My Story
I first experienced acupuncture over twenty years ago as a professional ballet dancer in New York City. I had injured my neck, and sought treatment to speed my recovery to the stage. With continuing treatment, my neck injury improved and I experienced a deep sense of relaxation and ease that permeated many facets of my life. In addition, I noticed I was sick less often, “stressed” less easily, and generally more optimistic in my life. While I had initiated treatment for my neck, I continued treatment for the many beneficial “side effects” I experienced.
Once my youngest child entered kindergarten, I returned to school to pursue a career in acupuncture so I could share with others the many benefits I have derived from treatment over the years. In February 2009, I completed the Master of Acupuncture program at Tai Sophia Institute and began private practice.
I have tremendous respect for the rich tradition of Chinese medicine and am committed to ongoing study to further deepen my insight and skill as a practitioner. I see this as a lifetime commitment, and the fact that the tradition has sufficient depth to sustain a lifetime of study is part of why I love it so much. It is my great joy to share my learning with you in the treatment room.
![The desk in the treatment room where you can relax and have a cup of tea](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b34146_aa35fe7f90d34728a3402c1e4417f474~mv2.jpg/v1/crop/x_92,y_109,w_1915,h_620/fill/w_1915,h_619,al_c,q_85,usm_0.33_1.00_0.00,enc_auto/_DSF6203_tint_crop2.jpg)
![Lillie Stewart taking notes at the desk](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b34146_06dee5d245eb4907b137c21dbfab3677~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_304,h_239,al_c,q_80,usm_0.33_1.00_0.00,enc_auto/IMG_8248_bwcrop.jpg)
Education
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Tai Sophia Institute, M.Ac.
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Columbia University, B.A. summa cum laude; phi beta kappa
Qualifications
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Diplomat of Acupuncture (Dipl.Ac.)
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Master of Acupuncture (M.Ac.)
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Licensed Acupuncturist (L.Ac.)
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Certified by the National Acupuncture Detoxification Association (NADA)
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Former faculty member at Tai Sophia Institute (now Maryland University of Integrative Health)