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.
Since I’ve been going to Tara @ The Acupuncture Clinic. I have gotten off my anxiety meds and have never felt better. I’m hitting PR’s in my fitness that I never felt were possible. She also worked on my toddler for her asthma in September 2024 and we haven’t had to give her a breathing treatment since!
Tara Heinrich @ The Acupuncture Clinic is a miracle worker. She has cured me of seasonal allergies and a case of tendonitis. I highly recommend her.
I worked with Tara Heinrich @ The Acupuncture Clinic for my allergies last year and I no longer take allergy meds.
I visited Tara’s clinic based on a referral from a friend. I was super skeptical about what I’d experience and rather she could help. How wrong I was. Tara is amazing, very knowledgeable and professional. And her treatments worked!! I was able to sleep after my first treatment and slept longer and deeper within the next few treatments. I will be back as needed. Thanks Tara!!
Tara is fantastic! She listens very well and addresses each of my concerns. She has successfully balanced my hormones for the last 5+ years. Highly recommend The Acupuncture Clinic.
I went to Tara to see if acupuncture really would help with hot flashes. Ladies – it does when you see Tara! I was thoroughly impressed with her knowledge and attention to detail. She really listens. I would highly recommend her if you are struggling with hormonal imbalances and need to get back on track!
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.
I was in so much pain from a muscle pull. I've been seeing Tara for 3 weeks. She has amazing knowledge of muscle/nerve issues. She has almost cured my aches and muscle pull with acupuncture, deep massage, and oils. I will always go to Tara.
Tara is my most valued resource for my health. I trust she is looking out for my best interests. I was skeptical about acupuncture until she treated me a year ago and helped me quit smoking with ease. I've since gone to her for other health problems and have been met with compassion, knowledge and treatment that has helped with my ailments. I thank her for putting me on the path to well being and supporting my journey along the way.
Being a “newbie” to acupuncture, yet having some knowledge of it, I have found it to be helping some chronic pain issues I've been dealing with for quite some time. Tara has a holistic approach and teaches me about what and why she is doing what she does and I feel valued and involved in my healing. As a former personal trainer I know a lot about the human body and yet on my own I could never ease the pain alone. Tara is now part of my team.
Tara is a wonderful massage therapist and I've been to many. She worked on my chronic neck and pain in a different way and used acupuncture as well that has relieved a lot of the pain and overall, ever since my appointment, I have felt great! I had concerns at first but not anymore. I can tell that Tara knows exactly what she is doing. I am very thankful we met!
I was not expecting having needles in me to feel good, but it really did! I was extremely comfortable the whole time and felt that Tara really had my total health as her priority.
Tara was excellent. Her thoroughness in our initial consultation was the best I have ever had from a practitioner in any field. And gentle… Thanks, I am hooked.
I've had chronic issues with my digestive system for many years. She is working with me for that now too. I went from skeptic to proponent in a day. If you have anything that is “not right,” let Tara help. She will do so without the chemicals and in a cost effective manner that you won't find in many licensed acupuncturists. She helped me help myself and I plan to keep her around for a long time to come.
Tara Heinrich takes great care in addressing my shoulder issues. She is able to get to the pain in my shoulder and uses her knowledge and skills in acupuncture to remedy my needs. She is well trained, a good listener, pleasant and very concerned with my health well-being.
Thanks to Tara Heinrich I am starting to wean off of my acid reflux meds and go with straight apple cider vinegar. I had mentioned my condition to her. Unlike most doctors, she actually followed up with me to encourage me to start! And I finally did! Four years of ulcers, esophagus dilators and so much more — I am going more natural! Thanks for your inspiration!
The day I went to see Tara was Day 1 for me. I saw her in the morning and hadn't had a cigarette. She did all sorts of odd things that no doctor has done before. She explained what she was doing and then developed a treatment plan for my health in addition to smoking cessation. Every day since has been simple; I don't smoke. I tested myself and went for drinks with my smoking friends. I sat with them as they smoked and it didn't bother me in the least.
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.