Regional Office Small Business Week Winner
Vermont Business Magazine Darcy Carter, District Director of the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Vermont Office, announced the selection of Integrative Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine practitioner Kelly Boyle as the 2024 Vermont Small Business Person of the Year.
“Congratulations to Dr. Kelly Boyle on her award. Every day, Dr. Kelly sees an opportunity to make a difference in the world by turning her vision into reality. Through several projects, she is committed to improving the health of Vermonters. She truly enjoys the challenge of building a new business and is an inspiration to others seeking entrepreneurship.”
Dr. Kelly Boyle is a licensed acupuncturist and acupuncturist in Montpelier.
Kelly became interested in natural health care while working at a health food store in the 90s. She then received her education at Bastyr University in Seattle, Washington, where she graduated in 2003 with a master’s degree in acupuncture. She spent her four years traveling abroad and performing acupuncture treatments on cruise ships.
In 2008, Kelly returned to Vermont and founded Integrative Acupuncture. Her passion and leadership for patients has led IA to grow to her three locations, serving approximately 300 people each week. Her team of 12 consists of acupuncturists, massage therapists, naturopathic doctors, and valuable support staff.
“My work as a health care provider is fueled by a passion for helping people heal with acupuncture. But I also want to help create jobs and increase access to this wonderful medicine while helping a greater number of practitioners.” I found that I could expand my reach by building a network.
In 2024, the SBA Vermont Office will award a total of nine awards, including the following other categories:
· Jeffrey Butland Family-Owned Business of the Year, Vermont and New England Winner: Gina Akley (Trow & Holden Company, Inc., Barre)
· Women-Owned Business of the Year: Julie Moir Messervy of Home Outside, Inc. in Brattleboro
· Minority-Owned Business of the Year: Marie Esther Teme of Green Vision Cleansing, Burlington.
· Small Business Manufacturer of the Year (Vermont and New England) Winner: Dr. Marie Pavini of Healthy Design, Ltd Co. dba HD Medical (Rutland)
· Financial Services Champion: Jeffrey Hesslink, CEO of Burlington Bank, South Burlington
· Young Entrepreneur of the Year: Emiliano Void of nuwave Equity Corporation in Burlington.
· Microenterprise of the Year: Wendy McKenzie of Peachum’s Everlasting Herb Farm
· Community Legacy Award: Ahmed Omar of Kismayo Kitchen, Burlington.
Dr. Kelly Boyle and other Vermont Small Business Award winners will receive their awards at the 2024 Vermont Small Business Awards Ceremony, co-hosted with Vermont Biz, on June 12 in Burlington. The ceremony is open to the public and registration is expected to begin in May.
According to Integrative Acupuncture’s website, Kelly Boyle is a Vermont acupuncturist who is nationally board certified in acupuncture, holds a Master of Science in Acupuncture (MSA) and a Certified Acupuncturist (L.Ac) in Vermont and Washington. has acquired the title of . She trained at Bastyr University, a leading provider of natural medicine in Seattle, Washington, took the national certification exam, and earned the designation of Diplomate in Acupuncture (Dipl. Ac.) by the National Certification Board NCCAOM. I was able to do.
She is also certified in clean needling techniques by CCAOM (Council of Colleges of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine). Kelly also earned her doctorate in acupuncture at Pacific Health Sciences University, making her one of only five acupuncturists in the state of Vermont.
Kelly chose Bastyr University and University of the Pacific because of their rigorous training in both Chinese and Western medicine and their commitment to evidence-based medicine. This approach allows for the integration of acupuncture within a Western clinical setting and facilitates collaboration with healthcare provider teams. During her training, Kelly completed rotations in various community health settings and was able to receive in-depth training in using acupuncture as a complementary therapy for complex conditions such as cancer, HIV/AIDS, and chronic fatigue. Ta.
Kelly completed additional graduate internships with senior acupuncturist Jani White Los Angeles in London, England, and with renowned fertility specialist and midwife Sarah Budd at Plymouth Hospital in Devon, England. She also completed a rotation at Lincoln Recovery Center in the Bronx, New York, working on acupuncture for detoxification and addiction management.
For three years, Mr. Kelly practiced acupuncture on cruise ships around the world, treating pain and introducing acupuncture to tens of thousands of guests. He then worked with Steiner Leisure LLC, an industry leader, to implement acupuncture and herbal programs on more than 40 ships.
Kelly has worked in a variety of medical settings including rehabilitation clinics, pain management clinics, spas, and hospitals and has seen the effectiveness of integrative medicine firsthand. Kelly earned her license as a Massage Therapist (LMT) prior to her training in acupuncture and continues to integrate massage techniques into her acupuncture treatments as needed.
She also enjoys lecturing on acupuncture and has had the opportunity to speak at various events around the world. Her passion for yoga led her to complete her yoga teacher training at Yoga Vermont in 2018. She also pursues complementary training in essential oils, flower essences, and homeopathic medicine.
Kelly first moved to Vermont at the age of 18 and fell in love with the state’s natural beauty and kind-hearted people. She raised her family in central Vermont and built a vibrant community through her acupuncture practice, after which she has lived here for years and returned often during her school breaks. have chosen to contribute.
About National Small Business Week
In the spirit of National Small Business Week, we celebrate the unprecedented growth of entrepreneurship in the United States, with 16 million new business applications since the start of the Biden-Harris Administration. This surge highlights the dynamism and innovation that American entrepreneurs bring to their local communities. SBA continues to champion the efforts of small businesses and the important role they play in driving economic prosperity across the nation.
About the U.S. Small Business Administration
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Source: March 27, 2024. U.S. Small Business Administration.Montpelier, Vermont
