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 Our Staff & Practitioners 

To make an appointment with one of our staff practitioners click (here)

Jennifer Palmer, Reiki practitioner and owner of Nourishing Journey

Jennifer Palmer 

 

Founder - Nourishing Journey, Founder - Holistic Metamorphosis®, Doctorate in Traditional Naturopathy, Usui & Karuna® Reiki Master/Teacher, I-ACT Certified Colon Hydrotherapist, Life Force Healing Instructor, Access Consciousness™ Bars Practitioner, Arcturian Healing Light Practitioner, Certified Manifestation Coach

Lisa Callaway

Office Manager & Reception

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Mia Zachary

Front Office & Events

 Administration 

Jessica Ruhl, licensed massage therapist at Nourishing Journey

​Jessica Ruhl, LMT

 

Licensed Massage Therapist, Certified Prenatal Massage Therapist, Manual Lymphatic Drainage

Kyle Brooks, licensed massage therapist at Nourishing Journey

Kyle Brooks, LMT

 

Ohashiatsu Practitioner, Licensed Massage Therapist, CranioSacral Practitioner, Holistic Metamorphosis® Practitioner

Christi Wrenn, licensed massage therapist at Nourishing Journey

Christi Wrenn, LMT

 

Licensed Massage Therapist,

Reiki Practitioner, Foundational Acupressure, Manual Lymphatic Drainage

Kevin Case, licensed massage therapist at Nourishing Journey

Kevin Case, LMT


Licensed Massage Therapist,
Zero Balancing Specialist

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Melissa Varrone, certified colon hydrotherapist at Nourishing Journey

​​Melissa Varrone


I-ACT Certified

Colon Hydrotherapist​

Nicki Mensah, wellness coach at Nourishing Journey

​Nicki Mensah


Wellness Coach, Holistic Nutrition & Herbal Medicine​

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Mia Zachary, CRMT, M.Msc., EIT


Wellness Practitioner, Intuitive Counselor & Reiki Master​

 Partner Practitioners 

Nourishing Journey is home to a collective of independent practitioners who offer their own specialized services within our space.

Each practitioner manages their own schedule, services, and pricing. To learn more or book an appointment, please visit their individual profile below.

Pamela J. Compart, integrative medicine physician and partner practitioner at Nourishing Journey

Pamela J. Compart, M.D.

Developmental Pediatrician and Integrative Medicine Physician
Specializing in autism, ADHD, anxiety and other behavioral and developmental challenges

Alice Tsai, integrative medicine physician and partner practitioner at Nourishing Journey

​​​​Alice Tsai, M.D.

Integrative and Complementary Medicine, Medical Cannabis Certification​

Maria Petrucci, chiropractor and partner practitioner at Nourishing Journey

Maria Petrucci, D.C.

Chiropractic, Craniosacral Therapy,

MindBody Tools

Arianna Berkowitz, licensed acupuncturist and partner practitioner at Nourishing Journey

Arianna Berkowitz MAc, MPT

Licensed Acupuncturist, Licensed Physical Therapist

AAA Physical Therapy, independent physical therapy partner at Nourishing Journey

AAA Physical Therapy

Jamiel Hafiz, integrative medicine and acupuncture practitioner, partner at Nourishing Journey

Jamiel Hafiz, LPA, LAc

Patapsco Integrative Medicine

and Rehab

Clinical Director - Integrative Medicine, Acupuncture, Osteopathy

Li Ying Diao, licensed acupuncturist and partner practitioner at Nourishing Journey

Li Ying (Kathy) Diao, L. Ac.

Maryland Licensed Acupuncturist

Scarlett Davis, licensed esthetician and partner practitioner at Nourishing Journey

Scarlett Davis, LE

Licensed Esthetician, Medical Aesthetician, Make-Up Artist,

Certified Chemical Peel and Dermaplaning Specialist,

Certified HydraFacial Specialist,

Reiki Practitioner

Carol Wetherill, holistic wellness practitioner and partner at Nourishing Journey

Carol Wetherill, 

MTP, CCP, CHT, RYT, LMT

Certified Quantum Touch Practitioner and Level 1 Instructor, Reiki, Transpersonal education / Coaching, Spiritual direction​

Michele Silva Dockery, Reiki practitioner and partner at Nourishing Journey

Michele Silva Dockery

Reiki Master Teacher,

CECP, CBCP2

Angie Johnson, women’s health and wellness coach, partner at Nourishing Journey

Angie Johnson

Women's Health & Wellness Coach

Sumer Ali, licensed esthetician and partner practitioner at Nourishing Journey

Sumer Ali

Licensed Esthetician​

Justin Ely, licensed acupuncturist and partner practitioner at Nourishing Journey
Julianne Parsons, occupational therapist and partner practitioner at Nourishing Journey

​​​Justin Ely L.Ac.

Licensed Acupuncturist, Chinese

Herbal Medicine,

Neurological Integration System, Chronic Lyme Specialist,

Cold Laser, Red Light Therapy

Julianne Parsons

Licensed Occupational Therapist
Fascial Counterstrain

Certified Health Coach

Sensory Integration Therapist

Christine Marr, psychotherapist and partner practitioner at Nourishing Journey

Christine Marr

Psychotherapist
HypnoTapping
Mindful Marriage Healing

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​Disclaimer: All of the information presented by Nourishing Journey on this website or in any other way are for informational purposes only.  Unless you are consulting with our medical staff, we do not prevent, diagnose or treat any disease or disorder.  Please seek appropriate medical care for any health concerns.

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​8975 Guilford Road, Suite 170, Columbia, MD 21046

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Phone: 410-992-3001

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Administrative Hours: 

10am - 5pm Monday through Saturday

Closed Sundays

​© 2017-2026. Nourishing Journey. All Rights Reserved.  

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