Sarah Kabcenell, MAc, L.Ac.

I strive to create a therapeutic, approachable environment where patients feel safe, supported, and empowered to explore how acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine can best serve their individual needs. My goal is to offer a space where you feel truly seen and heard, and where we can work together to develop a treatment plan that supports your health and healing.

Like many practitioners, my journey with acupuncture began as a patient. Initially skeptical, I agreed to try it with an open mind—and quickly experienced firsthand the profound relief and balance it can offer. Through acupuncture, I gained a deeper appreciation for my overall health and a clearer understanding of the powerful connection between mind and body. Most meaningful to me, however, is the opportunity acupuncture has given me to help others discover that same sense of relief, insight, and healing.

I genuinely enjoy introducing new patients to acupuncture and consider it an honor to guide others in learning how this medicine can support them. Acupuncture offers benefits across a wide range of concerns, including orthopedic injuries, mental health, fertility, gastrointestinal health, and aesthetic treatments such as holistic facials and microneedling. This medicine truly has something to offer everyone.

I earned my Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from the University of Virginia, followed by graduate coursework in Psychology while coaching athletics at the Division I level. I later completed my Master of Science in Acupuncture at the Virginia University of Integrative Medicine, where I am currently pursuing my Doctorate of Acupuncture. During my training, I completed over 500 clinical hours, including an externship providing community-style acupuncture at Bread for the City in Washington, DC.

Education
Master of Science in Acupuncture — Virginia University of Integrative Medicine
Bachelor of Arts in Sociology — University of Virginia

Clinical Training & Internships
Virginia University of Integrative Medicine Acupuncture Clinic (Vienna, VA)
Bread for the City (Washington, DC)

Professional Certifications
Diplomate of Acupuncture — National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine (NCCAOM)
Clean Needle Technique — Council of Colleges of Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine
Adult & Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED

Licensure
Licensed Acupuncturist — Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, DC

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