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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Dr. Brian believes in empowering the patient to take charge of their own wellness. As an experienced general family medicine practitioner, Dr. Brian has treated pain, women’s health, fertility, and even pediatrics. He also has had clinical success in treating patients with emotional trauma, PTSD, and depression/anxiety. Dr. Brian’s journey into a life of healing began when he served in the United States Air Force and developed a bond with his fellow veterans. He has a special love for veterans, and wants to bring true healing to this often underappreciated population. Dr. Brian has a passion for learning and teaching, and has taught everything from community wellness classes to quantum mechanics, history and theology. He earned his Master’s and Doctorate of Oriental Medicine from Maryland University of Integrative Health. Dr. Brian enjoys spending time with his three amazing kids, and burying his nose in a good book.

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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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Michelle Hahn received her Master’s Degree in Acupuncture from the Maryland University of Integrative Health. Prior to pursuing her path in acupuncture Michelle was an educator for placed-at-risk teens in PA. It was in this work that she recognized all the ways stress and trauma could manifest and change the course of someone’s life. She discovered acupuncture around that time when she was seeking support as a single mom with two daughters. Her time in the treatment room served as a moment to slow down, focus, balance, and recharge; acupuncture gave her the emotional fuel and energy to care for herself, her family, her friends, and her students. She eventually changed careers and invested herself in the study of Acupuncture. Michelle’s patients describe her as a warm, communicative, passionate caregiver who is able to hold safe space. Michelle enjoys supporting patients’ mental health issues ranging from anxiety to more serious issues as well as working on the aches and pains that detract from everyday living. Michelle has a black belt in TaeKwondo and lives with her two amazing daughters and two dogs.

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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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Alexandra McElwee, L.Ac. studied Traditional Chinese Medicine at AIAM in her home state of Columbus, Ohio and has been in practice since 2014. She is most passionate about treating mental health and internal conditions (digestion, sleep, hormonal imbalances), as well as musculoskeletal pain issues. Alexandra incorporates a variety of modalities into her treatments including aromatherapy, breathing and grounding techniques. Her favorite part of being an acupuncturist is being the facilitator of ‘adult naptime’ in a society that values productivity over rest and wellbeing. As patients blissfully doze during their treatments, it is a beautiful reminder that we are all truly human beings, not human doers. Outside the clinic Alexandra can be found hiking in the woods with her pup Niko, rock climbing, cooking, creating textile art (or resting!).

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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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Marie received her Doctorate of Acupuncture from the Maryland University of Integrative Health. She discovered Chinese medicine while having her own healing challenges and was inspired to learn more about Chinese medical philosophy and share it with others. She works to help patients overcome individual healing challenges related to the body, mind, and spirit. She has successfully treated pain, autoimmune disorders, anxiety, digestion issues, skin diseases, headaches, migraines, high blood pressure, blood disorders, gynecological disorders, joint inflammation, sciatica, emotional trauma, PTSD, stress disorders, long-Covid issues, sinusitis, chronic fatigue, and more. When she is not practicing or studying acupuncture, she spends her time advocating for global health rights, in nature, reading, meditating, and crafting.

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Susannah brings compassion and over 20 years of experience to her practice of Acupuncture, Chinese Herbal medicine, the Arvigo Techniques of Abdominal Massage, and Reiki. She is a native Marylander who lived in Colorado for 23 years and graduated from the Colorado School of Traditional Chinese Medicine in 1999. She studied abdominal massage with Dr. Rosita Arvigo in Belize and has worked in multiple settings, including private and group practice. She also served as the director of the Southwest Acupuncture College, Boulder Campus. Susannah is passionate about natural medicine, and while she has a general practice, she specializes in women’s health. Her sessions often include Reiki, gentle abdominal massage, and herbal consultation. Susannah has a Master’s Degree in Medical Anthropology and has traveled in Peru, including as a practitioner in a clinic for underserved Andean communities. She and her husband recently relocated to Baltimore, and she enjoys practicing Neelakantha meditation and yoga in her free time.

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Claire has been practicing acupuncture for 12 years in a variety of settings. Claire studied and apprenticed under Bob Duggan - the founder of Maryland University of Integrative Health (MUIH). She fell in love with acupuncture for its simplicity, its ability to address the root of complex symptoms, and its qualities of treating a client deeply and holistically. In addition to her work at Mend, she offers acupuncture and meditation for those in Recovery with Kolmac Recovery Center. When Claire is not with patients she is a practicing yogi, in the woods, a food lover and gardener.

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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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Aurora graduated in 2010 with a Masters degree from Tri-State College of Acupuncture; she synthesizes several traditions of East Asian medicine in her practice, drawing heavily from the Japanese style of one of her college mentors, Kiiko Matsumoto. Aurora is especially interested in treating the varied presentations of chronic illness such as Lyme disease and its associated co-infections, particularly focusing on neurological, gastrointestinal, and pain complaints. With a long history of training and competing in Muay Thai, Aurora always appreciates the opportunity to work with athletes of all levels.

Having worked as a full-spectrum doula for many years, Aurora also loves treating reproductive health in people of all genders, and has found acupuncture extremely helpful as natural support through the gender affirmation process. It is Aurora’s intention to to create and hold a radically inclusive, individually empowering space for all bodies to receive care.

Hiking, wildcrafting, and mushroom hunting have become favorite pastimes when not in the clinic, as well as very loudly playing bass guitar in her band. After spending a few years away, Aurora is ecstatic to be back in Baltimore with her amazing partner and two ridiculous cats.

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Dana (they/she) holds a Masters in Acupuncture from Maryland University of Integrative Health. They see acupuncture as an amazing, deep tool for personal revolution and stepping into one’s own authenticity. She enjoys working with patients on orthopedic and musculoskeletal problems, addiction recovery, neurological issues and neurodivergence, and overall wellness. A treatment with Dana balances the present moment with long term goals, with clear communication and boundaries. Previously, Dana worked teaching Spanish and English to adults and teens and translates the skills that help with language acquisition to their work with patients: curiosity, safety, and a sense of play. Dana is an avid meal prepper, a minimal footwear nerd, and loves to watch the seasons change while outside with her dog.

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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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Andrew views bodywork as an amazing tool to restore balance and maintain wellness. Zir style of massage is rooted in the belief that the best medicine enables the body to heal itself with the tools it already has available.

Andrew combines their background in anatomy and physiology with their intuition to deliver relaxing and healing massages. Massage and energy work modalities they enjoy using include: Myofascial Release, Deep Tissue, Acupressure, Reflexology, and Reiki. They are trained and certified in ScarWork.

Ze especially loves to work with chronic pain patients (arthritis, back pain, EDS, fibromyalgia, migraines, nerve pain, scoliosis), people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ people, the aging population/elders, plus-sized people, and other groups who typically face barriers to accessing healthcare.

Andrew is also a soft sculpture artist, nature-lover, and caretaker for people recovering from gender-affirming surgeries.

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