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As an Acupuncturist of 9 years and Bodyworker of 26 years, Amy brings knowledge of both Western anatomy and physiology, Eastern medical theory and Auriculotherapy to her treatments. Amy specializes in Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Acupuncture. She is an expert in Dry Needling and has mentored numerous other acupuncturists in the technique.

Amy is a passionate and dedicated practitioner and has studied extensively under a variety of recognized mentors. She combines a variety of acupuncture treatments including:

Sports Medicine Acupuncture

Balance Method Acupuncture

Tung Style Acupuncture

Auriculotherapy

Scalp Acupuncture

Trigger Point/Dry Needling

Neurofunctional Acupuncture

Electroacupuncture Medicine

Utilizing a detailed intake process, postural analysis, manual muscle tests, and traditional diagnostic methods, Amy works to create the most effective treatments and treatment plans for her patients. She receives each person with an open mind and provides a safe and private space where patients can ask questions and speak openly about their health and well-being.

An acupuncture session often includes ancillary therapies including Cupping, Gua Sha, Moxibustion, Kinesiotaping, PNF Stretches, Myofascial Release and Infrared Heat Therapy, which are chosen based on the patient’s needs at that time.

Amy specializes in treating orthopedic/musculoskeletal conditions, sports injuries and chronic pain. Additional conditions treated include anxiety/sympathetic dominance, post-surgical pain, pre-surgery pre-hab, headaches migraines, women’s health and digestive issues.

Amy has studied under respected mentors in orthopedics and neurology including Matt Callisen, Jaime Chaves, Dr. David Alimi, Jamie Hampton, Poney Chiang, Dr. Jason Hao, and Daun Jeong, among others.

Rather than seeing Eastern and Western medicine at odds, Amy considers this to be an exciting time during which the two can work together in the best interest of patients. She has been an active member with the Association for Professional Acupuncture in Pennsylvania, traveling to Harrisburg to advocate for the acupuncture profession. She is passionate about education and fostering cooperation within the local acupuncture community. Amy has brought in mentors, hosted, and assisted in workshops in Pittsburgh in order to promote and support orthopedic acupuncture and acupuncturists in the region.

Amy holds a Master’s Degree in Acupuncture from The Won Institute of Graduate Studies and Nationally Board-Certified through the NCCAOM and is a Licensed Acupuncturist under the Pennsylvania State Medical Board. Lic.# AK001200

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Kevin “Kai” Pang is a Nationally Board Certified and state certified acupuncturist licensed in Pennsylvania. He graduated with his masters in acupuncture from the American Institute of Alternative Medicine in Columbus, OH. He also holds Bachelors degrees in Economics and Philosophy from the University of Pittsburgh.

Kai is passionate about healing incorporating a wide lens view - one that includes all facets of health and environmental factors. He is passionate about sharing about the healing potential of Traditional Chinese Medicine and making it accessible. Kai has experience working in both private and community acupuncture settings, most recently in Richmond, VA, where he was also engaged in farming and food justice work. His favorite acupuncture related documentary is Dope is Death, and he loves playing music and hiking with his dog Babai.

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Svi has the mind of an engineer and designer and brings that thought process to his bodywork practice. With a long career in designing and producing ergonomic costumes for ballet companies as well as working in fine carpentry, Svi is always seeking to understand how structure and function work together optimally. Svi is very detail oriented and excels at focusing on specific problems during longer neuromuscular and myofascial sessions.

Svi holds a degree in Massage Therapy from the Pittsburgh School of Massage Therapy and is a Licensed Massage Therapist in the State of Pennsylvania. Lic.# MSG015669

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Monica Laird is a Licensed Massage Therapist who is passionate about helping clients feel better, move better, and live healthier lives. She graduated from the Pittsburgh School of Massage Therapy and also holds a B.S. in Exercise Physiology and Nutrition from Indiana University of Pennsylvania. As a Certified Exercise Physiologist through the American College of Sports Medicine, Monica has spent many years working as a personal trainer and fitness coach, giving her a unique understanding of how movement and lifestyle affect the body over time. She brings this experience into every massage session, creating personalized treatments that ease tension, promote recovery, and support long-term well-being. Monica strives to provide each client with a caring, effective experience that helps them feel their very best.

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C.J. creates a welcoming and soothing environment where clients can unwind and rejuvenate both body and mind and leave without regrets. Her innate ability to connect with others, coupled with her professionalism and discretion, enables her to enhance the health and vitality of those she meets by fostering strong relationships built on trust and mutual respect so that clients leave feeling heard, valued, and supported on their way to healing and self-awareness.

C.J. uses a multi-disciplinary approach to help her clients feel and function better. She says “Massage keeps me humble, balanced and sane. It makes me a more focused, thoughtful, lighthearted, creative, and healthy person. I hope you will give me the opportunity to help you feel that way too.”

She is dedicated to providing a comfort driven spa experience with muscle-specific techniques for a curated full body massage that is both indulgent and effective. Her commitment to excellence is evident in her continuous pursuit of knowledge and mastery in the field of massage by staying abreast of the latest industry trends and techniques, ensuring that her clients receive the highest quality care possible.

Whether it’s easing the stress of a hectic lifestyle or addressing specific musculoskeletal issues from sports, pregnancy, surgeries, chronic pain or afflictions, C.J. is dedicated to helping her clients achieve optimal health and vitality.

C.J. holds a degree in Holistic Health and Massage from Healing Hands School of Holistic Health and is a Licensed Massage Therapist in the State of Pennsylvania and California. License # MSG015645

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Jason is both a longtime dedicated student of and teacher of the art and science of bodywork. He currently teaches Myofascial Massage at the Pittsburgh School of Massage Therapy, helping to enrich the regions upcoming therapists. He has attained Certification in Advanced Myofascial Techniques (CAMT 1) from the world-renowned educator Til Luchau. Jason’s sessions integrate neuromuscular trigger point, deep tissue, myofascial release, cross fiber friction, gentle release holds, and traditional Swedish massage. 

Early in Jason’s path to becoming a bodyworker, he chose to take the clinical route, with the intentions of providing more root-level treatments. Jason finds that a variety of pressures or slower movement often allows the body to more fully experience the effects of the massage and creates longer-lasting results. He will be fully present and listen to your concerns, stated goals and also what your fascia holds to ensure you receive the care you need. With a passion for continuing education, Jason is always pursuing new bodywork education to add to his skill set.

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Ashley believes everyone deserves the opportunity to step away from life’s stressors to focus on their own needs. With a background in customer service as well as being the recipient of many massages herself, Ashley understands what it means to truly listen to her clients in order to create a relaxing, tranquil, and healing massage experience. Ashley is thrilled to be a part of the PAAMW family and to continuously add to her massage tool kit.

Ashley specializes in Neuromuscular/Trigger Point Therapy and Swedish massage. 

In her free time, Ashley enjoys reading, baking, traveling, and spending time with her family and dog, Aero. 

Ashley holds a degree in Massage Therapy from the Pittsburgh School of Massage Therapy and is a Licensed Massage Therapist in the State of Pennsylvania. She also holds a BA in Communication and Media Studies from Penn State.

Lic#MSG01494

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Charles Koontz has a passion for helping people find relief through massage, especially those who suffer from chronic neck, hip, or leg pain often caused by long hours behind a desk or in a vehicle. He methodically works muscles that are directly and indirectly involved with dysfunction and pain and combines targeted Deep Tissue work with Hot Stone, Cupping, and Swedish massage treatments to give his clients a well-balanced healing experience. He is currently expanding his knowledge to include targeted stretching and muscle release massages for those who live a more active lifestyle and regularly engage in arduous workouts.

Charles holds a degree in Therapeutic Massage from Allegany College of Maryland and is a Licensed Massage Therapist in the State of Pennsylvania. 
Lic.# MSG005964

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Patapon combines adaptive Thai table massage moves with the slow, calming, and focused Swedish massage style to create a bodywork technique that is truly unique. Clients suffering from headaches and body pain typically caused by hours of daily computer work will find deep relief from his skillful focus on the neck, upper body, and lower back, which are his areas of expertise.

Patapon enjoys gaming and reading about advances in the medical field to keep his mind sharp, and he exercises regularly for his own general health and well-being, which also helps him understand the specific needs of fitness-focused clients.

Patapon holds a degree in Massage Therapy from Pittsburgh Technical College and is a Licensed Massage Therapist in the State of Pennsylvania.

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Ian is exceptionally skilled in helping people recover from chronic pain and deep-seated musculoskeletal issues. His clients often remark that he “intuitively feels their pain”, which allows him to create customized massages that change according to their needs. Ian blends Deep Tissue Massage, Cupping, Lymphatic Drainage, Thai Table Massage, Neuromuscular Trigger Point Therapy and Myofascial Release with the soothing, relaxing qualities of Swedish Massage to bring deep and long-lasting relief. All of these are bundled together in his unique Thai Movement Massage offering! Ian is also proficient in Resistance-Release therapy, which integrates resistance-guided movement on the part of the client to restore functional mobility.

Ian holds a degree in Comprehensive Massage Therapy from the Pittsburgh School of Massage Therapy and is a Licensed Massage Therapist in the State of Pennsylvania. 
Lic.# MSG008017

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Kevin “Kai” Pang is a Nationally Board Certified and state certified acupuncturist licensed in Pennsylvania. He graduated with his masters in acupuncture from the American Institute of Alternative Medicine in Columbus, OH. He also holds Bachelors degrees in Economics and Philosophy from the University of Pittsburgh.

Kai is passionate about healing incorporating a wide lens view - one that includes all facets of health and environmental factors. He is passionate about sharing about the healing potential of Traditional Chinese Medicine and making it accessible. Kai has experience working in both private and community acupuncture settings, most recently in Richmond, VA, where he was also engaged in farming and food justice work. His favorite acupuncture related documentary is Dope is Death, and he loves playing music and hiking with his dog Babai.

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Dr. B.J. Putnam, D.Ac, L.OM, Dipl. O.M. (NCCAOM)

Dr. B.J. Putnam is a licensed acupuncturist and Chinese herbalist who values acupuncture and herbal medicine equally in her approach to care. Her herbal practice emphasizes customized formulas that shift as symptoms change and healing progresses, offering truly individualized support. She specializes in pelvic floor dysfunction, complex pain conditions, and musculoskeletal disorders, drawing on advanced training in Zheng Gu Tui Na, pelvic floor acupuncture, and Somatic Functional Therapy to help her patients regain ease and function.

Some of the pelvic floor concerns Dr. Putnam loves to help with include:

Discomfort or pain with intimacy

Trouble with bladder control

Difficulty with bowel movements or pain during them

Tailbone or low back pain

Lingering discomfort after pelvic or hernia surgery

Groin, hip, or sacral pain connected to pelvic floor tension

In addition to her clinical practice, Dr. Putnam served as President, Vice President, and Education Chair of the Association for Professional Acupuncturists (APA) and represented Pennsylvania with the American Society of Acupuncturists. From 2014 to 2025, she was a faculty member at the Won Institute for Graduate Studies, where she created curriculum and taught doctorate-level courses in surface anatomy, clinical skills, and observation of acupuncture, while also supervising in the student clinic and advising students. Before becoming an acupuncturist, she taught massage therapy and practiced as a massage therapist for many years, building a strong foundation in hands-on healing.

Guided by her own practices of meditation, taiji, and martial arts, Dr. Putnam brings presence, compassion, and deep listening into every treatment. She believes healing begins when people feel truly seen and heard, and she works to create a space where lasting change is possible. She graduated with her Doctorate in Acupuncture from The Won Institute of Graduate Studies She is also a Licensed Acupuncturist under the Pennsylvania State Medical Board. License # OM000272.

Clinician, Heal PGH V.P., Putnam Properties, LLC

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