Our CCIH Baltimore Healing Team

ACUPUNCTURISTS

Samantha Preston, M.Ac., L.Ac

Samantha Preston, M.Ac., L.Ac. joined our acupuncture team in 2019. She received her Master’s degree in Five Element acupuncture from the Maryland University of Integrative Health (formerly Tai Sophia).

With over a decade of experience in various clinical settings, Sam has gained extensive experience working with a broad range of conditions, including chronic and acute pain, depression and anxiety, trauma, autoimmune conditions, and fertility support. She has appeared as a guest lecturer at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, presenting acupuncture to medical students.

Sam believes strongly in the body's ability to heal and takes a holistic approach, taking into account diet, lifestyle and the emotional aspects of physical symptoms. A Maryland native, Sam has called Baltimore home since 2006. Outside of the clinic, she is a mom of two, herbalist and beekeeper, and enjoys gardening and growing herbs for her home apothecary. She spends as much of her free time as possible in the woods.

Dr. Cory Glasgow, DAHM., M.Ac., L.Ac

Cory Glasgow started working with us in 2020 as a front desk assistant and joined our acupuncture team after completing her masters in December of 2021. She received her master’s degree in traditional Chinese acupuncture in 2021 and finished her doctorate degree in acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine in 2023 from the Maryland University of Integrative Health.

Cory has worked with a variety of patients including chronic and acute pain, trauma, depression, addiction, anxiety, migraines, and fertility. She completed her externship at the Kaufmann Cancer center and has experience in supporting cancer patients through the side effects of treatment. Cory is a strong believer in acupuncture as a modality to assist the body in its natural healing process. Cory often incorporates moxibustion, gua sha, and cupping into her acupuncture appointments. Cory can provide recommendations in lifestyle, Chinese nutrition support and prescribe Chinese herbal formulas.

Cory is a Baltimore native. She received her BFA in general fine arts from the Maryland Institute College of Art with the specialty in metalsmithing and jewelry making, something she remains passionate about and continues to make in her home studio.

Darrell Forbes, M.Ac., L.Ac

Darrell Forbes, M.Ac., L.Ac. is a sensitive and skillful healer, using a complement of physical, emotional, and spiritual techniques to help clients release the painful, subtle patterns that cause every form of illness.

Darrell initially trained in traditional Five Element acupuncture at Tai Sophia in Laurel, Maryland (now MUIH). In over a decade of practice in this medicine, he has helped clients to experience complete physical and emotional change, transforming chronic illness, difficult family dynamics, and spiritual stuckness. He has seen Five Element acupuncture—a truly holistic medicine—bring balance, inspiration, and ease to every part of life.

Having received bayat from Shaykh Sidi Mohammed al-Jamal in 2012, Darrell is also a certified teacher in the Shadhiliyya Sufi Order. He trained as a Sufi healer in the University of Sufism's four-year program, including in the Advanced Healing program with Dr. Ibrahim Jaffe.

Darrell is experienced in a number of Sufi healing techniques, and has received training from Dr. Wadude Laird in the art of hijama (Islamic cupping). He has seen this beautiful technique bring healing and purification to physical pain, deep inner wounds, negative personality traits, and subtle, antagonistic inner voices.

Darrell lives in Oakenshawe, plays the bass, and is completely in love with the natural beauty of his home state, Maryland.

MASSAGE THERAPISTS

Ona James, LMT

Ona became a Licensed Massage Therapist in 2016 after completing her studies at Cortiva Institute (formerly Baltimore School of Massage). Her specialty massage certifications include Prenatal and Lymphatic massage.

In 2015 she graduated from Salem College with Bachelor's in Exercise Science with a concentration in Strength and Conditioning. She has been a Fitness Coach at the YMCA since 2014 and has been a Physical Therapy Tech.

OFFICE MANAGER/EFT PRACTITIONER

Hannah Kahn, Wellness Coach

I received my health coaching certification from the Institute of Integrative Nutrition and went on to get certified in EFT Tapping. I am incredibly passionate about creating a safe and supportive space for individuals to reach their highest potential. I believe the mind, body, & soul are inextricably connected, and each individual has unique needs.

I provide support and accountability by getting to the root cause of the emotional distress and guiding clients to release unhelpful subconscious beliefs & emotional patterns. This is done through meditation, journaling, talking, and tapping on acupressure points.

Reach out to me with any further questions at wellnessbyhank@gmail.com or on my website: www.wellnessbyhank.com/ 

Ryn Dorsey, Holistic Healer/Spiritual Alchemist

Ryn is a Baltimore native and loves Baltimore to her core. She has a home studio in Woodberry and does a Wellness Wednesday show every week on instagram. A few times a year, she cooks and facilitates Empowered Experiences where they gather in communion with like-minded people at beautiful destinations around our country. She also hosts healing circles, rituals, and ceremonies around the fire.

But, what is Spiritual Alchemy? Spiritual Alchemy is a healing modality that she created to encompass the three tenets of wellness: mind, body, and spirit. Ryn is a chef, urban farmer, certified Reiki practitioner, crystal healer, herbalist, aromatherapist, and sound healer.

She incorporates all of these techniques plus her Andean Shamanic training into Spiritual Alchemy. Ryn’s goal is not only to clear your chakras and balance your energy, but to help you heal every aspect of your wellness.

Spiritual Alchemy takes a full look at your lifestyle and the connection between what your mind and body are saying and how they influence your everyday life. She will make recommendations on daily practices and foods for your body and soul.

Ryn specializes in sacral trauma healing and empathic control, as well as past and current life exploration, heart opening, and unlocking your intuitive gifts.

Spiritual Alchemy will introduce you to your higher self and give you the tools to integrate fully into the best version of yourself. When we follow our true north, the universe conspires to help us. With Spiritual Alchemy, she will help you open the doors to your true north and live a balanced, well lifestyle.