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.

Acupuncture and Functional Medicine for natural fertility enhancement, IVF/IUI support, Pregnancy, Autoimmunity and Women's Health.

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.

Andrea is passionate about helping others to live their lives free from health barriers. With her gentle spirit and compassionate nature, she strives to help each person in achieving their physical, mental and emotional goals toward wellness.

Andrea has experience in working with an array of health conditions including migraines, arthritis, stress, anxiety, depression, upper respiratory infections, chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, menstrual disorders, insomnia, infertility, etc. She particularly enjoys the areas of internal medicine, women’s health, psychiatry and healthy lifestyle changes for those seeking help to lose weight.

Treatments are designed to improve the flow and balance of energy throughout the body by treating the root cause of illness and disease as well as the symptoms.

Diane M Chase is a Licensed Acupuncturist and Registered Nurse with 23 Years of clinical nursing experience in acute and chronic care. Her passion is Wellness, disease prevention and utilizes both her Nursing experience in Western medicine along with her Acupuncture and Herbal medicine knowledge and skills to meet her clients health and wellness needs.