John Howard completed his degree in acupuncture from the Maryland Institute of Traditional Medicine in Bethesda, Maryland. John holds two professorships; one in Traditional Chinese Medicine and the other in Western Medicine from George Washington University (GWU). Professor (Prof) Howard lectured on suturing and minor trauma management.

Upon completion of his degree Prof Howard entered into a five-year fellowship with the US military under the direction of Dr. Richard Niemtzow, MD, PHD. Prof Howard is both a clinician and an Academician. As an academician, he provides national and international lectures in acupuncture and auriculotherapy. He has authored five books and 21 articles on these two fields. He is also dedicated to the promotion of knowledge and has been awarded the dissemination of seminal works of Dr. Raphael Nogier (The RAFT (Radial Artery Food Test) and of Dr. René Bourdiol (Elements of Auriculotherapy).

In 2014 Prof Howard served as the vice president of the 8th International Symposium of Auriculotherapy in the United States. In 2016 Prof Howard became a consultant for ZeroMed (a holistic medical goods company) to design auriculotherapy protocols. Currently he is the President of the United States branch of the Raphael Nogier School of Auriculotherapy.



Research

John is currently conducting studies on the use of Auriculotherapy in distance runners to enhance performance. Some of men on team USA who won the world 100k gold medal in the Nederland’s in 2011 used his protocol.

Dr. Jin has been practicing Traditional Chinese Medicine for over 36 years and successfully treating thousands of patients with acupuncture and herbal medicine. She has an excellent reputation for achieving outstanding results in a variety of health issues including chronic and complex conditions. She was a medical doctor in China, worked at Yanbian Hospital for 15 years and completed doctorate program in oriental medicine and acupuncture in Yanbian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine. With high levels of understanding of western and eastern medicine, she is considered an expert in her field. In addition to the pain management, sinus and allergy, internal diseases, infertility, sports injuries, Dr. Jin also treats preventive health, facial rejuvenation, and stress management.

Dr. Jin brings her patients and the Atlanta community a wealth of knowledge from her training and experiences to improve their health by offering safe, effective, non-surgical and drug free solutions. As a board certified Acupuncturist in the state of Georgia and board certified by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM), Dr. Jin commits to helping her patients achieve their optimum health. Currently, she is serving as the Director of the Board of National Alliance of Korean Asian Medicine & Acupuncture of U.S.A.

“I feel so privileged to be in the position, for the rest of my life, to help others. The best part of my job is being able to help people truly heal. Most people, to some degree, are in some level of pain, whether it be physical, mental, or emotional. My goal as a provider is not only to treat symptoms, but more importantly to treat the root causes of those symptoms to help people truly be well and live vibrantly. That’s what wellness is, and that’s what I love to help others achieve.”

When Melinda is not treating patients, you will most likely find her in the ocean with her family on the Seacoast of NH. Melinda is an avid surfer (yes, even during the New England winters!), certified yoga teacher, and lifelong athlete. She possesses an innate appreciation of the importance of developing and maintaining a strong and healthy body and mind.

As a licensed Acupuncturist, Melinda blends the best of both eastern and western medicine. In addition to her education and clinical experience, Melinda spent over a decade training doctors in medical devices and robotic surgical technology. As a result, she has an excellent foundation and appreciation for western medicine, while recognizing the importance of comprehensive, integrative care for patients. Compelled by helping others, she made the decision to leave her career and become a healthcare provider herself. Melinda chose the field of Acupuncture because it gives her the unique opportunity to provide personalized, holistic, patient-centered care.

Melinda Ferreira is a nationally board-certified Diplomate of Acupuncture, and is licensed to practice in the state of NH. She graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Masters Degree in Acupuncture from the New England School of Acupuncture at MCPHS University. During her 3 years of training, she completed clinical internships at Massachusetts General Hospital, the US Department of Veterans Affairs, Cambridge Health Alliance, MCPHS University, and Element Care Senior Clinic. She is currently completing her Doctorate in Acupuncture and Integrative Medicine.

Full scope of acupuncture practice, including massage and herbs. All insurances covering acupuncture treatment accepted. Immediate appointments available if necessary.

ungkyo has great compassions for his patients, paying close attention to their needs which guides him to create specific acupuncture treatment plans for each individual. His sole purpose is to optimize the health of as many people as possible utilizing Oriental Medicine and to educate his patients, so that they in turn will educate others in the beauty and efficacy of this ancient medicine.