Our Team
Come home to yourself. We are more than just cheerleaders — we bring our training, our expertise, and our knowledge of this ancient system of medicine to support you in your modern life.
We believe this journey is a partnership and look forward to supporting you.
Allison Jacob L.Ac., Dipl. OM & CH, MSOM
OWNER & FOUNDERAllison Jacob is a graduate of the National University of Natural Medicine in Portland, OR. She is a Lic. Acupuncturist, has an MSOM, and is NCBAHM board-certified in Acupuncture and Chinese Herbology. She is an Interfaith Chaplain, having worked at hospice. Additionally she is certified in hospice and palliative care acupuncture. Allison has experience in treating chronic illness, chronic and acute pain, emotional/spiritual well-being and reproductive health. Allison has received additional training in fertility, women’s health and perimenopause/menopause.
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People often ask me how I got into Chinese medicine and acupuncture, so here goes. When I was three years old I had heart surgery to correct a defect I was born with. A formidable event at any age, this early life event influenced me a great deal, so much so that I thought I wanted to become a heart surgeon when I grew up. Eventually I fully understood what that would involve while I also found myself drawn to holistic types of medicine and healing. In college I followed my mother’s footsteps into philosophy and enjoyed exploring thought and humanity from that perspective. I attended UNH for two years where I lived with some avid rock-climbers who were also into crystals. That was the turning point for me, in some ways, as I dove into the world of crystal healing. My love of nature and connection to the Earth has gotten me through so much. Being connected to the natural world and geeking out on crystals led me to learn an energy healing system and develop a meditation practice. By that time, I had moved to the west coast, finished my undergrad work at Lewis and Clark College, tried being vegan, done some juice cleansing, went back to eating meat and discovered acupuncture. My profound experiences with acupuncture, combined with a persistent nagging pull to find my path towards a career in natural medicine led me to graduate school. I graduated with honors from the National University of Natural Medicine in Portland, Oregon where I had awesome teachers and extensive mentorship. I am nationally board certified in Chinese Herbology and Oriental Medicine from the NCCAOM and licensed in Vermont. Being back in the Northeast and closer to my family of origin is such a blessing. My husband and I love Vermont and are so glad we took the leap to come here.
A little about how I practice: I am committed to creating a safer space for you to explore yourself, your relationship to your body and for you to discover more joy and magic in each day. I practice trauma informed care and believe in a weight inclusive way of being with folks. I believe that our bodies have innate wisdom which can be awoken to increase healing and wellness. I strive to practice non-judgement and to be present with an open heart each day while being my authentic self (this is all a work in progress, for sure). I look forward to exploring with you!
“Allison and her team of practitioners are amazing. They are professional, and experienced — I always feel safe, welcome and completely relaxed. I have been to many healers over the years and this office is an absolute favorite of mine.”
-HW