Dr. Kathleen Blazek
Doctorate from Pacific College of Oriental Medicine, San Diego CA
Master's from Colorado School of Traditional Chinese Medicine
AAS Respiratory Care, Previous Respiratory Therapist in Colorado
L.Ac. Licensed Acupuncturist in Colorado
Dipl Ac (Diplomat of Acupuncture NCCAOM® Nationally Certified)
Kathleen is the owner and clinic director at Point Balance Acupuncture. She received her doctorate degree in acupuncture and Chinese medicine from Pacific College of Oriental Medicine. She has a Master's of Science degree in Acupuncture from the Colorado School of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Denver, Colorado. She is a Diplomat of Acupuncture and is board certified by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM) and is licensed to practice acupuncture in the state of Colorado.
Kathleen is trained in electro-acupuncture medicine for neuro-muscular pain, natural integrated injection therapies for pain and joint issues, and is certified by Dr. Andrew Rosenfarb who has treated degenerative eye conditions for over 15 years with great success. Dr. Rosenfarb has taught Kathleen specialized techniques and points in micro acupuncture that has been proven to help patients with conditions such as macular degeneration, glaucoma, retinitis pigmentosa, diabetic retinopathy and many other eye conditions.
With her specialty in acupuncture for pain management, orthopedics and internal conditions, Dr. Blazek is able to help patients get through acute and chronic issues that otherwise seem relentless.
Kathleen is educated in Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Pediatric Advanced Life Support and basic CPR and first aid. Kathleen received her undergraduate degree as a Respiratory Therapist. Her experience as a Respiratory Therapist was working for hospitals in the Colorado Springs area in emergency care, adult critical care, pediatrics and neonatal.
On a more personal note, Kathleen graduated high school in Colorado Springs and has lived here most of her life. She is the mother of two daughters, a grandmother of six grandchildren. She has several serious hobbies including photography and traveling.
Our Office Staff
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Erika Wong
Office Manager, Receptionist/Scheduler
Licensed Massage Therapist
Erika is a Colorado Spring's native. She came to Point Balance with an extensive background in project management and administration. Erika is the Office Manager,Receptionist/Scheduler and biller.
Erika is also a licensed massage therapist who does whole body massage, prenatal massage, cupping and Raindrop Therapy.
Erika has lived in Colorado Springs her whole life and is the mother of two boys, 21 years old and 18 years old.
Erika is an avid Broncos fan, and she too isn't afraid to wear their team colors on game day.
Aprilia Salyer
Part-time Receptionist/Office Assistant
Aprilia is a high school junior at Discovery Canyon Campus who is studying bio-medicine and wants to go to Baylor University to become a Nurse Practitioner when she graduates high school.
She has long been interested in the field of medicine and is an office assistant after school and during the summer.
She is currently on the DCC girls wrestling team, which is the sport she loves the most.