About Your Teacher Jim Thomas L.Ac

Jim Thomas has been a practicing acupuncturist since 1987. That same year, he co-founded The Center for Healing Arts in Westminster, Maryland, a holistic healing center dedicated to integrative wellness. In 2009, he transitioned to create Samara Healing Center in Taneytown, Maryland, a space for holistic healing and day retreats.

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Beyond acupuncture, Jim has extensive training in shamanic healing and energy-based therapies. He is certified in Deep Memory Process, developed by Dr. Roger Woolger, as well as the I Am Light training program by Susan Waters at Peace Valley Sanctuary in Caddo Gap, Arkansas.

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A lifelong musician and multi-instrumentalist, Jim deepened his exploration of sound healing by completing the Healing Sounds Intensive with Jon and Andi Goldman in 2013. That same year, he began integrating sound therapy into his practice alongside his son, Paul. Together, they founded a bi-monthly Sound Healing Clinic, using a vibro-acoustic table to facilitate deep relaxation and energetic shifts. They also formed Sounds of Spirit, an ensemble specializing in shamanic trance music for larger groups across the Mid-Atlantic. In 2017, they released Music for the Inner Journey: Live Performance Collection, available at Sounds of Spirit Music.

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For more information on Jim’s work, visit Samara Healing Center.