Colleen Keene-M.S., L.Ac.
Colleen Keene is a licensed acupuncturist, herbalist, and massage therapist with over 25 years training and experience in holistic health and wellness, and more than 10 years experience in Chinese medicine. She is a graduate of the American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine in San Francisco.
For many years, Colleen has studied and participated in healing groups that emphasize connection with themselves and others, including music, forms of meditation and other Eastern and Western approaches to seeking wholeness and balance.
Principles and Philosophy of Healing
Colleen's practice includes acupuncture, herbs and other holistic methods to help the body heal itself. With a focus on preventative care and wellness, she engages in a collaborative relationship with her clients.
Providing education and sharing knowledge with her clients is fundamental to Colleen's practice. She allows time to learn the nature of each client's unique health issues in order to prevent and treat pain, understand the causes of stress and illness, and provide individualized complementary treatment.
Colleen is a specialist in women's health who passionately believes that all people should have access to complementary medical care regardless of income. As such, she is an advocate for women with cancer and volunteers at the Charlotte Maxwell Complementary Clinic (CMCC) in Oakland, an organization providing free alternative medical treatment to low-income women with cancer.
Education, Certifications and Training
- M.S., L.Ac., American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine
- Certified Byron Katie therapist (cognitive theory: process of inquiry)
- Nutritional counseling
- Certified personal trainer
- Qi Gong (therapeutic tai chi)
- Petaluma Hospice Counselor
- Charlotte Maxwell Clinic for women with cancer
- Meditation training
- Angeles Arrien training (cross-cultural wisdom teachings)
- Sound and music therapy
- Group facilitation for prisoners at San Quentin
Background and Interests
Colleen is keenly interested in music and nature. For 10 years, she performed and toured the United States and Japan as a Taiko drummer with groups in San Francisco and San Jose. She currently holds drum circles for creative play and healing.
For many years, Colleen studied Tibetan and Buddhist healing practices including chanting and meditation. She loves spending time outdoors and appreciates the beauty, wisdom and healing found in nature. As a student of Angeles Arrien, she participated in vision quests to deepen her connection with nature.
Colleen enjoys hiking and practicing Qi Gong in natural settings. An avid rower, Colleen belonged to the Marin Rowing Association for years and enjoys rowing on the Petaluma River. She is a lifelong traveler with a keen interest in the richness and diversity of cultures. Most recently, she visited the beautiful island and people of Bali.