we care about maine recovery
Meet the ARMaine board members.
OUR MISSION: ARMaine is committed to increasing access to
acupuncture for Mainers in all stages of recovery.
Mary Beth Hassett, L.Ac., Dipl.O.M., ARMaine Founder
marybeth@freeportacupuncture.com
Inspired to make a difference by those close to her, Mary Beth spearheaded a project at Milestone Recovery in 2018, bringing the NADA Protocol to clients going through acute detoxification. Mary Beth holds a Master’s Degree in Chinese Medicine from Five Branches University in Santa Cruz, CA and a Bachelor’s from Boston College. She has a private practice in acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine in Freeport, Maine. Currently Mary Beth is the president of the Maine Association of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine/ MAAOM. A native to Yarmouth, Maine, in her free time she enjoys being out in nature, travel, gardening, cooking, and her dog Chi Chi and cat Francis. To read more about her professional work, visit FreeportAcupuncture.com.
Melanie Clarke, M.Ac. L.Ac., ARMaine Director
melanieclarke5e@gmail.com
Melanie was first introduced to the NADA Protocol in the late 90’s as part of her acupuncture training in Baltimore and the greater Baltimore area. During that time, she provided acupuncture treatment in a variety of recovery settings. It was then that she saw the impact of the NADA Protocol and recognized it to be a profound tool in recovery. Being a part of the treatment programs in Baltimore inspired her to continue with that work after she opened her private practice in Maine in the early 2000’s. In 2018, she volunteered for the year long Milestone Recovery acupuncture program, providing the NADA Protocol for patients in an in-patient detox setting. This experience solidified her commitment to being part of the solution for those struggling with addiction in our community. She holds a Mater of Acupuncture degree and additional certifications and Chinese Herbal medicine and Feng Shui. She lives and practices acupuncture in Portland. More information about Melanie and her practice can be found on her website melanieclarkeom.com.
Ursula Schmidt, L.Ac., MSCM, ARMaine Director
ursulaischmidt@gmail.com
Ursula is a Licensed Acupuncturist and Herbalist as well as a nationally certified Diplomate of Acupuncture. She received her Master's degree in Chinese Medicine from The Santa Barbara College of Oriental Medicine in California. Her training includes Acupuncture, Chinese Herbology and Nutrition.
Ursula also completed a certification course in Acupuncture and Orthopedics, and the NADA training to become an acupuncture detoxification specialist.
In addition to her Master's degree in Chinese Medicine, Ursula is also a Doctor in Veterinary Medicine.
Always in search of knowledge that would help her patients attain health and balance, Ursula continued her studies in several other modalities that beautifully merged and complimented Oriental Medicine. She became a NAET specialist to address allergies. She completed a 2 year Clinical Integration Course in 5 element style acupuncture course to better understand and treat the psycho-emotional side of physical conditions.and became a Reiki Master. , Bach flower remedies, and 5 Element Acupuncture System.
Ursula always felt compelled to merge and integrate East and West, science and technology, with philosophy and spirituality. With her background and continuous search for knowledge, she is able to bridge the gap and bring forth the valuable traditions often lost in modern medicine. Her deep caring style and ability to listen and spend time with patients are but a few of her many qualities.
