Ericca Burke, Owner, LAc Ericca Burke is the founder of HAVEN Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine in Wilmington, NC. She is a board certified licensed acupuncturist in Wilmington, NC. Ericca studied acupuncture and Chinese Medicine at the Jung Tao School of Classical Chinese Medicine. Ericca is a certified Ear Seeds practitioner, certified Facial Rejuvenation practitioner, certified Constitutional Facial Acupuncture practitioner, and a certified Acutonics Level I practitioner. Ericca is also a certified practitioner of the Soliman Auricular Allergy Treatment (SAAT) procedure, Auricular Therapy, and Auricular Medicine.Ericca holds a variety of teaching and coaching certifications. She is a Duke Integrative Medicine trained and certified Health and Wellness Coach and a national board certified Health and Wellness Coach (NBC-HWC). Ericca is a certified Qigong instructor, with a QI 50 Level 1 instructor certification through Qigong Awareness, and a Pangu Shengong Moving Form instruction certification through Pangu Shengong Qigong. She is also a certified Taiji instructor, Yoga Alliance certified Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT), and a Reiki Master.In addition to her master’s diploma in acupuncture, Ericca also holds a bachelor’s of science degree in engineering from Tufts University, a MBA with a concentration in technology from Northeastern University, and is an alumnae of IBM where she held a variety of roles in senior management. Read more about Ericca in the WILMA magazine article “Alternative Healing: Ericca Burke on journey into acupuncture and Chinese medicine”.

Gillian Ferguson, LMBT Gillian is a North Carolina Licensed Massage & Bodywork Therapist (NC LMBT #15704) and is also board certified by the National Board of Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork. Gillian has been practicing therapeutic massage and bodywork since 2008. Originally from Colorado, she trained at the Boulder College of Massage Therapy. Gillian’s practice style focuses on the body from a holistic perspective while also working to maintain structural alignment through the manual manipulation of soft tissue. Gillian uses a combination of therapeutic massage techniques including myofascial release, trigger point therapy, breath work, stretching and sometimes aromatherapy in order meet her clients where they are on any given day and to bring the body into a more neutral resting state. Gillian is also trained in prenatal and postpartum massage and has helped many moms through their pregnancies.

Isabella Kavanagh, LMBT Isabella is a North Carolina Licensed Massage & Bodywork Therapist (NC LMBT #19383). Isabella has been practicing therapeutic massage and bodywork since 2021. Born and raised in Wilmington, North Carolina, she graduated from the Cortiva Institute in Maryland. Isabella is trained in Swedish, deep tissue, and medical massage. She is certified in the Vodder method of Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD), choosing this work as her area of focus. Her passion for MLD has also led her to serve as an assistant to a master teacher of the Vodder method. Through an intuitive approach paired with listening to her clients, Isabella plans sessions according to each person’s unique needs. Seeing the impact that her work has on the on the mind, body, and soul of her clients brings her much joy and gratitude.

Brooke Graham, Receptionist Brooke is a Front Desk Receptionist at HAVEN Acupuncture &
Chinese medicine. Brooke is originally from Beaufort, NC, and moved to Wilmington in 2022 to pursue a music degree at UNCW. She has held a variety of receptionist and pharmacy technician positions, honing her customer service skills for the past 5 years. Brooke also loves to participate in the Wilmington theatre scene, taking the opportunity to perform whenever she can.

Lauren Matthews, Receptionist Lauren is a Front Desk Receptionist at HAVEN Acupuncture & Chinese medicine. Lauren is originally from Fayetteville, North Carolina, and has lived in Wilmington for 12 years. Lauren graduated from NC State University with a bachelor’s degree in Tourism Management. Lauren has held various customer service roles for the past eight years, including executive assistant, hotel receptionist, wedding planning assistant, and professional organizer. When Lauren is not working, you can find her in the ocean or enjoying outdoor activities.

About HAVEN Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine HAVEN Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine is an
acupuncture and Chinese medicine practice located in Wilmington, NC just minutes from beautiful Wrightsville Beach. We are licensed by the North Carolina Board of Massage & Bodywork Therapy (NC BMBT). NC BMBT establishment license #454. Click this link for contact information and directions. Click this link for a listing and description of services offered.