About Us
Our Founder
Dr. Ellie Blom DAHM, LAc, Dipl. OM
Ellie holds a Doctorate in Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine, and is board-certified by the National Certification Board for Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine (NCBAHM). She earned both her Doctorate and Master’s degrees in Classical Chinese Medicine from Daoist Traditions College of Chinese Medical Arts in Asheville, NC. Prior to her graduate studies, Ellie earned a Bachelor of Science in Dietetics, Nutrition, and Food Science with a concentration in Integrative Health from the University of Vermont.
Ellie’s approach to healing is deeply personal - shaped not only by her clinical work, but by her own ever-evolving cultivation practices. She is passionate about guiding people back into relationship with their bodies, while supporting the integration of spirit and physical form. Central to her work is the belief that when we come into right relationship with our own energy bodies, we open the door to deeper alignment, vitality, and wholeness.
Ellie is passionate about helping folks navigate disease states such as chronic fatigue, digestive dysharmony, focus and attention struggles, and mental and spiritual health challenges. She also works with a myriad of women's health concerns, including menstrual cycle regulation and pregnancy/postpartum support. Ellie’s practice is not limited to the aforementioned conditions. If you feel like you would be a good fit, reach out, and we will connect on how to best support you!
Why Sārpa
Sārpa is a Sanskrit word meaning snake or serpent.
Sārpa is drawn from the symbolic nature of creatures deeply attuned to subtle energies, beings that embody radical transformation. Snakes move without apology through constant change, shifting fluidly from line to coil depending on what their environment asks of them. Through shedding their skin, they demonstrate one of nature's most powerful acts: releasing what no longer serves in order to make room for what's next.
When we loosen our grip on what we've outgrown, whether that be patterns of pain or thought, beliefs, or simply ways of being, we create the space for something more aligned to arrive.
Many of us are predisposed to feel frightened by snakes, but we offer you this…
Don’t turn away from the things that scare you; instead, step towards them. Our deepest healing often lies in the caverns guarded by the scariest monsters.
At Sarpa, we aim to be your holistic healing sanctuary.
Your mind/body/spirit knows how to be well; we are simply nudging it in the direction of wholeness by reminding you how to return to yourself over and over again.
Our approach is thorough and individualized, tailored to your specific needs and what healing path resonates best within you. The agency is yours; we are simply here to illuminate the trail as you find your way home.