About Me
Ashley Grandkoski, L.Ac., LMT, M.S.O.M.
MT.0023099, ACU.0002509
MT.0023099, ACU.0002509
My Story
My journey towards healing began a long time ago, as I watched my mother struggle with her health. After years of conventional treatments, her health was slowly deteriorating and it seemed one drug was prescribed to treat the side-effects of another. Around this time, I stumbled upon a book about using herbal treatments for treating common ailments and it was a life-changing moment: I was so inspired! I suddenly understood the beautiful balance nature had created for us to treat nearly any imbalance or disease. As my knowledge of and passion for natural health grew, it became clear that this was my life's work. I first completed a program in massage therapy and was surprised to find I had a natural skill and intuitive ability when it came to working on bodies. I then went on to study acupuncture and Chinese Medicine, earning a master's degree and being particularly inspired by the study of Chinese herbalism, which seemed like beautiful art, alchemy and ancient science all rolled into one. I worked with these modalities for several years before I began to feel that I was being called to work on another level. I started experimenting with using the energy from my hands to enhance my treatments, and saw great results. I became trained in Reiki and started studying shamanism on my own and with a local teacher and began truly connecting with the world of spirit and nature. In my work, I began to see profound effects by using all these methods in combination and loved how I could incorporate them based on individual patient needs and intuitive guidance. I am deeply committed to living and promoting health on every level in both my personal and professional life, and spend much of my free time continuing my education and personal spiritual practices and growth. Through my journey into motherhood, I have also been motivated and inspired to support other women through this phase of life, as I have experienced what a challenging time this can be (and often unexpectedly so). I have worked extensively with pregnancy and postpartum and love being able to make the process easier and more enjoyable for moms and families.
In addition to my work, I spend a lot of time with my two sweet children and husband, homeschooling, making delicious and healthy food, crafting ideas or items to enrich our family life and spending time in nature hiking, meditating and soaking up the sun.
In addition to my work, I spend a lot of time with my two sweet children and husband, homeschooling, making delicious and healthy food, crafting ideas or items to enrich our family life and spending time in nature hiking, meditating and soaking up the sun.
My Training
I attended East-West college of the Healing Arts, completing an 801 hour certification program, which included training in Swedish, Thai, Shiatsu and Tui Na massage. I graduated from this program in 2006, and have been doing bodywork ever since. I am currently licensed for massage in both Oregon and Colorado.
I completed my Master's of Science in Oriental Medicine (M.S.O.M.) at the National College of Natural Medicine in Portland, Oregon, finishing the program in 2012. I am currently a licensed acupuncturist in both Oregon and Colorado. While in school, I received additional training in Shoni shin (a gentle, needle-free style of pediatric treatment), and wrote my thesis on the topic of treatments for supporting labor and birth.
I have also done many, many hours of continuing education on various subjects, including Reiki, Shamanic healing, pediatrics, conception/pregnancy/birth, postpartum, and reflexology.
I completed my Master's of Science in Oriental Medicine (M.S.O.M.) at the National College of Natural Medicine in Portland, Oregon, finishing the program in 2012. I am currently a licensed acupuncturist in both Oregon and Colorado. While in school, I received additional training in Shoni shin (a gentle, needle-free style of pediatric treatment), and wrote my thesis on the topic of treatments for supporting labor and birth.
I have also done many, many hours of continuing education on various subjects, including Reiki, Shamanic healing, pediatrics, conception/pregnancy/birth, postpartum, and reflexology.
Testimonials
"In early 2019, I became critically ill and was hospitalized. I was placed immediately in a medically induced comma for 3 days, and stayed several more days in ICU. I struggled with my recovery and severe anxiety for a few months after being released from the hospital so I reached out to Ashley for Acupuncture and Reiki sessions, as part of my rehabilitation.
Ashley put me at ease, helped me relax and genuinely enjoy the time I spent on the table. She has such a calming presence, and she plays gently soothing music to help white wash the normal sounds that can be distracting which assisted me in staying present and in the moment. After the first session, I felt completely relaxed and a lot of my usual anxiety about my illness was gone. Quickly I realized that my energy level was the highest I had felt for many months, even before my illness, plus I was able to maintain that energy and only occasionally experience anxiety. At my second session I could feel the energy moving throughout my body and could feel a release from anxiety. Afterward my energy level was even higher than before. I continued my appointments with Ashley once per month and I contribute a full recovery in large part due to the energy work from Ashley.
Yes, I was putting into practice all of the things that I was told by doctors but it wasn't until Ashley worked on me that I truly felt an energy shift and a release from anxiety. Every day since then, my energy levels increased because of the acupuncture and reiki sessions.
I highly recommend Ashley and hope that anyone having discomfort in their life would reach out and try a series of sessions with her." -Deb C.
Ashley put me at ease, helped me relax and genuinely enjoy the time I spent on the table. She has such a calming presence, and she plays gently soothing music to help white wash the normal sounds that can be distracting which assisted me in staying present and in the moment. After the first session, I felt completely relaxed and a lot of my usual anxiety about my illness was gone. Quickly I realized that my energy level was the highest I had felt for many months, even before my illness, plus I was able to maintain that energy and only occasionally experience anxiety. At my second session I could feel the energy moving throughout my body and could feel a release from anxiety. Afterward my energy level was even higher than before. I continued my appointments with Ashley once per month and I contribute a full recovery in large part due to the energy work from Ashley.
Yes, I was putting into practice all of the things that I was told by doctors but it wasn't until Ashley worked on me that I truly felt an energy shift and a release from anxiety. Every day since then, my energy levels increased because of the acupuncture and reiki sessions.
I highly recommend Ashley and hope that anyone having discomfort in their life would reach out and try a series of sessions with her." -Deb C.
