Mária Leon M.Ac., L.Ac., Dipl. Ac.
Licensed Acupuncturist
she/her
“I feel that a multidisciplinary, collaborative approach to health care is a necessary aspect of our evolving medical model.”
Montpelier
Wednesdays 9am-1pm and sub shifts as needed
Wednesdays 9am-1pm and sub shifts as needed
Meet Mária
Mária received her Master of Acupuncture from the New England School of Acupuncture (NESA) after four years of rigorous training. She is a licensed acupuncturist in the state of Vermont and is nationally board-certified through the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM). Mária has worked in diverse healthcare settings such as outpatient pain clinics, rehabilitation facilities, veterans’ homes, and community acupuncture clinics. Mária has also pursued postgraduate training in pain management, women’s health & fertility, and trauma-informed healthcare. She is skilled at providing simple somatic and mindfulness practices to help her patients face daily stresses with more calm and confidence. The depth and breadth of her training have allowed her to confidently and collaboratively work alongside other providers to help patients meet their health goals.
Mária’s superpower is her curiosity. She will listen to you and how your body is feeling. Her training and life experience have taught her there is always a good reason for every symptom, emotion, reaction, and need. Sharing your story is an important part of healing.
Having been introduced to acupuncture as a young child, Mária is passionate about providing care for all ages. She loves to help babies, children, and teens heal from symptoms associated with asthma, allergies, eczema, digestive challenges, constipation, low immunity, ADHD, autism, neurodivergence, anxiety, and depression. She has studied gentle Japanese non-insertive styles (needless) that are great for children (and adults) who are nervous about acupuncture. As a certified parenting coach and mother, she knows the stresses families face when caring for a child who has health challenges. Her treatments are gentle, fun, informative, and thorough.
Education & Certifications
- Licensed Acupuncturist (091.0106187): Vermont 2014-present
- Masters of Acupuncture: New England School of Acupuncture, 2014
- Board Certified Diplomate of Acupuncture: NCCAOM 2014
- Clean Needle Certificate CNT: CCAOM 2013
- Safer Spaces/Trauma Informed Healthcare with Shelby Leigh 2023
- Certified Parenting Coach: Jai Institute for Parenting 2022
- Certified Simplicity Parenting Group Leader: Simplicity Parenting Institute: 2022
- Pediatrics Mentorship: Center for Acupuncture Pediatrics: 2015-2017
- Certified in Ear Acupuncture: Auricular Therapy Institute 2014
- Boston School of Herbal Studies Apprenticeship in Advanced Herbology 2008-09
- Bachelor of Arts: Connecticut College 2007
Before going to acupuncture school Mária worked in an apothecary shop and herb farm which later became Goldthread Tonics (delicious plant based herbal drinks.) She loved making herbal recommendations to customers and helping to grow and process medicinal herbs. She has had a garden every year since 2010. She also enjoys any kind of crafting, audiobooks, skiing, and spending time with her family.
