Balance Within, An Integrative Wellness Center Offering Holistic Medical Treatments including Acupuncture, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chiropractic Care and Massage Therapy.

Vital Path Acupuncture is a Knoxville acupuncture and herbal clinic committed to helping patients achieve optimal health and vitality. We specialize in relieving chronic pain, reducing stress and anxiety, maintaining wellness and balance, and more.

Karta also known as Ibolya E. Laar, completed The Master of Science in Acupuncture (MS-Ac) program at New York’s Pacific College of Oriental Medicine (PCOM), the biggest acupuncture college in the USA. In this program where East meets West, Karta studied the clinical practice of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) in our modern world. She is well trained in the practical application of cupping, gua sha (a scraping technique), moxibustion (heat therapy), the use of electric stimulation (e-stim) and the Chinese body work Tui Na. In addition, Karta is a recent graduate of massage therapy from PCOM as well. Upon completion of this hands-on program she refined her sensitivity to the muscles and joints of the human body enhancing her therapeutic touch.
In her private acupuncture practice Karta teaches her patients pain management and successfully treats shoulder pain, back pain, knee pain, sprains or strains and post-surgery pain including joint replacements. She also treats any type of emotional disturbances such as, anxiety, nervous disorders or the inability to sleep. She promotes and supports fruitful fertility, alleviates painful menstruation, and eliminates PMS symptoms like irritability, anger, cramps, headaches or bloating. In addition she balances the digestive system by relieving constipation, acid reflux, bloating, nausea or gas, and has great results in the management and prevention of allergic reactions such as runny nose, burning eyes, itching, sneezing and/or skin rashes such eczema or acne. Her specialty is assessing and successfully implementing lasting lifestyle modifications that will suite your specific needs.
Last but not least, Karta through the practice of Kundalini Yoga for the past 15 years has been able to consolidate inner virtues such as patience, personal integrity, self-esteem, and compassion for the soul purpose of promoting a healthy happy life. The practice of this self-cultivating discipline is the distinguishing factor of her healing arts. After a good days work she enjoys long conversations with her daughter, who is currently a student in Pacific College of Oriental Medicine, about the mysticism of Chinese Medicine and spirituality.

Born and raised in Denver Colorado Jamie received her Masters degree in traditional Chinese acupuncture from The Colorado School of Traditional Chinese Medicine in 2018. She is also a licensed massage therapist and certified Pilates instructor. Combining her acupuncture training with her 20 plus years of experience in massage therapy, she specializes in treating pain and musculoskeletal dysfunction. She also has a passion for helping women with gynecological health.

Michelle Wendt, L.Ac., Dipl. O.M. (NCCAOM) is the founder & owner of Indigo Healing Acupuncture, LLC.

She completed her Master of Science Degree in Oriental Medicine at the Institute of Clinical Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine and is a Licensed Acupuncturist in the State of Hawaii. She is a certified Diplomate of Oriental Medicine (Dipl. O.M.) by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM).

Michelle uses combinations of acupuncture, auricular acupuncture, moxibustion, fire cupping, and Chinese herbs to improve the health and well-being of her patients. To date, she has inserted over 5,000 acupuncture needles and performed hundreds of treatments.

Michelle specializes in women's health, fertility, and pediatrics. She has also provided effective treatments for: Acid Reflux, Acne, Addictions, Allergies, Anxiety, Asthma, Back Pain, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Cold/Flu, Constipation, Coughs, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Depression, Fatigue, Fibromyalgia, HIV/AIDS, Headaches, Heartburn, High Blood Pressure, Infections, Indigestion, Insomnia, Migraines, Memory Problems, Neck Pain, Nightmares, Shoulder Pain, Skin Problems, Sports Injuries, Stress, Tennis Elbow, TMJ, and many more conditions.