MARYVILLE ACUPUNCTURE - Key Persons
She is our office manager and currently attending school at Jung Tao School of Classical Chinese Medicine, where she'll build on her passion for holistic healing practices. Elizabeth's professional background is in trauma and crisis work, as well as advocacy and nonprofit development. Strengths-based approaches that honor every individual's experiences and agency, as well as the greater collective, resonate with her.
She and her partner spend the majority of their energy outdoors- mountain biking, camping and attempting novice herbalism and gardening. When inside, she likes to cook, eat and make art. Her cat's name is Bobby, after Bobby Hill.
Education
B.A. Writings / Communications, Magna Cum Laude: Maryville College, 2011
Pursuing Masters Diplomate of Acupuncture, Jung Tao School of Classical Chinese Medicine, 2025
Jennifer is an NCCAOM diplomate, licensed acupuncturist and herbalist since 2011. She has been a licensed nurse since 2000. She has worked in many settings including the women's health, oncology, and neurology units within hospitals and has been in private practice for eight years. She is committed to providing the highest quality personalized care to all her patients.
She joined the Maryville Acupuncture team in February 2022 as their new office manager. She has years of professional experience in office management, administration, customer service, and social work and victim advocacy. She is also an authorized Steward's of Children Facilitator in Blount County, a child abuse awareness and prevention training for adults and organizations that serve children and youth. Sarah is dedicated to providing a positive, safe, and memorable experience for everyone on their healing journey, and she is very excited to help Maryville Acupuncture grow! Sarah lives in Maryville with her cat, Abby, and enjoys adventures outdoors, volunteering, sewing, and contra dancing!
Education
B.A. History, Maryville College, 2011