Jared Urchek: Vital Traditions Acupuncture

Jared Urchek: Vital Traditions Acupuncture Welcome to Vital Traditions, LLC, a source for Classical Five-Element Acupuncture & Zero Balancing massage. Thank you for visiting our page!

We offer Five-Element Acupuncture, Zero Balancing, and herbalism - powerful healing modalities that help people to release tension, stress, and be more connected to their core self It is our hope that everybody in this world can recieve 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, 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.

Plant walk/tea ceremony/fire ritual was a great success! Missed getting a picture of the whole 17 person crew, but here...
05/18/2026

Plant walk/tea ceremony/fire ritual was a great success! Missed getting a picture of the whole 17 person crew, but here are a few highlights.

It's one of my favorite things to lead plant walks and teach people about the local wild herbs growing underneath our feet. To shift right from a plant walk into a tea ceremony where we're exploring the flavors and the energetics of those teas elevates the whole experience in a profound way. These plants aren't just abstract things, they are real beings, and they create real effects in the body, mind, and spirit.

We'll be scheduling the next one very soon, this time we might even have the pool open to help cool off the summer heat that's about to be upon us;)

05/04/2026

Take a tour of the new clinic with me! Very happy to be able to offer this set of services and a beautiful, quiet, comfortable location.

03/31/2026

lol

Well, well, well... Funny to have been in a place for so long... 11 years I've had my clinic here. I've hosted clients, classes, rented this out to numerous people for yoga, massage, dance, meditation, herbal workshops, and more.

I estimate I've given 7,000 to 8,000 and treatments here over my (literal) tenure here. How many forms have I done here? Harder to say. I believe that I've brought a lot of people comfort, and a lot of people healing here. I believe I've saved some people's lives in this office. What a blessing to have held this space...

My heart is at peace. I feel a lot of joy in letting this space go. It was never perfect for me, but it held a tremendous place for myself and others to receive a lot of deep healing here. And, it's been a season of letting go - I'm just riding the wave.

Spring is the climate of Wind, anyways. A time for shaking loose the dead branches.

Come see me at my new space if you like - a beautiful little home office/clinic I've created in Bladensburg. More to come on that soon

Ok kids, it's officially tick season. Buckle up, take your herbs, and keep Tick Research Lab up in PA on your short lis...
03/12/2026

Ok kids, it's officially tick season. Buckle up, take your herbs, and keep Tick Research Lab up in PA on your short list (ticklab.org). You can bag and send ticks to them to be tested

Stay safe out there!

and you know I removed this tick from Chica dog with some gentle :)

Do not let them tell you that spring has not sprung. Do not let them tell you it is not your time to bloom. Let the peta...
03/01/2026

Do not let them tell you that spring has not sprung.
Do not let them tell you it is not your time to bloom.

Let the petals of your heart unfurl.
Whether to the icy fingers of a morning Frost, or the warm rays of the rising sun.
Or, perhaps to the light of the Moon, after all things have gone to bed.

Do not let them tell you that spring has not sprung.
Do not let them tell you are not beautiful.
Do not let them tell you it is not your time to exist.

~

Spring flowers, photos taken since Feb 11th of this year:

1&2. Stellaria/chickweed 3.Purple Dead Nettle 4. Hairy Bittercress 5&7. Common Groundsel 6. Dandy little Lion

We just got FANTASTIC news this week, that after almost a year of work, the Maryland Massage Board will continue to reco...
02/15/2026

We just got FANTASTIC news this week, that after almost a year of work, the Maryland Massage Board will continue to recognize Zero Balancing classes for continuing education units. What a huge win for us

So! Know anyone (massage therapist, acupuncturist, etc) who might need CEU credits? Or, know someone who just wants to learn healing touch at a more comprehensive level? We've got you covered! Come join us Feb 19-22nd in Silver Spring

A Zero Balancing class is a 4 day retreat type class, where not only do you learn the full core theory and protocol of Zero Balancing, you also get to receive a LOT of bodywork. It is a transformative experience in and of itself, one which teaches you how to offer transformative body work to others.

(Last photo is from the teaching piece around "Working Breaths", where the body goes into a deep state of internal processing, temporarily pausing the natural breath cycle while someone is going deep within - usually resuming with a very large "working breath", a big sigh of sorts, to recover their normal breath cycle. Ever felt this sensation before?)

01/21/2026

✨Cordyceps Yaupon Gen Mai Cha ✨

Have you ever had a Gen Mai Cha? Typically made from green tea and toasted rice, I've been thinking of this blend for a while now, and it absolutely came out as good as I hoped

Cordyceps is medicinal mushroom used to help increase vitality as well as treat a host of other concerns, while Yaupon Holly is the only native plant to North America that contains caffeine. A match made in heaven:)

01/21/2026

✨Feel more. Effort less✨

Join us at PMTI in Silver Spring, MD for Zero Balancing® Level 1 class

📅 February 19–22, 2026

Have you been interested to learn body work, either as a beginner or to take your current practice to a deeper level?

With ZB, you discover a powerful, gentle hands-on modality that works with body structure and energy, helping clients experience greater clarity, ease, and resilience—often in just one session.

This foundational training is ideal for massage therapists, bodyworkers, physical therapists, and holistic health practitioners who want to deepen their touch, refine their listening skills, and create meaningful change without force.

✔ Learn precise fulcrums and clear protocols
✔ Reduce wear and tear on your own body
✔ Add a highly respected modality to your practice

Spaces are intentionally limited to support deep learning and integration.

🔗 See the LinkTree in bio to register now and reserve your spot

Sunrise and sunset. Wishing you all a restful and reflective Solstice. In Chinese medicine this is considered to be the ...
12/22/2025

Sunrise and sunset. Wishing you all a restful and reflective Solstice.

In Chinese medicine this is considered to be the peak of winter, not the beginning. The days are beginning to get longer as of tomorrow. Unless, of course, you celebrate like some of the old pagans and believe the sun to "die" for a few days before rising again in the form of longer days ahead;)

Even though the days are beginning to get longer, the deep cold is still ahead of us. Rest easy, stay warm, hibernate as deeply as you can.

The next year beckons, who will we become?

Late season beauty 🍂
11/14/2025

Late season beauty 🍂

Address

4912 Berwyn Road
College Park, MD
20740

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 7pm
Tuesday 8am - 7pm
Thursday 9am - 7pm
Friday 8am - 7pm

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+13306066376

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