Human connection is at the center of quality healthcare.

We believe:

Our Purpose:

Light & Dark Acupuncture was founded by Molly Dyer, L.Ac. to serve the purpose of providing an attentive, connective, individualized healthcare experience to people of all ages using safe and effective, natural methods.

We offer this because we believe that healthcare should feel like a human connection between people who care about one another’s well-being and who act in the best interest of one another. 

We also believe that in order to provide a visit where clients get the most out of their healthcare experience and receive the greatest shift in their symptoms, we need the space, the time, and the freedom to practice our medicine to its fullest extent, using any tools at our disposal which may best support the client’s full recovery. 

Being bound to a healthcare model that is more focused on research and profit than it is on people doesn’t fit our Light & Dark model for providing care.

We don’t want to be held back by nickel and diming clients for every service we provide, with multiple fees that stack up on your bill just because we think you need more than one or two of the services we offer. Therefore, we’ve opted to provide a holistic service for an all-inclusive fee. In each private acupuncture & coaching session, we will use the tools from Eastern medicine that will best serve you and your recovery. Our only additional fees are those for products needed to support your condition, and all services needed in your session are included in the cost of our service fee.

We want to put our full focus on you. Rather than managing multiple clients at once, and seeing as many clients as we can, we see clients one at a time for connected and trustful healthcare experience.

Meet Your Acupuncturist/Herbalist:

Molly Dyer of Light & Dark Acupuncture and Apothecary in Denver, CO

Molly Dyer

FOUNDER, ACUPUNCTURIST, MASTER CLINICAL HERBALIST

Molly Dyer, L.Ac, is dedicated to providing a holistic healing experience for her patients at Light & Dark Acupuncture & Apothecary. She aims for her clients to leave their treatment feeling heard, cared for, informed, and connected to their body and mind.

Through a combination of herbal medicine, diet and lifestyle guidance, and acupuncture, Molly helps clients heal from the inside out. Her approach emphasizes education and humor, fostering trusted relationships that enhance the quality of healthcare that each client receives. Molly is committed to supporting individuals as they navigate their unique healing journeys, ensuring they feel empowered and engaged in their health and well-being.

Check out Molly’s interviews on:

“I am most passionate about supporting those with skin disorders using safe, effective, natural solutions which support the healing of the skin from the inside out.”

“I also support many other disorders, diseases, and discomforts with natural remedies as they come up in the clinic.”

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“I have had the privilege of receiving many excellent acupuncture treatments from Molly. Her thorough approach to diagnosis and commitment to upholding the highest standards of care in Chinese medicine make her an exceptional practitioner. Molly is also a top-notch herbalist, which means her patients recover quickly and on a deeper level. I would recommend her to anyone looking for an acupuncturist in Denver.”

~ Google Review

Find balance at Light & Dark Acupuncture and Apothecary in Denver, CO

Why Light and Dark?

I know, I know. “Light & Dark.” Seems strange right? I get a lot of questions about why I chose this for the name of my acupuncture and family medicine clinic. Briefly, here are my reasons.

I used to always try to point out the positive in every situation (hello, Sagittarius). I was a “silver-lining” sort of person. Which is great! It comes from a place of wanting others to feel happy and healthy. But one of my greatest lessons has been that this doesn’t always help us move forward. In fact, I’ve learned that it’s only when we become present with our pain, and when we avoid forcing ourselves through it or hiding from it, that we really begin to heal. In fact, many of our health conditions are made worse, or even created, by our own discomfort with unpleasant emotions. Healing begins when we shed light on them, as they are a necessary part of our process. However, we simply cannot live all the time in that place of challenge and darkness, facing our fears and anxiety. Thus, we also need lightness of spirit, laughter, joy, and hope. We have to balance these two perspectives constantly, but they must both be addressed for healing to occur.

We’re not “Love and Light Acupuncture.” It’s Light & Dark Acupuncture for a reason. We must address both the pain and progress, both the challenges and successes, for real healing to occur.

Plumbing the depths of our healthcare challenges is a part of our path and process. The deepest, most long-term healing occurs when we face our struggles courageously; when we don’t negate things just because they’re challenging, hard to face, or uncomfortable. And yet, we don’t have to do that alone. I’ve created a healing space where clients can feel heard, safe to share their challenges, and supported in celebrating their successes.

There is balance and harmony in opposing forces. Light and darkness represent the duality of life. In Eastern medicine, we use this concept to identify and resolve imbalances. Acupuncture and herbal treatment seek to restore balance and optimize the flow of energy, or Qi, within the body. This means acknowledging and balancing the yin with the yang, the positive with the negative, and our activity or energy with our rest or peace.

Balance is not a place or something that you achieve. It’s the process. And, it’s a constant direction you can move toward.

By combining these elements in my clinic's name, I aim to convey a holistic approach to healthcare that embraces both light and dark aspects of well-being. Through the ancient practice of Eastern medicine, I strive to bring harmony and equilibrium to my community, helping it achieve optimal health and wellness. Read more about why I chose Light & Dark for my family medical center name.

Love, Molly

Core Values:

We value the courage and resilience with which our patients face adversity, even when they cannot see it with their own eyes.

  1. We value safe, effective and gentle non-pharmaceutical health options, such as botanical medicine, light therapy and other holistic therapies that do not require medication.

    • We value pharmaceutical medications. We believe that they are lifesaving technology and that, at times, they are necessary.  However, we also believe that they are not the only answer to health concerns.

  2. We value feeling inspired to take action.

    • We believe that this is what motivates us to create long-term changes in our health condition(s).

  3. We value laughter because it truly is the best medicine.

  4. We value each individual’s experience.

    • We believe that in order for individuals to heal, they must feel heard, understood, accepted, loved and validated.

    • We believe that people deserve attentive, connective, individualized healthcare.

  5. We value community.

    • We believe that people are healthier when they feel connected to others and accepted by their communities.

  6. We value education.

    • We believe that educating our patients on health and wellness can inspire positive change and, at times, it can save their lives.

  7. We value and celebrate diversity.

    • We are committed to providing quality healthcare to everyone, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, age, religion, immigration status, and ability. We provide a safe environment for all walks of life.

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