Dr. Khanita Suvarnasuddhi is a Licensed Acupuncturist and Doctor of Chiropractic in Maryland. She is the founder of Araya Holistic Pain Management, an integrative wellness center within the community of Clarksburg, MD since 2017. She is a certified Diplomate of Oriental Medicine through NCCAOM (National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine). Dr. Khanita is dedicated to expanding her knowledge through ongoing education, currently pursuing advanced studies in the Graduate Mentorship Program with Sharon Weizenbaum at the White Pine Institute. She regularly attends continuing education seminars on Gong Fu Sports Medicine with Tom Bisio. She recently completed the Tui Na and Zheng Gu techniques with Tom Bisio from 2023-2024.
Committed to holistic healing, she integrates her diverse background in movement therapy, martial arts, Qigong, chiropractic and Chinese Medicine to foster transformative experiences for her patients.
Born and raised in Germantown, Maryland, Dr. Khanita is passionate about sharing the benefits of Chiropractic and Chinese medicine with her community. She firmly believes in the power of this combined approach to alleviate modern stresses, restore balance and alleviate pain.
Beyond her professional pursuits, Dr. Khanita is an avid martial artist practicing kung fu and doing qigong every morning. You might spot her playing tennis outside or at the gym doing her strength training on her days off. At home, she cherishes moments with her husband and their beloved pets: Teddy, Naga, Yumiko, Ninja and Ginger.
Meaning of Araya: The name comes from her mother’s maiden name “Arayavilaiphong.” The word “araya” can be translated as “noble”, and is used to designate a spiritual warrior or hero. It is someone who is worthy, respectable and honorable. Araya is named after her mother who exemplified these qualities as a respectable, honest and compassionate person which will be emulated through this practice.
Degrees:
Master’s of Science in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine – Fingerlakes School of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (Aug 2017)
Doctor of Chiropractic – New York Chiropractic College (Dec 2016)
Bachelor’s of Science – Biological Sciences, George Washington University (May 2013)
Master’s of Science in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine – Fingerlakes School of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (Aug 2017)
Doctor of Chiropractic – New York Chiropractic College (Dec 2016)
Bachelor’s of Science – Biological Sciences, George Washington University (May 2013)
