About


Jessica Clayton, D.Ac., L.Ac.:

Jessica holds a Doctorate of Acupuncture degree from Maryland University of Integrative Health (formerly Tai Sophia Institute).

Jessica’s intention is provide patients with a compassionate and non-judgmental space to develop the most effective treatment plans designed to reduce pain, inflammation, support fertility and pregnancy as well as many other symptoms.

Jessica holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Communications from Stevenson University where she graduated summa cum lade.

She discovered acupuncture through her own health journey with chronic pain and fertility struggles. Her goal is to empower her patients to take their health back into their own hands and get to the root cause of the symptoms.

Jessica currently lives in Lutherville with her husband, two daughters and two dogs. She enjoys cooking, knitting and hiking in nature.

About


Acupuncture:

Acupuncture is an over 2,000 year old healing modality that involves placing hair fine needles into specific points on the body to stimulate the natural healing response.

The World Health Organization endorses acupuncture for over 200 different symptoms and diseases including pain, headache, nausea/vomiting, stroke, side effects of chemotherapy, menstrual issues and induction of labor - to name a few.

Licensed acupuncturists have a 3-4 year rigorous graduate program and complete over 2,000+ clinical internship hours. They also maintain their licensure with continuing education. Studies include biomedicine, Asian bodywork, ethics & safety regulations, and Chinese medicine nutrition. The doctoral program is an extra 1-2 year curriculum with an additional 120 hours of advanced clinical experience. Studies include research literacy, advanced diagnostic studies and enhanced clinical training skills in integrative healthcare that allows for working alongside other practitioners in allopathic and other complementary health fields.

Acupuncture encourages the body’s own natural healing ability, decreases inflammation, and improves functioning. Needles are sterile, disposable and very fine in diameter - about as thick as a human’s hair and do not hurt!