Meet Ashlee, L.Ac., LMT

Licensed Acupuncturist & Herbalist | Master of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine | Licensed Massage Therapist | Experienced-Registered Yoga Teacher | Certified Holistic Birth Doula | Mother

Ashlee is a holistic practitioner devoted to helping others cultivate deeper wellness and restore balance in body, mind, and spirit. With over 20 years in the healing arts, her work brings together acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, functional-medicine–informed care, massage therapy, yoga, and mind-body education.

Her path began as a licensed massage therapist and yoga teacher, shaped by her love of nature, travel, and a holistic way of living. She later earned her Master’s degree in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine and has been a Licensed Acupuncturist for 11 years. Ashlee has experience treating a wide range of conditions—from women’s health and autoimmune issues to stress, pain, insomnia, digestive concerns, and emotional wellness—and is comfortable supporting almost any health challenge. Her treatments combine technical skill with compassionate presence, helping patients feel relaxed, supported, and empowered on their path to healing and balance.

Ashlee is also a certified holistic birth doula and has led yoga and wellness retreats since 2017, creating transformative healing experiences in beautiful natural settings.

Inspired by her own journey of overcoming an MS diagnosis and living essentially symptom-free for 3+ years now, she completed the Wahls Protocol® Health Practitioner Certification. She has also completed Applying Functional Medicine in Clinical Practice (AFMCP) through the Institute for Functional Medicine, expanding her ability to integrate functional medicine principles into her care. Ashlee is deeply committed to empowering others with the knowledge, tools, and confidence to reclaim their wellbeing.

“The wound is the place where the light enters you.” — Rumi

“The wound is the place where the light enters you.” — Rumi ✺

Education & Certifications

  • Acupuncture & Chinese Herbal Medicine: Nationally certified by NCCAOM; licensed in South Carolina, Colorado, Louisiana and Virginia. Master’s Degree in Chinese Medicine, Daoist Traditions College of Chinese Medical Arts, Asheville, NC (2015), studied under Jeffrey Yuen, 88th-generation Daoist priest and Classical Chinese Medicine leader.

  • Massage & Bodywork: 1,000-hour program at Boulder College of Massage Therapy (2003); advanced study at The Institute of Thai Massage and with Ajarn Pichet Boonthumme, Chiang Mai, Thailand (2004).

  • Yoga Training: Sivananda Yoga Ashram (2005, 2008), Prana Vinyasa with Shiva Rea (2008), and advanced study in yin, restorative, meditation, subtle body practices, and yoga for women at Asheville Yoga Center (2018-2020), AcroYoga training with Jason Nemer.

  • Birth Doula: Certified Holistic Birth Doula through The Matrona under Whapio Diane Bartlett (2020).

  • Functional & Integrative Health: Completed Wahls Protocol® Health Practitioner Certification (2024) and Applying Functional Medicine in Clinical Practice (AFMCP) through the Institute for Functional Medicine (2025).