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In his clinical experience, Ken is able to work with a wide range of patients and health conditions including acute and chronic pain, migraine, neuropathy, multiple sclerosis, fibromyalgia, digestive disorders, insomnia, depression, mental illness, male and female reproductive health, stress-related conditions, substance dependence, and many more. Among his patients, Ken has had the pleasure to work with people from all walks of life. He has worked with veterans, athletes, children, the elderly, stroke patients, Parkinsons patients, artists and musicians, healthcare providers, and expectant moms, to name but a few. Ken is always excited to meet and work with his patients and new patients. In addition to practicing at and running Great Wave, Ken also practices at Stepping Stone Acupuncture and Wellness in Wellesley, MA and offers pro bono services once a week at the Virginia Thurston Healing Garden Cancer Support Center.

Ken’s treatment approach includes incorporating evidence-based therapies, when available, with traditional Eastern medicine techniques, lifestyle modifications and education, orthopedic assessment and treatment, and adjunctive therapies such as gua sha, cupping, electro-acupuncture, and tui na. Ken always tries to approach a health condition by understanding it through both eastern and western medical viewpoints. As a care-provider for a close family member who has had multiple types of cancer, Ken has learned a great deal about the healthcare journey and experience so many people face at some point in their lives.

Prior to acupuncture school, Ken earned a BA in Biology/Premed from the College of the Holy Cross and a MS in Zoology & Physiology from the University of Wyoming. He worked in the environmental consulting industry for two decades as an aquatic and marine ecologist and environmental risk assessor. His training as an ecologist has served him well in holistic medicine. As a scientist, Ken is continually amazed by the power and effectiveness of traditional Eastern medicine. It is a very exciting time to be practicing acupuncture today as scientific research works towards better understanding these ancient techniques and how they work.

Ken is board-certified by the National Certification Commission of Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM) and is licensed to practice acupuncture by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Ken and his family live in Harvard, MA. In his spare time, Ken enjoys spending time with his family, getting outside for hiking, camping, or anything out on the water. He also plays guitar in a great local rock band. Ken has both worked and lived in Westford, MA and is very excited to be back in the community.

Jessica has a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Tufts University and a Master’s degree in Food and Nutrition from Framingham State University. Jessica completed her Master’s degree research papers on the relationship between omega-3 fatty acids and heart disease, as well as the role of anti-oxidants present in cacao (chocolate) and cardiovascular disease.

Jessica has created and presented numerous nutrition education events on topics such as mindful eating habits, sports nutrition for teen athletes, healthy eating in a hurry, childhood balanced eating, anti-inflammatory foods, easy snacks, the importance of calcium and vitamin D, nutrition myths, as well as many others.

Jessica is an active member in the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics as well as the Massachusetts Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics allowing her to stay on top of the most current nutrition science. Jessica is skilled in using relevant scientific evidence based practice to guide optimal patient care. She is licensed to practice in both Massachusetts and New Hampshire.

Jessica uses a mindful eating approach to help individuals achieve wellness goals. She promotes sustainable lifestyle changes over temporary short-term diets to achieve optimal success.

Jessica lives in Harvard, MA, with her family where she enjoys volunteering with her children’s youth sports teams, hiking, and gardening.

Sherry’s career path included a parallel track in the tech industry, where she gained project management experience at various companies. This background has honed her skills in strategic planning, collaboration, and patient-centered care.

Her interest in Traditional Chinese Medicine led her to Nanjing, China, where she became a graduate student at Nanjing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, specializing in acupuncture mechanisms. Her bilingual skills allowed her to serve as an interpreter for visiting doctors, a role that introduced her to global TCM and acupuncture practices, as well as a range of alternative therapies.

Sherry’s master’s thesis, academically recognized as an outstanding thesis, explored the combined use of acupuncture and antidepressants in treating depression. She also translated a specialized acupuncture book on acupuncture point pairings, which further broadened her academic and clinical expertise. She is deeply interested in research and patient care, integrating Eastern and Western perspectives to deliver comprehensive, holistic care.

Her clinical focus is on emotional well-being and stress reduction, in addition to general acupuncture care, blending acupuncture with other practices such as energy healing. After training in Reiki, Sherry then pursued Qi Gong energy healing (Medical Qi Gong) under Master Zhao at the MZI Institute in Fremont, CA.

Sherry is board-certified by the NCCAOM and licensed to practice acupuncture by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

Sherry enjoys cooking, traveling, and exploring different cultures.  Her experiences enrich her understanding of wellness and healing.

Sherry’s bio in Chinese —

Sherry出生于台湾台北，13岁时移居美国。她在加州洛斯阿图斯完成高中学业后，进入马萨诸塞州的卫斯理学院就读，获得了生物学和哲学学士学位。在她的医学预科阶段，她曾在达纳法伯癌症研究所实习，与儿科肿瘤科的医生和研究人员密切合作，

她的职业发展包括在科技领域的平行职业轨迹，积累了丰富的项目管理经验。这一背景帮助她培养了管理规划、团队协作和以患者为中心的服务能力，这些技能为她的医疗实践带来了独特的优势。

出于对中医的热爱，她前往中国南京，在南京中医药大学攻读硕士学位，专注于针灸机制的研究。凭借流利的中英双语能力，她经常担任来访医生的翻译，从中接触到全球范围内的中医实践以及多元文化背景下的另类疗法。
她的硕士论文因研究针灸与抗抑郁药结合治疗抑郁症的课题而评为“优秀论文”。此外，她还翻译了一本关于针灸穴位配伍的专著，进一步拓展了自己的学术和临床知识。她的诊疗方式融汇中西医视角，致力于情绪健康、减压以及全面的整体疗愈。

除了针灸，Sherry还擅长传统民间疗法，包括刮痧和拔罐。她对能量疗愈的兴趣始于学习灵气，之后在加州弗里蒙特的MZI学院跟随赵大师学习气功疗法。在工作之余，她热爱烹饪、膳食疗法、旅行，并探索不同的文化，这些经历不断丰富了她的健康理念和疗愈方法。

She ensures that, even when addressing physical concerns such as pain, nausea, or insomnia, non-physical roots or effects of the illness are also addressed. Her intention as a practitioner is to create space for mental, emotional, and physical healing, ultimately leading to personal transformation and empowerment.  Her draw to Chinese Medicine was fueled by the holistic model it provides, accounting for the health of the mind, body and spirit for each individual person.

Prior to her acupuncture career, Lauryn spent a decade providing health education and programming on LGBTQIA+ health, sexual assault and relationship violence prevention, sexual health, sleep, healthy eating, and active living to college students. She then spent a decade studying western herbal medicine while working in health food stores, providing customers with herbal, supplemental and natural remedies and body care. She was also a chef for a contemplative spirituality organization where she developed and prepared gluten / nut / soy free and vegan meals. She believes that food and herbs are medicine and therefore nutrition, from both Eastern and Western perspectives, is a central focus of her approach to wellness.

Lauryn graduated from the New England School of Acupuncture in 2024, receiving multiple awards. These include the Tsay Fellowship Grant to increase awareness of transgender and intersex identities and health needs in the acupuncture community, The Wood Element Award for embodying the characteristics of confidence, vision, and motivation, and the President’s Commitment to Diversity Award for her endless encouragement of the faculty, staff, and students to be inclusive in their approach as educators and practitioners.

Tiffany takes a client-centered approach to her work, she always listens and tries to fully understand her clients’ needs. In addition to offering skin care treatment at Great Wave, Tiffany also offers clear home-care guidance to maintain and enhance results after each session. Tiffany incorporates a variety of non-invasive techniques into her services, ensuring clients experience maximum comfort and minimal downtime while achieving lasting, noticeable results.

She is a certified relationship-centered care facilitator with the Academy of Communication in Healthcare and a certified physician assistant. A graduate of the College of the Holy Cross and Arcadia University, she currently works as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Physician Assistant Studies at the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences.