Dr. Kathleen Blazek
DAC Pacific College of Oriental Medicine, San Diego CA
MSAc Colorado School of Traditional Chinese Medicine
AAS Respiratory Care, Licensed 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 of the Pacific College of Oriental Medicine, and is a Doctor of Acupuncture. She has a Masters of Science degree in Acupuncture from the Colorado School of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Denver, Colorado. She is a Diplomat of Acupuncture and 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-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 speciality in acupuncture for pain and orthopedics, she 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 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
Tracie
Tracie has been with Point Balance Acupuncture for almost 4 years. Tracie is the office manager, full time biller and part time receptionist.
In her previous life she was a teacher for special needs children and has a soft spot for kids and our older population. Tracie appreciates first-hand that we treat veterans here in our clinic. Her husband was active military for years, and works in educating our veterans through special VA services. We appreciate all Tracie does for our patients and our clinic.
Anyone who looks in Tracie's office can tell she is an avid Kansas City Chiefs fan and isn't afraid to wear their colors on game day.
Lynn
Lynn started with us November 2020. Lynn is a retired physical education teacher with over 35 years of customer service experience. In her spare time she is a gymnastics judge and judges collegiate meets all over the country and many gymnasts locally in our state.
Lynn and her husband live on five acres in the Black Forest where Lynn loves to garden, walk her dog, travel and receive visits from the Black Forest Moose who visits them occasionally in their back yard.