OptiMantra's Product Advisory Council
OptiMantra's development is guided by leading U.S. and Canadian acupuncturists, ayurveds, homeopaths, massage therapists, naturopaths, traditional Chinese medicine doctors, and chiropractic practitioners. With the direction of our founding strategic advisory council, and the continued input of our members, OptiMantra has become the EHR and practice management platform tailored to integrative practitioners.
Dr. Erin Kinney, ND
Dr. Erin Kinney is a Doctor of Nathuropathic Medicine and summa cum laude graduate of the University of Bridgeport College of Naturopathic Medicine (UBCNM) where she earned the Academic Excellence and the Outstanding Student Clinician awards.
Dr. Kinney is the owner of KinnCare Naturopathic, vice president of the Maryland Naturopathic Doctors Association, and an active member of the American Association of Naturopathic Physcians. She specializes in caring for patients who suffer from anxiety, depression, gastro-intestinal disorders, and adrenal fatigue. Using personalized diet, lifestyle modification, homeopathic remedies, and herbal medicine, she is able to balance and boost the body's natural regenerative capacity and help her patients overcome disease.
Mr. Tetsuhiro Ueno, M.A.O.M., L.Ac.
Mr. Tetsuhiro Ueno is nationally licensed and board certified in Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. He graduated valedictorian from Texas College of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Austin, where he earned his master's degree in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine.
In addition to consulting from his private practice at Advanced Health Center, Tetsuhiro taught at South Baylo University, School of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, in Falls Church, VA. Baylo is one of the largest and most prestigious Acupuncture schools in the USA. Tetsuhiro is particularly interested in reproductive and gynecological conditions, insomnia, depression, and internal diseases.
Stacey Kargman, N.M.D, L.Ac
Dr. Stacey Kargman is a Board-certified Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine and Diplomate of Acupuncture. She is licensed by the Naturopathic Board of Medical Examiners and the Maryland Board of Acupuncture. She received her Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine and Master's in TCM Acupuncture from Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine in Tempe, AZ. Her primary modalities include Acupuncture, Herbal Medicine, nutritional and lifestyle counseling, Homeopathy, Craniosacral therapy, and allergy testing and elimination therapy.
Dr. Kargman practices from Maryland Natural Health Center and is a faculty member at the University of Maryland-UMBC. Her specialties include hormonal balancing, gastrointestinal disorders, allergy testing and elimination, endocrine imbalances, mood disorders, depression, panic attacks, addictions and management of chronic migraines.
Smita Patel, Ayurvedic Practitioner
Smita P. Patel is an Ayurvedic Practitioner, specializing in therapeutic healing. Smita has dedicated the last 15 years of her career to improving the quality of care for those in her community and beyond.
Smita uses a number of healing modalities including Nutrition, Yoga, Reiki, Acupuncture, and Massage in order to balance the mind, body, and spirit of each of her clients.
Jennifer Cruz, LAC
Jennifer Cruz is a Licensed Acupuncturist and a graduate of the Atlantic Institute of Oriental Medicine. She is also a candidate for Diplomat through the National Certification Commission of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine.
Jennifer Cruz is the medical director of Eastern Acupuncture, an integrated health, well-being, and longevity center. Jennifer specializes in the diagnosis, assessment, and treatment of sports injuries and pain. Along with her partner, Tricia Baughman, Jennifer developed a unique style of massage called TJ Advanced Massage Therapy.
Chris Ogilvie, ND
Dr. Christopher Ogilvie is a Naturopathic doctor; he completed 3 years of pre-medical courses and 4 years of Naturopathic Medical Education, including training in Nutrition, Acupuncture, Herbal Medicine, Supplementation, Hydrotherapy, and Homeopathy.
Dr. Ogilvie started the Integrative Health Center of Virginia in Herndon, Va, and soon thereafter opened a second office in Alexandria, Va. Dr. Ogilvie currently practices Natural Medicine with Falls Church Wellness. He specializes in reducing patients' dependence on potentially harmful medicines and treatments, removing obstacles to health, and supporting the body through food-based and energetic therapies.