Barbara Blunt, ND, LAC
Barbara Blunt, ND, LAC
Naturopathic Doctor
Licensed AcupuncturistDr. Barbara Blunt received her Naturopathic Doctorate and her Masters of Science degree in Acupuncture from Bastyr University in Seattle, Washington. She completed her residency in Family Medicine at the North Hawaii Community Hospital (NHCH) in Waimea on the Big Island of Hawaii. Dr. Blunt worked as a consulting staff member at NHCH, working closely with other doctors to integrate western and complimentary medical systems within a hospital setting. Dr. Blunt currently has a private practice in Longmont, Colorado. She is the director of the Longmont Healing Arts Clinic, an integrated natural health clinic. Services provided at the clinic include naturopathic medicine, acupuncture, massage therapy and psychotherapy. Dr. Blunt’s mission is to provide holistic natural health care focusing on the whole person. She works with her patients to find the roots of imbalance, rather that merely treating the symptoms of disease. Dr. Blunt brings an ability to listen from the heart and to create a sacred, caring space for healing to begin. She utilizes nutritional therapy, acupuncture, Western and Chinese botanical medicine, homeopathy, cranio-sacral therapy, physical medicine and lifestyle counseling to relieve disease, restore balance and optimize wellness. Naturopathic Physician's Oath
My overarching motivation is to help people become more integrated and mindful individuals, and to live balanced lives. I believe that our obstacles, judgments, and self-limiting beliefs can be transformed and used as fuel for growth and understanding.
I draw on Contemplative and Western Psychology, and my own spiritual practice to support people in creating the lives and results they strive for.
For the past 13 years I have worked extensively in the areas of conflict resolution and mediation, addictions, anger management, dynamics of power and control, stress management, and intrafamily violence. I have also started Life Coaching during the past two years. I work with individuals, couples and groups.
I was born in Santiago, Chile. I came to the USA in 1975 after living in Switzerland for three years. I became a student of Trungpa Rinpoche in 1979 and have been a Buddhist practitioner and an active member of the Shambhala community since then. From 1989 to 1991 I was the Practice Coordinator at Naropa Institute, and I have been a meditation instructor since 1990. In 1990 I also enrolled in the Contemplative Psychology Program at Naropa Institute and received an MA in 1993. Since then I have been in private practice and worked for various counseling agencies. I am a board member for the Domestic Abuse Prevention Project in Boulder County. I have also worked in HIV prevention program development, intercultural counseling, communication skills, and advocacy for the Latino community. I meet regularly with a group of peers dedicated to resolving conflict around the globe. I also enjoy hiking, cross country skiing and tango dancing.Education: MA, Contemplative Psychology, Naropa Institute ( Naropa University) 1993. Life Coach Training with Newfield Network 2004. Certified Senior Addictions Counselor CAC III since 1996. Approved Domestic Violence provider since 1995. Mediation Training through Center for Dispute Resolution (CDR) 1990 and 1996. Certified Massage Therapist from the Healing Arts Institute of Boulder ( Boulder College of Massage Therapy) 1976. Business Engineer, Universidad de Chile 1974. BA in Economic Sciences, Universidad de Chile 1970.
Ashley is a licensed therapist and nationally certified counselor offering short-term individual counseling and in-depth psychotherapy to adult clients. Whether you are facing a difficult life experience or seeking personal growth, she offers support and guidance to facilitate healing and promote health.
Ashley graduated from Naropa University in Boulder, Colorado, with a Master’s Degree in Transpersonal Counseling Psychology. Since 2006 she has worked as an individual and group therapist at the Mapleton Counseling Center of Boulder Community Hospital; she continues to practice individual therapy at MCC two days a week.
Her therapeutic approach is eclectic and tailored to your needs and comfort level. Although Ashley has experience working with a wide range of issues, she has a special interest in treating people with anxiety and depression, stress management, life transitions and personal growth.
For more information about Ashley and her private practice Firefly Psychotherapy, please explore her website:
http://www.fireflypsychotherapy.com
736 Kimbark Street
Longmont Colorado 80501
Phone/Fax 720.652.9972
