Dr. Mira

Dr. Maysoun Hamid Mira is a licensed acupuncturist with a Master's Degree in acupuncture from the Virginia University of Integrative Medicine (VUIM). 

Dr. Mira is a board-certified diplomat by the NCCAOM in acupuncture and Oriental medicine in the United States and is licensed to practice in Virginia and Maryland as a Licensed Acupuncturist. In addition, Dr. Mira is a professor at the Virginia University of Integrative Medicine (VUIM).

Dr. Mira is a medical doctor and was a practicing physician in her native country, Saudi Arabia. She received her medical degree from King Abdulaziz University (KAU) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. She worked at KAU Hospital as a family physician for a few years before relocating to the United States.

In the United States, Dr. Mira is certified by the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG), and she joined Tufts Medical Center in Boston, MA, for one year. She then found her calling in the ancient practices of traditional Chinese medicine that help the body's own healing systems. 

While Dr. Mira currently devotes her practice to traditional Chinese medicine, she is still very interested in combining her deep knowledge of Western medicine with her training in acupuncture and other proven holistic eastern modalities to help her patients better find and keep the physical and energetic balance they need to heal.

Yining Chen

I am Yining Chen. I have more than 8 years of experience in an Oriental medicine clinic. I finished my Master's degree in acupuncture from the Virginia University of Integrative Medicine in 2019, and I am certified by the National Board (NCCAOM) and a licensed acupuncturist in the states of Virginia and Maryland. Throughout my clinical practice, I received acupuncture continuing education courses in pain management, digestion care, women's health, mental health, and internal medicine.

The dream for me to study acupuncture started when my grandpa had a stroke and suffered hemiplegic paralysis when he was 82 years old. He was an acupuncture believer, and he insisted on getting acupuncture treatment after being discharged from the hospital. Under the acupuncture treatment for 3 months, my grandpa started to walk with a cane, and half a year later, he was able to get rid of the cane and manage his life by himself without any help. Seeing the "magic of acupuncture treatment," a seed grew in my heart-"I want to learn acupuncture." That's why, when the opportunity to study acupuncture arose, I decided to pursue it as a career. The more I learn, the more I know that acupuncture is not magic; it is an art of balance. In my work, I would like to do my best to help people with my knowledge and my passion. People's smiles and relief are the greatest rewards of my career.

I spent most of my free time with my family and a 3-year-old German shepherd. And I love to explore new places and get new experiences that enrich and delight my life.

Sanaa Gasmelsied

Dipl.AC.(NCCAOM)

Sanaa Earned her Master in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine at Northwestern Health sciences University in Bloomington, MN.

Sanaa is Nationally board certified by the National certification commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine(NCCAOM). She is licensed by the Virginia Board of Medicine, She has more than 10 years experience on her field.

Each treatment Sanaa Provide is individualized to what your body needs she aim to create a safe, comfortable and relaxing treatments. Her treatments allow her patients to connect and to understand their own body, and to be engaged in the process of healing.

Dr. Khalid Alkimawi, MD

Internist and Gastroenterologist

Dr. Khalid Alkimawi, MD is an Internist and Gastroenterologist with a medical degree from King Abdulaziz University in Saudi Arabia (2000). He completed an internal medicine residency at Steward Carney Hospital (2011) and a gastroenterology fellowship at Tufts Medical Center (2014). He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and a Fellow of the American College of Physicians.

Dr. Alkimawi joined Mira Integrative Clinic 2024, where he offers a full range of gastroenterological services, including office consultation, imaging, upper endoscopy, colonoscopy, esophageal motility studies, acid reflux studies, colon cancer screening, and advanced procedures like radio-frequency ablation for Barrett's esophagus.

He accepts most insurances and provides both virtual and in-person visits.

Dr. Alkimawi is also a member of the American Medical Association, the American College of Gastroenterology, and the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, committed to high-quality, patient-centered care.

Nashwa Abdalla

Nurse Practitioner

Nashwa Abdalla is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-C) by The American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board (AANPCB). She started her career in healthcare over 20 years ago as a nutritionist then changed her path to become a nurse. Her previous nursing experience was in surgical oncology floors and the operating room at major Maine, Washington DC, and Virginia Hospitals.

Nashwa received her BSN from the University of Maine at Fort Kent with and her Master's in Nursing from Chamberlain University in IL. Nashwa has grown to be a well-rounded primary care provider. She finds great satisfaction in assisting others and is widely recognized for her compassion and caring nature.

As a primary care provider, Nashwa plays a crucial role in managing and coordinating patients' overall health. She offers comprehensive and continuous care, addressing a wide range of health issues from routine check-ups to chronic condition management. Nashwa focuses on prevention, early detection, and personalized treatment plans to ensure optimal health outcomes. Her holistic approach and commitment to patient-centered care make them an invaluable part of the healthcare team.

Gezal Shaba

Gezal is the office manager of Mira Integrative Clinic (MIC)