Our Team

We Look Forward to Meeting You.

Learn more about our team members. We all come from a variety of disciplines with years of experience.

Wendy Middleton-Bentley

LAc, E-RYT-200/RYT 500

WendyWendy started her studies of internal medicine and natural health in 1999 with a class in T'ai Chi Ch'uan.  Since then, she has traveled the world studying multiple forms of internal medicine and natural healing.  From Chang Mai, Thailand to Boone, North Carolina, Wendy sought out individuals who were considered exceptional in their field, to gain experience and knowledge, and to further her pursuit in understanding the art and science of natural health.  

When not traveling to study, Wendy worked as a field biologist for different government agencies, such as the National Park and Forest Service, as well as being a self-employed contractor specializing in endangered species and land management. She graduated from UNCA in 2000 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Science, concentrating in pollution control, with distinctions in undergraduate research.  She is very familiar with the scientific method and approaches all forms of natural health and healing with an inquisitive mind.  

In 2012, she completed her masters degree in Acupuncture at Jung Tao School of Classical Chinese Medicine and is currently a licensed acupuncturist in the state of Kentucky.  She is also a certified  Reiki and Nuad Bo-Rarn (Thai massage) practitioner and a registered Yoga teacher.  In her treatments, as well as her teachings, she likes to integrate different healing techniques that are practiced around the globe. 

(The therapy components of her teachings are based on her credentials as an LAc., not derived from her status as an RYT with Yoga Alliance Registry.)

Craig Bentley

CraigCraig began his initial journey in martial arts as a high school junior studying Tae Kwon Do in 1982. He continued his Tae Kwon Do studies while attending the Morehead State University School of Physics. At this time Craig was exposed to additional training in Tang Soo Do, Judo and Shotokan. He also began his path as a yoga practitioner while participating in classes provided by Morehead State University’s athletic program in 1984, as a player on the MSU football team. This would begin a Yoga practice that he continues to this day.

In 1987, after enrolling in the University of Kentucky’s School of Forest Biology and Genetics, Craig continued his training in Shotokan and Judo, and adding Thai Kickboxing and Western Boxing training with the different UK and Lexington, KY club’s. In 1988, as a Forest Genetics lab technician at UK, he had the opportunity to study Tai Chi with a visiting Genetics Professor from China. As a member of the UK Fencing Club, he exchanged his modest understanding of the Art of Fencing for education in traditional Chinese short and long TaiChi forms from Dr. Sun. He continued his Tai Chi practice and education after Dr. Sun returned home and continues to this day.

In 1993 Craig began his training in Kenpo Karate and Kenpo Ju-Jutsu, and then adding Shootfighting and BrazilianJu-Jitsu to his skill set. Along with Yoga and Tai Chi, the previously mentioned arts are the basis of his martial training and movements he continues to this day. He has traveled extensively at home and abroad as a competitive martial athlete/ student and as a US Government employee, allowing him to expand his knowledge of the many self defense arts. As an instructor and personal trainer with multiple black belt’s, other rankings and certifications in many martial arts and training mediums, Craig does not really subscribe to ranking systems or static goals for students unless that is their desire. He believes the path to martial and health improvement is the willingness and ability to learn and grow.

You can find Craig out and about on the Health Center property as he is the Red River Outdoors Supervisory Guide for all outdoor and outfitter activities.