Acupuncture
Mend acupuncturists are kind, caring and compassionate, and licensed for practice in the state of Maryland. Each of our practitioners have a range of backgrounds allowing us to offer varied acupuncture care with further reach. Check out our Providers’ Special Interests for more info.
While it’s great to see the same practitioner, we work as a team. If you are unable to schedule with your usual acupuncturist, no worries. With our coordinated patient care, you can be assured to receive continuity in your personalized treatment plan.
We offer the following acupuncture styles:
Five Element Acupuncture
Eight Principle Acupuncture
Balance Method Acupuncture
Auricular and NADA Protocol Acupuncture
Japanese Acupuncture
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.
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.
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.
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.
Prior to her acupuncture studies, Sarah earned a Master’s of Arts 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.
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.
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!
Marie 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, 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 enjoys spending time in nature, reading, meditating, and crafting.
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.
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.
Massage Therapy & Reflexology
Special areas of interest: Pregnancy, Sports Performance
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 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 lifelong astrology student. She considers it a great honor to collaborate with you on your wellness journey.
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.
Special areas of interest: Pregnancy, Myofascial/Scar, Release Lymphatic Drainage
Special areas of interest: Myofascial/Scar Release, Lymphatic Drainage
Naturopathy
Dr. Kargman enjoys working collaboratively with other healthcare providers to provide the best, most comprehensive care for her patients. When not in the office, Dr. Kargman enjoys spending time with her wife and children (both 2 and 4 legged), creatively cooking, exploring the outdoors (hiking, kayaking, or biking), playing pickleball and traveling the world with camera in hand.