Our Acupuncturists
Hannah Beachy, L.Ac.
Hannah discovered her love of Eastern medicine during Shiatsu training, in 2000. She has always been passionate about creating community, and was excited to discover the community acupuncture model upon graduating from acupuncture school. She opened the clinic in 2011, following a social business model. Then in 2018, as the clinic transitioned to non-profit, she became the executive director. Hannah calls the west side of Colorado Springs home, where she enjoys gardening, keeping chickens and exploring the local trails.
Hannah completed her Master of Science in Oriental Medicine (MSOM) at the Southwest Acupuncture College, Boulder, in 2010. She also holds a B.A. in Spanish from Fort Lewis College, and enjoys conversing with our Spanish-speaking patients. Hannah is certified in Oriental Medicine by the National Certification Committee of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM). She is a Licensed Acupuncturist in the State of Colorado, and a proud member of the People's Organization of Community Acupuncture (POCA).
Hannah completed her Master of Science in Oriental Medicine (MSOM) at the Southwest Acupuncture College, Boulder, in 2010. She also holds a B.A. in Spanish from Fort Lewis College, and enjoys conversing with our Spanish-speaking patients. Hannah is certified in Oriental Medicine by the National Certification Committee of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM). She is a Licensed Acupuncturist in the State of Colorado, and a proud member of the People's Organization of Community Acupuncture (POCA).
Kyndl Mueller, L.Ac.
Kyndl completed her MSOM at the Colorado School of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Denver. She holds an undergraduate degree in philosophy from Colorado Mountain College in Steamboat, where she took up Tai Chi and skiing in her free time away from class. The study of Eastern traditions and Tai Chi is what attracted her to acupuncture, and she has since fallen in love with the medicine. In the spring of 2017, Kyndl volunteered in Nepal with the Acupuncture Relief Project, where she practiced Chinese medicine as the primary healthcare for a rural community.
As a native of Colorado Springs, Kyndl is happy to be treating in her home community. She enjoys retreating to the mountains in her spare time and is delighted to share the magic of acupuncture with all her patients. Kyndl is certified in Oriental Medicine by the NCCAOM and is a Licensed Acupuncturist in the State of Colorado.
As a native of Colorado Springs, Kyndl is happy to be treating in her home community. She enjoys retreating to the mountains in her spare time and is delighted to share the magic of acupuncture with all her patients. Kyndl is certified in Oriental Medicine by the NCCAOM and is a Licensed Acupuncturist in the State of Colorado.
Kimberly Ann Brown, L.Ac.
Kimberly Ann Brown is a community connector with a great fondness for holistic healing and ecological sustainability. She has a wide variety of work experience in nutrition, farming, education and health. Kimberly is an avid writer, gardener and outdoor enthusiast. She most recently served as Wellness Ambassador at Whole Foods Market, where she helped others achieve personal goals using supplements, lifestyle modifications, and nutrition.
In 2006, Kimberly received her Masters in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine from the National University of Natural Medicine in Portland, Oregon. She also holds a dual undergraduate degree in Biology and Psychology from the University of Georgia, with a focus in psychopharmacology. Kimberly is certified in Oriental Medicine by the NCCAOM and is a Licensed Acupuncturist in the State of Colorado.
In 2006, Kimberly received her Masters in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine from the National University of Natural Medicine in Portland, Oregon. She also holds a dual undergraduate degree in Biology and Psychology from the University of Georgia, with a focus in psychopharmacology. Kimberly is certified in Oriental Medicine by the NCCAOM and is a Licensed Acupuncturist in the State of Colorado.
Our Reception Team
Darla and Sharon, our office managers
Our front desk is staffed by a combination of employees and volunteers. Most afternoons you'll find Sharon or Darla at the front desk to welcome you. On mornings and weekends, we rely primarily on a team of volunteer receptionists. We are so grateful for all their hard work!
If you are an established patient and are interested in volunteering, please ask for information at the front desk or email us at info@springscommunityacupuncture.com.
If you are an established patient and are interested in volunteering, please ask for information at the front desk or email us at info@springscommunityacupuncture.com.
Our Board of Directors
Hannah Beachy, President. Hannah is the founder of SCA and an acupuncturist here at the clinic. See her bio above.
Amelia (Molly) Fread, Vice President. Molly Fread has practiced Community Acupuncture since 2010. She's been fortunate to give over 30,000 treatments to her community, first in New Mexico and then here at SCA in 2012. She's been practicing in Northern California for the past 6 years and currently works at Sacramento Acupuncture Project. She loves helping people to slow down, relax their bodies, and take time to reset using a gentle treatment style. Molly is a dedicated POCA member.
Vanessa Little, Secretary. Vanessa is a Colorado Springs native, who enjoys the arts, music, dance and teaching. She teaches piano lessons, performs at local events like open mic nites and poetry slams. In addition to activity in the arts, Vanessa is passionate about education, youth outreach, and self-care/ alternative medicine. She works with AAYLC (the African American Youth Leadership Conference), Hear Hear Poetry, Poetry719, volunteers for CPCD Head Start Colorado Springs, and conducts a monthly story hour at Ruth Holley Library. Vanessa owns two businesses, Miss Vanessa’s Piano Studio and Lil’ Miss Story Hour, a literacy themed entertainment service for children’s birthday parties. Vanessa discovered community acupuncture many years ago, while recovering from a debilitating rock climbing accident. She is very passionate about advocating for individuals like herself who do not “look the stereotypical part” of a disabled individual. She hopes to bring more awareness to disabilities, specifically, the invisible ones.
Elaine Horton, Treasurer. Elaine has a degree in Health Care Administration, and previously worked at the Univ of Rochester Medical Center, the Heartwork Institute, BCM Services, and was co-owner of Planning Matrix, Inc. Well-known to many of our patients as our previous office manager, Elaine understands the workings of the clinic inside and out. She currently travels between her home in Manitou Springs and the East Coast of Long Island, where she assists her parents in transitioning through aging. In both locations she enjoys gardening, walking trails or beaches, experimenting in the kitchen creating new recipes for healthy living, and using her accrued airline miles for long weekend getaways with her husband.
Amelia (Molly) Fread, Vice President. Molly Fread has practiced Community Acupuncture since 2010. She's been fortunate to give over 30,000 treatments to her community, first in New Mexico and then here at SCA in 2012. She's been practicing in Northern California for the past 6 years and currently works at Sacramento Acupuncture Project. She loves helping people to slow down, relax their bodies, and take time to reset using a gentle treatment style. Molly is a dedicated POCA member.
Vanessa Little, Secretary. Vanessa is a Colorado Springs native, who enjoys the arts, music, dance and teaching. She teaches piano lessons, performs at local events like open mic nites and poetry slams. In addition to activity in the arts, Vanessa is passionate about education, youth outreach, and self-care/ alternative medicine. She works with AAYLC (the African American Youth Leadership Conference), Hear Hear Poetry, Poetry719, volunteers for CPCD Head Start Colorado Springs, and conducts a monthly story hour at Ruth Holley Library. Vanessa owns two businesses, Miss Vanessa’s Piano Studio and Lil’ Miss Story Hour, a literacy themed entertainment service for children’s birthday parties. Vanessa discovered community acupuncture many years ago, while recovering from a debilitating rock climbing accident. She is very passionate about advocating for individuals like herself who do not “look the stereotypical part” of a disabled individual. She hopes to bring more awareness to disabilities, specifically, the invisible ones.
Elaine Horton, Treasurer. Elaine has a degree in Health Care Administration, and previously worked at the Univ of Rochester Medical Center, the Heartwork Institute, BCM Services, and was co-owner of Planning Matrix, Inc. Well-known to many of our patients as our previous office manager, Elaine understands the workings of the clinic inside and out. She currently travels between her home in Manitou Springs and the East Coast of Long Island, where she assists her parents in transitioning through aging. In both locations she enjoys gardening, walking trails or beaches, experimenting in the kitchen creating new recipes for healthy living, and using her accrued airline miles for long weekend getaways with her husband.