FOR PATIENTS
CHINESE & FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE
ACUPUNCTURE | HERBAL MEDICINE | NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENTATION | DIETARY & LIFESTYLE COUNSELING | PULSED ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELD THERAPY | LOW-LEVEL LIGHT THERAPY | ASIAN BODYWORK THERAPY
Healing can have a powerful positive impact on your life and those around you. It’s bigger than just ‘feeling better.’ It’s becoming more ‘you’ – a you that is empowered to be present in the world more resilient, vital, whole - making your positive contribution in the world.
Perhaps you suffer from chronic illness or pain. Maybe you’re somewhat managing your symptoms with drugs and would like to go beyond that to resolving the root cause or source of your condition. You want to feel like yourself again! Or you may wish to focus on wellness care, prevention, and healthy aging.
Dr Michael Gaeta began seeing patients in 1990 to provide effective, natural therapies in a positive atmosphere conducive to healing. We use complementary health-increasing approaches to increase life quality, wellness and vitality, address a wide range of health problems, and prevent illness. We address the causes, as well as symptoms, of illness and health.
“With Michael, I feel calm, confident, and reassured. He listens and understands me. We did lifestyle counseling, acupuncture, and nutritional work. I soon began to feel better.” - Helen
"I have worked with Michael Gaeta for personal health improvement and to help integrate these principles into my dental practice. Michael has helped me personally through direct counseling over the phone and giving me useful reference material to help improve my diet, decrease my dependence on pharmaceutical medications and make healthier, informed choices about how I live my life. I have successfully stopped taking birth control medications and have not had the usual PMS symptoms of mood swings, carb binging, irritability, bloating etc. I am in the process of successfully tapering off antidepressants and thyroid medication. I have a wonderful general practitioner, but her training and expertise could only take me so far. My personal experience and Michael's advice about integrating a whole-body wellness approach to my own dental practice, helps me and my staff support others on their journey toward health." - Dr Angela Santavicca, DDS, Lebanon, NH
"On Michael’s recommendation, I decided to do a cleanse for the first time. I sat down with him Michael Gaeta to go over the details of the program, and I was looking forward to challenge myself in this new way. By my third week I would wake up alert and energetic and that would last throughout the whole day on the same level. By the end of the cleanse, I was clear and focused, and I lost 10lbs., dropping down to my high school weight and looking great. I would like to thank Michael for and recommend this opportunity to all who are up for this wonderful purification program." - Cyrus Gavriel
"As part of his patient care, Michael’s cleanse is a remarkable experience I truly recommend to anyone who may have some interest in a purification program. If I could have my whole family experience this, I would. I truly am grateful to have taken this journey and look forward to more in the future. Thank you, Michael, for caring enough to help us make a difference in our lives." - Diana
"I was recommended highly to see Michael Gaeta by my friend Denise. I have been truly amazed and cannot believe the difference I have felt. Since I have been coming in, I feel I have a tremendous amount more energy and vitality. The Gaeta Clinic is an approach to life—one that strives for excellence in health in treating the whole person, socially, psychologically and emotionally.
Michael Gaeta is a truly caring, warm, skilled, dedicated professional who truly takes the time to listen to you. He is always there with his soothing voice to take away anxiety. After an acupuncture session I feel my blood moving better and less circulation problems. I am even sleeping better at night because of Michael’s recommendations. I always feel like a “new” person” after leaving his clinic. I truly feel Michael is a miracle worker, and certainly a blessing in my life. I am surprised in how relatively a short period of time can make such a profound difference.
I cannot say enough at how strongly I feel that I am truly grateful and appreciate that Michael and the whole staff at the Gaeta Clinic is in my life. I truly feel blessed and I’m sure so does anyone who is treated here." - Susan
"I crossed paths with Michael about five years ago. I had contracted mononucleosis as an adult. My doctors said that it was not serious and if I rested, my strength and vitality would return. This never happened. I searched and searched for a remedy. My findings were grim – no answers, no cures. I was finally diagnosed with chronic fatigue syndrome. Traditional medicine offered me nothing. My condition worsened and I had to leave my job. This devastated me financially and emotionally. Finally a bright light shined down on my situation. I was referred to Michael Gaeta. Before I first met him I was not too hopeful. I figured this would be another disappointment for me. I was wrong.
When I first met Michael I immediately felt calm, confident and reassured. He listened to me and understood me. From this point on my work with Michael began. We did lifestyle counseling, acupuncture and nutritional work. Time passed, and I began to feel better.
Recently, I had a relapse, thus I am working with Michael again. I am confident that I will regain my strength and vitality. I shared my story because of how working with Michael changed my life. Work with him and I am sure your mind, body and spirit will benefit also." - John
Treatments
We will use any combination of treatments below to best address your health concerns & goals:
Proper nutrition is essential to good and lasting health. A good diet does two things: 1 - it reduces the severity of whatever health problem is present, and 2 - promotes health to prevent illness later in life. A Wholistic approach to health must include the choice we make every day—what to eat. The Surgeon General recognizes that diet is contributing factor in at least seventy percent of all illness. Yet few Americans know what foods to eat and avoid. Despite the popularity of fad diets, there is no one diet for everyone. At The Gaeta Clinic we individualize a nutritional program to you — your health problem, body type, and lifestyle.
Nutritional supplements can compensate for a bad diet, and yet cannot replace a good diet. Good food choices are the basis of the nutritional program we create for you. But with soil depletion, stress and pollution, even a perfect diet is not enough. So we recommend professional-grade, food- and plant-based nutritional supplements. No matter what your health concerns and goals are, following proper diet and supplementation guidance from a trained professional can profoundly change your life for the better, and in a lasting way.
At The Gaeta Clinic, our approach to clinical nutrition includes both:
Dietary counseling
Food-and plant-based nutritional supplementation
Chinese herbal medicine is the use of natural substances to rebalance the body. It is based in a 7,000 year-old tradition which today includes some 5,000 substances, mostly from plants, as well as mineral and animal ingredients. As a part of Chinese medicine, the goal of Chinese herbal therapy is to rebalance the energy system. At The Gaeta Clinic our trained practitioners first assess the patient's energy imbalance using traditional methods of Chinese diagnosis, and then choose the appropriate herbal formula, which changes over time as you change.
Herbs are medicine. Like all medicines, they can cause problems if used improperly and without proper education and training. Most herbs are not to be self-prescribed, or recommended by an untrained person.
If used properly, Chinese herbs are safe, and effective in two ways: 1 - helping with a specific health problem, and 2 - strengthening the body to promote health & longevity, and prevent illness. Chinese herbal medicine not only treats symptoms; it can rebalance the whole person at all levels, address many underlying causes, and promote well-being and the manifestation of innate potential.
Acupuncture is the insertion of very thin needles to rebalance the energy system. The specific sites used, often called "points," are doorways, or energy vortexes, into the energy system. These energic portals lie on pathways called "channels." Channels, or meridians, are unseen rivers that carry the life energy (Qi) which underlies and unifies all bodymind function.
Acupuncture needles are sterile, safe and disposed of after use. They are much thinner than the hypodermic needles used in a doctor's office, so they are far more comfortable when inserted. Acupuncture is not painful, nor entirely painless. Once the needle is set, it usually is not even felt at all. Needles are left in for about 20 minutes, then removed.
Acupuncture is deeply relaxing, and is best known for the treatment of pain and addictions. The range of health problems Acupuncture can treat is vast. The World Health Organization recognizes over sixty illnesses effectively treated with Acupuncture. An Acupuncturist must complete a three-year Master's-level training program, pass a national certification examination, and be licensed by the state. Some states consider Acupuncturists primary healthcare providers. Acupuncture is a 7,000-year old Oriental healing art that has tremendous potential for helping people in the modern age - to treat specific conditions, preventatively, and to assist in a person’s manifesting their highest potential in life.
Amma Therapy is an ancient Oriental healing art and a modern form of wholistic healthcare that promotes, restores and maintains optimal health. It combines Asian Bodywork Therapy with wholistic lifestyle counseling. This includes nutritional counseling, stress management, cleansing/detoxification, acupressure, herbal remedies and meditation. Amma is based in traditional Chinese medicine, which rebalances the energy system to help the body heal itself, and restore lasting health. Amma technique consists of focused circular manipulations along the energy Channels of the body. This improves the flow and balance of Qi (Life Energy) in the body, and results in a state of being relaxed and energized. The Gaeta Clinic is one of the few health centers where Advanced Amma Therapy is practiced by a Certified Amma Therapist.
Getting Started
First you meet with Dr Gaeta to complete your health history, and discuss your needs and goals. He will make an evaluation, discuss how we can best help you, and create an individualized treatment plan for you. This includes specific therapies to use, estimated number of visits, costs, your responsibilities, etc. In subsequent visits we discuss your progress and work together to create the next steps. The effects of our treatments and the lifestyle changes we encourage are cumulative and long-lasting, as long as you do your part in creating new diet and lifestyle habits, and taking your nutritional and herbal supplements.
The Gaeta Clinic does not accept insurance as payment. Ask your insurance carrier if it will reimburse you for our services. We will give you a statement that you can send in to them to receive reimbursement. Many of our patients have been at least partially reimbursed for their treatments here. We believe that healthcare should be affordable, without dependence on insurance coverage. We emphasize effective, low-cost natural therapies, and the prevention and early treatment of illness. If you have financial concerns, discuss them with us.
No. However, for purposes of insurance reimbursement, a physician's prescription may be helpful.
Our Clinic is at a home office in North Boulder. The Address will be included in your appointment confirmation email.
Initial Visit in-person or by phone (90-minutes): $500. Includes evaluation and initial program. Additional $155 per 30 minutes if we need more time.
Follow-Up In Person Office Visit (30minutes) : $155
Follow-Up Phone Consultation (30 minutes): $155
Appointments must be canceled at least 24 hours in advance. If an appointment is canceled with less than 24 hours’ notice, and we are able to fill that appointment time, there will be no charge. If not, there will be no charge the first time. After that, the normal fee will be charged. If an appointment is forgotten (a patient does not come or call) there will be no charge the first time. After that, the normal fee will be charged.
“With Michael, I feel calm, confident, and reassured. He listens and understands me. We did lifestyle counseling, acupuncture, and nutritional work. I soon began to feel better.”
— ANONYMOUS
“I’m sending this note with feelings of great relief and deep gratitude. Thank you for so carefully listening and really hearing my history and current symptoms. I appreciate the manner in which you presented your findings. While being gentle, your straightforward and thorough communication has provided motivation for me to step up and do my part in the healing I seek. Finally, I’ve found a practitioner with expansive knowledge over a multitude of disciplines who truly knows how to “connect the dots”. With gratitude for your loving heart and the way it has transformed many hours of research and study into exquisite healing art”
— LINDA G. , ESTES PARK, CO
Frequently Asked Questions
People who are healthy to begin with, and those who have reached a state of good health by working with us, come regularly (once every 1-3 months) for maintenance or wellness care—a “tune up”.
Your treatment plan will be discussed with you at your appointment.
If you would not like to have a complete new patient evaluation, and simply would like your questions answered for yourself, or get insights on one of your patients, Click “Phone or Video Consultation” below, then select Phone Consultation for Patients, or Phone Consultation for Clinicians.
Absolutely. Since stress is a key factor in most dis-ease, coming in for a relaxing bodywork, acupuncture & light therapy treatment is valuable for promoting and maintaining health. We tailor each treatment to your needs. If your goal is to relax, we can certainly help. You do not need a health problem to come in.
People who are healthy to begin with, and those who have reached a state of good health by working with us, come regularly (once every 1-3 months) for maintenance or wellness care—a “tune up”. Facial rejuvenation with acupuncture and light therapy is also available. It is easier and cheaper to stay healthy than it is to get sick and recover. We emphasize prevention—the promotion of health—and early treatment as keys to enjoying life and manifesting one’s highest potential.
It would be nice to hear, "Just come in and we'll fix you." Lasting change requires work on your part also. A big part of our job is helping people to help themselves and redirect their lives in a positive way. We can help you live a healthier, more fulfilling life. See us as a guide and coach that helps you find balance, vitality and wellness.
A cornerstone of wholistic healthcare is patient education. We teach our patients everything we can about living a healthy and meaningful life. It's our job to teach you how to better take care of yourself, and give you tools for health and living which you can use for your whole life.
Wholistic health emphasizes education, prevention and the acceptance of responsibility for one's life and health. The motto of the wholistic practitioner is "do as I do." This implies that such a person is a living example of vibrant health. Wholistic health treats people, not merely symptoms or a labeled disease. It seeks not only the absence of disease, but also the presence of health and wellness.
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These health consultations, in-person or by phone, assisted by e-mail and fax, are not treatments for specific diseases and do not replace the care of a physician. This service and the advice given is for the sole purpose of supporting the body’s own capacity for healing and repair. Our aim is simply to help the body heal itself through the responsible use of diet, lifestyle and food- and plant-based supplements.
Michael’s method of wholistic care does not diagnose, cure or treat disease, but supports and encourages wellness, vitality and resilience. His approach, informed by seven years of formal schooling, 20 years of postgraduate education, and 32 years of clinical experience, is compatible and works well with conventional treatments and other healing systems.
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