We are Holistic Health Associates of Boonsboro

Ryan strives to help his patients resolve their health challenges and have a positive impact on the people in their lives.  He received a bachelor's degree in Biology from the University of Maryland, and studied Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) at Southwest Acupuncture College in Santa Fe, NM, where he obtained a Masters of Science degree in Oriental Medicine and completed an apprenticeship in acupuncture and herbology. He then completed a two-year integration course with prominent author and acupuncturist, Lonny Jarrett, Classical Chinese Medicine with Jeffrey Yuen and is one of only 10 certified teachers in the country of Contemporary Chinese Pulse Diagnosis, which he studied closely with Dr. Leon Hammer.

Ryan is co-founder and Director of Holistic Health Associates, a health facility located in downtown Frederick integrating acupuncture, herbal medicinals and supplements, massage therapy and detoxification programs.  In addition, Ryan serves as co-professor of advanced practice management for the PhD program at Maryland University of Integrative Health and sits on the board of directors for the Contemporary Oriental Medicine Foundation.

In his free time, Ryan enjoys spending time with his family and friends, travel, various forms of exercise and meditation and is always up for a good movie.  

Ryan started practicing in December 2003, and co-founded HHA in June 2005.  He looks forward to helping your reclaim the best version of your health!

Amber is a 2006 graduate of Towson University and a 2012 graduate of McDaniel College where she earned her Bachelor’s degree in marketing and communications and her Master’s degree in guidance counseling. Amber first came to HHA in 2006 as a summer job, home from college. After undergrad, she worked for Verizon Wireless for four years. This is where she learned that the corporate business world was not for her and what she really wanted to do was make a difference in people’s lives. This is how she chose to study counseling in graduate school.

Since coming back to HHA she has progressed from front desk associate to Office Manager and loves being a part of the HHA family. She is passionate about helping others and loves that her job allows her to work closely with a wide range of people every day. Since coming back to HHA in the fall of 2012, Amber has become much more interested in the mind/body, clean eating, and learning how to live a healthier lifestyle. She enjoys cooking, relaxing with yoga, reading, and spending time with her family and friends, and her dog Leo.

Lauren has always lived in Maryland and moved to Frederick in 2008 with her husband and two children. New to the area, she fell in love with Frederick's charming appeal and beautiful landscape with its proximity to the Blue Ridge Mountains. She has maintained a passion for caring deeply for the wellbeing of others throughout her life. Through her motherhood journey, she discovered that a more holistic approach to life better suited her lifestyle and aligned with her beliefs.

Lauren has a background in community organization as well as medical billing and practices. She is a certified yoga instructor and understands the deep importance of maintaining a healthy connection between the mind and body.

Lauren is very excited to join all the wonderful minds at HHA and looks forward to a bright future of company growth and development. In her free time, Lauren enjoys laughing with her family, reading, cooking and anything involving animals or the outdoors.

Lauren joined HHA in November 2018

Originally from Potomac, MD, Stacey moved to Frederick in 2007. She has spent the last 15 years working in the insurance industry handling many different tasks from Relationship Management to Licensing, but most recently Marketing and Sales. Taking her experience, love for helping people and “making things pretty”, she joined HHA as the Marketing Manager and instantly felt at home.

Stacey came to HHA with very little knowledge of holistic health but an immense interest in learning. In a short time she has already learned a lot but realizes it is just the tip of the iceberg.

In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with family, going camping at their campsite on the lake, and watching her daughter play softball. You can also find her enjoying a great movie night with the family or friends, going on mini-adventures, or walking her dog Willow around.

Stacey joined HHA in October 2018.

Natasha Baihly, M.Ac., studied acupuncture after experiencing personally a profound healing from Chinese medicine. In 1990, while studying abroad in France, she developed a skin disorder that would not go away. After trying several pharmaceuticals and therapies with no change in her condition, Natasha's mother eventually took her to see a doctor of Oriental medicine. Natasha was impressed with the amount of time the practitioner spent gathering information about her symptoms and body functions, as well as the conscious effort put into customizing a treatment. She experienced a full recovery from her skin condition, and this initial experience with holistic healthcare planted the seeds for future interest in acupuncture.

With that experience tucked away in the back of her mind, several years later Natasha traveled to the Peruvian Amazon, where she met an acupuncturist who became a mentor, and where she was introduced to the herbal and spiritual medicine of the indigenous people. Under the care of this acupuncturist, she witnessed people feeling better and taking more control of their health. This convinced her to return and complete a Master's Degree in acupuncture through the Tai Sophia Institute in Laurel, MD.

Natasha spends her time outside of the office kayaking, making her way around the Appalachian Mountains, and reading. She enjoys languages and travel. Combining the science and art inherent in Chinese medicine, her particular passion is to open doors for patients to realize the part they play in their own healing process.

Matthew Beeman L.Ac. is a native of Western Maryland. He obtained his Masters of Science and Oriental Medicine Degree (MSOM) from East West College of Natural Medicine in Sarasota, Florida.

Matthew also holds a B.S. in Health and Exercise Science, giving him an in-depth knowledge to pair with a strong passion to navigate the rehabilitation of musculoskeletal issues. Matthew takes a multi faceted approach to pain management, As well as treating psycho-emotional disorders such as stress and anxiety, digestive disorders, headaches, gynecological issues, and much more.

Each patient presents unique challenges, therefore, Matthew’s holistic approach for each circumstance will incorporate the best of Western Medicine and Traditional Chinese Medicine. 

Matthew is also certified in Acupuncture Point Injection Therapy, and will be offering these services in conjunction with his acupuncture treatments.

In his free time, Matthew enjoys spending time with his wife and two bulldogs, traveling, playing soccer, and watching all sports.

Matthew joined HHA in 2022, and is excited to serve you on your health journey!

David graduated from Dragon Rises College with a Bachelor's in Health Sciences and a Master's in Traditional Chinese Medicine and Contemporary Oriental Medicine.  He holds undergraduate degrees in Journalism and Music Performance from the University of Florida.  David is a nationally board-certified practitioner of acupuncture and herbal medicine (NCCAOM) and licensed by the Maryland Board of Acupuncture and the Florida Board of Acupuncture.  

David’s journey to pursue a career in East Asian medicine is a personal one that bears a passion for the profession. Nearly 20 years ago, as a cancer patient, acupuncture was instrumental in easing the side effects of treatments and guided him through the maze of modern medicine. David is dedicated to combining this experience with the skills obtained in his studies to give all patients the relief that he received. 

This new path led to a hospital-based integrative practice where he was a part of an integrative team approach to patient wellness. David collaborated with doctors and specialists, utilizing the resources of an academic university hospital for the betterment of his patients. In this role, David treated a diverse population and a broad spectrum of health conditions. He also provided care for cancer patients during chemotherapy infusions at the UF Health Davis Cancer Pavilion. 

In concert with his work in an integrative hospital setting, David led a private practice, served as a clinical educator at Dragon Rises College, and continued his studies in an ongoing mentorship. In his role as a clinical educator, David found it rewarding assisting students in discovering the “ah-ha” moments and how East Asian medicine can heal the most complicated diseases. 

David’s advocacy for integrative holistic medicine has brought him before interest and support groups, medical students, and practitioners, promoting the benefits of acupuncture and East Asian medicine. 

“I continue to be amazed by the sophistication, elegance, and effectiveness of East Asian medicine and the ever-growing awareness and acceptance in our society.” “I am proud to practice a medicine that is centuries old that has stood the test of time.”

David is new to the Frederick area and is looking forward to enjoying his newfound home.  He is joined by his partner Kasey, daughter Ava and son Ethan. 

Tawny Banville is a Diplomate of Acupuncture with NCCAOM and a Licensed Acupuncturist in Virginia and Maryland. Her journey into holistic healing began in her early twenties when she discovered the transformative power of Eastern medicine and yoga. This exploration led her to pursue a Master of Science in Acupuncture from Virginia University of Integrative Medicine.

Fascinated by the power of acupuncture to induce positive physical changes, and enhance one’s state of mind, Tawny draws on her personal experiences to illustrate its remarkable impact, not only as a source of relief but also as a proactive element in preventative care. Committed to treating individuals as unique beings with diverse needs, Tawny specializes in acupuncture for emotional health, women’s wellness, digestive disorders, and pain management, while extending her expertise to effectively address a wide range of health concerns.

Central to her approach is the philosophy that emotional and spiritual well-being significantly influences one’s overall health. Tawny believes that our bodies harbor an innate wisdom that has been overlooked and disconnected over time. Through collaborative sessions with Tawny, you’ll embark on a healing journey to rediscover and reconnect with the inner wisdom of your mind, body and spirit. Through this exploration, Tawny aspires to empower patients to recognize their pivotal role in the healing process.

Tawny grew up in the Shenandoah Valley and now resides with her husband and two dogs in Berryville, Virginia. Outside of work, Tawny loves being in nature as much as possible. Her favorite ways to spend her free time are hiking, camping, paddleboarding, and traveling to the coast.

Originally from Northwestern PA, Alex moved to Maryland in 2017 after graduating from Mercyhurst University's Physical Therapy Assistant program.  She spent the next 6 years working as a PTA predominantly with the geriatric population.   Over those 6 years, she worked with hundreds of patients with a wide variety of chronic and acute illnesses and began pursuing knowledge in preventing illness instead of just managing it.  

Using the knowledge from her PTA degree, she completed the Massage Therapy program at the American Massage and Bodywork Institute in Vienna, VA in 2023.  With her background, Alex gravitated towards a more treatment-based approach to massage while still providing a relaxing session.

When she's not at work, Alex is passionate about travel and family and enjoys spending her evenings with her husband and their parakeet, Dewey.

With over two decades of experience in the art and science of massage and bodywork, as well as extensive experience in massage instruction, Eric brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to every session.  His approach is rooted in a holistic philosophy, recognizing the interconnectedness of mind, body, and spirit.

Eric utilizes a diverse range of massage modalities, customizing each session to address your unique needs and goals.  These techniques may include:

• Deep Tissue Massage
• Neuromuscular Therapy
• Sports Massage
• Polarity Therapy
• Swedish Massage
• Shiatsu
• Craniosacral Therapy
• Thai Massage
• Muscle Energy Techniques
• Guided Visualization

Through the skillful integration of these techniques, Eric aims to facilitate the release of deeply held tensions, both physical and emotional.  By addressing the root causes of pain and dysfunction, he strives to empower his patients to achieve optimal health and well-being.   His goal is to create a safe and nurturing space where you can unwind, recharge and experience a profound sense of renewal.

Cindy has a BA degree in English and an AA degree in Digital Media Design, and her career path has included travel and tourism, the arts, marketing, community outreach, education, and graphic design. She has always had a strong interest in wellness, nutrition, and self-care, and has practiced yoga since her early 20s. A longtime HHA client, Cindy feels very fortunate that her journey has led her to her current role at the Boonsboro office, where she joined the team as an Office Manager in June 2022. She is thrilled to work alongside such kind, respectful, and like-minded people, sharing a passion for helping others to live their best lives every day.

Cindy has loved living in Maryland since moving here in 1999 and still proudly calls this special place home. In her spare time, she enjoys weaving, calligraphy, gardening, hiking, kayaking, reading, and especially travel, both near and far. Most weekends, you can find her happily exploring the nooks and crannies of various counties in Maryland. She especially enjoys the natural areas on the Eastern Shore. Cindy is also a very proud mom of two –and is happy to have instilled the love of travel and adventure in both her adult daughter and son!