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DOCTOR OF ACUPUNCTURE AND CHINESE MEDICINE
Sonya Klepper-Johnes, DACM, MAOM, L. Ac., E-RYT
Sonya (She, Her, Hers) is a Board Certified Licensed acupuncturist in the state of NC. As a classically-trained, doctor of acupuncture and Chinese Medicine she enjoys working with complex cases involving orthopedics, gynecology and fertility, post trauma/surgical and neurological conditions.
She holds a Doctoral Degree in Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine, a Master’s degree in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, a BA in Mass Communications, is a Yoga Alliance registered yoga teacher at the E-RYT level and is an Ayurveda Level 1 practitioner.
Sonya likes to meet people where they are and work within their comfort level. Needles, non-needles, cupping, gua sha, moxibustion, palpatory techiques/bodywork, herbal medicine, nutrition and movement through yoga and Qi Gong provide opportunities for healing and bringing the body into balance. She is also certified in facial rejuvenation acupuncture and micro needling which is helpful not only in treating aging skin but also in cases of TMJ, Bell’s Palsy and Stroke.
DOCTOR OF ACUPUNCTURE AND CHINESE MEDICINE
Tara Bunch, DACM, Dipl. OM (NCCAOM), L. Ac. LMBT
Tara (She, Her, Hers) is a classically trained licensed acupuncturist in North Carolina and is nationally certified in acupuncture and Chinese herbology by NCCAOM. She received her Doctorate of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine from Daoist Traditions College of Chinese Medical Arts in Asheville, NC.
She earned her bachelor’s degree in psychology from Howard University in Washington, DC. Where she enjoyed working with diverse communities for over 20 years. She discovered Chinese medicine as a massage therapist, and a spark ignited. She embarked on her journey into acupuncture and herbal medicine where she is continually amazed by the vast world of Chinese Medicine.
Tara believes that the path to wellness lies within the relationship of mind, body and spirit. Through acupuncture, herbal medicine and various adjunct techniques, she works to facilitate an awareness of this connection to allow the body to create deep, lasting change.
This is where the healing begins.
DOCTOR OF ACUPUNCTURE AND CHINESE MEDICINE
Chris Allgeier, DACM, MAOM, L. Ac.
Chris (He, Him, His) is a licensed acupuncturist in the state of North Carolina and holds a Master's of Acupuncture with a Chinese Herbal Medicine Specialization as well as a Doctoral Degree in Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine.
Prior to his interest in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Chris spent eight years as a combat medic in the Army treating primarily traumatic injuries. After having extensive exposure to emergency medicine, he felt the need to focus on preventative medicine and helping his patients find wellness. This ultimately led him to finding his passion in TCM.
Chris enjoys complex cases and excels with patients who have not found success with other modalities. He has experience with orthopedics, autoimmune disorders, acute illnesses, women's health, PTSD, addiction and more. His most commonly used modalities are acupuncture, herbal medicine, moxa, guasha, and fire cupping as well as nutrition and lifestyle changes.