Meet Lorrie Fissenden | Acupuncturist + Herbalist, Owner of The Glow Studio

We had the good fortune of connecting with Lorrie Fissenden and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Lorrie, we’d love for you to start things off by telling us something about your industry that we and others not in the industry might be unaware of?
There is so much that outsiders don’t know about Chinese medicine! First, most are unaware just how much acupuncture and Chinese medicine can help every body! I think most people know that acupuncture treats pain, and maybe that it can help with fertility, but I think a lot of people don’t know that it can help with stress, digestion, sleep, autoimmune conditions, and mental health too. I also often hear folks say, “I tried acupuncture once”. Sorry, but it doesn’t work like that! Saying you tried acupuncture once is like saying you went to the gym once. Acupuncture helps to bring your body back into balance, but everything you do all day (driving, manual labor, looking at screens, breathing recycled indoor air, feeling the stress of daily life) puts you back out of balance, so acupuncture is really something that should be considered a part of a healthy lifestyle, like exercising or eating well. The flip side of this is that people think that doing only a little acupuncture isn’t worth it, that it only works if you go every week forever. A little acupuncture is better than no acupuncture! If you can make it a priority to go every other week, or even once a month (or every other month…) it will still benefit your overall health.

Alright, so for those in our community who might not be familiar with your business, can you tell us more?
My business is an acupuncture clinic, where I specialize in helping my clients look and feel their best. I use acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, cupping, gua sha, cosmetic acupuncture, and microneedling to offer my clients natural solutions for wellness and graceful aging. I know that people have a lot of fears around needles and acupuncture, so I want my space to feel cozy and calming, and I have a “my favorite things” shop with unique, local, curated gifts going as well. I always loved playing “store” as a kid, so having my own little boutique has been a lifelong dream! On my way to where I am now, I worked as a preschool teacher, a server/bartender, and an employee at another acupuncture practice. Having my own clinic in a space that is entirely mine allows me to bring my authentic self to my practice in a way that attracts the clients who will most benefit from my help. I love connecting with people on a personal level and knowing that my clients are leaving my office feeling better than they did when they came in. Building a business is challenging, but when you are really building something you believe in and love, it doesn’t feel like work. I know my business name is a little cliche, but when your energy is flowing and you are feeling great, you glow! Hence, The Glow Studio.

Let’s say your best friend was visiting the area and you wanted to show them the best time ever. Where would you take them? Give us a little itinerary – say it was a week long trip, where would you eat, drink, visit, hang out, etc.
I have lived on the Front Range for over 10 years now, but my favorite place in Colorado is the Roaring Fork Valley. If my friend was visiting for a week, we would have to take a few days to visit the Glenwood Hot Springs, Avalanche Ranch, and, if it was snowy, do some laps at the Spring Gulch cross-country ski trail system and skin up Elk Camp or Tiehack. In Fort Collins, we would ride bikes on the Poudre trail, check out O’Dells or New Belgium (I’m not much of a beer drinker but it’s obviously a must), take a hike, and check out the shops in Old Town. We would get coffee at Little Bird Bakery and Harbinger, eat at Little and Japango, and take our kids to play at Lee Martinez park.

Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?
My family has always supported me as I’ve worked to pursue my goals, and I have been fortunate to be surrounded by an amazing group of strong women and mothers who remind me that it is possible for us to be both/and all of the things we are every day!

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