Meet Your Acupuncturists

Melissa Maynard, L.Ac
A graduate of Jung Tao School of Classical Chinese Medicine, Melissa has been in private practice as a licensed acupuncturist since 2012. Prior to that, Melissa apprenticed with Jason Redinbo, L.Ac, founder of the The Blue Ridge Center for Chinese Medicine, where she practiced Tui-na bodywork, acupressure and craniosacral therapy from 2006-2012. In 2014 she began working at the Roanoke Community Acupuncture clinic and enjoys both working in private practice and the community clinic.
Nile Bachmann, L.Ac
Nile Bachmann studied Naturopathic and Chinese Medicine in Seattle, Washington. Nile graduated with a Master's degree from the Seattle Institute of Oriental Medicine in 2012 where he trained in the many uses of acupuncture, herbs and Tui-na bodywork in the promotion and maintenance of health. He is also a graduate of the Cayce/Reilly School of Massotherapy in Virginia Beach and holds a BS in Biology from Virginia Tech. Before that Nile worked in a community acupuncture clinic in Charlottesville, Virginia.
