About Us

Learn more about our acupuncture and wellness clinic in Brooklyn, Michigan.

About Bart Vermilya, Licensed Acupuncturist

High stress often has us searching for ways to destress. Bart Vermilya chose martial arts to help him decompress from his high stress job. Martials arts, while providing some of the stress relief he was looking for, also became more competitive and led to a serious injury. It was at this point that Bart decided to try Chinese Medicine as a way to treat the injury.

The relief and healing he experienced led him to explore just how Chinese Medicine worked to help the body heal itself. As a civil engineer and telecommunications analyst, Bart was trained to solve issues in complex systems. The body as a complex system where interconnected problems need to be resolved drew Bart to Chinese Medicine and its formations and inner workings and changed his career path to acupuncture.

Bart received his Master’s Degree from the Phoenix Institute of Herbal Medicine and Acupuncture (PIHMA) and is a licensed acupuncturist in the state of Michigan. In addition, he has training in Tui Na (Chinese style massage) and Seifukujitsu (“say-fu-ku-jitsu”) which is a Japanese style of restorative body work used by martial artists to recover from injuries.

Bart enjoys teaching Martial arts, Tai Chi, and Qi Chong, and spending time outdoors camping and hiking. And above all, he enjoys spending time with his family and friends.

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Meet Our Team

Ashley earned her massage therapy training through Baker College of Jackson, Michigan. She also earned an additional license in Esthiology through Douglas J. Aveda Institute. Ashley’s passion for horses led her to becoming certified in Equine Massage therapy. She is a member of ABMP Massage Association and the Associated Skin Care Professionals.

Ashley specializes in skin care using an all organic, but powerful product line during her Facials at Irish Hills Acupuncture & Wellness. Additional add-ons including High Frequency, Micro current, and peels.

Ashley is also licensed to perform Full body waxing, and eyelash and eyebrow tinting. She uses a wax specialized for all skin types that is very gentle.

Office Manager | Detox Specialist | Mind-Body Transformational Psychology Advocate

Sara comes with a strong foundation in customer service and thrives on creating a welcoming and healing environment for everyone that comes into the clinic. She was a licensed massage therapist in Arizona until a fateful fall broke her arm. During her healing journey, she expounded her knowledge at the Southwest Institute of Healing Arts in Tempe, Arizona by completing their associates degree in Mind-Body Transformational Psychology, as well as getting her Yoga Teacher certification from Carrie Hensley at Inside the Bungalow. Her work enables her to support her clients not just physically, but also mentally and emotionally. Her approach honors the interconnectedness of the body, mind, and spirit, leading to deeper healing and transformation. Sara is passionate about helping individuals achieve better health and wellness through holistic practices.

Sara and Bart have been married for 19 years and are the proud parents of two wonderful children. Balancing family life with the clinic is a fulfilling journey that inspires her to continue learning and growing in the world of wellness.

I know what it takes to rebuild a body from the ground up—because I’ve done it myself. I know how much an injury can throw everything off—physically and mentally. Over the past 16 years, I’ve trained extensively in injury recovery, pain management, and nervous system regulation, combining advanced hands-on therapy with trauma-informed coaching and energetic work.

My approach blends science and lived experience: I’ve worked alongside doctors, chiropractors, PTs, psychologists, and healers, and I’ve spent hundreds of hours as both practitioner and patient—recovering from catastrophic injury and learning what real healing takes.

I’m a licensed massage therapist in four states and have over 180 hours of training with John F. Barnes, the founder of Myofascial Release (MFR). I specialize in helping athletes restore mobility, accelerate recovery, and stay mentally sharp under pressure.

My name is Jeani; I am a licensed massage therapist in the state of Michigan and live in Clarklake. I thoroughly enjoy giving massages and sending people home feeling relaxed and refreshed. I want to make each session special to your needs.

I am training several modalities: Swedish, reflexology, trigger point, hot stone, prenatal, all to customize your session to exactly what your mind / body / spirit needs are at that time. Everyone’s experience is unique, and I strive to make that experience amazing, whether it’s to help relieve pain, heal an injury, relax, destress, or increase circulation, we will get it done.

The goal is to improve your well-being, your mobility and flexibility, while giving you a sense of Peace.

Tammy graduated from Orion Institute in Perrysburg, Ohio and received her Michigan license in 2018.

She has a variety of skilled modalities, such as Myofascial Release, Trigger Point Therapy, Muscle Scraping and Soft Tissue Mobilization, specializing in the neck, frozen shoulder, arms, back, hips and glutes. Treatments also using Stones. Cupping, Pregnancy, Sports or Chair massage are also welcome as sessions with Tammy.

As a Military Veteran herself, Tammy also understands the needs of Veterans and current Active Duty Service persons.