Both of our Acupuncturists are state licensed and nationally board certified practitioners. Maureen and Cynthia met in acupuncture school where they received a strong foundation in Traditional Chinese Acupuncture. Each furthered her studies including a certification in Toyo Hari—a Japanese Style of Acupuncture— and multiple other techniques learned through extensive continuing education.
Supportive therapies used include cupping, electroacupuncture, Guasha, and patent formula herbal medicine.
Maureen Quinn, L.Ac, Dipl.Ac.
Tel: 301-294-6134
In addition to the above, Maureen combines acupuncture with bio energetic techniques for allergy elimination, arthritis, and autoimmune disease treatments. Korean Hand Therapy and advanced auricular techniques are woven into many treatments as adjunct or primary treatments for pain and other conditions.
Cynthia Clarke, L.Ac, Dipl.Ac.
Tel: 301-762-6868
In addition to Chinese and Japanese acupuncture, Cynthia Clarke has trained in thought field therapy, homeopathy, neuro-emotional technique (NET), Anma massage, bioenergetics, Tai Chi, and Qi Gong. She holds a Maryland Certification in Animal Acupuncture.
All Massage Therapists at Hands on Health have extensive professional training, are Nationally Certified in Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork, are licensed by the State of Maryland and are members of Associated Bodywork and Massage Professionals or the American Massage Therapy Association.
Mary DeRisi, CMT
Tel: 301-838-9160
Mary is a 1999 graduate of Potomac Massage Training Institute in Washington, DC . She is Nationally Certified in Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCTMB), licensed by the State of Maryland , and a member of the American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA).
She is professionally trained in Swedish, Deep Tissue, and Massage Therapy for Fibromyalgia, as well as being certified in Bodywork for the Childbearing Year (pre/post natal massage). The focus of her practice is to assist her clients in relieving the stress of their everyday lives. Many years of practicing Yoga, studying Yoga Philosophy, and a Meditation practice enables her to offer her clients a serenely safe environment in which they can process issues or completely let go of them during their sessions. She feels very blessed to have found a profession which she loves, but, more importantly, to help people feel better about themselves and their lives.
Valerie Campbell, CMT
Tel: 301-949-0604
Deep Tissue, Sports Massage and Hot Stone (LaStone) Therapy
Our Energy Medicine specialist:
Amy Lodge Mattison, LMT
Tel: 301-655-0274
CranioSacral Therapy, Myofascial Release, Lymphatic Drainage, and Energy Medicine
Amy Lodge Mattison, Licensed Massage Therapist, has been practicing massage since 1999 when she graduated from the North Carolina School of Natural Healing. Amy’s work effectively treats a wide range of conditions ranging from basic stress and pain, to chronic conditions like fibromyalgia, and serious illnesses such as cancer. Her clients routinely describe her work as “transformative”, “healing” and “so relaxing!”
In addition to her extensive training in bodywork, Amy has studied and worked in the fields of Western and Eastern Herbalism, Yoga, Meditation, and Dance.
Amy loves the educational aspect of her work, and greatly enjoys sharing what she knows about getting and staying healthy! She often teaches her clients exercises that they can do at home to further enhance their well-being, and increase the effectiveness of their treatments.
Lisa Stafford, C.EHP
Tel: 240-676-0214
Lisa Stafford has been practicing since 2005 and became a Certified Energy Health Practitioner in September of 2007 through the Association for Comprehensive Energy Psychology. Balance the Body, Mind and Spirit using a variety of Energy Techniques. The services she offers are Allergy Antidotes, Be Set Free Fast (BSFF), Chakra Balancing, Crystal Healing, Donna Eden Energy Medicine, Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) and Reiki.