About Me

Meet Dr. Karine

Dr. Karine is a nationally board-certified acupuncturist and herbalist through the NCCAOM (National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine), and is licensed to practice in both Maryland and Virginia. She earned her Master of Science in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine from the Virginia University of Integrative Medicine (VUIM), and also holds a Master’s degree in Naturopathic Medicine from the National Institute of Applied Naturopathy (INNAP) in Brazil.

With a deep commitment to healing, Dr. Karine has dedicated her career to alternative medicine and continues to make a meaningful difference in her patients’ lives. Her integrative, personalized approach draws from a wide range of traditional and modern techniques, including Acupuncture, Gua Sha, Moxibustion, Electroacupuncture, Cupping, and Herbal Therapy.

Dr. Karine has extensive experience in treating a wide range of conditions, including musculoskeletal disorders—such as sports injuries, arthritis, tendinitis, muscle pain, and neuropathies—as well as neurological conditions like facial paralysis and trigeminal neuralgia. Her clinical expertise also encompasses the management of headaches, women’s health concerns, stress-related disorders (including anxiety and depression), digestive imbalances, chronic fatigue, and other complex health issues.

Recently, she has been expanding her expertise in sports medicine, driven by a passion for helping active individuals recover, heal, and enhance their performance. She is also diving deeper into the field of electric medicine, exploring how electromagnetic fields (EMFs) affect the body and how acupuncture can be used to support the body’s energetic balance in today’s tech-saturated world.

Thoughtful and compassionate, Dr. Karine views medicine not just as a science, but as an art. Her mission is to restore health, relieve pain, and guide her patients toward vibrant, lasting wellness.

Want to learn more?
To find out more about Dr. Karine’s background, approach, or philosophy on health and wellness, please visit the Contact Me page and send a message. She’ll be happy to answer any questions you may have.

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