Kent Nixon, Practitioner of Japanese Acupuncture

After graduating from CSU in 1998 with a bachelor's degree in Psychology, I worked for a year with at-risk youth, here in Fort Collins. Although the work was extremely rewarding I was disheartened by the use of chemical pharmaceuticals in the treatment of behavioral disorders. With a background in martial arts, the Eastern view of the body, it's organ systems, and how these relate to emotional states was already familiar to me. It was at this time that I decided to embrace the healing methods of the Eastern culture through the study of acupuncture and Chinese Herbology.

For the next three years I studied Chinese Medicine at the prestigious International Institute of Chinese Medicine. One of the oldest schools in the United States, IICM had a regular flow of fresh, top level teachers coming in from China. Here I was hardened in the ways of TCM, or Traditional Chinese Medicine. At this time I also started studying Tai Chi, Ba Gua, And Hsing Yi, all internal martial arts, with Sifu Brain Lee. These martial arts, combined with my study of QiGong (literally energy exercise) led me to desire a deeper connection to the energetic body than TCM had to offer.

After former schooling, I sought the instruction of Sensei Koei Kuahara, a renowned Japanese acupuncturist who was teaching his system of Meridian Therapy, or Hari, in Santa Fe. Through Hari, my sensitivity as a practitioner was refined to an artful level, enabling me to give more gentle yet more effective and precise treatments.

After graduating in 2003, and while studying with Sensei Kuahara, I opened a practice and also worked with a non-profit group the Community Acupuncture Project in Santa Fe. Here I was able to gain a lot of varied experience in a short amount of time.

After my studies were completed I returned to Fort Collins to offer this unique and effective style of acupuncture to the community.

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Patient Testimonials

I have been receiving Chinese acupuncture treatments as a primary form of health care for many years. During this time, I have experienced good results and seen some quality practitioners. After a recent orthopedic surgery, I wanted to try something new and was referred to Kent by a friend. Kent’s style of acupuncture is quite different than what I knew an acupuncture treatment to be. He always spends at least an hour on my treatments, carefully placing and adjusting points, combined with moxa and craniosacral therapy as needed to address my health issues. Not only is he incredibly knowledgeable, but he is patient, kind, and thorough, often suggesting foods and exercises that I can incorporate into my daily life. I have made dramatic progress in the three months since my surgery, and have no doubt that much of it can be attributed to the quality of care I have received at Old Town Acupuncture in Fort Collins, Colorado.

Holley G., Fort Collins

When I began going to Old Town Acupuncture it was simply to help control my allergies and soon after I was in a bicycle accident requiring surgery on both my leg and face. Kent played a major role in my recovery, nearly eliminating the scar on my face (the doctor told me I would need reconstructive surgery) and allowing me pain free mobility much faster than I could have ever imagined! In addition to this, my allergies are better than ever! Not only is Kent a professional, dedicated, and gifted healer he has become a wonderful friend.

Cystal H., Fort Collins