Brooke earned a Master’s in Acupuncture from the Maryland University of Integrative Health and is licensed by the Maryland Board of Acupuncture. She is certified as an Acudetox Specialist with the National Acupuncture Detoxification Association and in Facial Rejuvenation and Microneedling.
She received a Bachelor’s in Science from the Pennsylvania State University with an emphasis on pre-medicine. She utilizes knowledge of common medical conditions in western diagnosis to explain the complementary nature of the eastern diagnosis and how acupuncture works in symptom relief.
She has extensive experience in treating many types of pain, utilizing a variety of treatment theories, and incorporating the use of gua sha, cupping, e-stim, and moxa. She also has extensive experience working with women dealing with infertility, menopause, and menstrual disorders, and has had many successes in helping to turn breech pregnancies, labor induction, and the relief of pregnancy-induced sciatica. Also added to the list is wrinkle and acne reduction with facial rejuvenation and microneedling, and stress, anxiety, and depression relief.
In her spare time, she enjoys cooking, reading, movies, hiking trails, and taking care of her cat and three rabbits.
Brooke earned a Master’s in Acupuncture from the Maryland University of Integrative Health and is...
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Kristy Keck is the owner and sole practitioner of Maryland Licensed Massage Therapy. She is licensed by the Maryland State Board of Massage Therapy Examiners and is a professional member of the American Massage Therapy Association. She completed the Professional Massage training program at the Baltimore School of Massage in Advanced Massage and Bodywork including the study of Anatomy and Physiology and the Clinical Application of Massage in 1995.
Kristy specializes in treating chronic pain as well as pre-natal and postpartum massage therapy. Her down-to-earth holistic approach combines compassion, knowledge and intuition with clinical expertise. She provides a custom therapy session based on the patient’s individual needs and may use a variety of techniques to produce the most effective and lasting results.
Having over 20 years clinical experience in massage and over 300 hours of continuing education courses, she has a number of different ‘tools’ or methods to choose from when providing care. Some of the massage therapy and bodywork modalities Kristy has studied extensively include Swedish, Deep Tissue, Myofascial Release, Trigger Point Therapy, Lymphatic Drainage, Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation, Chakra Balancing and Pre-natal/Postpartum Massage.
Her focus is in identifying and treating the source of soft tissue imbalance as opposed to just treating the symptoms. Her passion for working with and understanding fascia (connective tissue) has led her to complete advanced studies of the Anatomy Trains Myofascial Meridians which were discovered by Tom Myers LMT, a widely respected pioneer in the field of professional massage. This training has expanded her approach to include assessment and treatment of fascial patterns. This powerful work is known as Fascia Release for Structural Balance (FRSB).
Kristy is the proud mom of four children, Taylor, Jacqui, Ian and Stella. She enjoys gardening, meditation, pilates, yoga, hiking, swimming, music festivals and farmers markets. She has a history of volunteering at wildlife rehabilitation centers and spent a few years working with Eleanor Fletcher (aka The Turtle Lady) in Juno Beach FL where she participated in sea turtle rescue, rehabilitation and protection.
” Calming the nervous system is essential in creating a healing massage therapy experience. In such an environment, the body’s innate systems are free to create balance by releasing tension/restriction/negativity. You add focused/mindful/purposeful tissue manipulation to the mix and significant results are achieved! “
~ Kristy Keck LMT
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Da Rae graduated from Maryland University of Integrative Health in Laurel with a Master of Acupuncture and is currently pursuing a Doctoral degree in Acupuncture. She is licensed to practice acupuncture in Maryland by the Maryland Board of Acupuncture.
Da Rae uses acupuncture, moxibustion, tui na, Traditional Chinese Food Therapy, and other tools to address the needs of her patients. She is fascinated by the relationship between the body and nutrition and believes that foods are like herbs and medicines that can be selected and prepared appropriately to promote, cleanse, and regulate the body. Da Rae also has positive experiences treating anxiety, sleep difficulty, digestive complaints, and gynecological conditions in her patients.
Da Rae obtained her bachelor degree in Chemistry and she has been utilizing her knowledge of chemistry to help patients understand the effects of their acupuncture treatments. In addition, Da Rae completed a program emphasizing self-cultivation and healing presence, inspiring positive changes in patients and helping them clarify personal health and wellness goals.
Da Rae’s clients find her attentive, creative and open to their unique needs. Her clinical goal is to help every patient in the treatment room leave with a better feeling and less pain. Her advanced education and years of experience have provided her with a variety of skills and clinical techniques that help her improve patients’ health, both physically and emotionally.
Da Rae graduated from Maryland University of Integrative Health in Laurel with a Master of Acupun...
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