April L. Schulte-Barclay, DAOM, LAc

Dr. April Schulte earned her Master of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine in 2004 from the Oregon College of Oriental Medicine (OCOM) in Portland, Oregon, completing more than 3,000 hours of advanced academic and clinical training. That same year, she founded Healing Horizons Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine in Grand Junction, Colorado, where she began building a practice dedicated to patient-centered, integrative care. While growing her practice, she returned to OCOM to complete its clinical doctoral program, adding an additional

1,228 hours of advanced study. In 2008, she earned her Doctor of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine degree, with specialized training in women’s health, fertility, and geriatrics. During her doctoral studies, Dr. Schulte trained alongside internationally recognized leaders in acupuncture and Chinese medicine from both the United States and China.

Driven by a passion for whole-person healing, Dr. Schulte expanded her vision in 2009 by founding Healing Horizons Integrated Health Solutions, creating a truly collaborative model of healthcare. Her approach bridges the strengths of Traditional Chinese Medicine with functional medicine, nutrition, chiropractic, behavioral health, bodywork, conventional medicine, and other complementary therapies. She believes that when healthcare providers work together, patients experience deeper, more lasting healing. Her clinical specialties include helping patients navigate complex conditions, particularly autoimmune and endocrine disorders. One of her favorite ventures is AcuLift, which has reinforced her belief that healing on the inside is reflected in a beautiful outside, and that feeling confident about how we look can, in turn, foster healing on the inside as well.

Throughout her career, Dr. Schulte has helped thousands of patients improve their health by empowering them to become active participants in their healing journey. Her work has expanded beyond the clinic through speaking, teaching, writing, and educating audiences about the power of integrative medicine. She is the author of Save Your Life Now: Your Health Is in Your Hands, which shares her patient-centered philosophy and practical strategies for achieving lasting wellness.

Expanding her mission to reach people beyond the walls of her clinic, Dr. Schulte is also the creator and host of the Mother Nature’s Doctor podcast and online educational series. Through engaging conversations, practical education, and evidence-informed discussions, the podcast explores the intersection of natural medicine, modern healthcare, and lifestyle strategies that empower listeners to take charge of their health. Her goal is to make complex health topics approachable while inspiring individuals to partner with both nature and science on their journey toward lifelong wellness.

Today, Dr. Schulte continues to innovate in integrative healthcare by developing programs focused on endocrine health, movement, lifestyle medicine, and patient education while remaining committed to bridging the gap between conventional and complementary medicine. Whether she is treating patients, teaching fitness, mentoring practitioners, writing, or speaking, her mission remains the same: to empower people with the knowledge, tools, and confidence to reclaim their health and discover their body’s remarkable capacity to heal.