Our Team:

Licensed Massage Therapist

Dr. Amanda Marrero L.Ac & Sarah Johnson

Dr. Amanda has been in the health field for 22 years, specifically acupuncture for over 12 of those years. Sarah has supported the acupuncture profession for over 7 years. Their paths crossed about 4 years ago in 2021 when they organically learned about each other’s work ethic and heart for helping people. Their friendship began to grow on mid-day lunch walks where they realized how intertwined their hopes and dreams of what an acupuncture practice would look and feel like for clients with a goal centered holistic approach. The patient has always been the top priority in each of their hearts. It is an honor to serve the Hampton Roads community, come alongside each patient, and help support them through day-to-day struggles and unknowns. We work alongside each person through some of the worst chapters in their life and celebrate them during their greatest triumphs. Every patient becomes like our extended family and friends.

Dr. Amanda Marrero

Co-Owner, DACM, L.Ac., Dipl. Ac. (NCCAOM)

Growing up in a household of first responders was the spark that ignited Amanda’s fire to want to help others. So that being said, she went in a direction that felt safe and familiar and started nursing school right out of high school. Passionate about the opportunity to help others and soaking in all the new knowledge, she was right on track! But through all the excitement, another side arose, and many questions came with it. Why give medications when we can recommend a diet or lifestyle change? Why are we rushing around never getting to know the patients we are treating? Isn’t there a better way that treats the WHOLE person and not just the symptoms? That was it. Soon after, Amanda left nursing school and embarked on an adventure of finding just the right fit. 

Working in mental health facilities, going to massage therapy school, struggling with ongoing digestive issues, and life’s little nudges along the way, Amanda finally was led to pursue a career in Acupuncture and Chinese medicine. She felt at home, it all made sense, and the accumulated knowledge from nursing school, mental health work, and massage therapy showed its purpose. 

Along the way, Amanda has found that her gifts and passions are empowering, educating, and encouraging her patients to tap into their own innate ability to heal. She believes to the core that each patient is whole, competent, and has the ability and right to choose and live in wellness. 

NCCAOM: Nationally Licensed Dipl. Acu

  • Licensed Acupuncturist: Virginia Board of Medicine

  • Doctorate of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine

  • Masters of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine

  • Bachelors of Nutrition

  • Associates Degree in Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork

  • Certification of Treating Trauma with Chinese Medicine

  • Certification of Aroma Acupoint Therapy

  • Certification of Health and Human Performance Coaching

  • Buddhist Meditation Teacher Training Program

  • Currently enrolled in The Treatment of Infertility 

Sarah Johnson

Co-Owner, Office Manager, Patient Care Coordinator

Josie Terry

Josie Terry. LMT

The most important part of any business is the first impression. Walk into our practice and you will be greeted with a warm hearted smile from Sarah. Sarah prides herself on customer service and always putting patients' needs first and providing knowledge of how transformative Acupuncture is and can be. Her love of health shines through in her energy, laughter, and compassion. 

Having started out her professional career as a high school art teacher, Sarah has always loved educating and encouraging others to broaden their horizons. After leaving teaching, she embarked on a 500 hr yoga certification and taught in the community for several years. Following her passion and curiosity for health and balance she was led to Acupuncture and has five years of experience working closely with clients in the community to provide a safe, inviting, and healing experience at every treatment. Sarah is a wealth of knowledge and is constantly reading, listening, and practicing a lifestyle rooted in wellness, fitness, and nutrition. When she is not at the office, Sarah can be found running, strength training, and hiking with her Husky pups, growing vegetables and flowers in her lavish garden, and preparing/preserving beautifully homegrown food.

Originally from Colorado

University of Mary-Hardin Baylor, TX BA in Visual Art

Moved to Virginia 2013