About Matthew Hillman L.Ac.
Matt graduated in 2001 from the Oregon College of Oriental Medicine with a Masters degree in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, M.Ac.O.M. Prior to going to acupuncture school, Matt also completed a formal apprenticeship in acupuncture and Chinese medicine in 1998. He began studying with Vince Black O.M.D. in September of 1993. During that time he focused on tui na and zheng gu(Chinese bodywork and manipulation), classical and advanced acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, qigong, and cranial sacral work. His focus during this time was primarily on more complicated and advanced medical issues and diseases, structural and orthopedic issues, and treatment of sports injuries(Tieh Ta or hit medicine). Matt has continued to study advanced acupuncture and Chinese medicine since his formal education as well as injection therapy. Matt practiced at Healthmark in Denver from October of 2001 to January of 2017. He recently has left to open his own practice, Hillman Acupuncture and Wellness. Matt’s extensive education and experience has enabled him to effectively help patients with severe, difficult, and complicated issues as well as effectively and efficiently dealing with the more straightforward conditions.
Prior to Matt’s studies in acupuncture and Chinese medicine he received a B.A. in psychology from Washington University in St. Louis in 1993. While at Washington University in St. Louis Matt played intercollegiate soccer. He went to to also get a M.S. in Exercise and Sport Science with an emphasis in Sport Psychology from the University of Arizona in 1995.
Matt also practices and teaches the Chinese martial arts of Xingyi Quan, Bagua Zhang, and Tai Chi Chuan as well. He also teaches multiple styles of qigong, Chinese yogic and health building exercises and meditation.