Mishe Skenderova, acupuncturist at Zelena Medicine in Basalt, Colorado doing acupuncture treatment on older woman.

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Holistic Medicine & Acupuncture in Basalt, Colorado

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Whole person healing beyond the symptoms.

Zelena Medicine provides holistic care for people living with the physical and emotional aftermath of illness, medical treatment, or long-term stress: from cancer treatment side effects to pelvic floor disorders.

  • Cancer treatment recovery

  • Pelvic floor health

  • Peripheral neuropathy

  • Chronic pain

  • Urinary urgency or incontinence

  • Intimacy/ sexual challenges

  • Stress and anxiety

  • Scar therapy

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Mishe Skenderova, acupuncturist at Zelena Medicine in Basalt, Colorado places her hand on a man's shoulder during a comforting interaction.

A Different Kind of Care

Zelena Medicine was founded on the idea that deep healing is about more than following wellness fads, hacks, or quick-fix promises for a cure.

“Zelena”translates to “green” in Mishe’s ancestral language (Bulgarian), and invokes the medicine of nature and our incredible built-in capacity to heal and repair. It also connects healing with our need for belonging, interconnectedness, ancestry, story, and the ecosystems of our lives.

Zelena Medicine leans on treatments with depth, and clinical accountability. While the work is practical, results-oriented, and focused on meaningful change that shows up in daily life, healing is not just about the treatments offered, but also about the way care is delivered. It is grounded, relational, and attentive to the full human experience of illness and healing.

We believe that feeling seen, supported, and valued is an integral part of deep healing.

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  • Schedule your consultation

    Call or text (970) 500-0203 OR fill out this Contact Form OR click the button below for new patient online booking.

  • Complete health questionnaire

    We will send you a confirmation email with directions and links to your health questionnaire.

  • Meet and discuss treatment options

    Find out if our approach is right for you, and decide if you want to move forward with your personalized treatment plan.

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Meet Mishe Skenderova

Hi. I’m a clinician and the founder of Zelena Medicine. I hold a Master of Science degree and am nationally board certified (NCBAHM) and licensed (CO) to practice acupuncture and holistic Eastern medicine.

Despite my non-traditional training, my work has been shaped by years in traditional medical settings, from inpatient physical rehabilitation to the oncology infusion room. I also carry the experience of both a clinician and a cancer survivor. Finding myself on the other side of the hospital gown with a serious life-altering diagnosis reinforced the importance of care that is not only clinically grounded, but also emotionally honest, and able to meet people in the complexity we’re living with. Zelena Medicine was born out of that experience.

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Client Success Stories

  • chronic pain

    “During a trail run I stubbed the ball of my foot and it resulted in severe cramping in my calf muscle. For several years the cramping would recur in early season, spring running --even on short runs. Mishe treated me and I haven't had it flair up since. Mishe is highly professional, diligent and caring. Her knowledge of eastern medicine paired with her experience in integrative therapies in a hospital result in a truly holistic approach to wellbeing and healing.”

    -AG

  • peripheral neuropathy

    “I love hiking, but because of my neuropathy, I kept feeling like my socks were getting wrinkled and balled up inside my shoes. It was kind of painful and very frustrating. Treatment got me back on my favorite trails, and I no longer worry about tripping and getting hurt.”

    -HJ

  • cancer treatment side effects

    “I told my cancer doctor she saved my life! The doctor cured my cancer, but I was barely hanging on because I was so miserable in chemo and radiation. Some mornings I woke up thinking I could just quit everything, but acupuncture kept me going. My wife liked it too for stress relief.”

    -RM

  • nerve pain, stress relief

    “I got shingles during a very stressful time in my life. I was getting little relief from medication until I went in for acupuncture, and it felt like night and day. My recovery was so much faster than expected, and as an added bonus, acupuncture offered great stress relief.”

    - SM

An older woman and man sitting outdoors with eyes closed, enjoying sunlight and nature after cancer support with Zelena Medicine.

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