As a recipient of massage therapy for over two decades, Jess has a deep understanding of its benefits. Her specialties include deep tissue massage and an array of massage modalities to meet the needs of every individual. As a licensed massage therapist, Jess strives to help clients achieve better health and better quality of life.

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Rachel Aymold is a dedicated massage therapist with a robust background in personal training and assisted stretching. Driven by a deep passion for holistic healing, Rachel specializes in helping clients achieve optimal well-being through personalized care. She believes that enhancing body awareness is key to aligning one’s life and reaching health goals. With a commitment to nurturing both physical and emotional wellness, Rachel creates tailored therapeutic experiences designed to support her clients on their journey to a balanced and fulfilling life. Specializing in Swedish, Assisted stretching and Sports massage.

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Dani is a Licensed Acupuncturist and holds a Diplomate of Oriental Medicine. She has a Masters of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine from the Oregon College of Oriental Medicine (OCOM). She also holds a Masters in Education from the Institute for Humane Education and Cambridge College and a Bachelor’s from UC San Diego in Sociology with minors in Environmental Studies and Law.

Dani’s fascination with Chinese Medicine began during her volunteer work in a holistic women’s recovery program and deepened when her beloved parents were diagnosed with breast and colon conditions. This allowed her to witness the pivotal role of preventative medicine in their treatment.

She takes pleasure in creating tailored, goal-oriented treatment plans, approaching each case with diligence, much like a detective, to uncover clues from the body, mind, and spirit, helping patients regain balance. She also enjoys sharing the theoretical and wisdom aspects of this ancient medicine with curious individuals. Dani specializes in treating gastrointestinal issues, migraines, allergies, arthritis, neuropathy, fatigue, pediatrics, oncology, menstrual and sleep irregularities, as well as mental health, addiction, complex trauma, and climate crisis grief. She emphasizes a safe, welcoming, and trauma-informed clinical experience for patients.

Outside the clinic, Dani embraces nature, whether it’s in a garden, on a hiking trail, during camping trips, kayaking, or exploring on snowshoes. She also enjoys creative pursuits like upcycled art, baking, cooking, volunteering and quality time with her partner and cats.

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Julia is a Licensed Acupuncturist. She was led to study acupuncture through her own transformative experience with the medicine. She earned her Master of Acupuncture and is now pursuing her Doctorate from the Maryland University of Integrative Health. She is also a Registered Yoga Teacher and is working towards an advanced certification in Functional Medicine.

As a practitioner, Julia is passionate about providing care that combines evidence-based science with the innate wisdom of the human body. She believes healing is a collaborative process and cares deeply about incorporating sensitivity, listening and patient empowerment into healthcare. She enjoys treating a variety of conditions, including digestive disorders, autoimmune diseases, allergies, headaches, anxiety, sleep disturbances and menstrual cycle imbalances.

Outside of the treatment room, Julia is a singer and songwriter. She enjoys a good laugh with her partner, friends, and family, watching spooky movies and cuddling with her cats.

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Staycie works with patients to expand their spiritual, emotional, and physical awareness by using straightforward and deep-level treatments. She has experience helping patients with chronic conditions such as pain, stress/anxiety, and autoimmune diseases; psycho-emotional disorders; metabolic and gastrointestinal issues; and addiction support. She earned a Doctor of Acupuncture with Chinese Herbal Medicine Specialization (DACCHM) from Maryland University of Integrative Health.

Staycie is fond of scientific research and strives to find a balance between scientific and holistic approaches to healing. She also enjoys broadening her knowledge of different Chinese Medicine strategies and theories. She enjoys wandering around varied landscapes, knitting, creating art, and taking online dance classes when not seeing patients.

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Alaina has been a Licensed Massage Therapist for 12 years. She practices Swedish, deep tissue, and sports massage. She is also certified in prenatal, hot stone, and cupping.

When not in the clinic, she is a runner and triathlete. She enjoys being outdoors and being active in the community. Alaina also has studied Art Education, and can be seen in the fabulous Fluid Movement floating productions. She believes her love of movement and outdoor fun brings a healing energy to her practice.

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Kourtney is fascinated by the power of touch, the mind, body, spirit connection, and the body’s ability to return to homeostasis when in balance. She offers an intuitive, and integrative approach to her massage sessions and especially interested in therapeutic massage and nervous system regulation.

Kourtney’s massage may include Myofascial Release, Deep Tissue, Stretch Therapy, Craniosacral Therapy and Energy Healing. She hopes her clients leave the table feeling more in tune and in better aligned with themselves physically, mentally, and spiritually. Kourtney is a graduate of Holistic Massage Training Institute in Baltimore, MD. She is also a Basic Master Level Shamballa Energy Healer.

Prior to massage, Kourtney taught yoga for over 7 years. Outside of the clinic she is a mother, nature lover, gym goer, and life long astrology student. She considers it a great honor to collaborate with you on your wellness journey.

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Kim has worked in a variety of healthcare settings over the last decade (including Women’s Health and Pain Management) and has seen how patients benefit from folding acupuncture care into their medical care. She is a natural educator and has worked in-house as well as on a larger, national scale to share the best data on acupuncture’s most effective uses. Kim loves to laugh and is a wife and mom of two boys.

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Isabel is overjoyed to share the profound healing power of Chinese medicine with her patients. With roots in the local sustainable agriculture movement, some of her favorite topics are nutrition, seasonality, and our connection to the natural world. Her holistic care is grounded in the belief that our bodies, like the earth, require balance and attention.

Specializing in treating patients of all ages, Isabel thrives in guiding individuals through times of change, providing gentle, transformative treatments to help them find harmony and wellbeing. She also loves working with those struggling with mental health, headaches/musculoskeletal pain, and helping new parents prepare for pregnancy and birth. Outside of the office you can usually find her at the thrift store or a pilates class.

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Sarah received her Masters in Acupuncture from the Maryland University of Integrative Health. Prior to her acupuncture studies, Sarah earned a Master’s in Social Work and Public Policy from the University of Chicago and worked in adult literacy education and in multiple levels of government. Sarah is constantly curious about the way that systems and individuals influence each other’s wellness, and this interplay is foundational for Chinese Medicine. When not practicing, Sarah loves porch-sitting, exploring power dynamics, snacking, and adventuring to places near and far.

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Dexter has been practicing for over a decade as a doctor of spiritual Five Element acupuncture and has delivered this evidence-based technique to patients in the Mediterranean, Northern Europe, the Middle East, South and Central America, Mexico, Canada, Alaska and the Caribbean islands.

He has been published in the Journal of Asian Medicine (2021), and currently serves as lead supervising doctor of clinical interns at the Maryland University of Integrative Health, where he also teaches as adjunct faculty and senate member.

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Dr. Brianna Livesay is a Doctor of Oriental Medicine who graduated from Maryland University of Integrative Health. Dr. Livesay has completed advanced training in psychoendoneuroimmunology (PENI), electroacupuncture, facial rejuvenation for neurological conditions and cognitive neuroscience and helps patients to understand how the body, mind and spirit function as an integrated whole.

She helps patients understand how symptoms arise from an imbalanced nervous system and sees patients with concerns of stress, trauma-related symptomatology and neurological symptoms including headaches/migraines, stress, PTSD, depression, anxiety, Bell’s palsy, trigeminal neuralgia, and those seeking optimal brain functioning or unexplained symptoms as well as experienced. Dr Livesay is also well versed in women’s health and oncology.

She utilizes the various pillars of Chinese Medicine to treat patients including acupuncture/ electro-acupuncture, nutritional therapy, Chinese herbal prescriptions, exercise, gua sha, tui na, and essential oils. She loves partnering with patients on their journey to live their most fulfilling life in all aspects of their being.

When she is not in the treatment room you can find Dr. Livesay spending time with family, writing, learning new healthy recipes, and exercising.

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Liana is a NCCAOM Board-certified Doctor of Acupuncture. Their journey from patient to practitioner was inspired by all the success stories they witnessed working at Mend’s front desk years ago. After graduating with a Doctorate and Master’s of Acupuncture from PIHMA in Phoenix, AZ, Liana is both thrilled and honored to return full-circle to Mend!

Liana is a gentle, curious and compassionate practitioner that acknowledges the interconnected complexities of being a human on Earth. They support patients in achieving their health & wellness goals, however big or small, with a variety of tools and modalities. Liana has successfully treated patients in both English and Spanish, with acute and chronic issues such as pain, injuries, neurological conditions, digestion, sexual/reproductive health, stress management and PTSD.

Outside of the clinic, Liana loves to relax and finds joy in tending gardens, forest bathing, crocheting and quality time with loved ones.

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Ray has experienced firsthand the transformative power of Chinese medicine. In 2017, he began experiencing arthritis pain in his left wrist. When conventional treatment failed to bring relief, he tried acupuncture. Not only did he feel better, he noticed how his entire outlook began shifting in a more positive direction. This discovery coincided with a change in his life goals. After more than 30 years in Federal Government service, he decided that Chinese Medicine was the path forward for his life’s second act.

In 2018, Ray began pursuing a Master of Acupuncture degree at the Maryland University of Integrative Health. Today, as a licensed acupuncturist, Ray utilizes many skills and modalities tailored to each patient’s special needs. Ray is always adding to his skill set to help patients live their best lives. He is particularly interested in easing arthritis pain, helping seniors thrive, and easing the effects of trauma. He employs principles of choice, collaboration, empowerment, trustworthiness, and safety to create a welcoming space for all patients.

Ray also loves a good laugh, and enjoys discussing food, wine, and cars. He looks forward to seeing you in the treatment room!

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Tara loves being able to physically and energetically assist in bringing the body back to homeostasis. She is very integrative in her approach to bodywork, incorporating both Western and Eastern techniques of healing. Overall, she leans more towards an Eastern approach to healing, as Ayurvedic Bodywork & Traditional Chinese Medicine are her favorite modalities to study.

Tara has been a Birth Doula since 2018 and services families throughout DC, Maryland, and Virginia. Along with prenatal massage, Tara loves working on postural and structural issues relating to the muscles and fascia in the body. Her style combines Swedish, Deep Tissue, Aroma Acupoint work, and Myofascial Release.

A Fashion Merchandising student at LIM College, Tara also uses her talents to merchandise the product and retail sections here at Mend. When she’s not working with clients, Tara spends her extra time curating her brand that focuses on Alternative Wellness and Alternative Fashion through an Anthropological approach.

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Jessica holds a Doctorate in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (DAOM) from American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, in San Francisco, CA. She often uses Japanese, auricular, and scalp acupuncture modalities.

She is most interested in treating the symptoms of both gynecological and neurological disorders. In addition, she enjoys helping patients with acute or chronic pain conditions.

She is curious about the interconnectedness of culture, healing, and disease and is committed to promoting health equity and conducting research on treatment effectiveness, with regards to alternative, complementary, Eastern, and supplemental therapies.

Her work has been published in Medical Acupuncture, and she has presented posters at conferences held by the Society for Acupuncture Research. In addition to treating patients, Dr. Payne is completing research she began as a postdoctoral research fellow at the University of Washington.

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Dr Jaqui Oetzel, DACM, L.Ac has her Masters degree in acupuncturist and Chinese medicine (graduate of New York College of Health Professions), her Doctorate degree in the same (Pacific College, CA) and nationally board-certified Diplomate in Acupuncture (NCCAOM). Prior to becoming an acupuncturist, Jaqui worked in health care for over 20 years. Throughout the course of her career, she experienced first hand the limitations of conventional medicine. She fell in love with Traditional Chinese Medicine for its efficacy and ability to offer non-pharmacological support to her patients; she eventually went on to study the medicine herself. Jaqui is a natural educator who loves partnering with her patients. She is particularly interested in treating women’s health, GI disorders, and pain management. In her free time she loves spending time in nature, near the ocean, and with her husband and family…between the two, they have four adult children, 11 grandchildren. On any given Sunday their home is filled with love, laughter and great food.

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Anya received her massage training from the Fortis Institute, she carries a dual license for massage therapy and skin care. She has taken on the nickname “Magic Hands” by her clients and has been known to heal headaches, calm the nerves and release tension. By sharpening her senses Anya’s intuition listens to your body’s needs. Using a variety of techniques with an ever-building tool belt- Anya enjoys working with the amount of pressure needed to get the job done. That could be the gentle 5 grams of lymphatic drainage and cranio sacral or lowering the table to deepen the work. Anya has been a life long advocate for acupuncture and bodywork. She believes that one modality/healer is never as effective as many working together to create homeostasis. She is excited to be apart of your wellness journey! 

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