Tom Ingegno

Dr. Tom Ingegno, DACM LAc, is a Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine, integrative health specialist, and founder of Charm City Integrative Health, a multifaceted clinic that NYT bestseller and futurist David Houle called the “Future of Medicine.” With well over two decades of experience and a litany of awards, Dr. Tom aims to make health accessible to all. Beyond his success inside his clinic, he is a featured healthcare expert, holistic health trailblazer, and author.

As a practitioner, Tom combines traditional modalities with cutting-edge therapies to help reduce inflammation. His mission lies in providing treatment that is aimed not only at alleviating symptoms but improving his patients’ overall quality of life. His passion has led him to many accomplishments such as being the chair of the Maryland State Board of Acupuncture, adjunct professor at elite Oriental Medicine institutions, former Director of Acupuncture for a chain of wellness centers, and author of You Got Sick—Now What?.

In addition to his doctorate, he has a master’s degree in Oriental Medicine and a bachelor’s degree in Professional Health Science. He was a board member of Edo Kai Traditional Acupuncture Society and a frequent contributor to the North American Journal of Oriental Medicine. He has lectured about acupuncture and integrative medicine to medical students at Johns Hopkins and the University of Maryland and guest lectures to healthcare professionals in the Department of Defense through Walter Reed Hospital. In addition to his accomplishments in treating humans, he is a certified animal acupuncturist. In this role, he has volunteered to treat animals with several Baltimore rescues. He has performed acupuncture on rescued pit bulls from Michael Vick, a camel in Egypt, and has even been a consultant to the Maryland Zoo.

When not decoding ancient Chinese treatments, Dr. Tom may be found lifting kettlebells, meditating, or spending time with his wife and two daughters. Learn more at the Charm City Integrative Health website.