Jake's Credentials

Doctorate
Pacific College of Health & Science
Master of Science
Southwest Acupuncture College
Bachelor of Science
University of Wisconsin
Diploma (12 month program)
Blue Sky School of Massage
3 year Tuina Study Program (SWAC)
Licensed Acupuncturist (LAc)
Minnesota, Colorado, Wisconsin
Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT)
Colorado
Certified Kinesio Taping Tech Instructor
Certified Kinesio Taping Practitioner

Fun Facts About Jake

Last name is pronounced 'sweetie'
Tea Artist
Makes a mean Vietnamese style picnic
Part of Patagonia’s pro staff as a result of the work he does as a tenkara and fly fishing guide at CMA Fly Fishing
20 year background in martial arts
(check out CMA Defense Arts)
Chess club nerd
Once became lost in the mountains of China and returned to Beijing covered in dirt, blood, and sweat.

Jake’s Teachers

Jake R. Swette

Jake is a licensed provider with the Minnesota Board of Medical Practice and maintains his professional certification through the National Certification Committee for Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine. He completed his board examinations in Biomedicine, Chinese Medicine, & Acupuncture. He is a professional member of the Acupuncture Association of Colorado, the Wilderness Medical Society, and the American College of Sports Medicine.

In college, Jake studied human movement science, public health science, & philosophy. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree. His advanced degrees include over 3,700 hours of education, and over 1,000 hours of clinical training. He completed his post-graduate education in Colorado and California where Licensed Acupuncturists are trained and licensed as Primary Care Providers (PCPs), and his teachers have been some of the most renowned scholars and doctors of Chinese Medicine, herbalism, and acupuncture in the world.

Jake also holds more hour-for-hour training in acupuncture and dry needling therapies than any LAc, MD, DC, or PT in Northern Minnesota/Wisconsin, and he is the only provider to combine these techniques in the Twin Ports.

Jake has a broad background of clinical experiences in health centers and clinics throughout the U.S. and China. Early on he was actually invited to be part of an integrative sports medicine team where he worked with NCAA Division I athletes at the University of Colorado. This is the only residential sports medicine training program of its kind in the country and has deeply informed how he works with athletes and body movers today.

He has since taken multiple post graduate trips to China to study advanced acupuncture and Chinese physiotherapy methods, as well as Yangsheng (nourishing life traditions), tai chi, tea, and Mandarin language. He is committed to offering the most advanced acupuncture methods outside of China.

Jake strongly supports an integrative health model and works together with physicians and APP’s to ensure his patients are getting the most comprehensive care possible. He is well aware of the strengths and weaknesses of both Biomedicine & Eastern medicine, and he knows how to get individuals to higher levels of health.

Though he enjoys working with all people, he draws from his background in the world of movement practice & movement science to offer high-quality patient care and wellness education for athletes and active, health conscious community members specifically. His clinical work is primarily offered at Essentia Health where he is the organization’s lead acupuncturist. He also maintains a small private practice outside of this where he is able to offer more complete and personalized care.

Feel free to say hello if you ever bump into Jake out on a trail or at a local restaurant. He respects patient privacy and won’t approach you himself, but when not wearing a white lab coat, he is a laid back and down to earth guy who is happy to connect with and get to know members of the community.

Background of jake's Clinical treatment methods

Sotai
Yang Sheng
Tuina
Anmo
Sakai Honli Te A Te
Shiatsu
Kappo
Jin Shin Do
Myofascial Release
Neuromuscular Therapy
Craniosacral Therapy
Sports Massage
Lomi Lomi
Reiki
Polarity Therapy
Aromatherapy
Swedish Massage

Classical Chinese Acupuncture
TCM Acupuncture
Japanese Acupuncture
Balance Method Acupuncture
Acupuncture Sports Medicine
Medical Acupuncture
Scalp Acupuncture
Auriculotherapy
Chinese Moxibustion
Japanese Moxibustion
Cupping
Guasha
Qigong/Daoyin
Chinese Dietary Therapy
Patent Medicines
Traditional Traumatology
Dry Needling

Jake's Notable Internships & Clinical Rotations

Community

Boulder County AIDS Project, Boulder, CO, with Carol Conigliaro, MS, LAc
University of Colorado Sports Med Center, Boulder, CO, with Amy Dickinson, DACM, LAc
Chautauqua Apothecary, Boulder, CO, with Chip Chase, MS, LAc; Jason Blalack, MS, LAc
Golden West Assisted Living Center, Boulder, CO, with Drew Henderson, MS, LAc

Southwest Acupuncture College Clinic

Tuina Physical Medicine, Boulder, CO, with Dr. Lu, Li, MD (China), MS, LAc
Acupuncture/Chinese Medicine, Boulder, CO, with Lu, Li, MD (China), MS, LAc
Acupuncture/Chinese Medicine, Boulder, CO, with Fan, Dongming, MD (China), PhD, LAc
Pain Management Internship, Boulder, CO, with Nate Mohler, DACM, MS, BS, LAc
Pain Management Internship, Boulder, CO, with Douglas Frank, MA, MS, LAc
OB/GYN, Boulder, CO, with Dr. Valerie Hobbs, DAOM, MS, LAc

jake is committed to continuing education

Pacific Symposium 2022, San Diego, CA
Treating Neurological Patients in an Integrative Setting, David Bomzon
Classical East Asian Medicine and our Relationship to Environment, Sharon Weizenbaum
Dao Dan Pai Qigong, Dan Halpain
Using the Shang Han Lun as a Guide to Realignment with Nature, Sharon Weizenbaum
The Art and Science of Resonance in Chinese Medicine, Sabine Wilms
Stroke in Covid Times, Dr. Claudia Citkovitz
Claims on the Rise: New Requirements for Acupuncturists, Susan Allen
Pills, Powders, & Decoctions: Why We Still Need Different Formats for Formulas, Lorraine Wilcox
Neuro Myofascial Anatomy & Pain Patterns from the Thoracolumbar Junction, Brian Lau
Treating Atopic Dermatitis with Chinese Medicien, Dr. Mazin Al Khafaji
Treatment of Constraint with Applied Channel Theory, Dr. Jonathan Chang
Jue Yin Physiology in Applied Channel Theory, Jason Robertson
31st Annual Pacific Symposium, San Diego, CA
Eight Energies Qigong, Robert Nations
Diagnosing from Facial Colors, Lilian Bridges
Peak Performance and Practice Optimization, Dr. Amy Albright
Introduction to Cannabis Medicine from a TCM and Genomics Perspective, Chad Conner
Applying Chronobiology in a Clinical Setting, Jason Prall
TCM and the Modern Microbiome, Janet Zand
Introduction to Posture Therapy and Functional Medicine, Dustin Dillberg
Yangsheng: Food and Herbal Therapy, Deidre Courtney
Music as Medicine: Introduction to Healing Sounds, Rick Gold, Yuval Rond, Uyanga Bold
Energy Medicine: The Science and Mystery of Healing, Jill Blakeway
Posture & Pain: A TCM Perspective, Matt Callison
Introduction to Master Tung’s Magic Points, Susan Johnson
Diagnostic Ashi Points, Matt Callison
Introduction to Yangsheng: Nourishing Life, Bill Helm
Four Treatments Every Cesarean Patient Should Have, Claudia Citkovitz
Pain Management: Point Selection, Jeffrey Yuen
Pain Management Based on Wai Ke, Jeffrey Yuen
30th Annual Pacific Symposium, San Diego, CA
Golden Elixir of Longevity & Immortality: The Qigong & Taiji Wellness System, Roger Jahnke
Creating Exceptional Treatment Experiences, Dr. East Hardin
Treatment of Interstitial Cystitis According to Qi Hua Theory of Shanghanlun, Dr. Guohui Liu
Crane Frolic Qigong, Robert Nations
Classification & Clinical Application for Taiyin Disease in Shanghanlun, Dr. Guohui Liu
A Discussion of the Past, Present, & Future of Chinese Medicine, Z’ev Rosenberg
Herbs & Nutrients for Athletic Performance and Recovery, Dr. Andrew Gaeddert
Maintaining Metabolic Balance with Integrated Chinese Medicine, Dr. Misha Cohen
Introduction to Cannabis Medicine from a TCM Perspective, Chad Conner
Treating The Hips, Shoulders, and Sacroiliac Joint Successfully, Mark Kastner
Peak Health & Performance: 4 Doctor Approach, Paul Chek
Wu Wei Zi: Fruit for Peak Performance, Dr. Subhuti Dharmananda
Sleep: Ancient Teachings and Modern Research, Dr. Felice Dunas
Yamamoto New Scalp Acupuncture, David Bomzon & Avi Amir
Strategies for Recovery from Injury, Surgery, & Other Damage, Dr. Subhuti Dharmananda
Placebo Effect and Penetrating Divine Illumination, Professor Ted Kaptchuk
TCM and Human Performance, Whitfield Reaves
Yangsheng Teachings on Living Longer, Healthier, Happier, & Wiser, Peter Deadman
The Ladder of the Soul in Chinese Medicine, Professor Ted Kaptchuk
9 Essential Techniques of Chinese Acupuncture, Dr. Andrew Nugent-Head, San Diego, CA,
The State of Chinese Medicine Today, Dr. Andrew Nugent-Head
Ma Dan Yang Heavenly Star Points, Dr. Andrew Nugent-Head
The Eight Functions of Qi, Dr. Andrew Nugent-Head
Sports Acupuncture Alliance Symposium, San Jose, CA
Stabilizing the Joints with Ligamentous Prolo-Acupuncture, Anthony Von Der Muhll
Pes Planus & Its Relationship to Leg, Ankle, & Foot Injuries, Matt Callison
Functional Approaches to Concussion Recovery, Dr. Amy Moll
Certification in Acupuncture Therapies for Inpatient & Hospital-Based Care, Dr. Arya Nielson
Module 1 - Building Infrastructure, Policies & Procedures
Module 2 - Hospital Structure & Culture
Module 3 - Departmental Logistics
Module 4 - Presenting Evidence
Module 5 - Program Development & Financial Sustainability
Module 6 - Preparation & Pacing for Inpatient Care
Module 7 - Safety in Acupuncture Therapy: Risks and Harms
Module 8 - Ethics: Standards of Conduct and Professional Practice
Module 9 - Ethical Practice in Vulnerable Populations
Chinese Scalp Acupuncture for Neurological Conditions, Dr. Jason Hao
Treatment Procedures of the Most Successful Acupuncture Clinics, Honora Wolfe, Boulder, CO
Improving Men’s Sexual Health & Reproductive Function, Dr. Bob Damone
Clinical Application of the Huang Di Nei Jing, Dr. Bob Damone
Embryology of the Acupuncture Channels, Dr. Dan Keown
Treating the Common Cold with TCM, Bob Flaws
Orthopedic Acupuncture, Amy Dickinson, Boulder, CO
Applied Channel Theory, Jason Robertson
Anmo for Neck & Back Injuries Hospital Training, Dr. Xue Nan, Beijing
Ba Duan Jin and Yang Sheng, Alex Tan, Beijing
Applied Channel Theory Residential Training, Dr. Wang Ju-Yi & Jonathan Chang, Beijing
Zheng Gu Tui Na—Spine & Thorax, Tom Bisio, Denver, CO
Zheng Gu Tui Na—Gong Fu Sports Medicine, Tom Bisio, Denver, CO
Nourishing Life with Direct Moxibustion, Dr. Lorraine Wilcox
Sotai Movement Therapy, Dr. Jeffrey Dann, Boulder, CO
Chinese Patent Medicines, Dr. Jake Paul Fratkin, Boulder, CO
Non-Violent Communication, Erik Schirmer, Boulder, CO
Spirituality in Chinese Medicine, Alex Tiberi
Yang Sheng, Alex Tiberi
Shen Disorders, Alex Tiberi
Classical Qin Bo Wei Herbalism, Jason Blalack, Boulder, CO
Integrating Functional Medicine into TCM: Thyroid Disorders, Dr. Jake Fratkin, Boulder, CO
Integrating Functional Medicine into TCM: Adrenal Fatigue, Dr. Jake Paul Fratkin, Boulder, CO
Yang Style Tai Chi and Qigong, Dr. Jake Paul Fratkin, Boulder, CO
Ma Wang Dui Daoyin Exercise Therapy Intensive, Master Tseng Yun Xiang, Estes Park, CO
Chen Style Taiji, Dr. Nate Mohler, LAc., Boulder, CO
Wudang Meditation Intensive, Master Tseng Yun Xiang, Estes Park, CO
Long Men Qigong Intensive, Master Tseng Yun Xiang, Estes Park, CO
Wudang Taiji 28 Form Intensive, Master Tseng Yun Xiang, Estes Park, CO
Wudang Taiji Small Frame Intensive, Master Tseng Yun Xiang, Estes Park, CO
Taiji, Qigong, Daoyin, Meditation (Ongoing Study), Master Tseng Yun Xiang, Estes Park, CO
Chinese Medicine Clinical Pearls, Honora Wolfe, Boulder, CO
Osteopathic Palpation Study Group, Chip Chase, Boulder, CO
Understanding the I Ching & 4 Pillars, Dr. Stephen Karcher, Boulder, CO
Orthopedic Acupuncture for the Non Sports Medicine Specialist, Amy Dickinson, Boulder, CO
Certification as Kinesio Taping Practitioner (CKTP), Troy Lavigne, Littleton, CO
Module 1 - Fundamental Concepts
Module 2 - Advanced Concepts
Module 3 - Clinical Concepts & Advanced Taping Methods
Moxibustion: Power of Mugwort Fire, Dr. Lorraine Wilcox, Albuquerque, NM
Tui Na: Treatment of Musculoskeletal and Internal Disorders, Dr. Lu, Li, Wheat Ridge, CO
Yang Tai Chi Chuan, Monica Merry-Mason, Madison, WI
Reiki II, Arline Rowden, Madison, WI
Reiki I, Susan Cossette, De Pere, WI
Polarity Therapy, Carrie Massey, Grafton, WI
Ayurveda: Dynamics of Rejuvenation, Blaire Lewis, Graton, WI
Jin Shin Do - Bodymind Acupressure, Justin Pomeroy, Grafton, WI
Precision Neuromuscular Therapy, Nick Smedal, De Pere, WI
Lomi Lomi II, Daniel Higgins, Grafton, WI
Lomi Lomi I, Daniel Higgins, Grafton, WI
Lympathic Drainage, Sarah Berg, Grafton, WI
Craniosacral Therapy, Karen Lewis, Grafton, WI