Who we are.

September 15, 2009

Kara Shamsa Houckshamsa_picture

Kara “Shamsa” Houck is a licensed Acupuncturist and a Master Teacher in the Shadduli Path of Sufism.  Having graduated from Tai Sophia where she co-taught classes with the one of the co-founders and supervised a student clinic, Shamsa brings great ability and training to her acupuncture treatments.  Having also graduated from the University of Sufism and Spiritual Healing, Shamsa is uniquely skilled in gently guiding people to face and transform deeply held trauma.

This trauma often manifests as pain either in the physical or in the emotional body.  Shamsa holds her method of healing as opening a door to the infinite Divinity within each of us. Starting at this doorway, the patient and the healer work together to cultivate a personal healing journey; a journey through which deep and lasting healing may flourish.

Thomas Merrill

Thomas Munib Merrill is a Licensed Acupuncturist, a Master Teacher of the Shadulliah Sufi order, a QiGung instructor and a Tai Chi Instructor.  His interest in Acupuncture and healing  began when he herniated three thoracic discs.  In finding something that could relieve the pain  in his life he tried acupuncture as a last resort.  No more waking screaming in agony.  No more limitations on how long to stand, sit or lie down.  Years of pain ended and a new mission began.

Thomas treats from a space of deep compassion and personal understanding for those in pain.  Little gives him as much pleasure as helping people rediscover their ability to live a pain free and even joyous life.

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7 Responses

  1. Hello,
    I was told that you will have QiGung classes. Is that true?
    Lisa

  2. adminApril 7, 2010 @ 12:31 pm

    Hi Lisa,

    Yep. I’m going to be offering QiGung classes as well as Tai Chi classes in the near future. Right now, the scheduling is being established…so when works best for you?

    Peace,
    Thomas

  3. JuliaApril 8, 2010 @ 7:04 pm

    My 4.5 year old daughter has food allergies. Would acupuncture help? and is she too young?

    Thanks,
    Julia

  4. adminApril 18, 2010 @ 1:53 pm

    Hi Julia.

    Please forgive the lapse in time. I just got back fom Morroco last week.
    I can speak from personal experience that acupuncture can help with allergies. One of the reasons I changed professions and went to school was my healing experience with my own allergies which were mostly food. Your daughter may be better served receiving acuPRESSURE (or magnets) as children’s energy moves quickly. I’d advise calling us for a free phone consultation.
    301-358-5549
    peace and blessings
    Shamsa

  5. Don JamesApril 28, 2010 @ 1:23 pm

    Shamsa – love the picture, love the site.

  6. Hi,

    I was wondering if acupuncture would help with a lymph node in my neck that doesn’t completely drain. Thanks.

  7. Hi Emily,

    That is an interesting question. While it is difficult to diagnose and offer a guarantee that acupuncture will help. I feel comfortable saying that acupuncture can help the body self-regulate. There are specific points for accumulation of any kind. Please give us a call for a free consultation. We will be glad to help in anyway. 301-358-5549



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