Dr. Sharon Jennings-Rojas is the Department Chair for the Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine Department at Maryland University of Integrative Health. Her 30-year career in the field includes a strong emphasis in community outreach, healthcare advocacy and healthcare access.
Since 2001, she has maintained a private practice providing compassionate care for individuals, families, and communities. As an extension of her practice, she served as an acupuncturist for the Howard County Health Department from 2005 – 2012.
Over the last 12 years, she has served as the resident doctor of acupuncture and herbal medicine for the Howard County Detention Center. There, she delivers acupuncture and wellness care for residents, staff and the administration, and is a co-trainer for their Crisis Intervention Team (CIT).
Sharon trained as an AcuDetox Specialist at the Lincoln Recovery Center in 1991. She has been a NADA member for over 30 years, and a registered trainer for over 23 years.
To learn more about Sharon, see Sharon’s member spotlight.