Leon McKay, MATOM, Lac., is a nationally certified acupuncturist with more than 10 years experience. He received his Masters of Acupuncture and Traditional Oriental Medicine from the acclaimed Santa Barbara College of Oriental Medicine in 1999. During his rigorous training, he studied under influential practitioners such as Dr. Shu Rong Zhu MD/OMD, former head of Gynecology at Shanghai Hospital, Jeffrey Yuen, Terry Oleson, Bob Flaws and Dr. Henry Han. Leon completed his certifications under California’s strict guidelines of more than 3,300 hours of training including extensive instruction in Western medicine to complement TCM.
In 1999, Leon moved to Wilmington, N.C. to start his own practice and bring these healing methods to his home state. He quickly began educating others as co-host of the “Healthy Alternatives Radio Show” which ran for 7 years.
Leon incorporates the Balance and Cross Body Methods together with Motor Point Technique and newly developed auricular techniques for pain and orthopedic issues. He has special interest and expertise in formulating herbal remedies and is well-trained in drug and herbal interactions. He has acquired a wide array of Chinese herbal medicinals, creating a pharmacy equipped to treat even complex cases.
To complement his work as an acupuncturist, Leon aquired his second degree Reiki certification and studied Lohan Hands and medical Qi Gong, and Tai Chi for Arthritis. He has certification in the treatment of Hepatitis C with Chinese Medicine and is one of the few N.C. practitioners trained in Battlefield Acupuncture.
Debra Collins BS, LMBT #3900, CHt
Debra Collins began her professional career as a teacher in the NC school system. Her vision to honor individual differences—students and faculty, resulted in Teacher of the Year awards in three schools. After thirteen years of teaching students with learning differences in the public schools, she was invited to move her efforts to the mental health arena to develop the coordinated, collaborative system of care for infants at risk for atypical development. She was then recruited to create and direct a nonprofit organization to support students with learning differences, their parents and teachers.
In 2003, Debra began a holistic healthcare career as a state licensed and nationally certified, massage and bodywork therapist, joining acupuncturist, Leon McKay, as co-owner of McKay Healing Arts. At that time she also began the study of craniosacral therapy with the Upledger Institute and attained her master level Reiki designation in the Usui tradition.
Debra is a Certified Hypnotherapist through the National Guild of Hypnotherapists (2008), and the International Association of Counselors and Therapists (2010). She utilizes her knowledge of the human energy system, the innate wisdom of the human body, and the power of the mind and human spirit in all of her work.
Pam King LMBT #4182
Pamela King is a graduate of the Baltimore School of Massage, and has been practicing Massage Therapy for over 20 years. Her work is an integration of Swedish, Deep Tissue, Structural Acupressure, and Myofascial Release. Each session is tailored to the client’s specific needs.