Jonathan has had an interest in healing arts since childhood. During his first treatment as a patient of acupuncture, his acupuncturist put a needle in a point and Jonathan instantly felt calm. So, he asked the acupuncturist, “What did you put in the needle?” The acupuncturist replied, “Nothing, these are your points.” Jonathan never recovered from that moment in the best possible way. It ultimately led him to Maryland University of Integrative Health where he graduated from the Acupuncture Program in 2013. He endeavored to deepen his knowledge and experience base by studying for a few months in Japan after he graduated.

Dr. Deneb Falabella has been a licensed acupuncturist supporting the natural health and wellness of patients in Maryland for over 20 years. She earned a Master of Acupuncture degree from the Traditional Acupuncture Institute and a Doctor of Oriental Medicine from Maryland University of Integrative Health (MUIH). Dr. Falabella holds a certificate in Chinese herbal medicine, is board-certified by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM), and is recognized as an Acupuncture Detoxification Specialist (ADS) by the National Association of Detoxification Acupuncture (NADA). She was an appointed member of the Maryland Board of Acupuncture from 2010-2015, serving as board chair for much of her term.

Charlotte R. Kerr has more than 30 years of experience in healthcare as a nurse, assistant professor of nursing, consultant in public health, and practitioner and faculty member emerita at MUIH. She has served on the Presidential Advisory Group on Prevention, Health Promotion, and Integrative and Public Health, the Advisory Council of the National Institutes of Health Alternative Medicine Program, the White House Commission on Complementary Medicine, and the Governor’s Acupuncture Advisory Council for Maryland. She has served on boards ranging from the American Visionary Art Museum to the Center for Talented Youth at Johns Hopkins University, and was identified as one of Maryland’s Top 100 Women by The Daily Record.

S. Hunter Thompson is a graduate of the Traditional Acupuncture Institute (now MUIH). He is Chair of the Theory Division of MUIH’s acupuncture and Oriental medicine program. Dr. Thompson has been affiliated with the University since 1997, and has served in many roles including staff positions such as Director of Alumni Relations. In addition to maintaining an acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine practice at MUIH’s Natural Care Center, he is currently serving as an adjunct faculty member as well as lead teaching clinic supervisor.

Holding a Master of Science in Nutrition and Integrative Health, Board Certified, and Licensed in the State of Maryland, Taylor has been specializing in holistic nutrition therapy for over 8 years. Taylor has over 10 years experience making wellness approachable in everyday life. She is currently continuing her education through an herbal apprenticeship program on track to become a registered herbalist in 2021.

Brianna L. Livesay is a licensed acupuncturist and graduate of Maryland University of Integrative Health. She holds a bachelor’s degree from Hood College of Frederick, Maryland, where she was selected to conduct Departmental Honors Research on integrative medicine. She is enrolled in the Doctor of Oriental Medicine program, expanding both her scope of practice and knowledge base.

Missy Steger has been practicing massage therapy since 2003. The past 19 years of practice have provided her experience in the realm she works best: Troubleshooting. Missy is predominantly a neuromuscular massage therapist, which means her technique emphasizes her strong knowledge of anatomy, addressing specific muscular issues in acute pain as well as chronic injuries. “I have spent my whole adult life working with people suffering from various types of pain. Something so physical can have a profound effect on the mind and spirit. And vice versa.”

Dr. Julia Mandes is a licensed acupuncturist and herbalist in the State of Maryland holding the degree of Doctor of Oriental Medicine from the Maryland University of Integrative Health (MUIH), where she also serves as faculty and a lead clinical supervisor in the student clinic. She is a specialist in reproductive medicine as well as maintaining a general practice for teenagers and adults. While a serious and resolute practitioner, Dr. Mandes is also gentle and warm and a good fit for nervous patients. She has compassionate expertise with most areas of reproductive health: menstrual disorders, gynecological concerns, hormonal changes, and fertility challenges.

Laurie Kane, Licensed Massage Therapist, received her Diploma from the Alpha School of Massage, in 1998. Laurie’s early study of massage therapy and bodywork includes the structural and functional movement training of the Feldenkrais Method by David Zemach-Bersin, and the Self-healing techniques of Meir Schneider Ph.D. These trainings became the foundation of her practice for her patients. Laurie’s focus of a whole-body approach to wellness includes Ohashiatsu, CDT/Manual Lymph Drainage, Pregnancy Massage, Sports Massage, Reflexology, Reiki, Craniosacral Therapy I and II. 

Dr Ann Ijeh, ND has more than 8 years of experience in healthcare as a Naturopathic doctor. Immediately after completing her ND degree, she interned for 1 year at the Institute of Multidimensional Medicine where she gained extensive experience in cancer support care, IV therapy, detoxification therapies, and pain care. Dr. Ijeh currently treats patients suffering from chronic and acute diseases with her areas of interests being stress and anxiety management, chronic pain, and supportive cancer care using nutrition, supplementation, lifestyle counseling, and botanical medicine.