Hannah Sykes, M.Ac., L. Ac., C.An.Ac. Lic., COO, Founder of Pin IT Up

Maven Dooley, LMT

Hannah Sykes is a modern-day renaissance woman with a passion to create, heal, and teach. From her work as a blacksmith and horseback riding instructor, to home renovator and now a top-notch Acupuncturist to men, women, children and animals; Hannah is always looking to help others grow and thrive. 

In 2008 Hannah moved to Maryland to start the Masters of Acupuncture program at TAI Sophia (Now Maryland University of Integrative Health) and reconnected with her now husband Jonathan and his daughter. Just prior to graduating with her master’s degree in Acupuncture Hannah and Jonathan married, then Hannah adopted their now eldest child. Currently, with the addition of their son in 2013 and the youngest daughter 2018 they are a family of five living in Sykesville. With their eldest child stationed out of state as an active member of the U.S. Air Force.

Hannah has been practicing acupuncture for over a decade. At a young age Hannah’s desire to put things right and help people was nurtured by growing up in a family of caregivers, social workers and one Episcopalian Reverend. (To be honest as a young child in New England she wanted to be a witch, growing up near Salem she believed it was a solid professional plan.) Generations of her family have taken their unique skills to better the community and world around them. Her family role models of social workers and reverends instilled the values of a listening, healing, and advising into her DNA.  She is  a true caregiver; authentic through and through. 

To add to her community Hannah volunteered with Sixx Cool Moms to help support and build a community around herself and her family. It takes a village to raise a child, and Hannah wants that village to value joy, laughter and FUN! Her kids are right there with her making the best of every situation. Friends they have made on Historic Sykesville Main Street in Downtown Sykesville, and Cool Moms of Carroll County have been no less than magical. The Pandemic slowed the process of face-to-face encounters, however it added value and appreciation to the online presence she was able to build in Sixx Cool Moms of Carroll County  community. Hannah greatly appreciates the relationships and community involvement that occurred during those trying times, that may have otherwise been missed out on or overlooked. She continues to meet with our community and build relationships, rather virtual or interacting with the community on Main Street and around town. 

This is an exciting and wild ride we embark on; it’s called life! And Hannah makes it her mission to bring the light to all those she meets. 

PS: She sort of became a witch, helping people with her tiny magic wands one Acupuncture pin at a time.

Growing up as a "latchkey" kid, Maven had limited time with her parents due to her dad's daytime job and her mom's night shifts. However, everything changed with massage. Maven's mother, an RN working from 11 pm to 7 am, would come home, freshen up, grab breakfast, and be on the massage table by 9 am. Afterward, they'd actually spend quality time together and explore different places. It was a transformative experience that felt almost magical. Recognizing her own talent in massage, Maven decided to dedicate her life to it, considering massage and bodywork as her art form. After completing high school, Maven pursued her education at the Baltimore School of Massage, graduating in 1999. Over the past two decades, she's worked in various settings, ranging from salons and fitness centers to the Maryland Renaissance Festival and alongside chiropractors. Maven holds certifications in Swedish, Deep Tissue, Cupping, Myofascial Release, Cranial Sacral Therapy, Lymphatic Drainage, Sound Massage, Reiki, and Reflexology. Continuously expanding her skill set, she constantly researches new techniques to enhance her sessions. Her ultimate aim is always to address the root cause of any issue and alleviate or eliminate it from people's lives. No one should endure unnecessary pain, and Maven is committed to providing the best possible care to achieve that. On a personal level, Maven embraces her fox spirit within a human body and thrives on expressing her creativity in unconventional ways. She strives to avoid repetition in both words and actions, relishing in various forms of mischief. Maven's language is often peppered with music and movie quotes, and she finds joy in seeing others smile and laugh around her. She's also drawn to various crafts and enjoys exploring artistic movement expressions.

Jonathan Sykes is a U.S. Navy Veteran, who proudly served as an enlisted sailor for Naval Intelligence. After an Honorable Discharge in 2003, Jonathan continued as a government contractor for the Department of Defense (DoD). In 2005 he took a sabbatical from his career to be a stay-at-home single dad to his then 2-year-old child, and worked as a Tailor and Handyman. In 2007 Jonathan returned to Government and State Contracting, working for organizations such as John Hopkins University/Applied Physics Lab (JHU/APL), State Highway Administration (SHA), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), and Social Security Administration (SSA). June 2010 Jonathan married Hannah Sykes, and Hannah she adopted his child (now their child), making their family whole. February 2020 Jonathan made the transition to make the change from being a Government Contractor to being the full time CEO at Pint IT Up Acupuncture. It is his great joy to now focus all his energy on the Wellness Vision of Pin IT Up Acupuncture and all the joy this Women Owned and Family Operated business can bring to others. Jonathan currently lives in Sykesville Maryland, home of Historic Sykesville Main Street (Best Main Street In America 2020, Coolest Small-town in America 2016, and semi-finalist of Greatest Main Street in America 2022) with his wife, son, daughter, cats, dogs, and a yard full of a couple goats and chickens (as long as the foxes have not gotten to the chickens). In addition, Jonathan and Hannah are proud to say their eldest child is currently Serving Honorably in the USAF.