Wellness that's built on the relationship between practitioner and patient, rooted in tradition and guided by evidence.
We like to say that Western medicine is best for acute emergencies, while Chinese medicine is for ongoing wellness. The two shouldn't just coexist in your care, they should support each other.
OUR PRACTITIONERS
MEET THE SOUL SQUAD
DR. MAUREEN GIESE,
DACM, LAc, Founder & Owner
"I believe that treating the source of disease and empowering people to take control of their own health gives them what they need to bring positivity to their own lives and the lives of others."
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Dr. Maureen Giese graduated from Pacific College of Health and Science with a Master's in Traditional Oriental Medicine and a Doctorate of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine. She also holds an Associate's Degree in Massage Therapy from the Swedish Institute of Allied Health.
She studied Pediatric Acupuncture with Robin Green of the Center for Acupuncture Pediatrics and oncology support acupuncture with Yair Maimon. At Soul Sprout, Maureen specializes in cancer support, pain management, gastrointestinal disorders, and perimenopause and menopause support. She has also worked as an Integrative Therapist in the Pediatric Hematology and Oncology Department at St. Joseph's Regional Medical Center in Paterson, NJ.
Dr. Maureen works with families using acupuncture, herbal medicine, essential oils, exercise, and nutrition, with the goal of helping people live symptom-free or symptom-managed lives while limiting the need for pharmaceutical intervention.
JENNIFER MCINTOSH
LAc & HERBALIST
“I was fascinated by alternative medicine from the time I was a teenager. It helped me through my own health issues and I felt empowered by it from the start.”
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Jennifer McIntosh is a Licensed Acupuncturist and Board Certified Herbalist who graduated from Pacific College of Health and Sciences. Highly trained in Chinese medicine fertility as it's used alongside IVF, IUI, and other reproductive technologies, she's your go-to for anything related to fertility, reproduction, and gynecology.
Jennifer apprenticed with three fertility practices after graduating, and most of her continuing education has focused on fertility care. Her experience includes providing acupuncture for embryo transfers at Reproductive Medical Associates, giving her deep knowledge of both natural conception and the IVF process.
She believes in a holistic approach to healthcare and builds a tailor-made treatment plan for each patient's needs.
Jessica Siegel
LMT
"Lasting change often comes from precise, intentional work that addresses how tension is stored and maintained throughout the body."
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Jessica Siegel is a Licensed Massage Therapist and bodywork specialist with 18 years of experience in therapeutic massage and holistic health. She received her training through the Cortiva Institute Somerset School of Massage Therapy in Piscataway, NJ, holds advanced certification in cupping therapy through the International Cupping Therapy Association, and is a Board Certified Holistic Health Coach through the Institute for Integrative Nutrition.
Jessica's work focuses on chronic tension patterns, fascial restrictions, and nervous system regulation to support long-term change in the body. Blending deep tissue techniques with myofascial release, trigger point therapy, and cupping, she tailors every session to what a client's body needs that day, because no two sessions are ever quite the same.
Whether she's working with busy professionals, active adults and seniors, or pregnancy and postpartum clients, Jessica is driven by a deep passion for facilitating the healing of others.
