| Acumedicine Associates Our History We created a practice to bring together the best of acupuncture and complementary medicine. That is why we chose the name, Acumedicine. We advocate an integrated approach to medicine and health care. We believe that patients are best served when their conventional medical care is combined with the proven traditional healing support therapies of acupuncture and its related complementary medicine modalities, including: Chinese herbs, Qigong and Qi therapy. Our Mission Our mission is very simple: to support our patients in acheiving their health and healing objectives at all stages of their healing journey. Our Associates Sheryl Hongsermeier, MA, RN, L.Ac., Dipl.Ac. is a state licensed, national board certified acupuncturist and Registered Nurse with over 28 years experience working in a variety of nursing settings. Her favorite niche is caring for women and children. She has a diploma in Acupuncture from the Maryland Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine and has a Master of Arts degree in Educational Psychology from the University of Missouri. A native of Nebraska, Sheryl combines her experience in farming, nursing, education, and Chinese medicine to assist her clients in making lifestyle and dietary changes that will enhance their health, giving them a better quality of life. Kevin Mutschler, MA, RPP, L.Ac., Dipl.Ac. is a state licensed, national board certified acupuncturist and Polarity Therapist. He has worked and taught in the fields of medical anthropology and holistic body therapy for over 25 years. He did graduate work in Philosophy of Science at the University of Maryland and in Anthropology at the University of Chicago. In the 1980's he trained with Alon Talmi in Europe in the Feldenkrais method of neuromuscular integration, and in 1990 began the study of Tai Chi and Qigong with Dr. Nianzu Li. Kevin has a diploma in Acupuncture from the Maryland Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine and is a nationally certified practitioner and trainer of Polarity Therapy. Kevin is dedicated to empowering his patients on their own healing journey. Pamela Broomall, LMT is a nationally certified massage therapist. She is a graduate of the Potomac Massage Therapy Institute (PMTI). Pam is an expert in Swedish, Deep Tissue, Hot Stone, Pregnancy and Chair Massage. She enjoys working with clients of all ages and has experience in working with patients with many different health challenges. Pam has an innate sense of empathy and a special ability to connect with her clients. She has worked with the full spectrum of Acumedicine's patients including individuals who have come to us for support with physical injury, stress, pregnancy, post-surgery recovery, and cancer. |