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No dark fate determines the future. We do. Each day and each moment, we are able to create and re-create our lives and the very quality of human life on our planet. This is the power we yield.

                                        ~ Dalai Lama and Desmond Tutu

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Erika Niewald
DAc., LAc.

I grew up on the East Coast and moved to Ohio in 2012 while serving in the Air Force.  I retired after 20 years of military service and decided to change paths and study Acupuncture. Over the years I have found amazing support for my own medical conditions through acupuncture, yoga, massage, and many other forms of complementary and alternative medicine.  I'm so pleased that I can now bring these practices to others.

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I am deeply passionate about supporting patients to create balance in their lives and navigate transitions with resilience. I created Balance Integrative Wellness to offer many different treatments that can restore physical and emotional equilibrium.  I also offer Holistic Life Coaching that provides a compassionate framework to clarify goals, embrace change, and build confidence during pivotal life moments.  Empowering patients to move through challenges with strength, reconnect with their authentic selves, and cultivate a harmonious, fulfilling life is my goal.

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Education and Certifications:​​

  • Doctor of Acupuncture, Pacific College of Health and Science

  • Master of Acupuncture, American Institute of Alternative Medicine 

  • Master of Arts in Counseling and Human Services, University of Colorado

  • Licensed Acupuncturist by the State Medical Board of Ohio

  • Board Certified, Diplomate of Acupuncture (NCCAOM)

  • Certificate in Medicinal Plants,Cornell University

  • ​PUSH Professionals Perinatal Mentorship Program Graduate

  • Reiki Master Teacher

  • 200-hour Yoga Teacher Certification

  • Urban Zen Integrative Therapist

  • Pranayama Teacher

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Professional Affiliations:

  • American Association of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine

  • Ohio Acupuncture Association

  • Albert Schweitzer Fellows for Life

  • Integrative Medicine for the Underserved

  • Yoga Alliance

  • Westerville Chamber of Commerce

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Deirdre Huang
LAc.

I grew up in Worthington and went to Miami University of Ohio for my undergrad. While studying abroad in India, I was fortunate enough to take a course in Tibetan medicine. I was enamored with how effective holistic medicine could be and appreciative that my teacher encouraged us to recognize the strength of combining eastern and western medicine.

After graduation, I worked in banking for several years, but my heart was never in it. In 2019, I finally decided to pursue a career in acupuncture and have received additional training in reiki, yoga, reflexology, fire cupping, and electro-acupuncture therapy. Now, I look forward to supporting my community by providing these treatment options at Balance Integrative Wellness. 

 

Education and Certifications:​​​

  • Master of Acupuncture, American Institute of Alternative Medicine 

  • Licensed Acupuncturist by the State Medical Board of Ohio

  • Board Certified, Diplomate of Acupuncture (NCCAOM)

  • Certificate in Reflexology from the American Institute of Alternative Medicine

  • Reiki Practitioner​​

  • 200-hour Yoga Teacher Certification

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Janine Mansell
LAc., DAc. Candidate, LMT, CHC

I grew up on Long Island, New York, and began my career in the natural food industry, which sparked my passion for natural health, healing, and energy work. My journey into holistic wellness began with studying Reiki and becoming a Licensed Massage Therapist specializing in Amma Therapy, a Korean meridian-based modality. Along the way, I explored the connections between mind, body, and spirit, ultimately completing my health coach training through the Institute for Integrative Nutrition. I pursued acupuncture to deepen my understanding of these connections, training in Chinese theory, Japanese methodologies, Shonishin (pediatric acupuncture), and Chinese medicine obstetrics and gynecology. 

 

I am passionate about empowering individuals—particularly women—to understand how their actions, emotional and energetic regulation, and mindset can profoundly influence their health. By embracing this connection, I believe we can unlock our highest potential and create the vitality and balance we truly desire. 

 

Education and Certifications:​​​

  • Master of Acupuncture, American Institute of Alternative Medicine

  • Board Certified, Diplomate of Acupuncture (NCCAOM)

  • Doctoral of Acupuncture Candidate, Pacific College of Health and Science

  • Licensed Acupuncturist, OH, NY, MA

  • Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT), OH

  • Certified Health Coach (CHC), Institute for Integrative Nutrition, certified through AADP

  • Esoteric Acupuncture Advanced Energy Healing, Level II Certification

  • Oncology Acupuncture Training and Certification

  • Reiki Master

  • Curanderismo Apprenticeship (Meso-American Shamans/Healers)

  • Labor and Delivery Doula Training, DONA International

  • Trained Infant Massage Instructor

“Every human being is the author of his own health or disease”

                          ~ Buddha

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