Practitioners
Emma Malone
Emma Malone is an acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine practitioner. She graduated from Maryland University of Integrative Health with a Master's degree in Acupuncture (M.Ac.) and Masters of Oriental Medicine (M.Om.). With her partner Willie, she is the co-founder of Healing House. She has been practicing acupuncture since 2017. She is a mother of two, loves yoga, hiking, spiritual devotion, and is a self-proclaimed rock hound. She is accepting new patients and is in-network with most insurance companies. She co-hosts group classes incorporating sound healing, reiki, meditation, and Qi gong, as well as yoga and acupuncture sessions at the Westminster Family Fitness Center.
Willie Baker
Willie is co-founder of Healing House, Reiki Master, and practitioner of Akashic Records readings. Intuitive Reiki draws on the practitioner's connection to spirit to communicate messages from spirit guides, passed loved ones, and other angelic beings. Willie incorporates sound healing, aura reading, lifestyle coaching, and intuitive guidance into his sessions. Willie loves playing guitar, spending time with his two children, and listening to Bluegrass and American folk music. Others would describe Willie as easy to talk to, a deep listener, and ready to challenge and coach you how to meet your highest goals, embodying your truest self.
Brittany Phillips
Brittany received her Masters of Acupuncture Degree (M.Ac.) from Maryland University of Integrative Health in 2014. After completing her graduate degree, she opened her private practice and joined into the Post Graduate Animal Acupuncture Certificate program, in which she completed in 2015. Since opening her business, she has performed thousands of acupuncture treatments on humans, horses, dogs and cats. She combines her training in Traditional Chinese Medicine, Five Element Acupuncture, eight principle theory, and her own intuition to support patients on a physical level, as well as a psycho-emotional level. Brittany enjoys living off of her homestead with her husband, Josh, their two dogs, a cat and a full hen house of laying chickens. She enjoy being outdoors, hiking, camping, archery, gathering wild food and gardening.
Paityn Wilson
Paityn is a Registered Massage Practitioner. She graduated from Mind Body Institute in Nashville, TN in 2015 and has been practicing in MD since 2016. She specializes in deep/therapeutic work and upper body dysfunctions, but she always loves a challenge and learning new ways to help your body feel it's best! Paityn is also certified in kinesiology taping and IASTM. When she is not working, she enjoys time with her son, chickens, and running a landscaping business with her husband CJ.
Kristen Johnson
Kristen is an award-winning skin therapist with over a decade of experience in integrative health and well-being. She is a Registered Nurse and a Licensed Esthetician with a MSN in Nursing Education and a MS in Applied Positive Psychology. She has advanced training in Facial Manual Lymphatic Drainage Massage, Mindfulness Meditation, Lomi Lomi Hawaiian Facial Massage, Japanese Facelift Acu-Massage, Indian Head Massage, Integral Sound Healing, Facial Cupping Therapy, White Lotus Gua Sha and Jade Roller Therapy, Facial Reflexology, and Ancient Facial Reading. In addition, she has received advanced training from many clinical and professional skincare lines.
Kristen blends advanced techniques with an intuitive, calming approach to help each client feel renewed inside and out. Kristen specializes in deeply luxurious facials that rejuvenate the skin while nurturing the self.
Laura Koontz
Hi! I’m Laura Koontz, RMP. I’ve been a massage therapist for *almost* 15 years! I graduated from The Central Maryland School of Massage in Frederick, MD in 2011. Since then, I have taken several continuing education courses. Throughout those courses, I have been able to find the specialties that I connect with the most. Migraine relief massage, massage for TMJ disorders, sciatic and IT band massage, prenatal/postnatal massage are just a handful of the massage courses I have invested time in learning and getting continued certifications in.
Along with those specialities, I do have a number of other offerings including CBD, hot stone, essential oils, and facial stone massage. I truly believe massage therapy is so essential in connecting our physical and mental well being and it has been my calling for the last decade and a half to help others do that. I’m excited to meet you and help be apart of your wellness journey!
Sherri Heck-Shriver
Sherri is a 1996 graduate of the Baltimore School of Massage and has worked in a variety of settings, including a wellness center, acupuncture office, physical therapy office, nursing home and retreat center. Sherri’s basic education includes Swedish, Deep Tissue, pregnancy and Myofascial massage techniques. Sherri offers Swedish massage while incorporating her knowledge as a licensed occupational therapy assistant to provide a unique blending of skill sets. Sherri holds specialty certificate training in Integrative Reflexology ®, Reiki, Functional Nutrition, and lymphatic and oncology massage. Sherri is also an American Council in Exercise Certified Health and Wellness Coach. Her coaching services focus on overall wellness, such as preventative health measures, healthy lifestyle choices, stress management, time management, good sleep hygiene and more. Sherri is a nature enthusiast and enjoys walking her dogs, hanging out with her chickens, hiking, biking, cycling, paddle boarding, cooking and spending time with her son and with friends.
She can be reached by email at sheck214@gmail.com
Danielle Oliveri
Danielle is a licensed massage therapist and the owner of Bod-D-Well Massage, specializing in targeted, therapeutic bodywork designed to relieve pain, improve mobility, and restore balance. She completed her training at the Connecticut Center for Massage Therapy in Westport, CT from 1999–2001, where she built a strong foundation in anatomy, technique, and results-driven care. After relocating, she became licensed in Maryland in 2018 and continues to refine her approach through hands-on experience and advanced techniques. Danielle’s work focuses on addressing the root cause of tension rather than just surface-level relaxation. Each session is customized and may include muscle scraping (IASTM), cupping, and hot stones—integrated seamlessly at no additional cost. Known for her intuitive touch and therapeutic focus, Danielle works with clients dealing with chronic tightness, injury recovery, and everyday physical stress, helping them feel better and move more freely.
She can be reached by phone at 410-871-8245
Karen Hunter-Dixon
Karen is a 1994 graduate of the Baltimore School of Massage, a 2008 graduate of the Academy of Lympathic Studies. Karen’s basic education with the school included Swedish, Deep Tissue, and Myofascial techniques.
Karen’s continued education in the field of massage therapy also includes training in Pre and Post Preganacy Massage, Cancer and Mastectomy Massage, Integrative Reflexology, and Cranio-sacral Therapy.
Karen is also a Reiki Master. She has daytime and evening office hours at Healing House on Thursdays. The massage session is based on client’s needs and uses a blend of techniques to assist the client in their own healing process. Massage can help to facilitate movement in restricted joints as well as in painful or tight muscles. Massage increases circulation, helping rid the body of toxins and excess fluids. Most importantly, massage promotes a relaxation response that guides the body to eliminate old holding patterns and pain, while creating new pathways of movement and ease.
Contact: kareawaystress@aol.com
Patricia Lappin
Patricia is a Reiki Master Level Practitioner and Board Certified Behavior Analyst with over 30 years of experience. Her passion is to show that a cognitive, mindfulness-based approach to emotional healing can be a gentle, loving process of returning to one’s own inner peace and calm. Her approach to Energy Work is rooted in the understanding that emotional distress, such as anxiety, stress, overwhelm and trauma related symptoms often manifests as energetic blockages within the physical body as well as maladaptive behaviors in the sense that there can be more reactivity vs responsivity to life’s circumstances or situations.
Patricia works with clients to "reset" their nervous systems. She uses a gentle, non-verbal approach that allows clients to process difficult emotions without needing to re-live traumatic experiences. During her sessions, Patricia uses hand placements on or above the body to help the
client let go of suppressed emotions thereby promoting the release of stored emotional energies and tension. She strives to provide a nurturing, non-judgmental atmosphere where clients can experience a deep sense of safety, allowing emotional release to occur naturally and to afford the opportunity to learn skills and practices that empower clients to manage their own emotional state of being with a more mindful based approach.
She can be reached by email at patricialappinbcba@gmail.com
Kristen Boston
Kristen is a board-certified, Maryland licensed massage therapist with over 25 years of experience in therapeutic bodywork. A graduate of the Baltimore School of Massage Medical program, she spent the past decade working within a hospital setting, collaborating closely with physicians, physical therapists, and multidisciplinary care teams.
Her approach is integrative and grounded, blending medical massage, orthopedic techniques, and holistic modalities including Vedic Thai bodywork. With a background as a registered yoga teacher, former personal trainer, and training in sports nutrition and dietary management through Florida State, she views the body as a connected system that responds best to individualized care.
Kristen specializes in non-pharmaceutical pain management, with a focus on neck and shoulder dysfunction, chronic pain, and recovery support. Her sessions are designed to help clients feel more at ease in their bodies, move with greater freedom, and build lasting resilience.
She is especially honored to support veterans, along with individuals navigating long-term pain and recovery, and is deeply involved in her community. Kristen volunteers her time with organizations such as the Ulman Wellness Team and Comfort Cases, supporting individuals and families impacted by cancer and foster care.
She can be reached at Kbostonmassage@gmail.com or 443-340-4379