Linda Wentz
L.Ac, CMT, HHC
Linda Wentz is a National Board Certified (NCCAOM) and Licensed Acupuncturist and the founder of NOVA Acupuncture. She received her acupuncture training from the Maryland Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine and is licensed through the Virginia Board of Medicine. Linda is currently completing her doctoral studies in acupuncture and integrative medicine with advanced focus in orthopedic conditions, pain management, and evidence-based care.
Linda has extensive experience treating a wide range of conditions including chronic pain, orthopedic and musculoskeletal disorders, stress-related conditions, women’s health, fertility support, headaches and migraines, digestive concerns, and wellness maintenance. She works with patients using both Traditional Chinese Medicine principles and a modern, clinical approach to care, emphasizing individualized treatment plans, patient education, and measurable progress.
Her practice frequently collaborates within the conventional medical system, including care coordinated with physicians, fertility specialists, physical therapists, and Veterans Affairs Community Care referrals. NOVA Acupuncture is in-network with several major insurance providers, helping make acupuncture more accessible for patients seeking integrative treatment options.
Linda believes effective healthcare should address both symptoms and underlying patterns contributing to imbalance. She takes time to understand the full picture of a patient’s health and is known for combining compassionate care with clear treatment planning and realistic expectations for recovery and long-term wellness.
At NOVA Acupuncture, Linda has created an environment that combines clinical professionalism with a calm, restorative patient experience. Her goal is for patients to feel supported, educated, and empowered throughout their healing process while receiving high-quality integrative care rooted in both traditional wisdom and modern clinical practice
Matthew Stampe
D.Ac, LMT
Matt was introduced to a Taiwanese acupuncturist by his Tai Chi teacher in 1992. Matt’s early training included Tai Chi, Qigong, Tui-Na, Acupressure, Meditation, and Chinese Dietary Therapy including herbs readily available at Asian markets.
He graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts. Matt continued his studies at Qi Elements school of Tai Chi and Massage and became a licensed massage therapist with Virginia Board of Nursing in 2006. In 2014 he pursued his dream and later graduated from Virginia University of Integrative Medicine. He passed the NCCAOM medical board exams and has been licensed by the Virginia Board of Medicine since 2019.
“The combination of all these disciplines work synergistically for complete health and vitality. I am a firm believer in what Eastern medicine can offer as an alternative or as a component, integrated with Western medicine. I have extensive personal experience with diet and nutrition and orthopedic treatments working with all kinds of athletes for many years. I am very sensitive to the needs of couples trying to conceive and to support women throughout pregnancy. Patients who have had limited success with western treatments alone often see improvement in symptoms when working with a Chinese medical practitioner.”
Matthew finished the Doctorate of Acupuncture program in 2025 where the focus was on four main areas:
- Orthopedic Acupuncture: using filiform needle in muscles, tendons, ligaments, and joints for treating injuries causing a lack of stability, pain, and inflammation.
- Mental Health and Trauma Care: acupuncture treatment protocols for stress, anxiety, ADHD, autism, depression, and more.
- Reproductive Health for women and men. Assistance in helping with the patient’s hormone levels, endometriosis, fibroids, PCOS, egg and sperm quality, cycle irregularities, and menopause.
- Oncology Acupuncture, which helps assist improving the patient’s quality of life as they go through treatment with side effects like nausea, fatigue, neuropathy, hot flashes, pain from radiation and chemotherapy.
Claire Kim
L.Ac
A wellness way finder, Claire Kim is a Virginia, Maryland, and New Jersey board-licensed acupuncturist certified by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM). She received her Master of Science from Virginia University of Integrative Medicine and Bachelor’s degree in Biology from Boston College.
Claire completed her pre-med track in college to pursue her life-long dream of becoming a doctor, but her life took a turning point when she met Dr. Young Cheong, a renowned Sa-Am acupuncture practitioner with over 30 years of clinical experience. Dr. Cheong chose Claire to become his protégé before he moved permanently overseas to help the underprivileged in third world countries. For three years, she trained directly under Dr. Cheong to carry on his practice and industry know-how. Claire also remains an active member of Good Neighbor Acupuncturists, an organization founded by Dr. Cheong. While in school, Claire further honed and refined her skills under the mentorship of Dr. Choo, who is the President of Association of International Sa-Am Acupuncture.
Claire is genuinely interested in helping each patient create a balanced and healthy lifestyle. Devoted to this craft, she seeks the most up-to-date treatment techniques and blends them into her own style of practice, utilizing all different styles of treatment, including TCM practice, Korean practice, integrative approaches, to modern biomedicine/technology. Claire is also well-experienced with various other forms of Oriental medicine, such as cupping, gua-sha, tui-na, and Chinese herbs.
Most importantly, Claire strongly advocates a holistic approach to medicine. Her practice goes beyond just treating patients, to educating them to make healthy and sustainable life choices with regard to their dietary habits, lifestyle, and immune system. Based on her integrative, whole-body approach, Claire will provide personalized and effective therapy by diagnosing each patient’s specific imbalance and using traditional acupuncture, consultation, nutrition, and herbs to help achieve physical, mental, and spiritual well-being.
Judy Allen
L.Ac
Judy is a nationally board-certified Virginia and New York state licensed acupuncturist. She received a Bachelor of Arts in International Affairs from University of Mary Washington and attended Virginia University of Integrative Medicine where she graduated with a Master of Science in Acupuncture.
After over 10 years of living in New York and working in the corporate world, Judy understands how chronic stress can affect our bodies and create imbalance. Her goal is to understand the holistic picture of every patient’s health in order to provide exceptional care and help bring the body back to balance.
Judy spent her first few years of practice at a clinic in Maryland that focused on women’s health and fertility and also treated complex cases of veteran patients. While working, she continued to take advanced trainings to further her skills and knowledge. Some of these include:
- orthopedic acupuncture
- SAAT allergy acupuncture
- trigger point acupuncture
- micro-needling
Judy’s favorite part about interacting with her patients is seeing steady improvements while progressing through treatments. Some of the health concerns she commonly sees and treats are musculoskeletal pain, women’s health and fertility, stress, anxiety, headaches/migraines, sleep disorders, and digestive issues.
Ian Hayes
healthcare administrative specialist
Ian is a healthcare administrative specialist with 10 years of experience in various specialties, including mental health, arthritis, and rheumatology. He studied Health Information Management and Electronic Health Records Management at Ashworth College and is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Psychology at Liberty University. Ian thoroughly enjoys bringing smiles and a deep sense of care to patients each day.
At the front desk, Ian enjoys chatting with patients about the holistic approach to health, blending the physical, mental, and spiritual aspects together. He is also a Certified Personal Trainer with the National Council on Strength & Fitness (NCSF).
