About SMNW:
Smoky Mountain Natural Wellness (SMNW) is a natural health company based in Maryville Tennessee, that focuses on Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) to help bring about holistic healing to the mind, body, and spirit. It is our goal to help our client achieve their health, fitness, and beauty goals through TCM.
About Jordan:
Bio: Hi my name is Dr. J. Blake Boring DAOM, L. AC., DIPL O.M and I am the owner of Smoky Mountain Natural Wellness LLC (SMNW). I am a licensed acupuncturist and practitioner of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) in the state of Tennessee and Florida. I graduated from the Atlantic Institute of Oriental Medicine (ATOM) in 2018 with a masters in TCM and a bachelors in natural health sciences. I obtained my doctorate of acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine from ATOM in 2020. I grew up in the Great Smoky Mountains of East Tennessee and moved to Florida in 2015 to pursue my passion for natural healing. I am passionate about helping people map out and achieve their health goals through TCM, diet and fitness.
Certifications
Diplomate of Oriental Medicine.
A Diplomate of Oriental Medicine is a practitioner who is certified by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM®) and has met the certification requirements for both acupuncture and Chinese herbology. It is a considerable professional achievement to earn the designation Diplomate of Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM). NCCAOM certification indicates to employers, patients, and peers that one has met national standards for the safe and competent practice of acupuncture and Chinese herbology as defined by the acupuncture and Oriental medicine (AOM) profession. For additional information, about the Diplomate of Oriental Medicine, please visit https://www.nccaom.org/about-us/why-choose-national-board-certified-practitioner
Services
Acupuncture, herbal medicine, cupping, moxibustion, scalp acupuncture, SAAT, aculift skincare, cosmetic acupuncture, Tui Na, red and infrared light therapy, auricular acupuncture, health coaching, wellness/health consultation
Website link: https://smokymountainnaturalwellness.com/#services
Class info:
Introduction to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)
In this class, I’ll walk you through the foundational principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine and how they apply to your everyday health. We’ll break down concepts like Qi, Yin and Yang, and the Five Elements in a way that actually makes sense—and more importantly, in a way you can use.
You’ll also get an inside look at how therapies like acupuncture, cupping, herbal medicine, and nutrition work together to restore balance in the body. My goal is simple: help you better understand what’s going on in your body and give you practical tools to start improving your health naturally.
Introduction to Chinese Herbal Medicine
Chinese herbal medicine is one of the most powerful tools we have in Traditional Chinese Medicine—and in this class, I’ll show you why. You’ll learn how herbs are used not just to treat symptoms, but to address the root cause of imbalance in the body.
We’ll cover the basics of how herbal formulas are built, how different herbs work together, and how they can support things like digestion, stress, sleep, and immune health. This class is designed to give you a solid, real-world understanding of herbal medicine—whether you’re just getting started or looking to take your health to the next level.
