Sara Glascock she/her/hers Support Staff When she’s not helping patients at the Encircle front desk, Sara Glascock works full-time at CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) Nashville. Sara started out as a CASA volunteer and encourages folks to consider becoming a CASA advocate… it’s very rewarding! Sara has a Master’s in Social work and has served…
Kara Kennard she/her/hers Support Staff When she’s not greeting patients at the Encircle front desk, Kara Kennard works as an an elementary school teacher, helping students in pre-K thru 5th grade to build self-regulation skills and strategies through breath and movement. The Encircle environment is the perfect complement to her busy days at school, and…
Maggie Mandell Support Staff Maggie Mandell knows first-hand the benefits of acupuncture—she was a patient at Encircle Acupuncture for years before joining our team as a receptionist. “I love the whole Encircle experience,” she says. “The caring people, the soothing environment, the special kind of rest it gives me, and of course the wonderful healing…
Chutney Young Support Staff Chutney Young has a heart for youth and families. She works full-time as Child Advocate Team Leader for CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) Nashville, and she’s been involved with youth and community outreach for the last 15+ years. She has a BS in Community Health Education and is also a Certified…
Rhonda Cook, L.Ac. she/her/hers Acupuncturist Rhonda Cook is a Licensed Acupuncturist and a graduate of the Academy for Five Element Acupuncture in Gainesville, FL. She has experience treating patients in a variety of settings, including community practice, private room settings and an auricular acupuncture clinic. She loves that acupuncture addresses a patient’s mental, physical and…
Kristen Verea, L.Ac. she/her/hers Acupuncturist Kristen is a Licensed Acupuncturist who graduated from Jung Tao School of Classical Chinese Medicine in the beautiful mountains of Sugar Grove, NC. She practices in the renowned Vietnamese lineage of Dr. Nguyen Van Nghi, whose enormous contributions to Chinese Medicine include translating the Classics sent to Vietnam during the…
Heather Jakes Support Staff Heather serves patients at the front desk in both our East Nashville and Bellevue locations. Previously a receptionist for an orthopedic office, Heather came to Encircle with a healing mentality. She checks in patients, schedules appointments, and helps in every way she can to maintain a comfortable, relaxing environment. Originally from…
Sandra Durhamohr she/her/hers Operations Manager When Sandra came to Encircle, she found a healthy, supportive work environment that she loves. Her role as Operations Manager greatly contributes to that environment, as she works behind the scenes to ensure the clinics run smoothly. Helping to create a space of wellness, Sandra assists with front desk operations,…
Jessica McAliley, L.Ac. she/her/hers Acupuncturist Jessica McAliley grew up in the beautiful Appalachian mountains of Western North Carolina. After having bad shoulder pain that was dramatically improved with acupuncture, Jessica was inspired to move to Los Angeles to get her Masters degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine at Yo San University. After graduating, she practiced acupuncture…
Diane Holmes, L.Ac. she/her/hers Acupuncturist Diane Holmes has always been passionate about helping people. That’s why she pursued a career that would allow her to improve the lives of others. Diane practiced as a chiropractor for several years before returning to school to obtain her Master’s in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. She now holds dual…