Intuitive Transformations Wellness

in addition to acupuncture needles, a variety of other therapies may be used. These therapies include gua sha, cupping, moxibustion, electrical stimulation, tuina, shiatsu, essential oils, and lifestyle and dietary changes. When the body, mind, and spirit are in balance people are free to experience optimal health and the body is free of sickness and dis-ease. Balance in the body allows us to perform in every area of our lives to our fullest potential. Through a comprehensive diagnosis and approach to treatment Intuitive Transformations Wellness will help you awaken your healing potential. Practitioners:
Dr. Katrina Sands (Formerly McLaughlin) D.Ac, L.Ac (licensed acupuncturist) earned her Doctorate of Acupuncture from Pacific College of Health and Science in 2021, further enhancing her education and clinical expertise. This rigorous program is specifically designed for licensed acupuncturists who already hold a master’s degree in acupuncture or oriental medicine. It builds on foundational knowledge with advanced coursework in integrative medicine, evidence-informed practice, and collaborative care models, preparing graduates to work alongside other healthcare providers in a modern medical setting. The transitional doctorate curriculum includes an additional 360 hours of focused education, emphasizing clinical refinement, critical thinking, and advanced patient care strategies. This program bridges the gap between traditional and contemporary healthcare, equipping graduates to deliver acupuncture care at the highest professional standard. Through this program, Katrina reinforced her commitment to excellence in patient care while expanding her expertise to meet the growing demands of integrative healthcare. Katrina earned her Master of Acupuncture degree from the Boulder campus of Southwest Acupuncture College in 2015. The Master program consisted of 2,525 hours of education including 1042 hours of clinical practice. As part of her program Katrina completed a certification course in Clean Needle Technique, an externship in sports medicine at the University of Colorado Boulder campus in the athletic department, an externship in geriatrics at Golden West Senior Living, and an internship at the Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine in Harbin, China. Katrina passed three national board exams, is certified as a Diplomate in Acupuncture by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM), is licensed by the state of Colorado to practice acupuncture, and is certified for injection therapy. Katrina’s training includes adjunctive therapies such as moxibustion, orthopedic acupuncture (aka dry needling), cupping, electrical stimulation, injection therapy, auriculotherapy, tuina, shiatsu, nutrition and lifestyle recommendations, functional medicine, and essential oils.