Acupuncturist Lakewood
Erik Johnson, MSTCM, L.Ac., BD, DNM
Erik is originally from Santa Fe, New Mexico, but came to Colorado in the year 2000 to get his BSBA in Hospitality Management from the University of Denver. He received his Master of Science in Traditional Chinese Medicine from the Colorado School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, and is trained in acupuncture and related modalities, tui na (physiotherapy/therapeutic massage), and Chinese herbal medicine. He is a nationally certified Auricular Therapist (CAT) and Biofeedback Practitioner (CBP) and finished his doctorate program at the Institute for Bioenergetic Medicine (IBEM) in Bioenergetic Medicine (BD) and Natural Medicine (DNM). He is also an instructor at IBEM, teaching students about basic auricular medicine (ear acupuncture), acupuncture, and voll technology.
Erik has successfully used acupuncture and Chinese Medicine to treat a wide range of conditions, but specializes in musculo-skeletal pain, digestive disorders, auto-immune conditions, sleep disorders, and stress management. He uses a wide range of modalities (acupuncture, Chinese herbs, moxibustion, fire cupping, electro-stimulation, injection therapy, laser acupuncture, and auricular/ear therapy) in his practice to achieve an individualized approach to treating each patient.
Outside of the office, Erik is an avid traveler and enjoys scuba diving, mountain biking, skiing, and mountaineering – having climbed three of the top Seven Summits in the world. He is happiest when spending time with his family and friends, and managing his twenty honey bee hives in the greater Denver area.
Megan Miller, L.Ac MAc
Megan is thrilled to be joining The Root Acupuncture. Her story is unique, beginning her career as an engineer for nearly two decades. While she took pride in her work in the aerospace industry, she felt a persistent desire for a more gratifying profession. After sustaining a long term running injury, Megan discovered the world of healing through acupuncture. She was fascinated by the effectiveness of the gentle treatments that gave her quick results and longstanding relief from her chronic hip pain. Combining her systematic engineering approach and eagerness to help others, she made the decision to completely change her career focus and attend the Colorado Chinese Medicine University in Denver, where she obtained her Master’s Degree in Acupuncture. Today, she serves as a Nationally Board Certified Acupuncturist, committed to empowering her patients to take control of their own health and help educate them so that they can live
healthier, pain-free lives. Megan is currently pursuing her Doctorate Degree in Acupuncture from the Pacific College of Health and Science.
Megan grew up near Annapolis, Maryland where her early academic pursuits led her to earn a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Maryland, College Park. Her engineering career led her to Colorado in 2005, which she has proudly called home ever since. Megan has also earned a Master’s Degree in Systems Engineering from the University of Colorado, which helped her succeed in her field. Megan has enjoyed living in Colorado for almost 20 years, and when she’s not working, you can find her hiking or skiing in the mountains, going to concerts with her friends, or traveling.
Committed to promoting a holistic approach to well-being, Megan advocates for a balanced lifestyle encompassing physical, mental, and emotional health. She enjoys working with sport’s injuries and other musculoskeletal conditions, women’s health, gastrointestinal issues, and emotional balancing. Megan’s journey has shaped her commitment to empowering individuals to embrace wellness, making a positive impact on the lives of those she touches through her work.
Zach Young, L.Ac MSTCM
Originally from Michigan, Zach is a graduate of Western Michigan University where he earned his Bachelors in Business Management. Having struggled with his own digestive issues and not finding resolution with standard Allopathic (Western) Medicine treatment, Zach stumbled into Traditional Chinese Medicine while attending a seminar. Exploring the medicine more and finding relief from the digestive issues through TCM, Zach knew he wanted to learn this medicine and similarly, provide others an alternative treatment option.
Moving to Colorado in 2018, Zach attended the Colorado School of Traditional Chinese Medicine where he earned his Masters of Acupuncture with a Specialization in Chinese Herbal Medicine. While successfully working with a wide range of conditions, Zach specifically enjoys working with acute and chronic pain, digestive disorders and psycho-emotional disorders such as anxiety, depression or stress.
Outside of the office, Zach enjoys cooking and spending his time outdoors with his girlfriend and Australian Shepherd; backpacking, rock climbing and snowshoeing.
