Contributors

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Janene Borandi, DAc

Dr. Borandi received her Master of Acupuncture (MAc) degree from The Maryland University of Integrative Health in 2014 and her Doctor of Acupuncture (DAc) degree from Pacific College of Health and Science in 2020. Prior to becoming an acupuncturist, she worked for the National Institutes of Health, and the Social Security Administration. During her 15 years in public service she served a wide variety of needs ranging from software programming to strategic IT planning and program management, and collaborated with specialists across multiple state and federal agencies on matters pertaining to the design and execution of public health programs.

https://drborandi.com
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Jennie Pool MS, LCMHC, BSP, LMT

Clinical Director & Therapist - MEND Partner Owner


Jennie has worked in the therapeutic industry for over two decades and has spent much of her time developing her therapy skills in wilderness therapy, residential treatment facilities, and in private practice settings. She has a creative approach, and in this arena she honed her skills to build a strong empathetic approach and therapeutic relationship with each client.


She has advanced training in somatic trauma release therapies including Brainspotting, Neurofeedback, and Trauma Release Bodytalk. She specializes in trauma, anxiety, and depression helping clients learn to recognize and regulate their nervous systems. She also works with children, adolescents, couples and all ages of clients with co-occurring diagnosis.

https://mendcounselingcenter.com/