Zachary Hart, 34 years old / Naturopathic Doctor/Acupuncturist, Queen Pin Acupuncture Clinic
Zachary Hart graduated with a bachelor’s degree in biology from the University of South Carolina in 2010, earned a bachelor’s degree in nursing from Queen’s University in 2020, and attended the University of Bridgeport in 2015 and 2016. I earned a PhD in Naturopathic Medicine and a Masters in Acupuncture. Queenpin Acupuncture provides comprehensive primary care services with an emphasis on LGBT-specific medical care to meet the community’s need for qualified health care providers. Hart has contributed to pandemic vaccine clinics, provides low-cost acupuncture services, and serves as vice president of the nonprofit organizations Immune Disease Advocacy and Awareness Association and Restoration Abbey. He is licensed in acupuncture, naturopathic medicine, and registered nursing in the state of Virginia. “I am… committed to addressing the unique medical requirements of the LGBT community within my practice,” he says. “We recognize that there are gaps in specialized health care services for this population in our region and are working to ensure that everyone, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity, has access to the quality health care they deserve. We’re going to introduce comprehensive and holistic care.”
education:
- Currently pursuing a master’s degree to become a family nurse practitioner – Radford University Carillion (scheduled for May 2024)
Career achievements/highlights:
- Work in a medical setting that integrates holistic medicine and conventional medicine
- Works in the coronavirus unit at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital and UVA Hospital
Volunteer activities:
- Actively participate in community activities such as pandemic vaccine clinics
- Provide free or low-cost acupuncture services to your community
- He serves as vice chair on the boards of two nonprofit organizations: AAIDA – Advocacy and Awareness for Immune Disorders Association – and Restoration Abbey.
From the nomination: “Zachary Hart…has worked in a variety of medical settings, utilizing both integrative and conventional medicine….His goal is to bring preventative, comprehensive, and He also wants to focus on LGBT-specific concerns to fill the gap in qualified LGBT providers in the region.
In addition to his academic accomplishments, Mr. Hart has been involved in a variety of community activities, including vaccine clinics during the pandemic, providing free/low-cost acupuncture to the community, and serving as vice president of the boards of two non-profit organizations. I enjoyed participating. He was also accepted into the Health Department’s Peace Corps for his HIV and malaria prevention focus in Malawi. However, due to the pandemic, he was unable to participate as all the volunteers had to be brought back from duty.
As mentioned above, Hart serves on the boards of two nonprofit organizations. The first is AAIDA (Immune Disorders Advocacy and Awareness Association), which advocates for lower-cost healthcare for patients. They host plasma drives and educational events for patients to learn more about treatment options and availability. He also serves on the board of Restoration Abbey, a nonprofit organization that provides group-based therapy to front-line health care providers experiencing emotional/workplace trauma due to the pandemic.
A wounded state can be described as a chronic overachiever (in the best way possible). His extensive background in holistic and conventional medicine is unmatched by any health care provider in the region. He is excited to bring comprehensive primary care services to the Roanoke community at an affordable price. He is also associated with Wellness Wagon (an extension of Queenpin Acupuncture). The Wellness Wagon is a large pink bus commonly seen around Roanoke that provides free acupuncture treatments to the community. Wellness Wagon is a non-profit organization that utilizes the NADA auricular acupuncture protocol to treat patients with addiction, among other things. ”
What do you like about Roanoke?
“Aside from the breathtaking scenery, delicious food, and plenty of outdoor activities, what attracts me to Roanoke is its amazingly close-knit community. Having moved here from Charlotte several years ago, I have always loved Roanoke. I am deeply grateful for the warm reception and inclusiveness of the community. This environment, combined with the city’s natural beauty, made my time here so valuable.”
How does your passion impact our community?
“My abiding passion is to provide comprehensive, holistic health care to the Roanoke community. As I near completion of my nursing practice studies next spring, I am looking forward to expanding my services to include primary care. This expansion will allow us to provide essential medical services such as annual health exams, acute care consultations, and medication management. Delivering these critical services I aim to have a significant positive impact on the health and well-being of our community by providing support for the health and well-being of our community. I also work to address the unique healthcare requirements of the LGBT community within the scope of my practice. Recognizing the gaps in specialized health care services for this population in our region, we are working to ensure that everyone, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity, has access to the quality health care they deserve. We intend to incorporate targeted and comprehensive care.”
