Business Details
42 Years
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Expert Classical Five-Element Acupuncture Services in Lafayette, CO
Burnell Acupuncture has provided transformative holistic healthcare for over 40 years, specializing in Classical Five-Element Acupuncture and Plant Spirit Medicine. Founded by Suzanne S. Burnell, a master practitioner with extensive training under renowned experts like Professor J.R. Worsley and Huichol elder Guadalupe Gonzales Rios, our practice integrates ancient Chinese medical traditions with contemporary healing modalities. We offer personalized treatment plans addressing physical, emotional, and spiritual imbalances through needle acupuncture, plant-based therapies, and remote energy work. Our expertise includes treating chronic conditions, supporting wellness maintenance, and conducting professional seminars that have trained practitioners worldwide in these time-tested techniques.Committed to both curative and preventative care, we emphasize patient education and lifestyle adjustments to restore harmony with natural cycles. With global recognition from the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM) and decades of clinical experience, we combine technical precision with compassionate care to serve individuals seeking authentic healing solutions.
Services
Classical Five-Element Acupuncture
Plant Spirit Medicine
Remote Energy Treatments
Soul Retrieval Ceremonies
Acupuncture Seminars
Details
- Year established: 1984
Highlights and features
- We offer 45+ years of specialized expertise in Classical Five-Element Acupuncture
- Our treatments combine proven methodologies from Professor J.R. Worsley and Huichol shamanic traditions
- We provide personalized treatment plans addressing physical, emotional, and spiritual health
- Our practitioners hold multiple professional certifications including NCCAOM board certification
- We offer both in-person and remote treatment options globally
Associations and certifications
- National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM)
What people say
Dramatic symptom improvement
Spiritually transformational experience
Effective remote treatments
Personalized care approach
Deep practitioner expertise
Services
Classical Five-Element Acupuncture
This ancient Chinese medical system treats the root cause of imbalances through precise acupuncture point selection. Based on the five elements of nature, it addresses physical ailments, emotional distress, and spiritual disconnection. Patients receive comprehensive diagnostics including pulse reading and sensory assessments to create tailored treatment plans that restore harmony and vitality.
Plant Spirit Medicine
A fusion of acupuncture principles and plant-based energy medicine that harnesses local flora for healing. This modality uses the spirit essence of plants to address imbalances in body, mind, and spirit. Treatments involve specialized diagnostic techniques and plant spirit communication to create customized healing protocols that mirror acupuncture's energetic pathways without needles.
Remote Energy Treatments
Distance healing sessions that maintain the efficacy of in-person treatments through energy field manipulation. Practitioners use lucid dream states and energetic connection techniques to perform diagnostics and deliver treatments. This service enables global accessibility while maintaining the integrity of classical Five-Element diagnostics and treatment protocols.
Soul Retrieval Ceremony
Shamanic healing rituals addressing soul fragmentation through guided lucid dreaming. Practitioners help patients reconnect with dissociated aspects of self caused by trauma or life stressors. The ceremonial approach combines spiritual journeying with modern psychological insights to restore holistic well-being through guided spirit communication.
Acupuncture Seminars
Comprehensive educational programs teaching Classical Five-Element techniques to licensed practitioners. Courses cover diagnostic methods, point location, treatment planning, and spirit-level medicine applications. Participants receive continuing education credits and develop skills transferable to both needle-based and plant medicine practices.
People
Suzanne S Burnell
Founder & Lead Practitioner
Suzanne Burnell has practiced Classical Five-Element Acupuncture for over 40 years, trained under Professor J.R. Worsley and Huichol elder Guadalupe Gonzales Rios. She holds multiple certifications including NCCAOM board certification and has developed professional training programs that have educated practitioners worldwide in these traditional healing modalities.
Questions
What is Classical Five-Element Acupuncture?
This system uses wood, fire, earth, metal, and water elements to diagnose and treat imbalances in body, mind, and spirit through precise acupuncture techniques.
Can treatments be done remotely?
Yes, we offer effective remote sessions using energy medicine techniques that maintain the same diagnostic rigor and treatment efficacy as in-person visits.
How many sessions are needed?
Most patients see improvement within 3-4 weekly sessions, with maintenance schedules tailored to individual needs and health goals.
Is this covered by insurance?
We do not bill insurance directly, but we provide superbill documentation for potential reimbursement through flexible health spending accounts.
What payment options exist?
Cash, checks, and credit card payments via PayPal are accepted, with financial assistance options available for qualifying patients.
Are practitioners certified?
Yes, we hold multiple certifications including NCCAOM board certification and have completed formal apprenticeships with recognized masters in the field.
