How I came to be an acupuncturist was not exactly a straight line. I have followed my heart time and time again gathering a very diverse set of experiences that led me to study the most beautiful form of medicine I know. Though a confluence of brilliant teachers and opportunities, I decided to spend the rest of my life learning and practicing a medicine that encompasses the full breadth and depth of human experience.
I believe wholeheartedly in our innate ability to heal ourselves. This is the essence of my practice, to support healing. I use acupuncture, medical qigong, Qigong Meridian Therapy, Wu Ming Qigong, as well as breath and mindfulness practices to help us reconnect to our innate healing ability. Continue reading “Jefferson Breland”
Tessy has been a ROLFING® practitioner for over 30 years at Ruscombe Mansion Community Health Center.
Tessy is a Certified Advanced Rolfer. She suggests an initial session to determine the best plan of treatment for each individual. She provides the original 10 ROLFING® session series for anyone who has never experienced this therapy. However, clients may receive other sessions or series, depending on their needs and wishes. Continue reading “Tessy Brungardt”
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and psychotherapist with 20 years experience in helping couples rediscover their affection, strengthen their connection and return to their relationship center after periods of discord. I have particular expertise in working with couples where one or both partners have mental health and/or addiction problems, or have experienced trauma. I am also passionate and skilled in helping couples who are struggling with starting a family, infertility issues and the adjustment to parenthood. I approach therapy from a strengths perspective, drawing on my training in family systems and psychodynamic theory. I also have specialized training in Imago and Gottman techniques and I am committed to helping couples from all backgrounds, and gender/sexual orientations. Continue reading “Karen Burd, LCSW-C”
Alden has been a Licensed Massage Therapist since 2006 when she received her massage certification from the Holistic Massage Training Institute in Baltimore, MD. She is nationally certified in therapeutic massage and bodywork through NCBTMB as well as a member of the American Massage Therapy Association. Alden began her massage practice in a private office. From 2008-2011 she was co-owner and director of Evolvewell Healing Arts Studio located in Roland Park, where she maintained a bodywork practice and taught weekly yoga classes to both adults and children. Currently she is a volunteer massage therapist at Joy Wellness, a holistic wellness center attached to Shepherd’s Clinic in Baltimore City. Alden is a 500 hour Registered Yoga Teacher offering group, corporate, and private therapeutic yoga. She is also a co-facilitator of the Wise Heart Community which meets weekly at Ruscombe Community Healing Center. Continue reading “Alden Caldwell”
I am a private practice psychiatrist licensed in Delaware, Maryland, and Pennsylvania. I received my training at the University of Maryland / Sheppard Pratt combined residency program in Adult Psychiatry and then at the combined fellowship program in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry.
Knowing others is intelligence; knowing yourself is true wisdom. Mastering others is strength, mastering yourself is true power. — Lao Tzu
I am a licensed acupuncturist as well as a registered nurse and Medical Qigong practitioner. I have been practicing acupuncture at Ruscombe Mansion since 1988, after graduating from Tai Sophia (now Maryland University of Integrative Health or MUIH) in Columbia, Maryland and have been involved in health care for over 30 years. In addition to my private practice, I have been on the faculty of MUIH since 1990. Continue reading “Heather Dorst”
Katherine Dunn M.Ac., Dipl.Ac. Acupuncturist and Meditation Teacher
As an acupuncturist, meditation teacher, and artist my most essential goal is to help reveal the still, unchanging essence within each person and all of life, often referred to as the Inner Self. It is spacious, luminous, and free of suffering. This all-pervasive consciousness brings us clarity of vision, authentic relationship, and a creative oneness with everything in life. When we live from deep within this natural awareness we create a state of peace, health, and joy. Continue reading “Katherine Dunn”
Curtis Ewing is a Certified Advanced Rolfer, and has been practicing since 2003. He has had additional training in movement and visceral manipulation. He has also completed Advanced level training with the Mietek Wirkus Bioenergy Institute. Continue reading “Curtis Ewing”
I completed my Master of Acupuncture Degree at the Tai Sophia Institute (now Maryland University of Integrative Health). I am a licensed acupuncturist in the state of Maryland, as well as a yoga instructor. I am passionate about empowering my clients to understand and learn from their bodies, and am devoted to helping the people I work with experience greater ease, purpose, and awareness. I, myself, have been deeply transformed through receiving acupuncture treatment, and this medicine continues to support me on my journey of self-cultivation. Continue reading “Marina Gan”
