Acupuncture
Don Thomas, Acupuncturist
Don Thomas received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology and his Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from the University of Maryland. Don has practiced Nursing for the past 22 years in the areas of Psychiatry and Substance Abuse with National Certification in the area of Mental Health nursing. His personal healing experience while receiving acupuncture treatment prompted him to pursue the path to become an acupuncture practitioner. Don graduated from the Traditional Acupuncture Institute in 2004 with a Master's Degree in Acupuncture and has been practicing as a licensed acupuncturist in Maryland since that time.
Don lives in the Perry Hall area with his wife and two young children. Growing up in the area, his parents helped foster a keen interest in Nature and the Natural order of things such as seasonal changes. It felt like he was coming home when he discovered that Chinese Medicine, especially 5 element acupuncture, is based on healing principles garnered from careful observation of Nature. Don now utilizes this ancient healing wisdom to be in partnership with his clients as they experience their own personal healing. As a nurse, Don also has a clear grasp and appreciation of Western medical practice and is adept at integrating the benefits derived from each system to promote wellness through holistic care.
Domenic Thomas - M.S.O.M., L.Ac.
Domenic enrolled at SAMRA University in Los Angeles and earned a full tuition scholarship to study Traditional Chinese Medicine. He went on to graduate with a Masters of Science degree in Oriental Medicine in 2001.
At SAMRA he was fortunate to study under some of the brightest Chinese, Japanese, and Korean professors in the science of oriental medical diagnosis, acupuncture, and herbology. Domenic also studied optional advanced coursework in Chinese herbal theory, diagnosis, and massage therapy.
After leaving SAMRA, Domenic moved to New York City for a position at a physical rehabilitation clinic in Bronx, NY where he was able to perform over 5,000 acupuncture visits in his first year of practice. After his extensive clinical experience in New York, Domenic decided to re-locate to Baltimore, MD and opened his current practice in February of 2003, specializing in obstetrics, pregnancy support, physical medicine, and pain management.
Brian Jackson, L.Ac.
Brian was classically trained at the Nanjing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine in China. There he had the opportunity to study under some of the greatest contemporary scholars in the field of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine.
Beyond competency in Acupuncture he is also adept at Tuina, and Qigong External Therapy. During his graduate work and residency program within one of the largest and most modern TCM hospitals in China, the Jiangsu Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, the majority of his clinical work was in the field of post-stroke care, muscular-skeletal disorders, and pain management.
He is nationally certified and holds a Maryland license in acupuncture. Due to his extensive training in China he has seen a high volume of patients with a vast array of disorders. He has just recently moved to the Baltimore area to share his knowledge of classical Chinese acupuncture with our growing patient population.
Integrative Health Centers Bel Air Alternative Health Practitioners
"Thank you to all your wonderful staff for the help in achieving my goal of healing and getting better. Great therapists and staff! Thanks and good luck to everyone."
KS
"I came in with a problem and it was quickly diagnosed & therapy prescribed. I am 100% cured."
PB
"You did GREAT!!! Tracey and Al are both wonderful. They have given me my independence back. Their expertise, kindness and caring are so "over the top" that it is difficult to explain. Thanks."
CN
"I truly enjoyed everyone who has taken care of me. You guys are awesome!!"
AC
"Came here with severe pain. David was great and I am now pain free and know how to, hopefully, remain pain free. Thanks!!!"
MJM
"Problems with pain, movement and strength due to carpal tunnel in both wrists. I now have "happy" hands that work."
MG
"Thank you for making me feel better. The staff at Bel Air are wonderful. They are all very nice, patient, kind and professional."
DK
"David was a great PT and was very helpful with home exercises."
JF
"Jill was awesome! The receptionist was super friendly and organized. The entire staff was highly professional & always had a smile on their face.... a totally caring environment. The facilities were beautifully decorated, seems silly, but a real plus. Made you feel like you were in a Spa - not PT. Love Gold Medal!! I would recommend you guys to anyone without reservations."
JH
"I came to GMPT after I realized I couldn't zip up my dress. Yeeks!!!! The improvement in my ROM and strength is significant. Thanks to everyone's effort, I was able to rappel down a 17 story building with my frozen shoulder."
WL
"My experience here has been great. The staff was very helpful and catered to my needs. David is an excellent therapist and I wouldn't hesitate to come back or refer anyone needing therapy. Thanks!!!!"
BE
"I came in with a lower back injury that was preventing me from running. Thanks to Tracey, I was able to finish my 34th half marathon."
KR
"Both Jeremy and Jill have been extremely helpful and very very pleasant! I would NOT hesitate to tell everyone to come to Gold Medal. My treatments have been outstanding."
KD
"I've been very pleased all the way around - with both the professional knowledge & physical treatment as well as the personal friendliness of all the staff. I felt personally very well cared for. Many thanks."
MW
"Staff was exceptional. Always a pleasure to deal with!!"
TM
"The best Physical Therapist we have ever had, and we have had a lot of them. Gold Medal has helped both Art and I tremendously."
Patricia Modell
"Very knowledgeable, and very skilled in their craft. They always help me, and I feel better. I have great confidence in Kevin and his team at Gold Medal Physical Therapy. They are in a class by themselves."
Art Modell
"I had knee replacement surgery this year and had a great experience at Gold Medal. I worked with Bryan the most, and I think he is excellent!! Thank you all so much."
PS
"Good experience for my daughter. David explained a lot to us about what was wrong and what kind of exercises to do to help. David showed her how to strengthen her body for sports."
SE's mom
"The care I received from Dave was excellent. My arm is 100% better. The staff was also excellent."
DG
"I was able to regain my ankle strenth to the same level as my good ankle. This is the third joint issue you have treated me for and all 3 times I have been ver pleased with the results. Thank you."
LO
"I have received great care from Dave. He is most knowledgable in his field of therapy. I will definitely recommend all who have a need to call Gold Medal."
BY
"Terrific! I learned a lot and you helped me recover from sciatic problems. Plus, everyone is so nice."
JJ
"It took a year and a half, but I am much stronger, with less pain and some good habits. Great people."
GF
"You were all so incredibly kind to me when I struggled through my pain. As I moved on to different treatment and several second opinions, I learned that not everyone shares their knowledge as you did nor do they share their support & kindness as everyone did in Perry Hall and at the Brick Bodies site."
LP
"This has been the best PT experience. The best staff, the best service, and the very best care. Thank you!"
RD
"The staff members are attentive, diligent and so very friendly. My therapist, Bryan, listened to my concerns, was sympathetic, and focused on the therapy needed on that day. He also helped me understand excercises were important to do at home."
JV
"I can not believe the care I have received. Everyone has been kind, thoughtful and professional. You can be sure that I will recommend friends to Gold Medal. Thank you for your care."
AS
"I usually saw Jill for my herniated disc in my lower back, and also saw Jennifer several times. Both are exceptional therapists, always mindful of my pain level, and never pushed too far. Thank you so much."
CW
"I came to GMPT because of pain in my back and down my right arm. Jill put me on a plan that really improved my back, neck and arm. It makes it easy to come when you are treated as a person and not just an appointment."
RP
"I'm always raving about the staff at Gold Medal and everything they've done for me. I had been dealing with back pain for years, and finally sought treatment. After a few weeks at Gold Medal, I was walking pain free and standing up straight, which made my mother very happy! I recommend GMPT to all of my friends!"
Kelly Griffin
Play Action Sports/
Top of the Bay Sports/ iLAX
"Everyone at GMPT has been absolutely great. I was more than pleased with the care, patience, knowlege and encouragement from the staff. Thanks to Jennifer and Jeremy for all their help. I appreciate it so much!"
LG
"Everyone was attentive and professional. My questions were taken seriously and answered sincerely. I would definately recommend GMPT to my family & friends."
PS
"The staff did great, very professional and courteous. Therapy was very good. I'm leaving feeling much better and greatly improved with my movement and overall feeling. Great Job. I'll recommend your staff any time."
MB
"Oustanding care & customer service. Continue with the course you are on!"
SE
"I felt the office was very nice and helpful. Therapy staff very good, explains everything and listens to patient. Great with children."
JM
"Great! Everyone very friendly. Impressed with level of expertise & knowledge."
BM
"Fabulous! Always a nice welcome and great poeple, and a lot of physical improvement. Thanks for everything!"
KM
