Our team of licensed acupuncturists, massage therapists, and nutritional counselors brings decades of combined clinical experience.
Meet the Practitioners
Behind Your Healing
— Our Team
Experience has shown me how effective acupuncture can be for injuries, chronic pain and illnesses such as headaches, fertility disorders, digestive issues and many more. But perhaps more importantly, I have seen firsthand the effectiveness of Chinese Medicine for resolving the emotional and psychological impact these conditions can have on people.
Master's of Acupuncture
Licensed Acupuncturist
Chinese Herbalist
Acupuncture Department Head
Board Member Awaken Wellness
Not currently accepting new patients
Melanie Schultz
Stephanie Judge
Master’s of Acupuncture
Licensed Acupuncturist
Diplomat of Acupuncture
Chinese Herbalist
Acupuncture Department Head
Board Member Awaken Wellness
I’ve been working professionally in the health care field as a nurse since receiving my Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from Seton Hall University over 30 years ago. In conjunction with nursing I am an acupuncturist, licensed by the State of Maryland.
Jennifer Reil
Master’s of Acupuncture
Master’s of Oriental Medicine
Licensed Acupuncturist
Microneedling Specialist
Jennifer Reil is a Licensed Acupuncturist and graduated from Acupuncture and Massage College in Miami, Florida. Her clinical training emphasizes the integration of Eastern and Western medicine, treating the body as a cohesive system and addressing root causes of ailments.
Licensed Acupuncturist
Andrei Stoica
Andrei is an Energy Medicine practitioner focusing on Traditional Chinese Medicine. While he practices all five branches of Chinese Medicine (Bodywork, Herbs, Nutrition and lifestyle Coaching, Acupuncture, Medical Qigong) he specializes in Chinese Energetic Medicine or Medical Qigong.
Dianne Connelly
Licensed Acupuncturist
Masters of Acupuncture
Doctor of Philosophy
Founder of Tai Sophia institute
Author
Dianne does not accept insurance
NOT ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS
Dianne is a pioneer in the world of acupuncture and a master of the power of language and the worlds our words create. She also is an advocate and devoted practitioner of rituals, ceremonies and celebrations. Her acupuncture career spans over 40 years.
Licensed Acupuncturist
Diplomat of Acupuncture Chinese Herbalist
Colleen Clements
Colleen is a graduate of the Academy for 5 element Acupuncture in Florida. She has a passion for working with patients from pain management to women’s health, emotional trauma and addiction issues.
Bisrat Abebe
Licensed Massage Therapist
Deep Tissue Therapist
Sports Massage Therapist
Prenatal Massage Therapist
Massage Department Head
Board Member Awaken Wellness
I specialized in Deep tissue massage, Sports massage, Swedish massage and Prenatal massage. Most of my continuing education is dedicated to studying how the human body moves. This helps me customize each session according to clients needs.
Licensed Massage Therapist
Deep Tissue Massage Therapist
Swedish and Hot Stone Therapist
Gina Bilal
I love massage therapy, I've been practicing for just under a decade and enjoy my craft. My specialties include, Swedish, Deep Tissue and using Hot Stone therapies to assist in my healing work.
A little about me…
I graduated from Holistic Massage Training Institute. I am a Licensed Massage Therapist with the state of Maryland. My passion is helping others in the best way I know how, massage therapy!
“If you don’t pick a day to rest, your body will do it for you.”
Licensed Massage Therapist
Lymphatic Drainage Specialist
Fertility Massage Therapist
Nurturing the Mother Fertility Massage Therapist
Casey O’Neal
Licensed Massage Therapist
Prenatal Therapist
Deep Tissue, Myofascial Therapist
Thai Stretching Therapist
Sunshine Walker
Meet Sunshine, a dedicated massage therapist specializing in energy work and various modalities tailored to promote relaxation, therapeutic wellness, and the harmonious balance of mind, body, and spirit
I received my license in Massage Therapy in 2000, shortly after graduating from the original Baltimore School of Massage. I have spent the last 22 years serving the Montgomery County area, helping clients improve their lives and wellbeing, while also learning so much from each of them. I still love the work and the positive impact that massage therapy has on one’s entire being.
Licensed Massage Therapist
Deep Tissue Therapist
Myofascial Therapist
Prenatal Therapist
Angela Walker
Meet Ashley, our go-to for all things healing + recovery.
With over 10 years of experience, she blends techniques like lymphatic drainage, cupping, craniosacral therapy, sports massage, prenatal massage, and myofascial release to help you move, feel, and live better.
Licensed Massage Therapist
Craniosacral Therapist
Lymphatic Drainage Therapist
Ashley Henry
Registered Massage Therapist
Cupping Therapist
Alexandra Kees
Alex is a graduate of the Central Maryland School of Massage and provides relaxation and therapeutic treatment. Her intention is to help ease daily pains, discomforts and trauma as well as working alongside modern day medicine which can be particularly hard on the body
Ursula Tillery
Registered Massage Therapist
Registered Yoga Therapist
National Academy of Sports Medicine
Ursula is a Licensed Massage Therapist, 500-hour Trauma-Informed Yoga Alliance RYT, NASM Corrective Exercise Specialist, and NASM Certified Personal Trainer with over ten years of experience in therapeutic bodywork and movement rehabilitation. She applies structural assessment, postural analysis, and evidence-informed techniques to develop targeted treatment plans focused on structural alignment, and improved range of motion.
Rachel is a dedicated massage therapist with a robust background in personal training and assisted stretching.
Driven by a deep passion for holistic healing, Rachel specializes in helping clients achieve optimal well-being through personalized care.
Licensed Massage Therapist
Deep Tissue Therapist
Stretch Therapist
Cupping Therapist
Rachel Aymold
I am a dedicated massage therapist with over 9 years of experience in the field and several years of experience as a registered nurse. In each of my sessions, I seek to bring a deep understanding of the mind-body connection.
Licensed Massage Therapist
Registered Nurse
Rose Satori
Candice has over a decade of experience as a LMT. Over that time she has specialized in assisting may people find relief from, pain, tension and stress. She enjoys creating a warm and relaxing environment to facilitate maximum healing.
Licensed Massage Therapist
Medical Massage Therapist
Cupping Therapist
Prenatal Therapist
Candice Parker
Bonnie Pace
Bonnie Pace, LDN, believes in transforming lives through food and movement. A licensed dietician nutritionist, Bonnie will work with you to determine a personalized nutrition solution based on your life, your body, and your goals. She is passionate about educating and empowering her clients to take control of their health.
Licensed Dietary Nutritionist
Certified Nutrition Specialist
Vice-Chair Awaken Wellness
Board of Directors
Personal Trainer
Jessica currently also works as Community Nutritionist with the Baltimore County Department of Aging where she focuses on chronic disease prevention (Type 2 Diabetes, hypertension, Cardio Vascular Disease, Digestive issues) and malnutrition education.
Licensed Dietary Nutritionist
Certified Nutrition Specialist
Jessica O’Hara-Anderson
Faith serves as a full-time evening manager, specializing in insurance verifications and veteran care coordination. As a soon-to-be worker owner, she is committed to supporting both her team and the patients she serves. Known for her empathy and dedication, Faith strives to create a welcoming, stress-free experience where patients feel confident and supported in their care. She is currently pursuing her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology with a concentration in Mental Health Counseling, with a growing interest in integrative, patient-centered care.
Manager
Insurance verification
Veteran Management
Faith Lowman
Chief Operations Officer
Chairperson Awaken Wellness
Board of Directors
Insurance Biller and Credentialing
Brian Bieda
Brian co-founded Awaken Wellness with Jennifer Stukey in 2009 and has continued his mission to be the very best integrative healthcare clinic in Howard County.
Center Manager
Marketing Director
Outreach Coordinator
Veteran Support Specialist
Board Member Awaken Wellness
Robin Decker
Robin is a worker-owner at Awaken Wellness and a certified massage therapist, yoga teacher, and reflexologist. She is currently studying Kinetix, with a focus on fascia and whole-body healing. Robin is passionate about helping people address the root of discomfort & build lasting wellness, and she deeply values the sense of community and care that Awaken Wellness brings—especially in supporting the veteran community.
When not taking naps, I provide emotional support to clients and patients or making sure staff eats all there lunch.
Emotional Support
Nap Taker
Staff Support Specialist