Christine Puza completed her master of arts degree in clinical mental health counseling from Northern Vermont University in December 2022. Christine has been working for the Howard Center since November 2021 and is excited to be a part of Mountain View’s team as their embedded clinician providing therapy in-office two days a week. Christine has a long history working with non-profits in the community and experience working with populations varying from children, families, and individuals struggling with substance use, mental health, and co-occurring disorders. Christine uses a trauma-informed, strengths-based and person-centered approach in therapy with clients; incorporating CBT and mindfulness modalities. Christine is a native to New England and has enjoyed Vermont life since moving to the state nine years ago. Off the clock, Christine enjoys making embroidery, thrifting/antiquing, live music, and sunny days by the lake.

Practicing in Vermont since 1998, Charles is one of the areas most experienced and diversely trained acupuncturists. As such, he has a large number of therapies from which to choose, and tailers treatments to the needs of patients as unique individuals. Charles provides all of the following: Traditional East Asian Medicine therapies: Japanese Meridian Therapy acupuncture, Toyohari acupuncture, Traditional Chinese Medicine acupuncture, moxabustion, cupping and Tui Na therapy. He also maintains a full Chinese herbal medicine pharmacy including raw and prepared formulations. In addition, Charles provides individualized dietary and lifestyle evaluations. Since 2013, Charles has worked with Mountain View’s patients to support them in succeeding at the treatment plans and goals patients set with their primary care physician at MVNM. As a member of Mountain View’s Health Team, he was the first acupuncturist in the United States to participate in a Patient Centered Medical Home setting. He treats a wide variety of conditions–from injuries and acute illnesses, to chronic physical and psychological imbalances, as well as hormonal and immune deficiency issues, and tailors each appointment to a patient’s particular needs. Charles brings his wise, gentle and compassionate presence to our team, and to each of his patients. Note that some insurances cover Acupuncture. Check with yours, to see if additional acupuncture visits beyond those authorized by your doctor at Mountain View may be covered.