Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine EXPO
About this Event
2nd Colorado Acupuncture & Herbal Medicine Expo
East Meets West: Whole-Person Health, Healthy Aging & Community Wellness
August 29–30, 2026 | University of Denver
Free and Open to the Public
Join Colorado Chinese Medicine University and the University of Denver’s Knoebel Institute for Healthy Aging for a free weekend of learning, hands-on experiences, movement, community connection, and East-West collaboration.
The 2nd Colorado Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine Expo brings together healthcare professionals, educators, community organizations, students, wellness practitioners, and members of the public to explore practical approaches to whole-person health, healthy aging, and community wellness.
Come for a presentation. Experience acupuncture. Practice Tai Chi or Qigong. Meet local practitioners. Explore new approaches to healthy aging. Leave with practical resources for cultivating health in everyday life.
Event Details
Saturday, August 29, 2026
Sunday, August 30, 2026
Location:
University of Denver
Denver, Colorado
The Expo is free and open to the public. Advance registration is encouraged to receive schedule updates, parking information, and important event announcements.
Explore Whole-Person Health
The Expo highlights the many ways people can actively cultivate health, prevent illness, support recovery, and maintain well-being throughout life.
Explore:
- Acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine
- Complimentary community acupuncture
- Tai Chi, Qigong, yoga, and therapeutic movement
- Nutrition, food therapy, and lifestyle-based prevention
- Meditation, breathwork, and emotional regulation
- Physical therapy, bodywork, and integrative healthcare
- Stress management and sleep support
- Healthy aging and lifelong wellness
- Community health education and prevention
- Practitioner demonstrations and educational presentations
- Local organizations, exhibitors, and wellness resources
No previous experience with acupuncture, Chinese medicine, or integrative health is required.
A Weekend of Learning and Experience
This is more than a lecture-based conference. It is an opportunity to experience whole-person health in action.
Throughout the weekend, attendees can:
Visit the Expo • Receive Acupuncture • Meet the Speakers • Practice Tai Chi and Qigong • Enjoy Tea and Conversation • Explore Community Programs
The Expo will feature educational presentations, hands-on demonstrations, community acupuncture, movement sessions, exhibitor displays, opportunities to meet practitioners, and resources supporting lifelong health and well-being.
Complimentary Community Acupuncture
Experience acupuncture in a welcoming community setting.
Licensed practitioners and supervised clinical teams will provide complimentary community acupuncture sessions throughout the weekend. These sessions offer an accessible introduction to one of the most widely recognized practices within Chinese medicine.
Participation will be available as space permits. Additional instructions will be provided at the event.
East Meets West
Modern healthcare offers extraordinary resources for diagnosing and treating illness. Chinese medicine contributes a complementary tradition centered on balance, prevention, recovery, and cultivating health before illness fully develops.
The Expo highlights the distinctive contributions of:
- Acupuncture
- Chinese herbal medicine
- Yangsheng, or “Nourishing Life”
- Tai Chi and Qigong
- Nutrition and food therapy
- Meditation and breathwork
- Movement and lifestyle practices
These approaches will be presented alongside contemporary perspectives from healthcare, physical therapy, behavioral wellness, nutrition, public health, and healthy-aging research.
The goal is not to choose between Eastern and Western approaches, but to explore how they can work together to support healthier people and stronger communities.
Why This Gathering Matters
Colorado is experiencing one of the most significant demographic shifts in its history. More than 1.3 million Coloradans are over age 60, and that number is expected to exceed 1.5 million by 2030.
Supporting a growing older population requires more than treating disease after it develops. It requires collaboration across healthcare, public health, education, research, community organizations, government, business, and the wellness professions.
The Expo brings these sectors together around a shared goal: helping people not only manage illness, but actively cultivate health throughout the lifespan.
What Is Whole-Person Health?
Whole-person health recognizes that health is shaped by the interaction of the body, mind and spirit, behavior, relationships, environment, culture, community, and sense of purpose.
From the perspective of Chinese medicine, these internal and external influences can affect the movement and balance of Qi within the body. Chinese medicine seeks to regulate Qi, restore balance, support recovery, and prevent illness before it fully develops.
The Expo translates these principles into practical experiences and resources that people can use in their daily lives.
Who Should Attend?
Everyone is welcome, including:
- Individuals and families interested in health and wellness
- Older adults and caregivers
- People curious about acupuncture or Chinese medicine
- Healthcare and wellness professionals
- Acupuncturists and Chinese medicine practitioners
- Physicians, nurses, physical therapists, and behavioral health professionals
- Tai Chi, Qigong, yoga, and movement instructors
- Nutrition and wellness professionals
- Researchers, educators, and students
- Public health and community leaders
- Community organizations and local businesses
Whether you are an experienced practitioner or simply curious about new ways to support your health, you will find accessible opportunities to learn, participate, and connect.
Hosted By
Colorado Chinese Medicine University
Colorado Chinese Medicine University is dedicated to advancing Chinese medicine education through clinical effectiveness, classical depth, and modern professional standards.
CCMU preserves the core principles of Chinese medicine as a complete medical system while preparing students to understand, regulate, and restore the body’s internal balance and become effective practitioners in today’s healthcare environment.
Knoebel Institute for Healthy Aging
The Knoebel Institute for Healthy Aging at the University of Denver advances research, education, innovation, and community engagement to improve quality of life, wellness, and community for older adults.
Saturday Agenda
Saturday August 29th
Info: Saturday, August 29
9:00–9:45 Tai Chi & Qigong in the Park9:45–10:00 Transition to Davis Auditorium10:00–10:10 Welcome & Opening Remarks10:10–11:00 Ken Cohen Keynote: Nourishing Life—Yangsheng, Whole-Person Health & the Three Treasures11:00–11:30 A Qi-Based Model of Whole-Person Health11:30–11:50 Whole-Person Health Experience11:50–12:10 Creating Metabolic Resilience12:10–12:30 From Gut to Longevity12:30–1:30 Lunch, Lion Dance, Expo, Acupuncture & Networking1:35–1:55 Nourishing the Heart1:55–2:15 Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture2:15–2:40 Whole-Person Health Experience2:40–3:00 Cancer: Early Detection, Prevention & Treatment3:00–3:20 Beyond the 0-to-10 Scale: Understanding Chronic Pain3:20–3:40 Reiki for Stress & Pain Relief3:40–4:00 Wealthspan: Financial Health & Healthy Aging4:00–5:00 Community Tai Chi & Qigong Closing Experience
Sunday Agenda
Sunday August 30th
Info: Sunday, August 30
9:00–9:45 Community Tai Chi & Qigong in the Park9:45–10:00 Transition to Davis Auditorium10:00–10:10 Welcome Back & Day Two Opening10:10–10:30 Qi, Bioelectricity & Whole-Person Health10:30–10:50 Living Well with Diabetes Through TCM10:50–11:10 Walk With a Doc: Exercise Is Medicine11:10–11:45 Whole-Person Health Experience11:45–12:05 Eastern Medicine for Fertility Support12:05–12:30 Chinese Medicine & Psychedelics for Deep Healing12:30–1:30 Lunch, Lion Dance, Expo, Acupuncture & Networking1:30–1:55 Chinese Medicine & Parkinson’s Disease1:55–2:15 Prescribing Self-Care as Medicine2:15–2:35 Experience Flow & Qigong2:35–2:55 The Garden of Humanity2:55–3:15 Closing Inspiration—Songtao Zhou3:15–4:00 Whole-Person Health Closing Experience3:15–4:00 Community Tai Chi & Qigong Celebration
Where is it happening?
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