Meet the Team

Carrie Webster is a licensed acupuncturist in Maine and New Hampshire and nationally certified as a Diplomate in Acupuncture by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM).  Growing up in Maine instilled her with a passion for nature and natural living.  She always wanted to be a doctor and started her career in medicine at the age of 18.  After 10 years in the Western medical field, she found Traditional Chinese Medicine and realized its mix of nature and medicine is exactly what she was looking for.  Carrie learned TCM at Acupuncture and Integrative Medicine College in Berkeley, CA and New York College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, where she earned her master’s degree.  She then went on to earn her Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine degree from Pacific College of Health and Sciences.  Carrie returned to Maine and opened Atwell Acupuncture and Holistic Health in 2019.

Emily is a graduate of the New England School of Acupuncture, where she provided accessible treatments to the Worcester community. She is currently NCCAOM board-certified and licensed in the great state of Maine. In college, Emily majored in Religious Studies and was inducted into the Theta Alpha Kappa honors society, which recognized her academic achievements in this field. This included studying Eastern philosophy and world history from a socio-cultural perspective. Her treatments bring you to a space where past and present meet, combining an ancient practice with science-backed technique. Emily will effortlessly guide you to ease of body and mind. She’ll meet you precisely where you’re at to provide you the best holistic care to reach your goals. Emily loves to play guitar, climb mountains, and snowboard down them.

Amber Khot is a licensed acupuncturist in New Hampshire; however, she grew up in the mountains of Maine. She obtained her Bachelors of Science in Chemistry and worked as a lateral flow scientist for infectious disease. While she loved the lab, her true calling was to help people on their wellness journey. Acupuncture was the perfect fit where holistic medicine meets science. She graduated from New England School of Acupuncture with hospital internships from Boston Medical Center and UMASS Memorial.

Amber’s passion is to treat pain and help patients be able to live their life. People can be left on a path of no hope but with acupuncture there is always a diagnosis and a treatment plan. She enjoys spending time with family, solving puzzles, and adventuring outdoors.

Michelle graduated from the Connecticut Center for Massage Therapy in 1992 and has loved doing massage ever since. In her long and varied career, she has especially enjoyed working in conjunction with other health professionals in a holistic approach, to achieve the best results for her clients’ health.  For this reason, as well as her personal experience with the effectiveness of acupuncture, she is very excited to join the team at Atwell Acupuncture.

Michelle offers a unique blend of Swedish and Deep Tissue techniques that relieve chronic and acute pain and bring a deep sense of well-being. Grounding her practice in mindfulness meditation, she strives to create a feeling of calm awareness in each massage session.

Having grown up in Maine but spending most of the last 30 years in California, Michelle is now enjoying getting reacquainted with New England. She also loves cooking and gardening and finds being outdoors very healing.

Born and raised at the base of Mt. Katahdin, Gwyn has strong roots in this state. She has traveled and lived everywhere from the plains of North Dakota to the Sonoran Desert of Arizona. Though she enjoyed her travels, her goal was always to land back in her beautiful home state of Maine.

She holds a B.M. in Vocal Performance from the University of Maine and an M.M. in Musicology from the University of Arizona. However, after returning to Maine, the experience of pregnancy & birthing her first child ignited an interest and passion in how massage and bodywork can impact health at every stage of life. She completed the Therapeutic Massage program at SpaTech Institute in Westbrook, ME. She specializes in Swedish and deep tissue massage and strives to tailor these modalities to each patient’s individual needs. A lifelong learner, Gwyn is constantly looking for opportunities to add to her knowledge to offer the best possible assistance to her patients.

In her free time, Gwyn can be found singing, plucking her guitar, hiking, kayaking, and spending as much time as possible with her beloved family and friends.

Kyra spent 8 years as a stay-at-home mom with her daughters. Before that she worked as a patient care coordinator at a dental office and, most recently, worked for an insurance company.

She is excited to now be working in the acupuncture and holistic health environment. Kyra lives in Middleton with her husband and their two daughters. In her free time, she enjoys being at the softball field watching her kids play, going on cruises, and being home at the lake.

Paris graduated from Empire Beauty School in 2022 and began her career working in a salon, where she developed strong customer service skills and a passion for helping others feel confident and cared for. She later transitioned to working as a paraprofessional in an elementary school, where she spent two years supporting students and staff. During that time, she strengthened her communication skills, patience, and ability to work in fast-paced environments.

Paris eventually found her home at Atwell, where she enjoys working with patients, navigating insurance processes, and maintaining clear, compassionate communication. She takes pride in creating a welcoming experience and making sure every patient feels heard and supported. Her positive attitude and attention to detail help keep daily operations running smoothly.

Outside of work, Paris is a proud cat mom to three cats who are her absolute world. And when she’s on vacation, you can almost always find her at Disney — her favorite place to relax and recharge.

Heather came to us with over 15 years of healthcare administration and management experience in the fields of worker’s compensation and orthodontics. After enjoying being home with her daughter for the past seven years, Heather is happy to be back in the workforce and grateful to have had the opportunity to join a practice that truly prioritizes the wellness of the whole self.

In her down time, Heather loves spending time with her family, cooking & baking, reading, camping, playing board games, and visiting with friends near and far.

Loumi (Loo-mee) for short, has three  years experience of laying in the office and showing off her toy to anyone that comes near.  She came to Dr. Carrie as a rescue at the age of 4 and is the sweetest little wigglebutt!