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Whole Health Center, Lone Tree
Meet Our Practitioners
Acupuncturists
Dr. Katie has over 18 years of experience in medicine, beginning her career as a registered nurse before transitioning to acupuncture. As an RN, she worked in pediatrics, trauma, intensive care, and geriatrics. Her shift to Eastern Medicine was inspired by her experiences with both the strengths and limitations of Western Medicine, driving her passion to help bridge the gap in healthcare.
Dr. Katie is deeply committed to helping others heal. She provides care to individuals of all ages and addresses a wide variety of conditions. Her practice emphasizes creating a safe, welcoming environment where patients feel truly heard. She has a special interest in fertility and gynecological health, youth care, trauma recovery, and general medicine, including conditions like hypertension, thyroid issues, neurological and endocrine disorders, autoimmune diseases, and emotional and spiritual challenges. She focuses on treating the root cause of issues and tailoring treatments to each individual’s unique needs.
Dr. Katie is grateful for her journey into acupuncture, both as a practitioner and a patient, and remains dedicated to guiding others on their path to wellness.
Owner, Acupuncturist, Herbalist
Dr. Katie Johns, L.Ac, D.Ac., BSN
Joong Yeon Kim has been a dedicated acupuncturist at Whole Health Centers for over 15 years. A graduate of the Colorado School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Joong is highly trained in a wide range of modalities, including Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), 5 Element Acupuncture, internal medicine, tui na, cupping, Chinese nutrition, auriculotherapy, energetic exercises, and Korean Hand Therapy (Koryo Hand Therapy).
Joong specializes in sports medicine, pain management, and injury recovery, leveraging his extensive expertise to help patients achieve optimal health and healing. He also has significant experience in fertility and IVF support, working closely with local fertility clinics to assist patients in their reproductive journeys.
Outside of his practice, Joong enjoys golfing, staying active through sports, and reading. He is a Licensed Acupuncturist in the state of Colorado and holds certification from the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM).
Acupuncturist, Herbalist
Joong Yeon Kim, L.Ac., Dipl. OM
Carly earned her Master of Science in Acupuncture degree from Southwest Acupuncture College, completing an extensive program encompassing over 2500 hours of comprehensive education. This multifaceted curriculum included in-depth training in biomedical sciences, traditional Chinese medical diagnostics, clinical counseling, nutrition, and extensive clinical practice. In her 3 years of clinical experience, she has focused on integrating moxibustion, tui na, gua sha, cupping, and shiatsu into her treatments.
Carly is a certified Diplomat of Acupuncture by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine (NCCAOM), as well as a licensed acupuncturist, ensuring the highest standards of care for her patients.
Drawing from formal training in sports medicine, eight extraordinary vessel therapy, and Dr. Tan’s balance method, Carly adopts an integrative treatment philosophy. She utilizes Eastern and Western diet therapies, lifestyle modifications, and targeted supplementation to optimize patient outcomes.
Carly is devoted to patient well-being and prioritizes establishing genuine connections, ensuring her patients feel deeply seen and heard throughout their healing journey. She specializes in alleviating a broad spectrum of conditions, ranging from pain management and women’s health issues to gastrointestinal disorders, internal medicine concerns, trauma, anxiety, depression, and various psycho-emotional imbalances.
Acupuncturist,
Carly Verkuilen, L.Ac., M.Ac.
Allison holds a Master’s in Acupuncture with a Chinese Herbal Medicine specialization from Southwest Acupuncture College in Boulder. Since graduating, she has been honored to serve patients with a wide range of health concerns, including pain management, internal medicine, and mental health. Having experienced the healing power of holistic care herself, she is committed to meeting each patient where they are, without judgment, offering sincere presence, mindful attention, and skillful care to support their journey toward better health and well-being.
Her training encompasses a wide range of Eastern healing modalities. She is proficient in TCM assessment and diagnosis, crafting personalized herbal formulas that address the whole person. Allison is skilled in trigger point, scalp, auricular, and meridian-based acupuncture for pain management, as well as Japanese acupuncture techniques and pulse diagnosis that aim to harmonize the body’s systems. She also incorporates hands-on therapies like cupping, gua sha, moxibustion, and bodywork to enhance qi circulation and address pain syndromes.
In addition, Allison integrates Acutonics—a vibrational healing system using tuning forks based on Chinese Medicine principles—to balance energy, support emotional well-being, and treat stubborn imbalances. Through her holistic approach, she strives to bring compassion, presence, and an ancient yet modern perspective to every treatment.
Acupuncturist, Herbalist
Allison Snow, L.Ac., M.Ac.
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Dr. Lin completed her six-year physician training in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) at Beijing University in 1992, one of China's top TCM universities. She practiced both Western and Chinese medicine at Beijing Xuan Wu Hospital, treating a wide range of illnesses.
In 1998, Dr. Lin moved to Colorado to teach at the Colorado School of Traditional Chinese Medicine. She also worked for 13 years at the MD-owned East West Health Center.
As the first acupuncturist in Craig Hospital's Complementary Alternative Medicine (CAM) program, Dr. Lin contributed to an NIH-funded acupuncture study on spinal cord injuries. She is a Fellow of the American Board of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (FABORM) and is Board-Certified in Acupuncture for enhancing female and male fertility.
Acupuncturist, Herbalist
Dr. Wenying Lin, L.Ac., OMD, FABORM
Massage Therapists
Lola is a seasoned massage therapist with over 15 years of experience, offering a tranquil and restorative experience through Swedish, prenatal, reflexology, sports massage, and hot stone therapy. With a gentle yet intuitive approach, Lola crafts personalized treatments that invite the body to release tension, restore balance, and awaken a deep sense of calm. Her work creates a sacred space for healing, renewal, and connection, allowing clients to return to themselves feeling lighter, grounded, and revitalized.
Licensed Massage Therapist
Lola Marable,
LMT
Nina Suryaningsih, originally from Indonesia, dedicated 25 years to being a stay-at-home mom and caregiver. Once her children became independent, she pursued her passion for healing by becoming a Licensed Massage Therapist, graduating from the Colorado School of Healing Arts in Lakewood, Colorado, in 2019 and earning her license in early 2022.
Nina offers a variety of massage techniques tailored to individual needs, including relaxation, prenatal, reflexology, Swedish, deep tissue, lymphatic drainage, and oncology massage. She is also skilled in craniosacral therapy, a gentle hands-on approach that helps release tension and supports the body's natural ability to heal. Nina holds certifications in Prenatal Massage, Hydrostone Massage (hot and cold stone), Indonesian Balinese Massage, Oncology Massage, and Lymphatic Drainage Massage.
With her nurturing touch, calming presence, and deep commitment to holistic care, Nina creates a supportive environment where clients feel seen, cared for, and truly at ease. Her practice reflects her dedication to improving the well-being of each person she serves.
Licensed Massage Therapist
Nina Suryaningsih, LMT
Joshua has established himself as a passionate and skilled holistic practitioner. A 2021 graduate of the Berkana Institute of Massage Therapy, he brings both expertise and a sincere commitment to holistic care. His journey began in 2020 with a 200-hour yoga certification, reflecting his dedication to understanding the balance of body and mind.
Since entering the professional sphere, Joshua has worked across diverse wellness settings. He is a core team member at a Forbes 5-Star Spa in Colorado, recognized for his excellence, while also extending his skills to medical offices, where he provides therapeutic relief for targeted needs. Beyond these settings, he offers tailored services for individuals and corporate groups through in-home and event-based sessions.
Joshua’s approach integrates movement and stretching into massage therapy, enhancing the effectiveness of his treatments. Whether delivering therapeutic care or a soothing Swedish massage, he adapts to meet his clients’ unique needs, offering everything from relaxation to restorative care.
At the core of Joshua’s practice is a philosophy of meeting clients where they are in their wellness journey—physically and emotionally. He prioritizes creating a safe, comfortable environment that fosters trust and deeper connection. Through his work, Joshua not only offers relief but encourages clients to connect with themselves and embrace a path to holistic well-being.
This blend of skills and holistic care makes Joshua a sought-after therapist for those looking to enhance their journey toward health and tranquility.
Licensed Massage Therapist
Joshua May,
LMT
Energy Healers
Jim began working with clients professionally in 2008, is a Certified Reconnective Healing Practitioner® and holds a B.S. from Frostburg State University, as well as being the creator of the Quantum Multi-Dimensional Healing™ Method or QMDH™.
Quantum Multi-Dimensional Healing™ is a gentle, calming, non-invasive and relaxing healing method, where Jim combines all of his abilities, skills and expertise, creating a distinctive and unique energy healing experience that continues to grow and evolve.
Jim was born with the natural gifts of clairvoyance, clairaudience and clairsentience. Jim possesses the ability to observe the bio-electrical field or aura of his clients, which furthers his ability to assess, evaluate and treat energy imbalances quickly and efficiently.
He determines the source or cause of your energy imbalance; if any residual energy or karma is being held, and whether it is from your present life or from past life experiences.
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Jim’s clients have received a wide variety of benefits from his healing touch and psychic readings. He treats many forms of imbalances; both acute and chronic conditions ranging from digestive complaints, inflammation, insomnia, arthritis, post-surgical healing, pain, detoxification, headaches, ear-nose-throat, brain imbalances and general well being.
Jim’s mission is to support you on your path to healing and wellness. Jim considers himself a partner in your healing journey and together as a team, restores you to your natural state of being, which is wholeness and perfect health.
Energy Healer, Medical Intuitive, Psychic
Jim Komar, BS
Angela’s journey into the mystical began in childhood, guided by the loving wisdom of the remarkable women in her family—her great-grandmother, grandmother, and mother. They recognized her unique gifts: clairvoyance (seeing), clairaudience (hearing), claircognizance (knowing), and clairsentience (feeling).
As a psychic medium, Angela is honored to collaborate with both her spiritual team and yours, facilitating healing of past and present traumas. Together, they illuminate the path toward a brighter, healthier future filled with joy and fulfillment.
With expertise in Quantum Reiki, Astral Surgery, and Psychic Mediumship, Angela offers transformative holistic healing that addresses physical, emotional, and spiritual needs. In today’s fast-paced world, many individuals face chronic stress, pain, and unresolved trauma—challenges that conventional methods often struggle to resolve. This has led many to seek out alternative and holistic healing approaches to find balance and wellness.
Join Angela on this transformative journey, unlocking your potential and embracing a life of greater happiness!
Quantum Reiki Master
Angela
Chiropractor
Dr. Annette Cassity has been a chiropractor for 24 years, graduating as Valedictorian from Life Chiropractic College West in 1999 (GPA 3.989). She employs a wide range of techniques, including Gonstead, Diversified, SOT, Activator, Thompson, Flexion Distraction, CBP, and Craniosacral, tailoring treatments to each patient for optimal full-body function with minimal intervention.
In 2011, Dr. Cassity added a post-doctoral program in functional medicine, incorporating advanced testing and treatments for complex health issues.
Before chiropractic, she worked in Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine, collaborating with professional teams like the Golden State Warriors, Oakland A's, and Florida Marlins. She integrates her PT expertise today with therapeutic exercises and neuromuscular reeducation to enhance healing and longevity.
Chiropractor
Dr. Annette Cassidy, D.C.
Admin & Support Staff
Katie K. is our energizer bunny, running around and keeping everything flowing.
Acupuncture Assisstant
Katie Kleeman
Acupuncture Assisstant
Katie Alexander
Katie A. is an aspiring acupuncturist and the newest member to our team.