Dr. Lumenello has served on the VTAA board and been an active member of the VTAA’s Ethics, Conduct, and Inclusion Committee since 2020. They initially helped overhaul the Bylaws in regards to inclusive language and more explicit Code of Conduct, as well as helped formulate this organization’s first Anti-Oppression Statement. Dr. C opened their practice in rural Vermont in 2017, but has been in private practice since 2006. As a Qigong and Feng Shui Master, Dr. Lumenello utilizes these two branches of Chinese Medicine extensively in their practice, specializing in the treatment of trauma and PTSD recovery, and auto-immune conditions. With a special interest in LGBTQ+ community concerns, Lumenello is the author of Gender & Sexuality in Chinese Medicine (Singing Dragon UK, 2020), and a contributing author for an upcoming text on ethics for Chinese Medicine providers. Beyond observing the misty mountains, motorcycling curvy back roads, raising a 10-year-old, and working with clients, Dr. Lumenello also mentors students, writes, and lectures nationwide on a variety of topics.

Mitya has been a member of VTAA since moving back East from San Diego where she earned her doctorate in Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine from Pacific College of Health Sciences. She now runs a busy two-room TCM practice and herbal pharmacy, Connecticut River Valley Acupuncture, in Lebanon, NH.

Mitya began in medicine as a licensed massage therapist, then expanded her scope with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN). She practiced nursing, primarily in rural New England, for over 20 years in the specialties of maternal-child care, chronic disease management, intensive care, and hospice.

Mitya is dedicated to the integration of biomedicine and evidence-based Eastern modalities. In addition to practicing Traditional Chinese Medicine, she assists people in restoring their gut microbiome through therapeutic probiotics and nutrition. Other loves include swimming, gardening, studying Korean language and culture, travel, and Qi Gong.

Greg has been on the board since 2022. He is a licensed Acupuncturist in Vermont and a Nationally Board Certified Diplomate of Oriental Medicine. He is trained in Orthopedic Acupuncture, Chinese and Japanese Acupuncture, Osteopathic palpation techniques, Tuina and Shiatsu massage, as well as East Asian Herbal Medicine. He currently focuses on treating all kinds of pain, digestive issues, auto-immune conditions, skin conditions, and Post-Viral syndromes such as Covid and Lyme Disease He is currently completing a doctorate on treating Chronic forms of Lyme Disease. Before getting into East Asian Medicine Greg was an organic Vegetable farmer and beekeeper and he was heavily involved with local farm to school programs. He now spends most of his free time with his family skiing, hiking, biking, swimming, and gardening.