Mark is a dedicated and compassionate acupuncturist with a diverse background in the healing arts. He began as a yoga and qigong instructor, studied Polarity and CranioSacral therapies along the way, and eventually landed at acupuncture school, the Jung Tao School of Classical Chinese Medicine, from which he graduated in 2022.
With a deep appreciation for the various styles and techniques of acupuncture, Mark works closely with his patients to determine which treatment style works best for their unique needs. In addition to acupuncture, his comprehensive toolkit includes tui na (Chinese medical massage), gua sha, cupping, and the subtle yet powerful palpation techniques of CranioSacral therapy, myofascial release, and qigong tui na. For patients who are anxious about needles, he even offers teishin treatment—a traditional, non-insertive needle therapy that, like acupuncture, harnesses the body’s intrinsic healing potential.
Mark also holds a Bachelor of Music degree (Theory/Composition) from the University of Tennessee. In his free time he enjoys singing, composing, and learning to play new musical instruments, even if horribly so. He is also a dedicated practitioner of qigong, neigong, and taijiquan. He resides in Knoxville with his wife, Elizabeth, a veterinary dermatologist, and their seriously curious tabby cat, Byrdie.
Mark offers Open Room Acupuncture sessions every Thursday from 9 AM to 11 AM, and every other Saturday from 10 AM to 12 PM.
He teaches a qi gong class every Wednesday evening from 6:30 to 7:30.