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…
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…
Molly Brislin Lead Receptionist Molly has quite a diverse background. Before joining Encircle, Molly was a full-time mom who also managed a horse boarding business, worked for a nonprofit, and practiced as a licensed massage therapist. Now, Molly serves our patients as a receptionist for our East Nashville location. In her current role, Molly still…
Sandra Durham 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,…
Trey Brackman, L.Ac. Acupuncturist & Bellevue Clinic Director When your mother beats cancer with the help of acupuncture, it’s easy to become a believer in the healing power of the practice. That’s what happened when Trey saw his mother successfully treat her cancer with the help of acupuncture, Chinese herbs and a macrobiotic diet for…