Christopher E. Hollis, ND, L.Ac, MSOM

Dr. Hollis received a Bachelor of Science in Psychophysiology from Pennsylvania State University. After college he completed a six-year nationally accredited medical program and received a Doctorate of Naturopathic Medicine and Master of Science in Oriental Medicine from the National College of Naturopathic Medicine in Portland, Oregon. Dr. Hollis treats acute and chronic illness utilizing western and Chinese herbs, acupuncture, homeopathy and nutrition. A specialist in complementary and alternative medicine, he addresses a wide range of conditions in his practice. He has studied homeopathy in India and Chinese Medical Theory and Qigong in China and frequently travels to further his skill and knowledge.  He also lectures internationally and is committed to bringing affordable acupuncture to central Vermont. He sees patients in Montpelier and in Randolph.

Elise Bennett, L.Ac, MSOM

Elise Bennett is an acupuncturist and herbalist with training in the Chinese and Western herbal traditions. She takes an individualized approach to health, by taking extra time to listen to her patients and understand what is going on within the greater context of their environment and lifestyle. This enables her to address their symptoms, as well as the underlying root causes of their condition. She holds a Masters of Science in Oriental Medicine from Southwest Acupuncture College. Her clinical interests include working with women’s health, fertility, digestive issues, stress and anxiety, insomnia and pain. Additionally, Elise completed a three-year clinical herbalism program at Vermont Center for Integrative Herbalism. This program explored both traditional uses and modern research in plant medicine. Elise believes that the integration of traditional healing practices into modern health care settings enhances patients overall health. She is committed to offering compassionate, gentle and effective care to help her patients cultivate health and vitality in their lives

Emma Whiteoak Lee, L.Ac. and Herbalist

Emma began her journey as a holistic health practitioner in 1998 at the age of 19. Originally a student of Western clinical herbal medicine, she went on to earn a graduate degree from the Oregon College of Oriental Medicine in 2009.

In her undergraduate work she majored in American medical history and botanical medicine, and spent many years traveling and studying herbal medicine traditions around the U.S. and beyond. She is passionate about medicine of all kinds, often melding Eastern and Western approaches in her work, offering eclectic and effective solutions for her patients. 

She specializes in women’s health, fertility, anxiety and depression, but she enjoys seeing patients of all ages and ailments. Most recently, she completed a postpartum doula training at the Ayurvedic Center in Williston, VT. 

She lives in Sharon, VT with her partner and their five children. In her spare time, Emma enjoys writing about and researching medical history, gardening, playing her fiddle, and contemplating the great mystery of life.

To learn more about Emma and her offerings, go to her website: https://www.emmaacupuncture.com/