Melissa Osmun received her Masters Degree in Oriental medicine from Southwest Acupuncture College. She is a licensed acupuncturist (L.Ac.) in the State of Colorado. Prior to her training in Oriental medicine, Melissa earned her B.S. in Exercise & Sport Science/Sports Medicine from Colorado State University. She continues to utilize that degree as an acupuncturist in the treatment of musculo-skeletal injuries, performance enhancement for athletes, and health and wellness education through diet and lifestyle counseling. Melissa believes that the body was designed to heal itself if given the opportunity, and that a good physician must work in concert with that potential. Practicing compassionate medicine is Melissas motto, and she seeks to treat each patient with dignity and respect .