Meet Margaret
Acupuncturist, Herbalist, Massage Therapist
Margaret found her way to bodywork as she was nearing the end of her undergrad at Indiana University where she earned her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology. At that time, she was on the premed track with a vision of a future in psychiatry when it started to become apparent to her that, more and more, she was shifting from a Western methodology to a more holistic and Eastern approach to treating trauma and emotional disharmonies. When searching for bodywork schools that had a somatic therapy related approach, she came across the Boulder College of Massage Therapy (BCMT) where she completed her massage certification and Associate’s degree in Occupational Studies in Massage Therapy. During her time at BCMT, she was introduced to Shiatsu and the principles it shares with Traditional Chinese Medicine such as the 12 primary meridians, the 5 elements. She learned that when working with these aspects of our physiology we can balance the nervous system to affect not only our emotional wellbeing, but physical and internal disease, as well. After several years working as a massage therapist in Boulder and Denver, Margaret felt it was time to get back to studying emotional healing from a somatic approach from the perspective of Traditional Chinese Medicine. This desire to study physiology more deeply brought her back to school to study Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine at the Colorado School of Traditional Chinese Medicine where she received her Master’s degree both Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine.
Margaret Weiser, L.Ac, MAcCHM, LMT has been an acupuncturist in Denver since 2021, and has developed a healing practice with a foundation of medicine and spirituality. Her practice largely focuses on emotional disharmonies and trauma along with all the issues that stem from it such as pain, fatigue, insomnia, anxiety, depression, and feeling stuck in life.
Additionally, Margaret has also been a massage therapist in Colorado for since 2012. Her style is deep tissue and pain treatment oriented with long, flowing strokes inspired by Swedish massage. She loves that even with over a decade of experience in bodywork, she still gets new challenges from her massage clients as well as her acupuncture and herbal patients that invite her to think abstractly. The body and the psyche are so complex, but healing is for everyone, and for her, there is nothing better than seeing people healthier, happier, and more empowered.
Education and Experience
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Master’s Degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine: Colorado School of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2021
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3.5 year program; 3,030 hours
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Traditional Chinese Medicine and Herbs
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Tuina, guasha, cupping, moxibustion, auricular therapy, electrical stimulation, microbleeding
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Nutrition, lifestyle, meditation, qigong energy work
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Associate’s Degree in Occupational Studies-Massage Therapy: Boulder College of Massage Therapy 2013
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2 year program 1200+ hours
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Swedish, Neuromuscular, Vibrational Medicine, Integrative, Aroma Therapy, Hot Stone, Hydrotherapy
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Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology: Indiana University 2010
Services
Acupuncture
Strategically placed needles to activate or sedate the nervous system, directly break up knots and tension, and treat a wide variety of disorders ranging from mental-emotional, physical injury, post-covid struggles, menstrual pain, menopausal distress, digestive upset, and on.
Deep Tissue Massage
An effective way to recover from injury, manage pain, relieve stress, and increase circulation.
Herbal Formulas
Custom herbal formulas from herbal granules to be dissolved in hot water and taken as a tea 2-3x/day, usually on an empty stomach. Herbal formulas are especially helpful in my emotional and insomnia treatments, but can also be incredibly useful when treating pain, gynecological concerns, fatigue, and digestive issues
Cupping
To treat muscular pain with the pressure going in the opposite direction as massage to allow for more blood flow, flush toxins, and relieve stress
Psychedelic Integration
What is it?
Psychedelic-assisted therapy has been emerging in the Denver area over the past few years to help people process trauma. While I do not offer psychedelic- assisted therapy, I am happy to assist with preparation for a journey or help with integration afterward.
Integration is the process of sorting through experiences during a psychedelic journey and implementing the healing takeaways into everyday life.
Reminder! My office is a 100% sober zone. Patients arriving under the influence of any mind-altering substances will have their session canceled and will incur a 100% session fee. Transportation to a safe place will be arranged via a friend, family member, or rideshare.
How does acupuncture help with this?
Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) operate under the understanding that intricate relationships and processes occur between the organs to sustain good health. When one or more of these processes or relationships are weakened, disharmonies can appear. Acupuncture and TCM work to correct this by assisting appropriate nerve activity to the organs and tissues.
Trauma disrupts the relationship between the Heart and the Kidneys, fracturing the pathway between them. The damage to this pathway results in symptoms and syndromes we commonly understand as anxiety, depression, insomnia, PTSD, OCD, ADHD, panic disorder, and on. Psychedelic substances work to clear blockages along this pathway caused by trauma, and acupuncture then steps in to help heal these fractures.
It’s important to note that acupuncture is not a substitute for professional counseling, which is a crucial component in the process of healing trauma.
What does a psychedelic integration session look like at this practice?
In my psychedelic integration sessions, I use Esoteric Acupuncture, because this modality’s primary focus is on healing the Heart and Kidney connection.
During a session, the patient is welcome to ask me any questions they’d like before I leave the room for them to get settled on the table. There is no requirement to share details about the trauma, the medicine used during the journey, or the experiences had unless the patient wishes to do so. Everything shared during the session is completely confidential.
The body is needled, and the needles are retained while the patient meditates quietly, either alone or with me in the room.
This process is highly internal and personal. Trauma healing often requires talking and being vulnerable with one’s story, but this treatment doesn’t demand that. It’s a neurological rewiring process, supported by a practitioner, where patients can choose to stay as quiet or as expressive as they please. The focus is on healing trauma at the cellular level.
How often is acupuncture needed for psychedelic integration?
These sessions are needed less frequently than traditional acupuncture, as the healing process emphasizes personal work on emotional trauma.
I recommend scheduling a session a few days prior to a journey and another within a week afterward. Because this healing process unfolds slowly, additional integration sessions may be needed weeks or months later, depending on individual progress.​
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If you have questions, feel free to reach out via phone or email. I’m always happy to chat about this aspect of my practice, which I’m deeply passionate about!
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Rates and Hours
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Massage:
60 min - $129
90 min - $193.50
Acupuncture:
Initial appointment (90 min) - $133.50
Follow-ups:
60 min - $89
90 min - $133.50
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Acussage:
For someone who is mostly interested in a full-body 90-minute deep tissue massage, but with a few needles in one area to elevate the healing in that particular spot of pain
90 min - $208.50
Psychedelic Integration:
90 min - $150
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Cupping:
Can be added to massage or acupuncture for an additional $30​
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Acupuncture packages:
8 sessions, 12 week expiration, may not be shared, may not be combined with massage, or acussage, herbs not included, available for purchase by phone or in person
60 minute followups: $632, savings of $80
90 minute followups: $948, savings of $120
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Hours:
Sunday: 10am-7pm
Monday: 10am-7pm
Wednesday: 10am-7pm
Friday: 11am-7pm
Frequently Asked Questions
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What do I wear to a massage appointment?
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Wear whatever you want! After I ask you some questions about what you would like to address in the session, I'll leave the room and you'll undress to your comfort level. Some go completely nude and some leave underwear on. Just go with what you're most comfortable with.
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What do I wear to an acupuncture appointment?
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Loose clothing is best so that I can have access to areas above the knee, on the chest, and above the elbow. If clothing is in the way of areas we need to access, I may ask if you could remove clothing before we start the session and I will use secure draping with sheets on the table.​
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Do I tip you?
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It is sincerely up to you. I see tips as gifts, therefore I charge an amount that reflects both the value of my services as well as what will support me.
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I got a treatment yesterday and today I woke up feeling like a wreck! Did you injure me?!
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Not likely. While this is not the goal of bodywork, it can sometimes happen if it has been a long time since your last bodywork session, have a systemic condition such as Lyme disease/other autoimmune condition, or stress has lead you to be especially tight before the session. Deep-tissue massage as well as acupuncture can have similar soreness effects on the body. Bodywork simultaneously brings blood and nutrients to the area that was worked on, as well as breaks up adhesions/scar tissue and releases lactic acid. Both of these actions can cause inflammation, which causes the soreness. However, once the inflammation has died down, the soreness will subside. As an added benefit, nerves will circulate more efficiently, allowing for faster and more accurate feedback to your brain to prevent future overwork injury. The best thing to do for inflammation is rest, so plan that the day of a massage, cupping, or acupuncture treatment will be a lower activity day-not one for muscle building activities like lifting or intense cardio. Soreness should subside within 3 days with the benefits of better circulation, less tension, and decreased pain intact.
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What's the difference between Traditional Acupuncture and Dry Needling?
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Dry Needling is a technique taken from Traditional Acupuncture aimed at relaxing muscles by needling in the epicenter of a knot to cause a contraction which then causes a release allowing for more blood flow, the detoxification of built up waste, and pain relief. Dry Needling is performed by a Western-trained practitioner such as a physical therapist and who often has a shorter amount of needling education (as low as 48 hours!) while Traditional Acupuncture is performed by an Eastern-trained practitioner who has over 3000 hours of acupuncture training. Traditional acupuncture is more thorough because attention is also paid to the entire muscle channels affected and underlying causes of the pain/injury.
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How many Acupuncture treatments will I need?
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This is all highly dependent on your condition, constitution, and how frequent you are able to get treatment. Each body heals differently, but generally, treatment plans start with 1-2 appointments for the first 2-3 weeks, then 1 treatment weekly for 2-3 weeks, then 1-2 treatments per month or quarter for maintenance. Often, the addition of herbs will speed the healing process, which we can discuss during the initial appointment. ​
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Contact Info
Phone
Address
(720) 722 - 3890
2055 S Oneida St. #398 Denver, CO 80224