“I believe acupuncture should be practiced within our health care system, combining traditional medicine with modern medicine. I look forward to working with you to achieve your health goals, naturally.”
Montpelier
Tuesday 12pm-7pm
Not Accepting New Patients Until Sept 2025
Williston
Mondays 1pm-7pm
Wednesdays 8am-4pm
Colchester (within NRM)
On Call
Meet Kerry
Meet Kerry Boyle, DAc, LAc
Doctor of Acupuncture with 22 Years of Experience in Pain Relief and Fertility Care
Kerry Boyle is a nationally board-certified acupuncturist based in Vermont, specializing in pain management, fertility, and integrative care. With over two decades of clinical experience, she combines time-honored East Asian medicine with evidence-based Western approaches to deliver personalized, effective treatments.
Kerry holds a Doctorate in Acupuncture (DAc) from Pacific College of Health and Science and a Master of Science in Acupuncture (MSA) from Bastyr University in Seattle—both institutions known for their rigorous, integrative curricula. She is licensed to practice in Vermont and Washington and has earned the professional titles:
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L.Ac. (Licensed Acupuncturist)
- D.Ac. (Doctor of Acupuncture)
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Dipl. Ac. (Diplomate of Acupuncture, NCCAOM)
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Certified in Clean Needle Technique by the CCAOM
A Global Perspective, A Local Commitment
Kerry’s education and clinical training include rotations in diverse medical settings:
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Community clinics supporting patients with cancer, HIV/AIDS, and chronic fatigue
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Fertility/Pregnancy internships in the UK with renowned acupuncturists Jani White and Sarah Budd
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Substance use recovery programs, including a rotation at the Lincoln Recovery Center in the Bronx with Dr. Michael Smith
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Onboard cruise ships as a lead practitioner and corporate Manager of Acupuncture with Steiner Leisure/One Spa World, introducing acupuncture to tens of thousands and training staff across 40+ vessels
Kerry also brings a hands-on understanding of bodywork from her earlier career as a licensed massage therapist (LMT), often integrating massage into her acupuncture sessions for enhanced results.
Educator, Innovator, and Wellness Advocate
In addition to clinical practice, Kerry is a passionate educator. She has lectured internationally on acupuncture, wellness, and integrative health. She completed yoga teacher training in 2018 through Yoga Vermont and continues her studies in complementary therapies such as essential oils, flower essences, and homeopathy. She is a passionate advocate for acupuncture’s inclusion in insurance and has volunteered for years on state and national acupuncture associations.
Rooted in Vermont
Kerry fell in love with Vermont at age 18 and knew it would be home. After years of study and global practice, she returned to the Green Mountains to raise her family and open her clinic, where she continues to contribute to the health of her community through the healing art of acupuncture.
SBA Announces IA Owner, Kerry Boyle, as National Small Business Person of the Year – Vermont 2024
Owner Kerry Boyle of Integrative Acupuncture Named 2024 Small Business Person of the Year for Vermont!
Education & Certifications
- Licensed Acupuncturist: Washington 2003-07, Vermont 2006-present
- Doctorate Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine: Pacific College of Health Sciences 2020
- Masters of Science, Acupuncture: Bastyr University 2003
- Board Certified Diplomate Acupuncture: NCCAOM 2003
- Bachelors of Science, Natural Sciences: Bastyr University 2000
- Massage Therapy Certification: Brenneke Massage School 1999
- Craniosacral Advance Training Certification, Level 4: Integrative Bodywork Institute 2003
- Obstetrics/Gynecology and Fertility Internship: Jani White L.Ac. and Sarah Budd L.Ac., Plymouth and London U.K., 2004
- Fertility Internship: Dr. Jennifer Brown Northeastern Reproductive Medicine, Colchester, VT 2020
- Certified Acupuncture Detoxification Specialist: NADA Lincoln Recovery Center 2003
- Secretary, Vermont Acupuncture Association 2008- 2011
- President, Vermont Acupuncture Association 2016-2018
- Acupuncture Advisor to the State of Vermont: 2014-2016
- Acupuncture Society for America: Vermont Representative 2024-present
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Acupuncture for Cancer Patients: 2011
- Advanced Acupuncture for Infertility with Jane Lyttleton Cert. Ac, Dip TCM: 2013
- Aroma Acupoint Therapy, Snow Lotus Essential Oil Training: 2014
- Registered Yoga Teacher, Yoga Alliance, 200 hours Yoga Vermont 2016-present
- Flower Essence Training, Floracopeia 2018
Professional Publications & Awards
- Journal of Chinese Medicine, Issue 127. October 2021. Acupuncture and Lifestyle Modification for Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome: A Case Report
- Journal of Acupuncture and Integrative Medicine (JAIM). January 2022. Acupuncture and Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC)
- Acupuncture Today, Cesarean Delivery and Acupuncture: Evidence Based Report on Prevention, Recovery and VBAC Parts 1 and 2
- Vermont Small Business Person of the Year, SBA Small Business Administration 2024
Cape Town, South Africa
Cruising somewhere in the Pacific Ocean
Namibia
Traveling the world while spreading acupuncture.
Back in 2004 Kerry set out on a long international adventure, as one of the first acupuncturists to work on board cruise ships. She loved traveling the world so much she kept at it for 4 years, creating jobs for acupuncturists and implementing acupuncture and herbal medicine on board cruise ships worldwide. The program is still going today, and its available on over 155 cruise ships!
