The Indigo Center for the Creative and Healing Arts was founded in 2005 to meet the needs of Virginia residents seeking non-invasive and tradition-based treatment for a wide range of ailments, pain relief, wellness and improved energy.
The Center provides a set of treatments from ancient eastern and western cultures such as acupuncture, massage, and meditation. The Center often receives referrals from traditional medical providers and the staff is experienced in traditional (western) medical fields as well as Creative and Healing Arts.
The Center is located in Fluvanna County between US15 and Union Mills Rd (VA616) on North Boston Road (VA600) in a relaxing wooded setting with a pond. WE welcome you to The Center in comfortable reception area with complimentary herbal teas. The Center has five private rooms for acupuncture therapy and consultation. A large multi-use room provides for special events such as: yoga, dance, exercise, meditation. Fluvanna County has fully certified The Center as a medical building. The Center is handicapped accessible. You will receive complete confidentiality in all communications with the Center staff.
The Center provides a set of treatments from ancient eastern and western cultures such as acupuncture, massage, and meditation. The Center often receives referrals from traditional medical providers and the staff is experienced in traditional (western) medical fields as well as Creative and Healing Arts.
The Center is located in Fluvanna County between US15 and Union Mills Rd (VA616) on North Boston Road (VA600) in a relaxing wooded setting with a pond. WE welcome you to The Center in comfortable reception area with complimentary herbal teas. The Center has five private rooms for acupuncture therapy and consultation. A large multi-use room provides for special events such as: yoga, dance, exercise, meditation. Fluvanna County has fully certified The Center as a medical building. The Center is handicapped accessible. You will receive complete confidentiality in all communications with the Center staff.
Founder and CEO Christina Henderson, L.Ac., Dipl. Ac.
Christina Henderson is a long time member of the Fluvanna and Charlottesville community. She has placed her extensive training and experience in the healing and creative arts at the disposal of the community by founding The Indigo Center for the Creative and Healing Arts in 2005. Christina has studied acupuncture under the professors and graduates of the Beijing and ShangHai medical schools at the Maryland Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine, including Dr. Guo, a seventh generation acupuncturist. Christina has studied recently with Dr. Richard Tan, an eighth generation Master acupuncturist. She is also an active member of the ASVA, AAOM, NCCAOM, and CVCA. She is a founding member of CVCA (Central Virginia Community Acupuncturist), a volunteer organization that offers free acupuncture to veterans and their family members. Christina is also a proud volunteer Acupuncturist for
several Habitat for Humanity events.
••••Education ••••
University of San Diego, Pre-Medicine and Theatre Arts
Southern Methodist University, Dallas, TX , B.A. (Premedicine, Comparative World Religions, Philosophy)
PreMedical Arts Institute San Diego, CA, National Certification in Phlebotomy
Acupuncture and Herbal Studies Dallas Institute of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicines
I.M. School of Healing Arts, New York (5 yr. program) Energetic Bio-Medicine & Spiritual Counseling
Maryland Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine (4 yrs.) Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine
Lake Monticello Fire & Rescue Squad EMT Course
•••• Licenses and Credentials ••••
L.Ac. Virginia Board of Medicine Licensed Acupuncturist Dipl.Ac.
NCCAOM certified National Commision for Certification of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine
Ordained Reverend (Non-denominational Christian minister)
•••• Professional Experience ••••
The Indigo Center, Founder & CEO
Henderson Holistic Healing, LLC, Palmyra & Charlottesville VA
Fluvanna Family Medicine, Palmyra, VA
Spine Care of Alexandria,,VA, Acupuncturist
Duncan Regional Hospital, Duncan, OK, Phlebotomist
•••• Societies, Associations and Honors ••••
BIED (Balance & Inner Ear Disorder Assoc.)
Bi-Weekly Support Group in Texas (8 yrs.) Co-Founder, Inaugural Speaker & President
ASVA Acupuncture Society of Virginia Pilot International Honorary Member
Prestigious Brain-Injury Awareness Foundation Key-Note Speaker at Internatoinal Convention (7000 in audience)
National Head Injury Activity Centers National Spokesperson 1994
AED-Alpha Epsilon Delta National Pre-Med Honor Fraternity, officer
ADPi-Alpha Delta Pi National Social Sorority
SAME-Society of American Military Engineers Honorary Member, key-note speaker Featured Speaker and instructor at 60+ events, hospitals, conventions, schools, etc.
•••• Publications ••••
12 articles/research papers & personal bios (published in two books, over 20 newsletters/magazines and newspapers)
•••• Television/Radio/Film ••••
Show host/lead & special guest/interviewee (local, national and international)
Consultant, speaker and teacher.
several Habitat for Humanity events.
••••Education ••••
University of San Diego, Pre-Medicine and Theatre Arts
Southern Methodist University, Dallas, TX , B.A. (Premedicine, Comparative World Religions, Philosophy)
PreMedical Arts Institute San Diego, CA, National Certification in Phlebotomy
Acupuncture and Herbal Studies Dallas Institute of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicines
I.M. School of Healing Arts, New York (5 yr. program) Energetic Bio-Medicine & Spiritual Counseling
Maryland Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine (4 yrs.) Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine
Lake Monticello Fire & Rescue Squad EMT Course
•••• Licenses and Credentials ••••
L.Ac. Virginia Board of Medicine Licensed Acupuncturist Dipl.Ac.
NCCAOM certified National Commision for Certification of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine
Ordained Reverend (Non-denominational Christian minister)
•••• Professional Experience ••••
The Indigo Center, Founder & CEO
Henderson Holistic Healing, LLC, Palmyra & Charlottesville VA
Fluvanna Family Medicine, Palmyra, VA
Spine Care of Alexandria,,VA, Acupuncturist
Duncan Regional Hospital, Duncan, OK, Phlebotomist
•••• Societies, Associations and Honors ••••
BIED (Balance & Inner Ear Disorder Assoc.)
Bi-Weekly Support Group in Texas (8 yrs.) Co-Founder, Inaugural Speaker & President
ASVA Acupuncture Society of Virginia Pilot International Honorary Member
Prestigious Brain-Injury Awareness Foundation Key-Note Speaker at Internatoinal Convention (7000 in audience)
National Head Injury Activity Centers National Spokesperson 1994
AED-Alpha Epsilon Delta National Pre-Med Honor Fraternity, officer
ADPi-Alpha Delta Pi National Social Sorority
SAME-Society of American Military Engineers Honorary Member, key-note speaker Featured Speaker and instructor at 60+ events, hospitals, conventions, schools, etc.
•••• Publications ••••
12 articles/research papers & personal bios (published in two books, over 20 newsletters/magazines and newspapers)
•••• Television/Radio/Film ••••
Show host/lead & special guest/interviewee (local, national and international)
Consultant, speaker and teacher.
••••Massage Therapy••••
Karen Binney, MBA, CMT, LLCC
Karen Binney, MBA, CMT, LLCC
- NCTMB Virginia
- Certified Massage Therapist
- AMTA Member
- Certified to treat Lymphedema Clientele (LLCC)
••••Office Manager••••
Jennifer Eubanks
