health and disease come from a complex interaction of physical, emotional, dietary, genetic, environmental, lifestyle, and other factors. I prefer safe, effective, non-invasive, and supportive therapies to treat a patient as a ‘whole person’

Jill Ellen Smith, L.AC, M.AC, Dipl.Ac., NCCAOM, RN, MSN

I have practiced in the Healing Arts for 40 years.

My career began as a Registered Nurse at the Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland where I specialized in Med/Surgical nursing and later Psychiatric nursing when I received my Masters Degree in Nursing at the University of Maryland. My graduate degree in Nursing was a natural first step into the holistic approach and philosophy of my graduate degree in Chinese Medicine. I blend my vast nursing background into my acupuncture treatments as I treat a wide variety of physical and emotional/spiritual issues.

I have effectively treated anxiety, sleep disorders, gastrointestinal disorders, depression, skin disorders, fibromyalgia, menopausal and menstrual disorders, TMJ, infertility and back/neck/shoulder pain, just to name few.

I hold a Masters degree in Acupuncture and I am Licensed and Nationally Certified with NCCAOM (National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine – Public Protection Through Quality Credentials).

The learning process is ongoing as I delve deeper into this 5,000 year old medical art form in my own treatment room. My patients benefit from my years of academic studies, my acupuncture treatment experience, and my life experience as a wife and a mother of two teenagers.
We accept the following insurance:

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About Dr. Amsu El
I’m Dr. Amsu El. I help people feel better in their bodies, think more clearly, and make changes that last.
My approach is simple and rigorous. I listen deeply, find the real pattern, and act with precision. I build plans case by case using electrical acupuncture, non-invasive bio-electrical therapy, breathwork, herbs, and practical lifestyle design. No templates. Your care is designed for you.

I was shaped by family, community, and wise Jegna's who insisted on integrity and results. Losing my sister young showed me what happens when care chases symptoms instead of terrain. In my clinic we intervene early, before a molehill becomes a mountain, and we pair nature with science so progress is real and measurable.

Sometimes the right move is acupuncture or targeted electrical work. Sometimes it is sunlight, grounding, traget journaling, or speaking the truth your body has been holding. Each tool has a time. The person determines the method.

I am here to reflect who you are, lighten the load you are carrying, and help you align with your internal compass, the most reliable healer you have. If that resonates, we can work.

About SLWC.LIFE | Sustaining Life Wellness Center
What we do
Sustaining Life Wellness Center is an integrative clinic focused on personalized, results-driven care. We blend Asian medicine principles, bio-electrical therapies, breath work, internal exercises, herbal prescriptions, and lifestyle guidance to resolve pain, restore flow, and build sustainable health.
How we work
Assess clearly. We listen, map patterns, and identify root drivers such as stress, sleep, movement, food, and emotional triggers.

Act precisely. We choose specific protocols to get you living well again.

Measure progress. You will know what is changing and why. We adjust quickly as needed.

Sustain gains. We coach daily practices so your results hold, both in and out of the clinic.

Who we serve
High performers who run hot, parents carrying hidden loads, entrepreneurs and creatives, athletes, and seekers who know something deeper is present beyond symptoms alone. If you are ready to participate in your healing, you will do well here.
What to expect in a visit
A focused conversation that connects the dots.

Targeted treatment such as electrical acupuncture, bio-electrical therapy, and breath or nervous-system resets.

Clear next steps, simple practices you can live with.

Follow-up that tracks outcomes and maintains momentum.


Why clients trust us
Consistency. The same attention to detail every time.

Transparency. We explain the reason behind each choice.

Safety. Non-invasive methods, clean protocols, and pacing that matches your body.

Results you can feel. Less pain, better sleep, calmer mind, steadier energy, and changes that last.


Begin
If you are ready for personalized treatment protocol instead of guesswork.
Visit SLWC.Life to book your Initial Consultation.
We will start where you are and build from there.

Victor Cheng, L. Ac. is a California Board Certified Licensed Acupuncturist and Herbalist. He graduated from Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine(上海中醫藥大學). In his six years in Shanghai, he studied four years in classes and labs covering both Western and Traditional Chinese Medicine. He spent the last two years at Shuguang Hospital(曙光醫院), the first TCM hospital in China and one of the three Level III TCM hospitals, rotating through various specialties. In Shanghai, he took and passed the National Medical Exam in Traditional Chinese Medicine and is also licensed in China.

Victor was born in the US but spent part of his childhood in Taiwan, therefore he is fluent in both Mandarin Chinese and English. He developed an interest in Chinese Medicine early age seeing his grandmother curing family members with simple home remedies. He went on to study at UC Berkeley and received a Bachelor degree. After college, he began studying Buddhism and volunteered a year teaching Chinese at Developing Virtue Secondary School in the City of Ten Thousand Buddhas. Afterwards, he interned one year at the UCLA Center for East-West Medicine. In Shanghai, he studied under many renown TCM professors. He is interested in Internal Medicine with an emphasis on healthy diet and exercises.

Certified by NCCAOM and Licensed by The State of Ohio State Medical Board since 2008.