Dr. Alexander Achenza, DACM, LAc., completed his doctorate in acupuncture and Chinese medicine from the Pacific College of Health Science, and his masters from East West College of Natural Medicine in Sarasota, Florida. He specializes in traditional Chinese medicine, pain management and rehabilitation. He also has a strong background in neuroscience, and focuses on neurological, psychological, and sleep disorders in his practice of Chinese medicine.

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Dr. Erin Smith, DACM, L.Ac. is the founder of Mindful Medicine and the President and Chairman of the Board of Directors. Erin has been a Licensed Acupuncturist and NCCAOM board certified Chinese herbalist since 2011. She received her doctorate in 2018 from the Pacific College of Oriental Medicine. She received a Master of Acupuncture degree from the National College of Natural Medicine (now National University of Natural Medicine) in Portland, Oregon, and completed a Bachelor of Science in Biology degree at Villa Julie College (now Stevenson University) in Stevenson, Maryland.

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Deborah Woodend Stenger is a licensed clinical professional counselor. Personal and professional life experiences helped her make the choice to become a mental health therapist. She builds on experience as an educator working with children with high needs, including autism spectrum disorder, anxiety, and trauma.

Ms. Stenger specializes in working with children, adolescents, and adults with anxiety, depression, emotional dysregulation, and trauma-based concerns. Ms. Stenger acknowledges diversity in all forms and strives to continue personal and professional growth. She is an ally, an advocate, and a helper. Her respect, acceptance, and kindness guide her interactions with clients. She incorporates evidence-based techniques and interventions into her work with clients including strengths-based, mindfulness, and trauma informed practices. Ms. Stenger is a wife, mother, dog-mom, breast cancer survivor, and avid crocheter.

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Beth is a Maryland licensed massage therapist and is experienced in deep tissue and Swedish massage. She has practiced in many different settings including; corporate wellness, fitness centers, assisted living communities, spas and private home practice. Several of her clients have been receiving massage from her for over twenty years.

She graduated from the Potomac Massage Therapy Institute in 1995 and has completed coursework in sports massage, myofascial release, reflexology, Thai yoga massage, Kinesio taping and aromatherapy. She received her BS in Dietetics at the University of Maryland in 1985. Beth believes massage therapy can be an important component of a successful wellness routine.

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