Health Professionals in Carroll County, MD

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Lynn P Breeding
Acupuncturist
Eldersburg, MD 21784
I Care deeply about helping people heal and feel well in life. I work well with stressed teenagers and adults experiencing anxiety, depression and insomnia. I am quite successful with pain issues, such as neck, shoulder and back pain in addition to headaches and migraines.
I Care deeply about helping people heal and feel well in life. I work well with stressed teenagers and adults experiencing anxiety, depression and insomnia. I am quite successful with pain issues, such as neck, shoulder and back pain in addition to headaches and migraines.
(410) 497-6736 View (410) 497-6736
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Grant Guoqiang Zhang
Acupuncturist, PhD, CMD, LAc
Serves Area
I have been extensively trained at undergraduate and graduate levels in the field of Traditional Chinese Medicine, and modern science. I have been active in many TCM research projects; among them are the acupuncture on osteoarthritis, and infertility. I have held various faculty/researcher positions at many academic institutes including, Shanghai University of TCM, Maryland Institute of TCM, Johns Hopkins Medical School, and currently, the University of Maryland School of Medicine. I am a contributing author to two books on TCM. In addition, I have also authored many papers published on peer-reviewed professional journals.
I have been extensively trained at undergraduate and graduate levels in the field of Traditional Chinese Medicine, and modern science. I have been active in many TCM research projects; among them are the acupuncture on osteoarthritis, and infertility. I have held various faculty/researcher positions at many academic institutes including, Shanghai University of TCM, Maryland Institute of TCM, Johns Hopkins Medical School, and currently, the University of Maryland School of Medicine. I am a contributing author to two books on TCM. In addition, I have also authored many papers published on peer-reviewed professional journals.
(410) 997-3691 View (410) 997-3691
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Mary Jane Bembenek
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, CNS, LDN
Online Only
Do you struggle with weight gain, fatigue, inflammation, constipation, or bloating? Do you find yourself suffering from chronic pain, hypothyroid symptoms, or menopause changes? I help busy people make sense of nutrition by optimizing their digestion and healing their gut. Through a review of your blood work including food sensitivity testing and complete health history, I develop and recommend medical nutrition therapy plans that help revive your cells, restore your vitality, and inspire sustainable transformations. Many of my plans include balancing your blood sugar, supporting your adrenals, and, of course, healing your gut.
Do you struggle with weight gain, fatigue, inflammation, constipation, or bloating? Do you find yourself suffering from chronic pain, hypothyroid symptoms, or menopause changes? I help busy people make sense of nutrition by optimizing their digestion and healing their gut. Through a review of your blood work including food sensitivity testing and complete health history, I develop and recommend medical nutrition therapy plans that help revive your cells, restore your vitality, and inspire sustainable transformations. Many of my plans include balancing your blood sugar, supporting your adrenals, and, of course, healing your gut.
(240) 558-5985 View (240) 558-5985
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Dr. Brittany Freet
Acupuncturist, DAc, LAc, DiplAc
Serves Area
Acupuncture can help on the body, mind, and spirit level. I strive to help people who have felt that they have not received the attention or help they have sought elsewhere. My clients range from children to elderly individuals, from those looking to maintain their wellness to those looking to manage a specific situation. I specialize in treating immune conditions, infertility, pregnancy, menstrual issues, pain management, migraines, back pain, allergies, and general overall health and wellness.
Acupuncture can help on the body, mind, and spirit level. I strive to help people who have felt that they have not received the attention or help they have sought elsewhere. My clients range from children to elderly individuals, from those looking to maintain their wellness to those looking to manage a specific situation. I specialize in treating immune conditions, infertility, pregnancy, menstrual issues, pain management, migraines, back pain, allergies, and general overall health and wellness.
(410) 941-2098 View (410) 941-2098

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Massage and Energy Wellness
Massage Therapist, LMT, CLT
Bel Air, MD 21014
I am trained in manual lymphatic drainage massage and also practice integrative massage by combining different massage techniques from various modalities which are tailored for every client's needs. The various modalities performed will allow your session to be customized every visit in order to facilitate the most beneficial outcome to allow healing within the physical body which in turn opens the body's channels to nurture itself, bringing about an increase of positive energy flow.
I am trained in manual lymphatic drainage massage and also practice integrative massage by combining different massage techniques from various modalities which are tailored for every client's needs. The various modalities performed will allow your session to be customized every visit in order to facilitate the most beneficial outcome to allow healing within the physical body which in turn opens the body's channels to nurture itself, bringing about an increase of positive energy flow.
(410) 504-1218 View (410) 504-1218
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Allison Tepper
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RD, LDN, RYT
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I am a Registered Dietitian and Registered Yoga Teacher and am passionate about helping clients achieve their goals through an overall lifestyle approach that is unique to each person. My focus is on helping clients create change in a balanced way, with a focus on intuitive eating and Health At Every Size. I believe that nutrition isn't just about food, but your entire lifestyle as well. Taking care of yourself through movement, adequate sleep, stress management and intuitive eating are all components of living a healthy life and my goal is to help you find what will work best for your lifestyle and needs.
I am a Registered Dietitian and Registered Yoga Teacher and am passionate about helping clients achieve their goals through an overall lifestyle approach that is unique to each person. My focus is on helping clients create change in a balanced way, with a focus on intuitive eating and Health At Every Size. I believe that nutrition isn't just about food, but your entire lifestyle as well. Taking care of yourself through movement, adequate sleep, stress management and intuitive eating are all components of living a healthy life and my goal is to help you find what will work best for your lifestyle and needs.
(631) 364-0149 View (631) 364-0149
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Miranda G Hayden
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MPH, RDN, LDN
Serves Area
Let Nutrition Therapy Works assist you with getting on the right track for managing your weight, diabetes, pre-diabetes, high cholesterol, hypertension and kidney function. With over 20 years of nutrition education experience, I would love to share my knowledge on how you can live a healthier life through proper nutrition and activity. With a combination of experience in chronic kidney disease (outpatient) and hemodialysis ( in-center), I would love to help you learn to preserve your kidney function through proper and specific kidney nutrition needs. There is only one you, you are important! You matter!
Let Nutrition Therapy Works assist you with getting on the right track for managing your weight, diabetes, pre-diabetes, high cholesterol, hypertension and kidney function. With over 20 years of nutrition education experience, I would love to share my knowledge on how you can live a healthier life through proper nutrition and activity. With a combination of experience in chronic kidney disease (outpatient) and hemodialysis ( in-center), I would love to help you learn to preserve your kidney function through proper and specific kidney nutrition needs. There is only one you, you are important! You matter!
(757) 600-0578 View (757) 600-0578
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Advanced Integrative Health Group
Acupuncturist, DOM, LAc, ADS
Gambrills, MD 21054
We treat adults and children individually and as a family. We focus on empowering you with the tools for wellness. Our practitioners help you with alleviating stress, pain, fatigue, digestive imbalances, sleep difficulties and conditions which affect our well-being.
We treat adults and children individually and as a family. We focus on empowering you with the tools for wellness. Our practitioners help you with alleviating stress, pain, fatigue, digestive imbalances, sleep difficulties and conditions which affect our well-being.
(410) 941-2727 View (410) 941-2727
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Stephanie Becker
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RD, LDN
Online Only
Stephanie is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RD, RDN) who specializes in the treatment of eating disorders. Stephanie practices from a weight inclusive, Health at Every Size (HAES) approach. With over 15 years of experience in all levels of care, she is passionate about helping clients heal their relationship with food, movement, and their bodies by providing guidance on how to connect with their body and incorporate mindful eating into their everyday life. This journey toward intuitive eating includes, among other things, developing flexible meal plans, assisting with grocery lists, and guiding food exposures.
Stephanie is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RD, RDN) who specializes in the treatment of eating disorders. Stephanie practices from a weight inclusive, Health at Every Size (HAES) approach. With over 15 years of experience in all levels of care, she is passionate about helping clients heal their relationship with food, movement, and their bodies by providing guidance on how to connect with their body and incorporate mindful eating into their everyday life. This journey toward intuitive eating includes, among other things, developing flexible meal plans, assisting with grocery lists, and guiding food exposures.
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Kathleen Tabb
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RDN, LDN, CLT
6 Endorsed
Greenbelt, MD 20770
Tired of living with the uncomfortable and unwanted symptoms associated with chronic illnesses like IBS and Crohn's? Have you been trying to piece together all the information out there on how to eat for your condition but still feel lost? Being a Registered Dietitian that specializes in digestive disorders, I can help bring clarity to your situation and make eating easier. Let's work together to improve your relationship with food and return to living without the unwanted symptoms of a chronic illness.
Tired of living with the uncomfortable and unwanted symptoms associated with chronic illnesses like IBS and Crohn's? Have you been trying to piece together all the information out there on how to eat for your condition but still feel lost? Being a Registered Dietitian that specializes in digestive disorders, I can help bring clarity to your situation and make eating easier. Let's work together to improve your relationship with food and return to living without the unwanted symptoms of a chronic illness.
(240) 787-7092 View (240) 787-7092
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Jessica Vandergriff
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RD, RDN, LD, LDN
Serves Area
Jessica’s ideal clients are individuals seeking support with diabetes management, heart health, healthy aging, and overall wellness. Many come to her feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure how to improve their health in a sustainable way. Using an integrative, functional medicine approach, Jessica helps clients understand how food choices affect how they feel, identify possible root causes, and build a realistic plan that supports lasting progress.
Jessica’s ideal clients are individuals seeking support with diabetes management, heart health, healthy aging, and overall wellness. Many come to her feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure how to improve their health in a sustainable way. Using an integrative, functional medicine approach, Jessica helps clients understand how food choices affect how they feel, identify possible root causes, and build a realistic plan that supports lasting progress.
(312) 872-4780 View (312) 872-4780
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Integrative Therapies
Massage Therapist, BS, LMT, CLT
Kensington, MD 20895
Jill Nelson BS, LMT, CLT is the sole proprietor of Integrative Therapies in Kensington. Jill specializes in lymphatic drainage for the treatment of lymphedema, oncology massage for adult and pediatric patients, therapeutic massage and energy healing. Jill has extensive experience working with clients diagnosed with lymphedema, providing lymphatic drainage to reduce swelling, compression bandaging and teaching clients how to successfully manage their lymphedema independently. In addition, she has considerable experience working with patients before and after surgery (joint replacements, plastic surgery, liposuction) using lymphatic drainage to reduce bruising, swelling and pain.
Jill Nelson BS, LMT, CLT is the sole proprietor of Integrative Therapies in Kensington. Jill specializes in lymphatic drainage for the treatment of lymphedema, oncology massage for adult and pediatric patients, therapeutic massage and energy healing. Jill has extensive experience working with clients diagnosed with lymphedema, providing lymphatic drainage to reduce swelling, compression bandaging and teaching clients how to successfully manage their lymphedema independently. In addition, she has considerable experience working with patients before and after surgery (joint replacements, plastic surgery, liposuction) using lymphatic drainage to reduce bruising, swelling and pain.
(240) 348-1137 View (240) 348-1137
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Kerri Holmquist
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RD, CD, RD, CDCES, LDN
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Kerri is a Registered Dietitian, specializing in working with adults and adolescents with Eating Disorders, Disordered Eating, IBS, Diabetes, and Pregnancy Nutrition. She believes that the beauty of her profession is supporting clients to become empowered and confident as they explore what works for them. Kerri takes a lifelong and “food is fun” approach to her sessions, and understands that what may work in one season of life, may not work in the next. Kerri also believes in an all inclusive approach with foods and body types, providing an environment rich in opportunity to build trust and learning for both client and provider.
Kerri is a Registered Dietitian, specializing in working with adults and adolescents with Eating Disorders, Disordered Eating, IBS, Diabetes, and Pregnancy Nutrition. She believes that the beauty of her profession is supporting clients to become empowered and confident as they explore what works for them. Kerri takes a lifelong and “food is fun” approach to her sessions, and understands that what may work in one season of life, may not work in the next. Kerri also believes in an all inclusive approach with foods and body types, providing an environment rich in opportunity to build trust and learning for both client and provider.
(704) 859-2677 View (704) 859-2677
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Tri-Service Clinic
Acupuncturist, LAc, CMD
Frederick, MD 21702
Winner of 2008-2009 Lifetime Medical Achievement Award, 40+ experience and one of the leading acupuncturist in MD,DC and VA. With a family tradition rooted in generations of esteemed Chinese medicine doctors. Under the tutelage of his parents, grandparents, and other masters, Houng King began his professional training in China in early childhood. His expertise in traditional Chinese acupuncture as well as his proficiency in formulating customized herbal remedies are powerful tools used to help his patients heal. Houng King holds a doctorate in Traditional Chinese Medicine and for over 20 years has had great success in treating chronic or acute pain, fatigue, stress, insomnia, allergies, respiratory and gastrointestinal conditions, migraine headaches, sexual disorders, weight management as well as addiction.
Winner of 2008-2009 Lifetime Medical Achievement Award, 40+ experience and one of the leading acupuncturist in MD,DC and VA. With a family tradition rooted in generations of esteemed Chinese medicine doctors. Under the tutelage of his parents, grandparents, and other masters, Houng King began his professional training in China in early childhood. His expertise in traditional Chinese acupuncture as well as his proficiency in formulating customized herbal remedies are powerful tools used to help his patients heal. Houng King holds a doctorate in Traditional Chinese Medicine and for over 20 years has had great success in treating chronic or acute pain, fatigue, stress, insomnia, allergies, respiratory and gastrointestinal conditions, migraine headaches, sexual disorders, weight management as well as addiction.
(301) 684-6913 View (301) 684-6913
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America TCM Wellness
Acupuncturist, LAc
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
We've been practicing TCM (Traditional Chinese Medical) for more than 20 years, which has shown benefit to the following problems: Pain: neck, shoulder, back, hip, knee, headache, migraine,etc; Stroke&Paralysis, facial paralysis, hemiplegic paralysis, quadriplegia, poliomyelitis; Prolapse of Lumbar Intervertebral Disc, Joint pain, tendinitis, muscle strain, ligament strain, sciatica, muscular dystrophy; Women: Irregular Menstruation, painful periods, menopause, infertility and PMS.
We've been practicing TCM (Traditional Chinese Medical) for more than 20 years, which has shown benefit to the following problems: Pain: neck, shoulder, back, hip, knee, headache, migraine,etc; Stroke&Paralysis, facial paralysis, hemiplegic paralysis, quadriplegia, poliomyelitis; Prolapse of Lumbar Intervertebral Disc, Joint pain, tendinitis, muscle strain, ligament strain, sciatica, muscular dystrophy; Women: Irregular Menstruation, painful periods, menopause, infertility and PMS.
(202) 719-0264 View (202) 719-0264
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Ashley Comparin
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, LDN, CNS
Online Only
Because of my own personal health journey, I empathize with people who feel trapped and worried that their health challenges have become the new normal. I support my clients and make their voices heard in order to tackle the health challenge head-on.
Because of my own personal health journey, I empathize with people who feel trapped and worried that their health challenges have become the new normal. I support my clients and make their voices heard in order to tackle the health challenge head-on.
(302) 202-5289 View (302) 202-5289
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Shannon Svikhart
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RDN, LDN
Baltimore, MD 21208
My goal is to guide my clients through the nutrition changes needed for optimal health. We'll begin our work together with an initial assessment, approachable nutrition education, and goal setting. I will challenge you to set realistic goals and achievable milestones, supporting you every step of the way. My hope it that our sessions will be a warm and compassionate space for you to learn and grow.
My goal is to guide my clients through the nutrition changes needed for optimal health. We'll begin our work together with an initial assessment, approachable nutrition education, and goal setting. I will challenge you to set realistic goals and achievable milestones, supporting you every step of the way. My hope it that our sessions will be a warm and compassionate space for you to learn and grow.
(443) 785-7123 View (443) 785-7123
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Sharon Ona
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, CNS, LDN
Online Only
Are you ready to stop feeling tired, frustrated, and overwhelmed with brain fog, low energy, and difficulty following through with ADHD, or blood sugar ups and downs, weight struggles, and concerning labs tied to cardiometabolic health? You don’t have to figure this out alone. As a Board-Certified Nutrition Specialist (CNS) I use a functional medicine approach to help you develop sustainable diet and lifestyle changes so you can feel your best. Through personalized 1:1 counseling, you’ll receive science-based strategies, practical tools, and accountability to help you improve energy, regulate blood sugar, and feel more in control.
Are you ready to stop feeling tired, frustrated, and overwhelmed with brain fog, low energy, and difficulty following through with ADHD, or blood sugar ups and downs, weight struggles, and concerning labs tied to cardiometabolic health? You don’t have to figure this out alone. As a Board-Certified Nutrition Specialist (CNS) I use a functional medicine approach to help you develop sustainable diet and lifestyle changes so you can feel your best. Through personalized 1:1 counseling, you’ll receive science-based strategies, practical tools, and accountability to help you improve energy, regulate blood sugar, and feel more in control.
(503) 213-6432 View (503) 213-6432
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Phoenix Nutrition
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RDN, LDN
Phoenix, MD 21131
In Greek mythology, the Phoenix is a long-lived bird that symbolizes renewal. It rises up from the ashes to be born again. At, Phoenix Nutrition, through assessment, education, and individualized planning within a trusting and supportive environment, you will experience your own renewal. You will be given all that you need to “rise up to health.”
In Greek mythology, the Phoenix is a long-lived bird that symbolizes renewal. It rises up from the ashes to be born again. At, Phoenix Nutrition, through assessment, education, and individualized planning within a trusting and supportive environment, you will experience your own renewal. You will be given all that you need to “rise up to health.”
(443) 262-0338 View (443) 262-0338
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Ekere Ekandem
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RD, LD
Laurel, MD 20707
As a Master's degree level dietitian, I counsel on a wide range of topics during nutrition counseling that will be tailored to your needs and concerns. I have 16 combined years of experience in child and adult nutrition.
As a Master's degree level dietitian, I counsel on a wide range of topics during nutrition counseling that will be tailored to your needs and concerns. I have 16 combined years of experience in child and adult nutrition.
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Carroll County Health Professionals have broad skills and are able to work with a wide range of symptoms.

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