Stephanie Gordon, M.S L.Ac
Founder, Owner, Board Certified Licensed Acupuncturist
Stephanie Gordon, the founder, owner and medical director of Sacred Dunes Integrative Health, is an avid supporter of the combined healing benefits of acupuncture, cupping, herbal medicine and nutrition. Her personal journey with this natural therapy began when she successfully alleviated debilitating migraines that had plagued her, after six visits with an acupuncturist.
Stephanie’s introduction to acupuncture arose while working as a birth doula and homebirth midwife assistant, seeking ways to support prenatal clients. She quickly discovered that acupuncture was not only painless but also effective for a wide range of chronic issues, both related to pregnancy and beyond. This transformative experience inspired her to pursue further education and become a licensed acupuncturist.
Stephanie earned her Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Education and a Master of Science in Traditional Oriental Medicine from the Midwest College of Oriental Medicine in Chicago, Illinois. She holds and maintains her national board certification through The National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine and licensure in Acupuncture through the State of Indiana. She now encompasses a holistic approach that merges Eastern and Western medical practices, allowing her patients to experience effective relief for everyday ailments. Stephanie highlights acupuncture’s versatility, showcasing it as both a standalone treatment and a valuable complement to broader health care plans.
In addition to her busy practice, Stephanie is actively involved in the Michigan City Area Chamber of Commerce. While proud to have won their small business of the year award, she has also earned Best Acupuncture and Massage clinic in La Porte County via The Herald Argus newspaper, multiple years in a row. She specializes in treating chronic pain, autoimmune disorders, complex digestive issues, women’s health, oncology, and a wide variety of internal and structural medical issues.
Stephanie’s most recent pursuit is working with La Porte County’s police, firefighters, and paramedics. She has a comprehensive understanding of how acupuncture and massage therapy help regulate the nervous system, manage stress and chronic pain. She knows that people who risk their lives daily must be decompressed, so they can continue to care for others. She is working diligently on creating a nonprofit organization called Sacred Dunes Community Outreach, to enable fundraising and grant funding to offer first responders care at a no cost or low cost to them.
Samantha Brodhacker
Clinic Director
Samantha Brodhacker brings years of customer service and design expertise to her role as Clinic Director at Sacred Dunes. More than the friendly greeter upon entering the clinic, she is the creative force behind the branding of Sacred Dunes, including clinic ambiance, marketing, crafts, apparel, specialty products formulation, and social media marketing. She is currently spearheading our CBD wholesale program. Her oversight of essential day-to-day responsibilities managing daily operations and staff, maintains the smooth organization of Sacred Dunes overall operations. We are truly grateful for her resourcefulness and talent as we look toward the future!
Jacquelyn Kindig
Yoga Instructor/Administrative Assistant
La Porte native, Jacquelyn Kindig serves Sacred Dunes as both a yoga instructor and administrative assistant. As a yoga instructor, Jacquelyn is available for public and private group classes, as well as personal one-on-one yoga instruction for increased flexibility and mobility of our patients in clinic.
Jacquelyn discovered yoga to help soothe her sore muscles due to being an avid runner. She eventually was encouraged to pursue yoga as a career. She received her yoga teacher training from Collective Yoga.
In addition to her strong yoga experience, Jacquelyn brings her bubbling personality and infectious smile to Sacred Dunes.
Kristen D’Amico, L.M.T.
Licensed Massage Therapist
Kristen comes to us with over 15 years of experience. She graduated from the National University of Health Sciences with a massage certification in 2009. She has a foundation in clinical therapeutic massage and a passion for energy work. She is a Certified Cranial Sacral Therapist. Kristen utilizes a holistic approach integrating mind, body, and soul to address any level of stress or pain. She also has a certificate in ART (Active Release Technique). With a specialty in deep tissue and rehabilitative techniques, she can help to relieve even the most stubborn pain and offer advice to keep it away. Kristen also has the ability to switch gears to offer complete relaxation and address the energetic body to lift stress away. She has an in-depth knowledge of the body and provides a functional approach to healing on all levels.
Sam Welch
Licensed Massage Therapist
Sam is a natural-born healer. She followed her passion for helping people and graduated from The American College Massage School, where she is licensed by the State of Indiana. She may be young, but her hands will show you that she’s an old soul. Her mission is to bring inner peace to her community's mind, body, and soul.
Shauna Sheeler
Licensed Massage Therapist
Shauna Sheeler is a licensed Clinical Massage Therapist (CMT). She graduated from The Soma Institute in 2021.Shauna has a sincere desire to serve people in their health and wellness journeys. She believes in the power and benefits of massage therapy, and if she can alleviate pain and increase mobility, while offering them a safe and comfortable experience to relax and unwind, then she is truly satisfied. She plans to continue her education as there is always more to learn about human anatomy.
Krista McBride
Licensed Massage Therapist
Krista McBride, Licensed Massage Therapist, holds an Applied Science Associates degrees in physical therapist assistant since 2009, from Brown Mackie College. She has an Associates in therapeutic massage from 2012. Her focused fifteen years of experience in muscle health has honed her therapeutic massage techniques to help clients manage stress, maintain muscle health and movement of the body.
Through the years of experience in the health field, she realized her passion for aiding clients’ functionality and quality of life goals, inspiring her to pursue a Doctoral degree in Acupuncture, with a specialization in Herbs from Pacific College of Health and Science. She is excited to be part of Sacred Dunes Integrated Health team, and her future transition to Acupuncturist
Evan Gordon
Vice President, Director of Operations
Evan has a plethora of experience in sales, marketing, and business operations. He holds a B.A. in Journalism from the University of South Carolina, with an emphasis on advertising and public relations. He was a top performing sales person for multiple Chicago media properties in both the general and Hispanic markets. He was also the National Sales Manager for a leading spanish radio network.
After over 20 years in media sales and management, Evan struck out on his own as a serial entrepreneur founding ten businesses in the digital, marketing and media spaces over a 12-year period. This included running a million dollar marketing campaign, and a Groupon clone startup.
Currently Evan finds great pride in helping his daughter’s business grow and thrive.