Our Team
Hannah Beachy, L.Ac. (She/her)
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Hannah discovered her love of Eastern medicine during Shiatsu training, in 2000. Ever passionate about creating community, she was excited to discover the community acupuncture model. She opened the clinic in 2011. Then in 2018, with our transition to a non-profit, she became the director. Hannah calls the west side of Colorado Springs home, where she enjoys gardening, keeping chickens and exploring the local trails.
Hannah completed her MSOM at the Southwest Acupuncture College, Boulder, in 2010. She holds a B.A. in Spanish from Fort Lewis College, and enjoys conversing with our Spanish-speaking patients. Hannah is certified in Acupuncture and Chinese herbology by the NCCAOM. She is a Licensed Acupuncturist in the State of Colorado, and a member of the People's Organization of Community Acupuncture (POCA). You can reach Hannah at [email protected] |
Kyndl Mueller, L.Ac. (She/her)
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Kyndl earned her MSOM in 2015, while living in Capitol Hill from the School of Traditional Chinese Medicine (CSTCM) in Denver. Before that she was busy immersing herself in the natural environment of the mountains in Steamboat where she spent her undergraduate years studying philosophy and skiing. In the spring of 2017 she went to Nepal to work with the Acupuncture Relief Project to provide healthcare to the rural villages outside of Kathmandu. That experience galvanized her passion for treating the community with Chinese medicine. She brought this passion back to her roots in Colorado Springs, where she grew up, and found her place in community acupuncture and SCA.
Kyndl is certified in Acupuncture and Chinese herbology by the NCCAOM and is a licensed acupuncturist in the state of Colorado. Kyndl can be reached at [email protected] |
Our receptionists, Amber and Teresa
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Teresa Subialka (she/her)You'll see Teresa (right) at the front desk on Mondays and Thursdays. She is also our volunteer coordinator and bookkeeper. Teresa is passionate about nutrition and is studying to become a holistic nutritional therapist.
Amber Grantham (she/her)Amber (left) is with us 4 days a week, keeping things running smoothly at the front desk. When not at the clinic, she's at her crystal healing practice, learn more at www.rocksistermagic.com or out walking her beloved dog.
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Our Volunteers
We rekindled our volunteer program in 2023 and are accepting applications for volunteer receptionists. We also need help with landscaping and social media. If you are interested, please email the front desk at [email protected].
Our Board of Directors
Hannah Beachy, President (she/her) Hannah is the founder of SCA and an acupuncturist here at the clinic. See her bio above.
Molly July, Vice President (she/her/they/them) Molly practiced Community Acupuncture from 2010 through 2020. In that time, she gave over 35,000 treatments to her community, first in New Mexico, here at SCA in 2012, then in 3 different locations in Northern California. Molly currently works for Sutter Health as an acupuncturist for the Institute for Health and Healing, in Sacramento. There she is part of a team of integrative health practitioners that strives to offer comprehensive, holistic care for their community. Outside of work, Molly enjoys spending time at home with her partner Fern, their daughter Hope and their two funny dogs.
Vanessa Little, Secretary (she/her) Vanessa is a Colorado Springs native, who enjoys the arts, music, dance and teaching. She teaches piano lessons, and performs at local events. 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, and Poetry719. Vanessa owns two businesses, Miss Vanessa’s Piano Studio and Lil’ Miss Story Hour, a literacy themed entertainment service for children. Vanessa discovered community acupuncture many years ago, while recovering from a debilitating rock climbing accident. She enthusiastically advocates for individuals like herself who do not “look the stereotypical part” of a disabled individual.
Update: Sadly, Vanessa passed away on July 9, 2024 as a result of health complications related to her accident. She was an absolutely amazing individual: adventurer, community organizer, activist, sister, auntie and friend. She is greatly missed. To connect with Vanessa's community or to make a donation to support her family, click the links below:
Vanessa's obituary
Donor Box: Vanessa Little Tribute
Facebook: Vanessa Celebration of Life
Elaine Horton, Treasurer (she/her) Elaine has a degree in Health Care Administration, has 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.
Hethyr Pletsch (she/her) Hethyr is a long-time client of Springs Community Acupuncture, a former Colorado Springs yoga studio owner, a yoga teacher and therapist, and most recently a new mom to an amazing little girl. She loves hiking, camping, traveling, reading, and spending time with her husband Jon and their daughter Wryn.
Molly July, Vice President (she/her/they/them) Molly practiced Community Acupuncture from 2010 through 2020. In that time, she gave over 35,000 treatments to her community, first in New Mexico, here at SCA in 2012, then in 3 different locations in Northern California. Molly currently works for Sutter Health as an acupuncturist for the Institute for Health and Healing, in Sacramento. There she is part of a team of integrative health practitioners that strives to offer comprehensive, holistic care for their community. Outside of work, Molly enjoys spending time at home with her partner Fern, their daughter Hope and their two funny dogs.
Vanessa Little, Secretary (she/her) Vanessa is a Colorado Springs native, who enjoys the arts, music, dance and teaching. She teaches piano lessons, and performs at local events. 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, and Poetry719. Vanessa owns two businesses, Miss Vanessa’s Piano Studio and Lil’ Miss Story Hour, a literacy themed entertainment service for children. Vanessa discovered community acupuncture many years ago, while recovering from a debilitating rock climbing accident. She enthusiastically advocates for individuals like herself who do not “look the stereotypical part” of a disabled individual.
Update: Sadly, Vanessa passed away on July 9, 2024 as a result of health complications related to her accident. She was an absolutely amazing individual: adventurer, community organizer, activist, sister, auntie and friend. She is greatly missed. To connect with Vanessa's community or to make a donation to support her family, click the links below:
Vanessa's obituary
Donor Box: Vanessa Little Tribute
Facebook: Vanessa Celebration of Life
Elaine Horton, Treasurer (she/her) Elaine has a degree in Health Care Administration, has 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.
Hethyr Pletsch (she/her) Hethyr is a long-time client of Springs Community Acupuncture, a former Colorado Springs yoga studio owner, a yoga teacher and therapist, and most recently a new mom to an amazing little girl. She loves hiking, camping, traveling, reading, and spending time with her husband Jon and their daughter Wryn.