Dr. Martina Sturm is one of a handful of practitioners in the US who have earned a Doctorate of Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine (DACM). She received her doctorate degree from Pacific College of Health and Science’s professional doctorate program which accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (ACAOM). With her passion for science and natural medicine, Dr. Sturm continued her post-doctoral work in functional medicine at Functional Medicine University and at the School of Applied Functional Medicine. She also completed a residency with an MD specialized in both Internal and Integrative Medicine.Dr. Martina received her Bachelor of Science in Human Physiology with an emphasis on Exercise Science and Nutrition graduating Summa Cum Laude from UCLA. During her pre-medical education, she spent several years working as an Emergency Medical Technician at the ER/Trauma Center at the USC-County Hospital. Dr. Martina ran a successful personal fitness training business for six years, specializing in therapeutic exercise, sports fitness, core and functional training. She received her Personal Training credentials as a Sports Fitness Specialist from the International Sports Science Association and spent several years at an orthopedic and physical therapy clinic, rehabilitating patients with Parkinson's Disease, various other neurological disorders as well as sports and orthopedic injuries. She is also certified as a yoga teacher and has taking specialized training in the therapeutic yoga and myofascial release techniques.Dr. Martina’s many years spent competing as a professional cyclist, inspired her to continue working with athletes. In her first year of practice, she traveled as the team doctor with the Chilean National Track Cycling Team to World Cup/Championship events prior to working as the resident acupuncturist on cruise lines where she ran a highly successful, high volume practice introducing tens of thousands of patients to their first acupuncture experience while delivering a life-changing experience of improved health in the short duration of their one or two week vacation.After 12 years of traveling around the world and working with an international patient base, Dr. Martina established herself in Denver and founded Denver Sports and Holistic Medicine where she combines her many years of experience to support her patients in their healing journey to achieve their greatest potential in health and well-being.