Here at the Mandala Integrative Medicine Clinic in Boulder Colorado, we work hard to provide health care with meaning and direction. Our tradition of service and honesty begins with a cup of tea at the door and continues with some of the best clinicians in the field. From Boulder's first green built clinic to our natural and organic pharmacy, from acupuncture to deep tissue massage, from nutrition to naturopathic medicine, we are here to serve you!I've been visiting the Mandala Clinic for over 10 years.
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Welcome, my name is Marco Chung-Shu Lam and I am the Clinic Director of the Mandala Integrative Medicine Clinic. Like many of you, I feel drawn to Boulder, Colorado by the combination of being outdoors in the beautiful mountains and of expanding my horizons by engaging with the many wisdom traditions of our community.
The Mandala practitioners were originally gathered as a loose tribe of friends who raised their children together and had a vision of creating a place of healing that would both nurture our community and our personal growth. We sought a place where the practice of medicine and healing could be balanced with the cultivation of the body, mind, and spirit.
Acupuncture is a comprehensive medical system that has been used to diagnose, treat and prevent illnesses for over 5000 years. It is an essential part of traditional Chinese medicine that includes not only Acupuncture but also Chinese herbology, bodywork, dietary therapy, and exercise, based on traditional Chinese medical principles.
Todd began working on competitive athletes while studying at East West College of the Healing Arts in Portland Oregon in the late 90's. Then while working on his BS at Occidental College, Todd conducted independent research for the Kinesiology Department regarding the "Psycho-Physiological impact of Swedish massage, " and the "Bio-Mechanics of Varying Bicycle Seat Heights."
Reviews (10)
Shannon Bean-Scalise
May 02, 2021
Marco has been a tremendous asset to me on my health journey. I went to him because my limbs were falling asleep and I wasn't able to sleep. Within two acupuncture sessions my limbs stopped falling asleep! AND within 3 sessions he helped normalize my sleep patterns. So now, I'm sleeping through the night and my limbs don't fall asleep. HUGE WIN! I especially appreciate his recommendation of the high performance tea. I notice that I'm more "on my game" and more engaged in each activity. It's a subtle but powerful change in my daily life. THANK YOU, MARCO!
Emily Wishall
Apr 24, 2019
As a huge fan of acupuncture, I have seen several different acupuncturists. I have recently been seeing Marco for acupuncture treatments & am impressed with his ability to integrate your overall life & wellness vision into a specific treatment session. I leave the sessions feeling calm, relaxed, & reconnected to myself. Marco has been a practitioner in Boulder for years & brings a vast knowledge base, skill level, & compassionate care to his work.
Natalie Rosborough
Jan 12, 2019
I had the pleasure of working with Marco at Mandala clinic as an intern. Marco is incredibly insightful and eager to share with others his knowledge of Chinese medicine. Once you step foot into the clinic, you feel extremely welcomed and at ease. I learned more than I ever thought I would by working with Marco, and I highly recommend him as a holistic practitioner. He is accommodating, kind, and passionate about his work.
Natalie Krzosek
Dec 31, 2018
I worked as an intern for Marco at the Mandala Integrative Clinic for the summer of 2018 and had an incredibly valuable experience. I learned a lot about private practice, project management, nutrition, and the production and usage of herbal medicine. Marco is such an incredible practitioner. He has so much experience in his field, where it seems to just come naturally to him. He is incredibly intelligent, personable, and truly a joy to be around. I would recommend his clinic to anybody.
Jim Macris
Dec 31, 2018
AVERTED 2 SURGERIES thanks to Marco Chung-Shu Lam! I have benefited from Marco's Chinese Medicine in the form of Acupuncture and herbalism for the past 6 years. Shortly after beginning to see Marco I suffered two severe gallbladder attacks within less than 2 weeks time, both consisted of several hours of excruciating pain and both landed me in the hospital emergency room.
Following a series of tests a western medicine doctor provided me with a surgical referral to have my gallbladder removed. I went directly to Marco and asked if we could avoid surgery. Marco, accurately diagnosed my condition according to Traditional Chinese Medicine and put me on a Chinese herbal formula that immediately stopped any further gallbladder attacks; which gave us the time needed for his needlework and suggested specific dietary changes to take effect.
I still have my gallbladder and have never had another attack! Some years later, I thought I had dislocated my knee and could barely walk and could not bend my knee. Off to a specialist at UC Sports Medicine and an MRI. I was diagnosed as having degenerative cartilage loss leaving a rather large gap within my knee. The specialist recommended a surgery and a total recovery time of at least 6 months.
I asked about physical therapy and the Dr reluctantly gave me a script for 6 weeks of therapy and stated "I guarantee you will be back here in 6 weeks asking for the surgery". I again went straight to Marco and asked if we could avoid surgery. Marco started me on Chinese herbs for bone health and focused his needle work on healing my knee. I can walk, hike, fish, garden and pretty much anything I want and no my knee has never "gone out again" and no surgery! Additionally, I have Addison's Disease which is a rare autoimmune disease impacting the Adrenal Glands.
I was diagnosed over 30 years ago. Over the past 6 years, Marco has been able to provide support for my Adrenals and I have not had any adrenal crises while under his care! Of course, it goes without saying that over the course of 6 years he has treated my common colds, stomach bugs, viruses, allergies, general stress and improved my overall health.
To say that Marco is extremely generous in sharing his healing skills with us all, is a bit of an understatement. I am truly grateful for all that he has and continues to do for me! In a community over-filled with acupuncturists and healers it can be challenging to know who to trust with your health and wellbeing. The good news is, If you are reading this review, you can stop your search here, Marco Chung-Shu Lam is the REAL DEAL!
Following a series of tests a western medicine doctor provided me with a surgical referral to have my gallbladder removed. I went directly to Marco and asked if we could avoid surgery. Marco, accurately diagnosed my condition according to Traditional Chinese Medicine and put me on a Chinese herbal formula that immediately stopped any further gallbladder attacks; which gave us the time needed for his needlework and suggested specific dietary changes to take effect.
I still have my gallbladder and have never had another attack! Some years later, I thought I had dislocated my knee and could barely walk and could not bend my knee. Off to a specialist at UC Sports Medicine and an MRI. I was diagnosed as having degenerative cartilage loss leaving a rather large gap within my knee. The specialist recommended a surgery and a total recovery time of at least 6 months.
I asked about physical therapy and the Dr reluctantly gave me a script for 6 weeks of therapy and stated "I guarantee you will be back here in 6 weeks asking for the surgery". I again went straight to Marco and asked if we could avoid surgery. Marco started me on Chinese herbs for bone health and focused his needle work on healing my knee. I can walk, hike, fish, garden and pretty much anything I want and no my knee has never "gone out again" and no surgery! Additionally, I have Addison's Disease which is a rare autoimmune disease impacting the Adrenal Glands.
I was diagnosed over 30 years ago. Over the past 6 years, Marco has been able to provide support for my Adrenals and I have not had any adrenal crises while under his care! Of course, it goes without saying that over the course of 6 years he has treated my common colds, stomach bugs, viruses, allergies, general stress and improved my overall health.
To say that Marco is extremely generous in sharing his healing skills with us all, is a bit of an understatement. I am truly grateful for all that he has and continues to do for me! In a community over-filled with acupuncturists and healers it can be challenging to know who to trust with your health and wellbeing. The good news is, If you are reading this review, you can stop your search here, Marco Chung-Shu Lam is the REAL DEAL!
Tori Webster
Nov 05, 2018
I have been seeing Drew and Marco at Mandala for well over a two years now and have enjoyed EVERY visit. Both of them are quick to respond to messages, kind, compassionate, caring, and very good at what they do. They are always willing to work with my ever-changing schedule and fit me into their calendar even last minute. I am grateful for their intuition, gifts, and practices. 10/10 would recommend
Laura McKinley
Mar 19, 2018
If you are looking for an acupuncturist and/or herbalist in Boulder, Marco is the answer. An acupuncturist myself, I did a fair amount of research before choosing a practitioner I trusted with my care. I knew I wanted to work with a 5 Element practitioner, and after one of my most influential out-of-state teachers recommended Marco, I opted to commute from Denver and give him a try.
I have now been regularly receiving treatment from Marco for a year and a half. I have worked with Marco to maintain my physical and emotional health, relieve chronic and acute aches and pains, and take concrete steps to create stability and maintain personal growth in my day to day life. Not only is Marco an extremely knowledgeable and skilled acupuncturist and herbalist, but he also has an innate ability to help you search beneath your current symptoms to find deeper ways to realign your body from within.
In almost every session, Marco is able to make a single statement or ask me one question that compassionately illuminates how I ended up feeling the way I did in the first place. As a female, I prioritize feeling safe when working with male health care practitioners. Marco's clinic is an extremely safe space. Thanks to the supportive environment Marco creates, I feel both safe in my body and also comfortable discussing my true self without fear.
I am very grateful for the work I have done with Marco and recommend him highly and without hesitation to anyone seeking more harmony in their body, mind, and overall health.
I have now been regularly receiving treatment from Marco for a year and a half. I have worked with Marco to maintain my physical and emotional health, relieve chronic and acute aches and pains, and take concrete steps to create stability and maintain personal growth in my day to day life. Not only is Marco an extremely knowledgeable and skilled acupuncturist and herbalist, but he also has an innate ability to help you search beneath your current symptoms to find deeper ways to realign your body from within.
In almost every session, Marco is able to make a single statement or ask me one question that compassionately illuminates how I ended up feeling the way I did in the first place. As a female, I prioritize feeling safe when working with male health care practitioners. Marco's clinic is an extremely safe space. Thanks to the supportive environment Marco creates, I feel both safe in my body and also comfortable discussing my true self without fear.
I am very grateful for the work I have done with Marco and recommend him highly and without hesitation to anyone seeking more harmony in their body, mind, and overall health.
Jason Gerhardt
Nov 05, 2017
Mandala and Marco are the best healers I've found. That's saying a lot for Boulder, but I've been to a dozen other alternative medicine practitioners in Boulder and I can say that confidently. I've seen Marco now for 10 years, and I've gotten bodywork at the clinic repeatedly, and overcame all my health challenges from colds and flus to chronic diseases and sports injuries. I recommend Mandala Integrative Medicine completely. You can trust Marco with your life.
Laina Maule
Oct 31, 2016
I began seeing Marco Lam a little over a month ago (Dec 2016) when I final hit my emotional bottom from dealing with pelvic floor disorders. I had been experiencing symptoms over the previous 4 months, visiting medical doctors, urinary specialists, having scopes and scans and finally PT. I was feeling the stress from not only the ongoing pain, but emotionally feeling lost, with no control over the nearly, now, constant pain.
After several weeks under Marco's guidance and skill, I am so much improved both physically and mentally, it almost brings me to tears to type this. I am not 100% yet - but every week is a little better than the last. I would highly recommend Mandala clinic for pelvic floor issues, and going forward - I will start here for any physical or emotional issues that arise.
After several weeks under Marco's guidance and skill, I am so much improved both physically and mentally, it almost brings me to tears to type this. I am not 100% yet - but every week is a little better than the last. I would highly recommend Mandala clinic for pelvic floor issues, and going forward - I will start here for any physical or emotional issues that arise.
Jessica G.
Oct 20, 2010
I am a full- time student who has suffered for years from chronic back-pain, depression and sinus issues. Marco was willing to work with me financially since I am in school, which was great, because otherwise I wouldn't have been able to afford treatment. As well as helping me through acupuncture, Marco has helped me to heal myself by encouraging me to improve my diet, be physically active, and change limiting self-beliefs about myself.
As a woman, its important to me to feel safe and comfortable with male practictioners, and there is no one I would trust more than Marco. Because of his help, I feel more happy, healthy, whole, and my entire life has improved. As I am interested in going to Acupuncture school for my masters, Marco was also nice enough to allow me to come in and volunteer at his clinic. It has been a wonderfully informative and fun way to learn about the inner workings of running an integrative health facility. -Jessica, Boulder, CO
As a woman, its important to me to feel safe and comfortable with male practictioners, and there is no one I would trust more than Marco. Because of his help, I feel more happy, healthy, whole, and my entire life has improved. As I am interested in going to Acupuncture school for my masters, Marco was also nice enough to allow me to come in and volunteer at his clinic. It has been a wonderfully informative and fun way to learn about the inner workings of running an integrative health facility. -Jessica, Boulder, CO