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Dr. Peterson is licensed to practice naturopathic medicine in the state of New Mexico.  Under this scope of practice, she offers holistic and individualized treatment plans for chronic pain and allergies for residents of the state of New Mexico.  Under the naturopathic doctor scope of practice in the state of New Mexico, Dr. Peterson can utilize some prescription medications. However, she does not hold a current DEA certification and cannot prescribe any substances classified as "controlled" by the DEA.  Dr. Peterson does not prescribe or renew medical cannabis cards. 

Dr. Peterson is a licensed acupuncturist in the state of Colorado.  Under the scope of practice, she offers holistic and individualized treatment plans (including acupuncture) for chronic pain and allergies for residents of the state of Colorado. 

As a doctor trained in many different traditions of healing arts, Dr. Peterson utilizes a wide range of modalities as a part of customized treatment plans for each individual patient.  She strives to meet each human she works with where they are.  A few of the modalities Dr. Peterson utilizes...

• Sotai- Each patient is offered Sotai, a powerful movement therapy with roots in Japan.  Dr. Peterson has been practicing Sotai since early in her medical training and has found it to be a foundational therapy that helps people move better in life. Just a few minutes can make a world of difference.  Read more about this therapy here .

• Nutrition- Dr. Peterson does not believe in diets.  She believes food is food, junk is junk.  Each human being deserves daily access to whole food, nourishing food. Dr. Peterson helps folks find ways to nourish themselves on a daily basis, building a foundation for long-term health. She is a Health at Every Size provider, i.e. Dr. Peterson works with you to achieve your health goals; she does not emphasize weight loss as a goal. 

• Trigger Point Therapy- is available for all patients and includes utilizing filiform needles to relieve pain from activated trigger points.  Other modalities such as cupping, gua sha, and heat applications are used as needed.  

• Acupuncture (defined as treatments applied to the meridians of the body) is ONLY available for Colorado residents.  

Dr. Peterson is passionate about helping folks to stay active and moving every day as they move through life.  She specializes in care for chronic pain and allergies.  The health care system in the United States is a difficult system to navigate.  Although, she offers specialized care, Dr. Peterson is devoted to help coordinate care for her patients and will work to find whatever care is indicated through careful and thorough assessment at each visit. 

Free 15 minute consultations are always available.  Whether we meet in-person, on the phone, or video conference, let's meet and see how we can best work together!  Call or email to schedule.