is a revolutionary synthesis of distal acupuncture techniques and spinal analysis that rebalances tension along the spine and restores proper alignment, instantly reduces or eliminates pain, and decreases the root causes of inflammation, nerve entrapment & harmful wear + tear.
BEYOND THE BACK
At Backupuncture of Denver we treat the whole body and many types of conditions, including orthopedic + sports injuries, chronic pain, as well as a host of other afflictions ranging from allergies to stress to colds, infections and internal medicine issues.
BEYOND ACUPUNCTURE
Backupuncture of Denver's practice extends to Dry Needling, traditional East Asian herbal medicine, Craniosacral therapy, meditation instruction, nutritional education, exercise guidance + such traditional techniques as Sotai therapy, cupping, & gua-sha.
benjamin hawes, Dacchm
Dr. Benjamin Hawes (DAcCHM, BA, L.Ac, Dipl.OM) focuses his practice on aligning the body, soul, and mind to be greater than the sum of their parts. He works with clients through transformative work in multiple modalities including acupuncture, herbal medicine, craniosacral therapy, shamanism, and Zen meditation, his praxis informed by the wisdom of history and the consolation of philosophy.
Dr. Hawes is the developer of the Backupuncture® system of distal acupuncture spinal realignment, which he has taught to other acupuncturists as an NCCAOM continuing education provider, and he has designed and taught courses in acupuncture at Colorado Chinese Medicine University.
Prior to studying traditional East Asian medicine, Dr. Hawes graduated from Brown University with a Bachelor of Arts in Religious Studies with honors, where he was a member of Phi Beta Kappa and winner of the Bishop McVickar Prize. He completed his master's degree at the New England School of Acupuncture and his Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine degree from the Pacific College of Health Sciences.
A long-time Zen meditator (and Dharma Teacher since 1998), Dr. Hawes has also apprenticed in shamanic medicine techniques with John Myerson, PhD. In addition, he completed an internship in Japanese acupuncture and has also studied orthopedic and sports medicine acupuncture, Kyojung Korean physical manipulation, Master Tung acupuncture, and Richard Tan’s Balance Method. He is currently enrolled in Naropa University’s Certificate in Psychedelic-Assisted Therapies program.
In his spare time, Dr. Hawes is the host of The Liminauts podcast and writes about engaged Buddhism periodically on his Substack blog Dragging the Corpse. He enjoys writing, running, hiking, thinking, and having a great time with his wife and kids.
OUR MISSION:
At Backupuncture of Denver, our mission is to treat the whole body and whole person from the spine to the mind, expanding one’s possibilities for health and elimination of suffering.
OUR VISION:
Our vision is to lead the way in transforming how people understand and experience their bodies and consciousness through practical demonstrations of the limitless capabilities within each individual to heal, grow and attain wisdom; to be a place where miracles happen; and to become synonymous with compassionate and competent care.
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Backupuncture of Denver
Monaco Tower
925 S. Niagara St, Ste #418
Denver, CO 80224
