AOM CLINIC is a unique healthcare facility, combining the strengths and knowledge of both traditional western and alternative medicine in a holistic manner. Our primary goal is the maintenance of your health and wellness, and we are committed to safe and effective healthcare. Our licensed professionals provide compassionate healthcare and wellness education that inspires our patients to better understand their health and wellbeing while effectively treating their mind, body, & spirit. Our goal is to help as many people in our community as possible by offering safe and natural acupuncture, herbal and ABT treatment plans that guide them to the root of their health concerns while, at the same time, relieving the symptoms of their individual and unique health presentations. Our treatment regimens are especially unique and are tailored specifically to the individual needs of each patient. Our Services: Although acupuncture and Oriental Medicine will be the primary type of treatment you receive at our clinic, one or more of the following techniques and practices may be used in your treatment depending on the situation: AOM Services​ - Acupuncture(针疗/針療) - Electro-acupuncture - Dietary therapy (食疗/食療) - Herbal medicine - Cupping (拔罐) - Gua Sha (刮痧) - Qigong (气功/氣功) - Tui na (推拿) massage - Infrad/Magnetic Heat - Massage (Acupressure) - Manual Physical Rehab. - Auto Accident Treatment ​ ​Our Specialty ​Although our practitioners can help you with almost all kinds of health conditions, we find most patients come to us with these problems and receive very noticeable results: General pain relief including migraine, neck pain, lower back pain, frozen shoulder and sciatica. Female disorders such as infertility and PMS. Digestive disorders, indigestion, constipation and diarrhea. Psychological disorders, Insomnia, stress, addictions, and other psychological disorders. Neurological disorders such as neuralgia, paralysis and post-stroke symptoms. Muscular-skeletal pains, arthritis, tendonitis or tennis elbows.

Acupuncture has been used in China and other oriental countries for treatment of multiple diseases and musculoskeletal conditions for thousands of years. The acupuncture treatment involves inserting needles into acu-points of the body. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), acupuncture can treat more than 120 common diseases and conditions. A partial list that might be suitable for acupuncture treatment follows: • Cervical Spondylopathy • Sprain • Sciatica • Arthritis • Shoulder Pain • Lower Back Pain • Knee Pain, Heel Pain • Trigeminal Neuralgia • Shingles • Fibromyalgia • Migraine • Facial Paralysis • Meniere’s Syndrome • Insomnia • Stress • Anxiety • Depression • Diarrhea • Urinary Incontinence • Hyperemesis Gravidarum • Infertility • Smoking • Obesity In addition, acupuncture can enhance other forms of treatment, speed recovery after surgery, reduce the side effects of chemotherapy and improve emotional stability.

What is Chinese Medicine? Many people are acquainted with Acupuncture and possibly herbs but the world of Chinese Medicine offers many other methods and techniques. When you come to us for treatment, we may use multiple approaches among the five major branches of Chinese Medicine: acupuncture, herbs, diet or nutrition, exercise and meditation. What is especially unique about Chinese Medicine is that we start with you, not your problem. We treat the person not the condition. Our Unusual Approach We are called Attentive Dragon because we pay attention to you. We treat only one patient at a time. We listen to you and provide time-consuming treatments like moxabustion which are so beneficial. When you are in our office, we give you our full attention. You are our focus and our only concern.

To facilitate clients’ own healing process, using herbal supplements and vitamins to bring the body back in balance. Health is our normal, natural condition which can be maintained by nutrition and exercise and the elimination of toxins and stressors. To educate communities and individuals to attain and maintain optimum health. My Simply Aware of Self Roadmap is a unique approach to help women regain their energy, focus, and gut health, naturally without prescriptions so they can live life fully, feeling and looking their best… especially if you’ve already seen lots of doctors. At Simply Aware of Self, I believe that health is wealth... and that everyone deserves vibrant health. Unfortunately, the conventional medical system wasn't designed for creating & maintaining vibrant health... it was born out of the need for acute care interventions (think fractures, car accidents, and the like). In a time where chronic wellness issues threaten to bankrupt millions of families and entire countries, we need an altogether different approach that cost-effectively addresses the underlying factors that create disease... without expensive and toxic prescription drugs that merely mask symptoms. This new approach is called functional medicine. In fact, it's actually not entirely new... it's how medicine was practiced 4000 years ago. What's new is that I have brought advanced lab testing and a keen systems-biology approach to medicine – which is short for looking at the body as a system of interconnected organs that need to play in perfect sync to function optimally. That's what coined the term "Functional Medicine" because ultimately, it's about restoring proper function to all the body's systems. A good analogy is your car: For your car to get optimal mileage, you need to maintain it consistently: Change the motor oil, change spark plugs, keep it shined to prevent rusting, and take it to the body shop when the "Check Engine" light is on, fill it up with the appropriate fuel. That's exactly how to approach your body with functional medicine... it's not about what to do when your body is broken, it's about maintaining proper health in the first place, and preventing the body from breaking down.

To facilitate clients’ own healing process, using herbal supplements and vitamins to bring the body back in balance. Health is our normal, natural condition which can be maintained by nutrition and exercise and the elimination of toxins and stressors. To educate communities and individuals to attain and maintain optimum health. My Simply Aware of Self Roadmap is a unique approach to help women regain their energy, focus, and gut health, naturally without prescriptions so they can live life fully, feeling and looking their best… especially if you’ve already seen lots of doctors. At Simply Aware of Self, I believe that health is wealth... and that everyone deserves vibrant health. Unfortunately, the conventional medical system wasn't designed for creating & maintaining vibrant health... it was born out of the need for acute care interventions (think fractures, car accidents, and the like). In a time where chronic wellness issues threaten to bankrupt millions of families and entire countries, we need an altogether different approach that cost-effectively addresses the underlying factors that create disease... without expensive and toxic prescription drugs that merely mask symptoms. This new approach is called functional medicine. In fact, it's actually not entirely new... it's how medicine was practiced 4000 years ago. What's new is that I have brought advanced lab testing and a keen systems-biology approach to medicine – which is short for looking at the body as a system of interconnected organs that need to play in perfect sync to function optimally. That's what coined the term "Functional Medicine" because ultimately, it's about restoring proper function to all the body's systems. A good analogy is your car: For your car to get optimal mileage, you need to maintain it consistently: Change the motor oil, change spark plugs, keep it shined to prevent rusting, and take it to the body shop when the "Check Engine" light is on, fill it up with the appropriate fuel. That's exactly how to approach your body with functional medicine... it's not about what to do when your body is broken, it's about maintaining proper health in the first place, and preventing the body from breaking down.

Acupuncture and Chinese Herbology are often effective for a wide range of complaints including many types of pain arthritis fibromyalgia, fatigue, menstrual and fertility problems, respiratory illnesses, digestive disorders, addictions, stress, sports injuries, arthritis, hypertension, anxiety and depression, insomnia and side effects from cancer treatment. Our state of health is reflected in our physical fitness and vitality, our emotional responsiveness and serenity, our mental clarity and creativity and our morale and sense of purpose. When there is an underlying harmony and balance in our system, we enjoy optimum well-being. When we experience symptoms of ill health and disease, acupuncture seeks to restore our natural balance so each of us can experience our birthright of health. Patients committed to a healthy lifestyle who utilize acupuncture treatment for their health issues as well as for ongoing preventive care often experience: • Being sick less often and recovering more quickly • Improvement of vitality and stamina • Reductions in long term health care costs • More capacity for emotional equilibrium

We provide acupuncture, Chinese herbs, massage, nutrition and qigong therapy to help patients restore and maintain health. We treat the patient and not just the symptoms. We specialize in helping those with pain, sports injuries, stress, insomnia, headaches, women’s health issues, infertility, fatigue, allergies, gastro-intestinal disorders, and other common health problems.

I completed my training in 2004 during a ten-month teacher-training program at The Columbia Yoga Center. I am a registered yoga teacher through the Yoga Alliance at the 200-hour level (RYT ® 200). I teach Hatha yoga which is the yoga of physical postures and breathing techniques. My classes are inspiring and work toward emphasizing correct alignment and form. I blend my knowledge of Chinese medicine and acupuncture into my yoga classes masterfully weaving in ancient healing philosophies with the art and science of yoga. My training with teachers from the Iyengar and Anusara traditions creates a balance of heart-centered expressions and anatomical precision. I have studied with Bob Glicksien (founder of The Columbia Yoga Center), Joseph Roberson, Kathy Donnell (Director of The Columbia Yoga Center), Judith Lasater, Barbara Allen, and my current teacher Eric Reid. My dedication to my students is a joyful time exploring the body and creating awareness through the postures of Yoga.

We combine gentle Japanese Acupuncture Styles along with cupping, moxibustion, and herbal medicine to help patients reach their health goals. We run a quiet , but busy practice in Mount Vernon, Baltimore which is easily accessed by anywhere in the city and surrounding county. We are located two blocks from the historic Washington Monument. We strive to provide each patient with a customized treatment plan to help them reach their health goals. To fit everyones schedule appointments are offered Mornings, Midday, Evenings and Weekends. Most Insurance planes are accepted and if you are unsure if your policy has acupuncture benefits, please call and we will be happy to check for you.

Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine help your body get back to it's inherent state of balance and health. Acupuncture helps improve the flow of blood and energy. Chinese herbs can replenish and revive on an ongoing basis. I have a general medicine practice treating a wide variety of issues. Chronic illness, pain, fertility, and mental health issues being the largest portion of problems that I work with. I love what I do and get great satisfaction from helping people realize better health in all respects.