Mindful Medicine - Sandy Spring, Maryland

Anne Asbacher

I started doing acupuncture sessions with Erin during my infertility journey. She was able to help with my various procedures and keep my body and mind calm during a very stressful time. She took amazing care of me and my very first embryo transfer was successful with her help!

Peggy Li

I have been a client of Erin Smith for a year, and I consider myself extremely fortunate to have found her. Erin's grasp of Chinese Medicine is broad and deep. I speak from decades of personal studies in Chinese medicine. I have had a few acupuncturists over the years, the primary one being my late husband Dr. Nianzu Li, a gifted healer, a master really in acupuncture, herbal medicine and qi exercise. We partnered together in a healing practice for over 30 years.

I first sought Erin for prescription herbal therapy, in which she excels. Personalized treatment with Chinese herbs or acupuncture depends considerably upon the practitioner's ability to "read the pulses," felt in different positions at the wrists. This subtle diagnostic art requires a refined sensitivity and "listening" skills. Erin has both in spades.

Once I had a feel for her as a person and a healer, I began getting regular acupuncture with Erin. Her technique with needle insertion is superb, truly the VERY best I have ever experienced!

From the pulse reading, Erin explains her findings and may offer suggestions accordingly on dietary influences, supplementation or other measures. You will learn something about yourself. She is warm and caring and easy to contact outside the office visit, if needed. Importantly, I can depend upon RESULTS. I have never been disappointed or had to wonder: When will I feel something change?

The treatment rooms and office are lovely, quiet and peaceful. Care is taken to make you as comfortable as possible, no detail ignored. Her fees are entirely reasonable.

Deborah Irvin

I fondly refer to Dr Alex as the “Miracle Worker”. After suffering a persistent cough and histamine response for 9+ weeks my family was super worried about me and my clients started making comments asking if I was “ok?” I completed a course of antibiotics and round of steroids that made no impact on my symptoms at all and I was feeling increasingly worse, and worried.
After ONE treatment my symptoms improved dramatically!!! After my second treatment my kids exclaimed “Mom, you’re not coughing anymore!” I continue to go back weekly for continued support and wellbeing. I love Mindful Medicine and the providers there and I am so grateful for the acupuncture treatment and medicinal herbs I received that have healed my condition! I am feeling great and my energy level is back!! Thank you!!!

Tara Cohen

Erin made it possible for me to go on and enjoy a family vacation after I threw my back out and was having bad sciatica issues. Just two acupuncture treatments at Mindful Medicine took me from barely being able to walk to being completely pain free. My sciatica went away completely. She is a miracle worker!

Katie Warren

I bagan visiting mindful medicine for acupuncture treatments several months ago, and i can’t speak highly enough about the mindful medicine team. I see Dr. Allison primarily, but have seen Beth for massage treatments as well.

I was very impressed by the care and attention given to me form the initial appointment. Dr. Allison took a substantial amount of time to go over my health history , and asked very detailed questions. I had been running between rheumatologists, GI doctors and my primary for a couple years with nothing working and frustration setting in. It was a breath of fresh air to have my symptoms acknowledged and not written off by someone. I’ve experienced some relief for the first time in quite awhile , and cannot be more relieved to have found it at a local practice with such a kind and welcoming staff.

5/5 , 100% recommend

Elissa Thorner

This is a fantastic practice. I have been seeing Drs. Erin and Alex for about two years now and wouldn't go anywhere else. After trying multiple acupuncture practices in Baltimore, D.C., and Bethesda, I accidentally stumbled upon this practice and am so glad I did! They are by far the best practitioners I have ever worked with. They are knowledgeable, patient, accommodating, and kind! I always feel amazing when I leave. I would highly, highly recommend this practice to anyone!

Dana Hollister

Saying Dr. Alex is amazing at what he does is a complete understatement. He is super knowledgeable and very personable.

I started seeing Dr. Alex in 2022 for chronic back and shoulder pain and I have had AMAZING results! My back and shoulders haven’t been this pain free in years…
On top of that, he also has helped me with my depression and anxiety through acupuncture which I never thought possible until I was referred to Mindful Medicine.

10 out of 10 would recommend!

Heidi Burns

I feel so lucky to have found Erin and Mindful Medicine. I have been going to her regularly for acupuncture for the past few years and she has helped me in so many ways, from addressing seasonal allergies to recovering from a hysterectomy; and she has done so with expertise, deep attention and care. The atmosphere of Mindful Medicine is calm and welcoming and I always leave feeling well taken care of. Acupuncture is an important part of my health and well being and I can't imagine going to anyone else!