About the clinic
The Acupuncture Clinic is a single-practitioner practice in Parker, Colorado. That means the person who takes your history is the person who treats you — every visit, every time.
The story
Tara Heinrich is a Colorado State Licensed, Nationally Board Certified, and Recognized Diplomate of Acupuncture by the NCCAOM and is a member of the Acupuncture Association of Colorado.
She holds a Master's Degree from the Colorado School of Traditional Chinese Medicine (now Colorado Chinese Medicine University), and holds a Native American medicine certificate, and a Colorado Massage Therapy License since 1999.
That sequence matters: Tara spent years with her hands on muscle and fascia before she ever picked up a needle — so she reads and treats the body as a whole: body, mind, and spirit - the way a true healer does.
Through her knowledge of Chinese and Native American medicine, acupuncture, massage therapy, and specialization in Strategic health coaching, Tara provides a balanced, safe, and restorative experience by combining the best of each healing modality.
The mission
Tara tailors each treatment to the individual patient's pattern of imbalance, lifestyle and needs to achieve whole body health and balanced well-being. Not a package. Not a protocol. A plan that fits the life you actually live.
What makes this different
First visits run 90 minutes, with the first 15–30 spent in a one-on-one, in-depth conversation & Biomedical scans. Patients regularly describe it as the most thorough intake they've had from a practitioner in any field.
Tara considers all aspects of healing, meeting the patient where they are at, and allowing their body to guide her to the root cause - creating a whole-body health experience.
Tara educates each patient in their health concerns, so you stop being a passenger in your own health journey and start noticing your own patterns between visits.
With Tara's modern approach to healing, most patients tend to heal quicker than using Traditional Chinese Medicine alone. Acupuncture is not typically a "one and done" treatment style
Patient stories
Every review below comes from a patient treated at the Parker clinic.
Seeing Tara has changed my life! Originally, went to see her for Acid Reflux, which she treated, but she also balanced my whole body, and I got off 2 of my medications and lost 20 pounds because of it! I feel alive again! Cannot recommend Tara enough.
So grateful for Tara. I had a severe sinus infection for 2.5 years. Even after 3 surgeries for it, my doctor could not figure out why it kept coming back worse. I had trouble breathing and speaking. I ended up taking 3 months off from work to focus on my health and thought I’d try a different avenue in my health care. So glad I did. After my first appointment with Tara, she diagnosed what the root cause was and how long it would take to treat it. I was breathing and speaking normally after the 2nd treatment and back to work after only 3 weeks. To say I’m grateful is an understatement.
I would not have made it through my cancer treatments as well as I did without the superb help from Tara doing her magic with acupuncture. She helped keep my red blood count up, my immunity as strong as it could be and circulation to my fingers & toes!
My son had a skin rash for 6 years that his pediatrician treated topically with different meds such as steroids and antibiotics. Nothing helped get rid of it for good. Tara helped to properly diagnose what was going on internally with him and acupuncture helped immediately. We did have some lifestyle changes to make, but he was happy to do it since it cleared his skin, and he could get through class without his face hurting him throughout the day.
I have worked with acupuncturist in the past, but never someone who has impacted my health so profoundly. From helping me manage hormones, to weight loss, to learning to eat for my body to feel healthy, to reduced stress and better sleep…I am so grateful for the changes Tara has helped me make. I can’t recommend more highly!
I have used Tara for myself as well as my teenage son. Her ability to find the root cause of issues is amazing, helping us remedy issues with sleep and skin irritations. I am grateful for Tara’s immense knowledge and understanding of how to allow the body to heal itself naturally. She is wonderful and definitely worth seeing!!!
I went to see Tara for issues I was having with dizziness and was shocked with how knowledgeable she is about Chinese Medicine and an overall holistic approach to health and wellness! She knows her craft and really works to get to the root cause of your illness. As an added bonus, at one of my appointments she gave me natural remedy recommendations that helped myself and my sons kick RSV!! I am grateful to have met Tara and couldn’t recommend her enough!
Update: On a separate occasion I took my son to see Tara for a cough that Dr’s had labeled “asthma” and after one treatment, the cough was gone and he was breathing normally!
After experiencing the worst pain in my life – “Shingles” – the nerve pain that continued once the rash itself went away was DEBILITATING! I could not sleep. I could not work. And it started affecting my mental wellness. I was referred to Tara by a friend, and I was skeptical that it could help, but I’m so glad I did it. After the first treatment, I was 75% better with only twinges here and there of pain. It only took a couple more treatment for 100%. I had no idea Acupuncture was an option. Had no idea anything could help. Tara is a blessing.
My daughter had a stubborn, red, dry eczema breakout about 1/3 of her face for 8+ months. It was showing no signs of clearing, even after two visits to the dermatologist, prescription cream, and several attempts at home remedies. It sounds a little far-fetched that acupuncture could help, but it was worth trying, to help restore some self-confidence in my girl.
I love that Tara seeks to treat the root cause and not just the symptoms of an ailment. Within 4 visits with Tara, the rash was gone!!!!! Tara also helped with suggestions on foods and supplements (just inexpensive store-bought things) that will help minimize the breakouts. We are so pleased with the results!! I wouldn’t be hesitant to reach out to Tara to see her for any ongoing or upcoming health concerns!
I needed a last-minute appointment for a shoulder injury and Tara made room to meet me same day. I’ve never had acupuncture and honestly didn’t know if what she was going to do would help at all. I was pleasantly surprised. By the time I left, my should felt significantly better and I had clarity on what was happening in my shoulder and how to heal it. Tara is not only an expert, but extremely kind and comforting.
My 15 yr daughter had expressed that she was feeling depressed and it was getting pretty bad. On a friend’s referral and not knowing if acupuncture could help – I took her to see Tara. Within 2 treatments, my daughter was back. Laughing and joking around. It even helped with some digestive issues she was having as well. She went to a few more treatments and when I asked her how she was feeling, she said “I’m good, mom. I’m really good”. As a mom that was music to my ears. And I want to mention that my daughter was afraid of needles, so Tara used lasers on her so she didn’t have that stress on her before the treatments. So thankful. Would highly recommend.
At age 13, during a little league football game I suffered a stroke which left me paralyzed on the left side. During the next 40 years, I sought treatments based in both modern Western medicine, and Eastern traditional medicine. I am currently 60 years old, and to date acupuncture has been the most efficient treatment.
Tara is the ninth acupuncturist I have had over the years, and Tara has done more for my recovery than the past eight acupuncturists combined!” These are the specific improvements to my health I’ve found, to which I credit Tara’s weekly acupuncture treatments: - No more tripping from foot drop / shoe soles show even wear - No longer rolling ankle when walking - Using both hands almost equally - Forearm & calf/hamstring muscle tightness significantly reduced / less cramping - Completing daily tasks with ease – I use zero pharmaceuticals - Increased mobility - Improved golf game - Improved life, in general
Tara is amazing! I went in for some circulation and sleep issues and after a few sessions I noticed a huge difference both in what I went for and just my overall well-being. She is kind and knowledgeable and really puts in the effort to heal you beyond what western medicine does.
I was referred to Tara by my chiropractor. I had injured my back and it wasn't healing properly. I was in constant pain. I was open to the idea of acupuncture but I had no idea how it would work. My first visit was relaxing and supportive. Not only does my back feel different but I had an emotional release of pain I have been holding onto for years from the loss of my only son. I can't wait to have my next appointment with Tara.
Start where you are
Ninety minutes, one conversation, and a treatment plan you'll actually understand. Call the clinic or send a message — Tara replies personally.
New patients: please arrive 20 minutes early, or download your intake forms in advance.