Sylvia Salcedo L.Ac
I am the clinical director for the Acupuncture Lounge and strive to make your experience the best it can be. From a young age I loved health care. I used to follow my father during his rounds at the hospital since I was 7 years old! I really dove into alternative medicine when I was 20 and studied Ethno-botany, at the University of Hawaii, which taught me a wide range of healing modalities from around the world. I received my masters of Science in Oriental medicine from the Southwest Acupuncture College in 2005. During school I had an amazing opportunity to study under my mentor and friend David Scrimgeour. He taught me Japanese Acupuncture, herbal medicine and how to excel with treatments using functional medicine specifically on women.
Kandi Justice L.Ac
Kandi Justice, L.Ac., Dipl. O.M., began her studies of Traditional Chinese Medicine in 2015 at The East West College of Natural Medicine in Sarasota, Fl. She completed her Masters Degree in September 2018 at The Colorado School of Traditional Chinese Medicine after moving to Denver with her husband and children.
Kandi focuses her practice on pain relief and emotional wellbeing. She enjoys teaching movement exercises, meditation, and a variety of at-home therapies to provide clients with lasting tools for wellness. She is certified in Chinese Herbal Medicine, offering herbal and dietary consultations. Kandi incorporates Tui Na and MOXA therapy in her treatments.
On her days off Kandi enjoys seeing patients at her private practice. She finds joy in growing her personalized energy healing business, researching current health news, and spending as much time in nature as possible.
Whitney Patterson
Whitney Patterson, DACM, L.Ac. (She/Her/Hers), is a Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine and a licensed acupuncturist. She earned her master’s degree from the American College of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine in Houston, Texas, followed by a Doctorate in Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine from the Pacific College of Health and Science. She also holds certifications as a Diplomate in Acupuncture and Chinese Herbology from the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM) and is Clean Needle Certified through the CCAOM.
With extensive experience in both private practice and community health settings, Whitney has treated a diverse range of health concerns, offering compassionate care to all of her patients. She considers herself a general practitioner and is dedicated to creating a supportive, patient-centered environment that encourages individuals to explore their own innate healing potential. By guiding each patient through their unique wellness journey, she fosters a sense of holistic well-being and self-empowerment. Whitney understands that the path to healing is not always an easy one but believes it is a journey worth taking.
Whitney’s introduction to East Asian medicine, like many, was driven by personal experience. As a child, she suffered from chronic ear pain that conventional treatments failed to alleviate. It was through acupuncture and Chinese medicine that she finally found lasting relief, a pivotal experience that not only transformed her health but also ignited her passion to become an acupuncturist. By the age of 12, Whitney had already set her sights on becoming a practitioner of East Asian medicine, a goal that would shape her lifelong professional journey.
In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her dog, reading, and exploring and enjoying the many seasonal activities Colorado has to offer.