Board Mission
Welcome to the Maryland Board of Acupuncture.
The mission of the Board is to protect the Maryland public through the credentialing (certification and/or licensure) and regulation of:
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acupuncture and East Asian Medicine practitioners,
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auricular detoxification specialists, and
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acupuncturists specializing in animal acupuncture.
The Board reviews the credentials of all applicants and strives to ensure that only qualified individuals are permitted to practice acupuncture, East Asian Medicine, auricular detoxification, and animal acupuncture in Maryland. The public can connect with the Board to:
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make inquiries about the status of licensees, and
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to file a complaint against practitioners that they feel may be in possible violation of the law.
For current and prospective practitioners, the Board provides efficient initial and renewal licensure and/or certification services to be eligible to practice in Maryland.
The Board responds to a variety of inquiries (e.g., practice laws and regulations, process requirements and timelines, continuing education, fees, etc.) from both professionals and the public; however, the Board is not authorized to provide practice advice or interpretation of the aforementioned. As such, it is recommended that practitioners consult with the professional organizations, their practice counsel and/or the insurer (if applicable) for clarity as needed. The public can consult with their insurance companies and/or other consumer protection resources as needed.
Meet the Members
Current Board Members
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Professional Member
Brandie Garry, DACM, Dipl. Ac (NCCAOM)®, L.Ac., LPN, BSN, Clinical Acupuncturist, Chair
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Professional Member
Sherrie Black, RN, L.Ac., M.Ac., JD, Vice Chair
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Professional Member
Christina Tian, DACM, CMD, Dipl.O.M. (NCCAOM)®, L.Ac.
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Professional Member
Sharon Jennings-Rojas, DOM, M.Ac., L.Ac., RT (NADA)
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Professional Member
Christina Van Norman, DOM, MSOM, M.Ac., L.Ac.
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Consumer Member
Barbara Huston
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Consumer Member Iola V. Purnell
Board Staff
Contact the Board
You can connect with the Board of Acupuncture by email, fax, phone, or mail. The contact information is detailed below.
Email Address: mdh.acupuncture@maryland.gov
Fax Number: (410) 431-3072
Phone: (410) 764-4766
TTY/MD Relay: (800) 735-2258 or 711
Office Location & Mailing Address:
Metro Executive Plaza
4201 Patterson Avenue
Third Floor
Baltimore, Maryland 21215
Past Members
The Board of Acupuncture's (circa 1975) service to the citizens of Maryland would not be possible without its Board Members. As such, we offer our gratitude to the following professionals and consumers:
Licensed Acupunturists
| Consumers
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- Alice McCormick
- Ann Bailey Marinakis
- Brandie Armijo, LPN, BSN, DACM
- Corinne Axelrod
- David Cai
- David Mercier
- David Paton
- Deneb Falabella
- Eric Serejski
- Grace Wong
- Grant Zhang
- Haiyang Li
- Kate Carter
- Lixing Lao, Ph.D
- Peter Marinakis, Ph.D
- Robert Brown
- Robert M. Duggan
- Sheryl Hongsermeier, RN
- Sheryl Martin
- Steve Kaufman
- Teal Beatty
- Thomas Ingegno, DACM
- Tyme Gigliotti
- Viola Grambill Lewis
| - Barbara Cronin
- Barbara Heller, Ed.D, RN
- Bonnie Miranda
- Charles W. Griffin, E.Ed.
- Charles Neustadt
- Danelle Vallone
- David Bruce
- Elizabeth Cameen
- Issie Shelton Jenkins
- Jan Exler, M.Ed.
- Jane Schroeder, Esq.
- Julie Lee
- Marjorie Lippy
- Rose Englund
- Shirley L. Bigley, Esq.
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*This list of past members is being compiled and will be updated to reflect all the past members over time.
