Welcome

Welcome to Vital Traditions, LLC, a source for Classical Five-Element Acupuncture & Zero Balancing.
Thank you for visiting our page! It is our hope that everybody in this world can receive the healing work that they need, whatever that may be, in order to continue to grow in their lives - whether that healing is physical, emotional, spiritual, or mental. If we can help to facilitate any of that healing process, we would be highly grateful.
Are you looking for growth or healing in your life? Do you know someone who might? Get in contact with us to find out if our services will be a good match for reaching the health and vitality goals you desire.
We work with all types of people and can accommodate most situations, including at-home visits for those who cannot travel. We strive always to be an open, inclusive place where people of diverse backgrounds and lifestyles can find excellent holistic care.
Afraid of needles? No problem - we offer Zero Balancing touch-therapy and other high quality treatments that can help without the use of needles.
Stay Tuned!
We will be re-opening an office in College Park, MD in March of 2024! Stay tuned for updates, and if you would like to receive treatments at our pop-up location in College Park in the mean time, please Contact Us to find out our availability. We look forward to serving the population of the College Park area once again.
About Us

Jared Urchek, M.Ac, L.Ac, CZB received his bachelors degree from Naropa University (Interdisciplinary Studies: Psychology, Environmental Studies, and Eastern Arts). In his studies at Naropa, he was very grateful to be introduced to Five-Element acupuncture.
Jared proceeded to enroll in, and graduate from, the Institute of Taoist Education and Acupuncture (ITEA) in 2014, where he focused deeply in the study of Five-Element theory, and its application in treatments. Special projects during that time also included organizing and running auricular detoxification (ear acupuncture), and clinics for veterans' groups as well as the local homeless shelter.
Through ITEA, Jared was introduced to the world of Zero Balancing, a type of bone-centered massage, and continued with the Zero Balancing certification track. He is a certified Faculty member of the Zero Balancing Health Association, which allows him to continue the legacy of this unique touch-therapy work by teaching it to others. He now offers Five-Element Acupuncture, Zero Balancing, and a growing line of handcrafted medicinal mushroom and herbal products.
Jared also practices Tai Chi (Yang short form), plays around with bonsori bamboo flute, is a Master Level Reiki practitioner, and has been studying and practicing healing arts since 2003. When he's not in the clinic, you can usually find him wandering the local woods with his partner in search of beautiful places, native plants, and useful medicinal fungi.
Jared proceeded to enroll in, and graduate from, the Institute of Taoist Education and Acupuncture (ITEA) in 2014, where he focused deeply in the study of Five-Element theory, and its application in treatments. Special projects during that time also included organizing and running auricular detoxification (ear acupuncture), and clinics for veterans' groups as well as the local homeless shelter.
Through ITEA, Jared was introduced to the world of Zero Balancing, a type of bone-centered massage, and continued with the Zero Balancing certification track. He is a certified Faculty member of the Zero Balancing Health Association, which allows him to continue the legacy of this unique touch-therapy work by teaching it to others. He now offers Five-Element Acupuncture, Zero Balancing, and a growing line of handcrafted medicinal mushroom and herbal products.
Jared also practices Tai Chi (Yang short form), plays around with bonsori bamboo flute, is a Master Level Reiki practitioner, and has been studying and practicing healing arts since 2003. When he's not in the clinic, you can usually find him wandering the local woods with his partner in search of beautiful places, native plants, and useful medicinal fungi.
Covid-19 Update
As the Covid-19 pandemic continues to evolve, we are still seeing clients in person (with masks). ***For all EXISTING patients, we are now offer HIPPA compliant Telemedicine visits. These sessions usually run 45 minutes, and include check-ins about health matters, dietary and herbal recommendations, self-acupressure and/or moxa treatments, and guided meditations as appropriate. Clients who have utilized this to date have felt it to be very helpful in keeping health goals on track and in having health questions answered. Existing clients must initiate/ask for the session, so please reach out if you feel this will be helpful for you and your health goals*** |
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