Biography
Dr. Katrina Sands D.Ac, L.Ac (licensed acupuncturist) embodies a passion for helping others transform their health and live their best life. Raised in the Denver metro area, Katrina began her own journey toward wellness just after high school, and has since built her practice around integrity, intuition, and a genuine willingness to listen to those in need.
Her interest in alternative medicine and healing took root in her twenties, when she became fascinated with energy healing and earned her first, and later second, degree as a Reiki practitioner. That passion for wellness and preventive care naturally evolved into a deeper calling: acupuncture. Today, she's inspired to help her patients awaken their own healing potential.
Katrina earned her Master of Acupuncture degree from the Boulder campus of Southwest Acupuncture College in 2015, completing 2,525 hours of education, including 1,042 hours of clinical practice. Her training included a Clean Needle Technique certification, an externship in sports medicine with the athletic department at the University of Colorado Boulder, an externship in geriatrics at Golden West Senior Living, and an internship at the Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine in Harbin, China. She passed three national board exams and is a certified Diplomate in Acupuncture through the NCCAOM.
In 2021, Katrina furthered her expertise by earning her Doctorate of Acupuncture from Pacific College of Health and Science, an advanced program built for licensed acupuncturists already holding a master's degree. The 360-hour transitional doctorate curriculum emphasized integrative medicine, clinical refinement, and collaborative care, deepening her ability to work alongside other healthcare providers in modern medical settings.
Katrina is licensed by the state of Colorado to practice acupuncture and is certified for injection therapy. She currently serves as the acupuncturist at Step Denver, a drug and alcohol rehabilitation nonprofit, and is a member of the Colorado Acupuncture Medical Reserve Corps, the Acupuncture Association of Colorado, and the Broomfield Chamber. She previously served as a teaching assistant at Southwest Acupuncture College's Boulder campus and as a board member for Hero's Puppy For Life, a nonprofit supporting veterans and first responders managing PTSD.
Katrina lives in the Denver metro suburbs with her husband, German Shepherd, and is close with her adult daughter. A true Coloradoan at heart, she loves snowboarding, hiking, paddleboarding, camping, and soaking up the Colorado sunshine whenever she can. When she's not enjoying the outdoors you'll find her inside curled up enjoying one of her favorite books, writing, or spending time with her family.
