Dr. Mary Claire Dilks is a licensed Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine in Rhode Island and nationally board certified in Acupuncture as well as Chinese Herbal Medicine. She founded Emerging Energy Acupuncture in 2004.
As a teenager with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, she learned how illness holds us back from doing the things you want to do. At this time, she began to study Eastern Philosophy and Meditation. With holistic medicine and nutritional support, she recovered and made it her mission to help people overcome illness. Dr. Dilks studied at Loyola University in Chicago where she received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Philosophy. Always inquisitive, this basis of theoretical thinking has proven invaluable in her practice of Traditional Chinese Medicine.
Dr. Dilks entered the field of Integrative Medicine in 1999 while working at American Whole Health in Chicago with Dr. David Edelberg, an internist who is highly respected in his field working with patients with Fibromyalgia and chronic illnesses. Watching other patients manage and even beat chronic illness using complementary medicine including Traditional Chinese Medicine solidified Mary Claire’s desire to study it further. Dr. Dilks enrolled in the Pacific College of Oriental Medicine, the largest Traditional Chinese Medicine college in the U. S., where she studied at both the Chicago and the New York City campuses. In total, the rigorous 4 year Master’s program involved over 3000 hours of clinical and didactic study including both Chinese as well as Western Medicine Sciences.
Dr. Dilks opened Emerging Energy Acupuncture in 2004 in Providence, Rhode Island, where she lives with her husband, son, two siamese cats and standard poodle, Lucy. Since completing her degree in Chinese Medicine, Dr. Dilks has completed several graduate mentorship programs in Advanced Herbal Training and continues to study with renowned herbalist Sharon Weizenbaum. She applies the theories of Classical Chinese Medicine to address many modern conditions. In 2008, Dr. Dilks studied Channel Palpation with Dr. Wang Ju-Yi as well as several of his apprentices in order to more fully understand the meridian system. In the fall of 2017, Dr. Dilks completed a year long course of study with world renowned Dermatologist from the UK, Mazin Al-Khafaji. In passing a rigorous 5 hour exam in 2018, she earned her Diploma in Dermatology and is listed a member on the prestigious International Register of Chinese Medicine Dermatology. In 2019, Dr. Dilks studied Neuropuncture with Dr. Mike Corradino and uses this method of modern neuroscience acupuncture as well as other acupuncture systems to effectively treat many conditions. Nearly two decades later, Dr. Dilks believes it is her mission to help people find renewed health and balance.
In her free time, she enjoys cooking using natural, local food, hiking with her family, gardening, making jewelry, and crafting natural skincare and aromatherapy products for her line Pearl Apothecary.
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Sarah Karsmarski is a board certified and licensed Doctor of Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture in Rhode Island. She received her degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture from Five Branches University, in Santa Cruz, California where she is also licensed and had a private practice before moving to Rhode Island in 2016.
In 2012 Sarah completed an advanced study program at integrative medicine hospitals in Hangzhou, China, and has apprenticed with specialists in women’s health, mental health, pediatrics, and nutrition. Besides her private practice, Sarah has helped run community acupuncture clinics to provide services for those that otherwise might not have access to the healing power of Chinese Medicine. Sarah’s first degree is a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education with a second degree in Art and Psychology. After teaching for many years she believed there was a great need to better connect young people with their health, as well as the need for alternative treatments, and tools, for the many different challenges that had become so prevalent in schools, not only for students but for the staff. Always a lover of natural health it was then she discovered Chinese Medicine and fell in love with the gentle yet powerful techniques that could make an impact on someone’s wellbeing while taking into account the whole person without being invasive. Sarah has experience treating a wide range of conditions and is dedicated to providing personalized healthcare to help all her patients reach their wellness goals.
Sarah loves spending time with her son exploring and sharing in his wonder of the world. She enjoys the arts and collecting books. Sarah is passionate about fitness and yoga, supporting her local community, and learning about new discoveries in health and wellness
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Charlotte King is a board certified and licensed Doctor of Acupuncture. She graduated from the New England School of Acupuncture in Newton, MA, and is trained in Chinese, Japanese and orthopedic styles of acupuncture, as well as pediatric treatment techniques. Her post-graduate training has included extensive study in the treatment of chronic and acute back pain, as well as mental health disorders, insomnia, headaches, and women’s health.
Charlotte King is a board certified and licensed Doctor of Acupuncture. She graduated from the Ne...
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Daniel Tague holds a Master’s degree in acupuncture and a certificate in Chinese Herbal Medicine from The Won Institute of Graduate Studies, and is nationally certified through the NCCAOM. He has been trained in both Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and Worsley Five Element acupuncture. Along with acupuncture and herbs, he practices facial rejuvenation and other ancillary treatments such as gua sha, tuina, moxibustion, and cupping therapies.
Daniel also has a Bachelor’s degree from Tyler School of Art in painting and sculpture and worked for many years in childcare, teaching, and the arts. The art-making process develops one’s tactile senses in a way that lends a unique set of skills to Daniel’s practice, where he seeks to create a safe, comfortable, and fun healing environment for his patients.
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Kate is a Licensed Massage Therapist and 200hr Registered Yoga Teacher. She is a 2010 graduate from Cortiva Institute for Massage Therapy in Newton, MA who has been providing bodywork for 5 star hotels in Boston, working with yoga retreats in Central America and currently offering services in Providence. She has additional training in Swedish, Deep Tissue, Myofascial, Thai, Thai abdominal and Chi Nei Tsang techniques. Kate’s presence and awareness throughout her treatments allows for her to draw from all her various trainings and resources, creating authentic massages that are as unique as each individual.
Often when we can disconnect from our minds and tune into how our bodies feel, a relationship with healing ourselves can begin. Kate’s massage treatments will assist you in the process of attunement with your body by inviting awareness to the present experience and connecting with your breath.
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Alison Zagorsky is a holistic esthetician with training in lymphatic drainage, gua sha technique, and Dien Chan Zone Facial Reflexology.
She brings twenty-two years of experience as an holistic skincare practitioner and has worked in clinical settings, luxury five star spas and stunning ocean front hotels. Having struggled for years with chemical sensitives and acne, many of her treatments are designed for sensitive and very reactive skin conditions and utilize a “less is more” philosophy with an emphasis on increasing circulation for skin health and resilience. Her approach uses clean, natural and effective skincare lines and massage techniques such as lifting, sculpting, lymphatic work and gua sha to give instant results and visible shifts with regular application.
Alison takes great pride her her passion for a more holistic, sustainable process. She loves for clients to experience the immediate and lasting results of these effective, gentle techniques.
Alison Zagorsky is a holistic esthetician with training in lymphatic drainage, gua sha technique,...
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