive modalities such as essential oils in Chinese Medicine and Acutonics, a sound vibration healing system."
Continuing Education and Advanced Training: Driven by a passion for natural medicine, James completed his Doctorate in Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine (DACM) at the American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine in San Francisco, CA. This advanced training encompassed oncology, advanced Chinese herbal medicine, clinical lab work, integrative medicine, and mentorships, further deepening his clinical skills.
Foundations in Natural Medicine: Inspired by his healing journey through meditation, acupuncture, diet, and herbs, James offers the best natural health systems. Holding a Bachelor of Science in Integrative Health from Metropolitan State University of Denver, focusing on natural medicine's science and evidence base, he furthered his herbal medicine training at Vital Ways School of Western Herbalism in Portland, OR.
State Licensure and National Certification: James is a licensed acupuncturist in Colorado (license # ACU.0002571) and holds national certification (NCCAOM Dipl. Ac. # 844480). His education includes:
A Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine (DACM) from the American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, San Francisco, CA
A Master of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (MAcOM) from the Oregon College of Oriental Medicine, Portland, OR."