Ryan strives to help his patients move forward in health and life, creating an ever evolving energetic, connected and gratifying existence.  He received a bachelor's degree in Biology from the University of Maryland, and studied Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) at Southwest Acupuncture College in Santa Fe, NM, where he obtained a Master of Science degree in Oriental Medicine and completed an apprenticeship in acupuncture and herbology.  He then completed a two-year integration course with prominent author and acupuncturist, Lonny Jarrett, and is currently studying Contemporary Chinese Pulse Diagnosis, an intricate system with a lineage tracing back to the Ming Dynasty.

Ryan is co-founder and Director of Holistic Health Associates, a health facility located in downtown Frederick integrating many aspects of health and wellness and has presented topics including acupuncture, stress management, nutrition and meditation for organizations such as Head Start, Statefarm, The Wellness Center and the Arc of Frederick County.

Denise Ordonio, LMT
Licensed Massage Therapist
Co-Founder - Holistic Health Associates

Denise Ordonio strives to bring the love she has garnered for massage therapy to every one of her clients in order to rejuvenate, relax, and heal.  Since witnessing first hand the healing effects of massage therapy for injuries, she has passionately brought massage as pain relief to as many people as she can.  A graduate of the Baltimore School of Massage, Denise is nationally and state certified.  She also studied and is certified in the unique form of barefoot massage known as Ashiatsu, which is one of her specialties.

As Co-Founder of Holistic Health Associates, Denise is proud to bring multiple forms of natural health care to one incredible establishment.  She currently teaches a nutrition and weight management educational program on site.

Denise has experience in hospital settings as well as fitness industries, corporate settings and day spas.  Her specialties include Ashiatsu, Myofascial, and sports massage.

Alice McCormick is a Nationally Board Certified (NCCAOM) and State of Maryland licensed Acupuncturist.  She holds a Masters of Oriental Medicine (MOM) from the International Institute of Chinese Medicine in Santa Fe and was first licensed as an Acupuncturist in the State of New Mexico in 1992.

Alice taught full-time at the International Institute of Chinese Medicine in Santa Fe, New Mexico and later part-time at Maryland Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Bethesda, Maryland. Alice has been in full time private practice in Frederick, Maryland, since 1995. She was also the Acupuncturist for the Frederick County Health Department’s Substance Abuse Program for seven years.

She has been an Examiner for the New Mexico State Acupuncture Board and has served as a Commissioner for the National Commission for the Certification of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine for seven years including three years as Vice-Chair and one year as Chair.

Previous to her career in Oriental Medicine, Alice trained for the Ministry and holds a Masters of Divinity (M.Div.) from Earlham School of Religion in Richmond, Indiana.  Alice taught in the Religious Studies Department at Fairfield University and worked in the ministry, serving the poor and homeless in Bridgeport, Connecticut for five years.

In 2005 Alice had the opportunity to travel China and Tibet representing the NCCAOM and to tour hospitals and clinics in Beijing, Shanghai, and Lhasa.

Alice lives in Frederick, Maryland with her son, Tim (17) and daughter, Lara (10).

Emily wants you to experience the same calm, laid back nature through which she lives life.  Focusing on the relaxation of the client, she utilizes techniques which help you achieve that luxury.  Emily is a graduate of the Baltimore School of Massage, and is nationally and state certified.

Emily has experience with geriatric population, offering weekly seated massages at a local assisted living facility where she works as an Activities Director.  She values offering massages to people of all ages and body types.  Her specialties include Swedish, Deep Tissue and Myofascial massage.

Amy wants you to experience a massage.  She discovered the benefits of massage while achieving her certification in Chiropractic Assisting through New York Chiropractic College. She then went on to pursue an education at the Baltimore School of Massage and became state and nationally certified. Amy promotes the soothing, healing effects from massage and brings many skills to the table. Her palette of knowledge includes swedish, deep tissue, myofascial, cranio-sacral, manual lymph drainage, integrative reflexology, cancer massage, and more. Amy works for Holistic Health Associates at our satellite office at Buckingham's Choice Retirement Community.

Samantha is a health coach, yogi, runner, and public speaker dedicated to improving the health and happiness of her clients. With an open heart and a transformative 6 month plan, Samantha guides her clients to success by prescribing personal programs that will empower them to meet their health goals.

She received a bachelor's degree in Sports Coaching from Deakin University in Melbourne, Australia, and studied Health Coaching at the Institute for Integrative Nutrition in Manhattan, NY and where she was trained in various dietary theories, combining the knowledge of traditional philosophies with modern concepts.

Todd  is a natural teacher who brings his passion for learning and teaching into the treatment room. Initially Todd had his heart set on Western medicine for a career as he studied biology at Temple University. Soon he realized that the concept of health and well-being was missing from his education. Todd then turned to Chinese medicine to begin to understand how to create and sustain health. He completed his Masters of Acupuncture at Tai Sophia in Laurel Maryland.

Ever a student, Todd has continued to study with some of the greatest teachers in Chinese Medicine. He finished a two year course of study with Lonny Jarret, a renowned acupuncturist, and has just began a two year study of Chinese herbal medicine with Jeffery Yuen, a true living master of Chinese medicine.

Beyond Acupuncture Todd is a certified Zero Balancer. Zero Balancing (ZB) is a form of body work where the practitioner balances the structure and energy of the body. Designed by Dr. Fritz Smith D.O., M.D., L.Ac., ZB utilizes both the Western understanding of structure and the Eastern understanding of energy. ZB is an excellent way to help manage pain, range of motion issues as well as provide a deep sense of well-being and balance.

Todd enjoys sharing his passion for learning and teaching, inspiring authentic conversations that matter, and engaging his clients to create and sustain personal health and well-being.

Kym is a graduate of Virginia Tech with a bachelors in Fine Art. She prides herself on being an aspiring "starving artist" in her spare time, and loves working at HHA. Kym is an outdoor recreation enthusiast (after working in the industry for nearly 10 years) and yearns to travel often. What Kym enjoys most about working at HHA: working with you and having an everyday resource to live a more holistic lifestyle!

Chico comes to HHA with a happy swagger and a wag of his tail. Chico was trained as a therapy dog through Dog Ears and Paws, Inc. in 2004. The program was a 12 week training program where he learned the art of Being in a treatment room, how to approach sick or elderly people and creating happiness in his clients and staff. Woof!