5 Pathways Acupuncture

5 Pathways Acupuncture Classic Five-Element Acupuncture for achieving wellness through the natural path to healing. In this way acupuncture can help with a multitude of maladies.

Acupuncture works with the meridians of energy found in the body using that energy called Qi. The manifestation of illness stems from lack of balance in the body. Each session is an assessment of where the imbalance is occurring and the use of needles, moxa and cupping to help the body, mind, and spirit correct the imbalance. The beauty of this medicine is its simplicity.

06/04/2026

What are the Five Elements of Chinese Traditional Medicine?

🪵Wood (Spring) Emphasizing Mobility and Detoxification
🔥Fire (Summer)) Calming the Mind, Nurturing Joy and Supporting Heart Energy
🌎Earth (Late Summer) Grounding Techniques, Abdominal Work and Supporting Digestion
🔘Metal (Autumn) Focusing on Breath, Skin and Grief
💧Water (Winter) Slow, Warming, Deeply Nourishing Bodywork that Supports Rest and Fear

These together represent cycles of energy that influence nature, the body and emotions.

They are interconnected, just as everything in nature.

Understanding the different aspects that make each element the way they are can help you personally.

At 5 Pathways Acupuncture, we can help you find your predominant element, teach you how it affects your everyday living experiences, and how to tap into better nourishment and balance.

“Several months into my first pregnancy, I was experiencing some pretty severe lower back pain, but obviously my options...
06/02/2026

“Several months into my first pregnancy, I was experiencing some pretty severe lower back pain, but obviously my options for pain management were limited. It was suggested I try acupuncture and Sarah came highly recommended by a colleague of mine. I came into the office fairly nervous since I wasn't sure what to expect or whether this type of practice would be for me. Sarah put me at ease very quickly with her positive attitude as well as her evident experience. The session turned out not only to be very relaxing but I was already experiencing pain relief after just one treatment. I now look forward to my treatments and plan to continue even after I deliver. I would highly recommend Sarah to anyone looking for effective acupuncture treatments in a comfortable and professional environment.” ~ Jill L. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

05/28/2026

Sarah Krom of 5 Pathways Acupuncture practices Five-Element Acupuncture that improves your health and wellbeing.

Sarah’s approach is different from any other. Her unique details added to her service has clients raving about their experience. You’ll have to try it out for yourself if you really want to understand the transformative care she provides.

Acupuncture is about the Qi, or energy that exists throughout our body; changing the energy with the needles creates a new possibility. 🌱

Sarah Krom, MA LAc, NCCAOM Certified ~

✔️ MLAc (Licensed Acupuncturist in Colorado)

✔️ Diplomate in Acupuncture from the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM)

✔️ Masters in Acupuncture in the style of Classical Five-Element from the Institute of Taoist Education and Acupuncture

✔️ Certificate of Clinical Western Herbalism from Rocky Mountain Center for Botanical Studies

✔️ Certified in Cupping for fascial release, as well as Lymph, Face and Breast

Remember and Honor 🇺🇲
05/25/2026

Remember and Honor 🇺🇲

“Sarah has been instrumental in my healing from surgery. Her consistent support and education regarding my body has help...
05/22/2026

“Sarah has been instrumental in my healing from surgery. Her consistent support and education regarding my body has helped change my health in amazing ways.” ~ Beth S. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

05/20/2026

First acupuncture visit with Sarah ⤵️

A gentle introduction to your body.

Often includes cupping to help:
✔️ Improve circulation
✔️ Release tension
✔️ Support the body’s natural reset

Spring is a natural time for release.
Let your body soften into it. 🫶🏻

05/14/2026

Spring reset, but make it ancient medicine.

Cupping helps:
✔️ Move stagnant energy
✔️ Support circulation
✔️ Release tension held through winter

A little suction,
A lot of relief.

Spring is the season of movement.
Your body feels it too.

“Considerate, caring and compassionate. I highly recommend Sarah.” ~ Tree S. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
05/12/2026

“Considerate, caring and compassionate. I highly recommend Sarah.” ~ Tree S. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

In moxibustion, every element has a purpose, and salt plays a quietly powerful role.Placed between the skin and the moxa...
05/07/2026

In moxibustion, every element has a purpose, and salt plays a quietly powerful role.

Placed between the skin and the moxa, salt acts as both a buffer and a bridge. It protects while also helping the warmth travel deeper, guiding heat into areas that need nourishment and support.

This technique is often used to tonify, warm, and restore balance in the body - especially in areas connected to digestion, energy, and overall vitality. 🔄

It’s a beautiful reminder that even the simplest elements can hold profound healing potential when used with intention. 🩵

05/05/2026

I’ll be honest, I’m a little obsessed with moxa smoke.💨

There’s something about the way it moves…slow, steady, intentional. Before the warmth is even felt on the body, there’s already a shift happening.

For many, it creates an immediate sense of calm. A softening. A quieting of the nervous system.

In traditional practice, moxibustion is used to warm, move, and support the body’s natural flow of energy. But there’s also something less tangible, an experience that invites you to slow down and simply be. ✨

It’s one of those moments in treatment where everything just…settles.

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1375 Ken Pratt Boulevard Ste 300G, Longmont CO 80503
Longmont, CO
80501

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Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm

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