About Us
Our Philosophy
The Well Space was created out the belief that sustained health & wellness is possible for you no matter your circumstance.
We believe that it is your right, to feel healthy, joyful & peaceful within yourself.
And, we believe, that for you to thrive in wellness, it is essential to care for all aspects of your being. Your body, your mind, & your spirit.
With our services & programs, we will give you the space and tools to heal from the inside out so that you can more easily navigate the ups and downs up life, no matter what curveballs are thrown at you.
We offer acupuncture, herbal medicine, massage therapy, wellness coaching, meditation classes, & workshops on personal growth & development to help our clients feel better, more alive, and live a life that they love.
Michael Perfetto, M.S.O.M, LAc., Owner
Licensed Acupuncturist, Chinese Herbal Medicine Practitioner
Michael Perfetto has been practicing acupuncture and East Asian medicine for over 8 years. He is a licensed acupuncturist and is certified as a Chinese herbal medicine practitioner. He holds a master’s degree in Oriental Medicine from the Maryland University of Integrative Health. Michael is currently studying to be a medical qi gong practitioner at the International College of Medical Qigong. Michael believes that to attain greater health and longevity, one must address both the body and the mind. Along with acupuncture and herbal medicine, he works to help his patients achieve greater wellness through mindfulness, meditation, qi gong and self-cultivation practice. In the treatment room, Michael draws inspiration from his study of Chinese Medicine, A Course in Miracles, Buddhism, Taoism and other contemplative practices.
If you are looking for a holistic approach to your health that involves not only your physical body but also your energetic and spiritual aspects too, Michael will be a good match for you. He will help you develop a consistent wellness routine that addresses all aspects of your being.
Michael is in-network with Blue Cross/Blue Shield and Aetna. Please call the office if you need assistance verifying benefits.
Trish Twiford Perfetto, MAc., LAc., Owner Licensed Acupuncturist, Chinese Herbalist, & Holistic Wellness Educator
Trish Twiford Perfetto has been practicing acupuncture & Chinese medicine for over 12 years. She holds a Masters degree in Acupuncture from the Tai Sophia Institute (now Maryland University of Integrative Health) in Laurel, MD and is licensed by the state of Maryland Acupuncture Board. She is also certified in Chinese Herbal Medicine from the Maryland University of Integrative Health. In addition, Trish is trained in Core I of Zero Balancing, an energy balancing bodywork technique. Her postgraduate studies include Chinese herbal medicine, essential oils, pediatric acupuncture, cancer support, pain management and studies with a noted master of Chinese Medicine, Jeffery Yuen. Trish also holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Maryland, College Park.
In addition to her acupuncture and herbal medicine training, Trish studied for five years in the personal growth & development training program, Landmark Education. With this, she not only uses acupuncture & herbal medicine, but also provides coaching and educational workshops to her patients & clients.
Her specialties include Women’s health and grief support.
She helps stressed out women make themselves a priority, so that they can feel better in their bodies, feel calm in their minds, and more connected to themselves.
Trish does not accept insurance at this time.
Our Story
The seed of The Well Space really started in 2010, in the produce section at Roots Market in Olney, MD. Trish, a budding acupuncturist just starting her practice, and Michael, starting his applications to acupuncture schools around the country, met serendipitously (while looking for sweet potatoes). The couple soon realized that they both a had a passion for holistic health & healing, and they also loved sharing it with others and making a difference in other people’s lives. A few years later, they were married and soon after they had their first child, Theo in 2015 and their second, Sylvie in 2018.
Now, for over 16 years combined, Trish & Michael have been practicing acupuncture, herbal medicine, meditation & hosting transformational workshops side by side in the Olney-Sandy Spring community, positively impacting hundreds of people with the knowledge & wisdom they have gained from Chinese medicine, holistic health & spiritual practices.
In August of 2017, they finally had the opportunity to create their own space that would be dedicated to all that their life and family had been built upon — wellness, personal growth & spirituality.
The Well Space was born.
Trish & Michael share the philosophy that healing comes from the inside, out. To heal anything in the body & mind, we must have an awareness of our daily habits, what we eat, how we move & what we think. Either our daily habits will support healing, or they will deter it from happening, or make your condition worse.
We are here to teach you how to live well. How to listen to and understand your body. And how your body reacts to your mind.
Once you have this awareness, healing is possible on all levels. You will feel better in your body, you will feel more at ease in your mind, and you will feel more connected to yourself than you ever have before.