Chinese Medicine Practitioners
Medical Director/Founder/Doctor of Chinese Medicine
Education
- Bachelor of Science in Biology with a concentration in Anatomy/Physiology, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, California.
- Master of Science of Oriental Medicine, (a four year Masters Program in Chinese medicine with over 3000 educational hrs & 1000 clinical hrs) Midwest College of Oriental Medicine, Chicago, Il.
- Clinical internship and educational training, University of Guangzhou, Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, China
- Advanced Studies in TCM Gynecology/Fertility with Giovanni Maciocca & Bob Flaws
- Certification in Phlebotomy-Indiana School of Phlebotomy-Indianapolis, IN
Experience & Certifications
- National Board Certified Acupuncturist (NCCAOM)
- Indiana State Licensed Acupuncturist (L.Ac.)
- Michigan State Licensed Acupuncture (L.Ac.)
- Florida State Licensed Oriental Medicine Doctor (DOM/L.Ac)
- Master Herbalist with over 20 years of experience in Western and Eastern Herbalism.
- Member of National Association of Professional Women
- Specialized training in Japanese moxibustion and Korean Hand Acupuncture (sooji)
- Guest speaker for many national and local organizations, schools and universities
- Improv Theater Certificate-Second City, Chicago
- Trained Phlebotomist
- White belt in jiu-jitsu martial arts and trained in MMA with Hybrid Athletics
Hobbies
I love to travel, play disc golf, practice improv, kayak, ski, sail, (anything with water), yoga, being with my grandchildren and children (now adults but I still love hanging out with them), practicing MMA and hanging with my dogs
Fun Facts About Me
I played Ultimate Frisbee for over 10 years. Highlights: 1993 World Flying Disc Federation Championships and 1994 National Ultimate Frisbee Championships with the Chicago Women’s Ultimate Frisbee team (Nemesis). We took 3rd in Nationals. Now, I play disc golf as much as possible, race sailboats with my husband and practice, perform & teach improv, practice mixed martial arts.
Philosophy
Practice what you preach and eat organic.
Chinese Astrological Sign
Year of the Horse
Mark Zaranski, Ph.D, L.Ac
Doctor of Chinese Medicine
Education
- Doctor of Philosophy in Chemistry, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC.
- Bachelor of Science in Chemistry with minors in Writing & Mathematics, Houghton College, Houghton, NY
- Dipl.Ac. of Chinese Medicine, Midwest College of Oriental Medicine, Chicago, IL.
Experience & Certifications
- Environmental Chemistry Lab Director-Coast to Coast Analytical
- Rustic Furniture craftsman-Hearthwoods
- Client Education, Case Management at East Wind Acupuncture
- Sooji-Korean hand acupuncture specialty
- Training in Chinese Accessory Techniques including guasha, cupping and moxibustion, East Wind Acupuncture, Chesterton, IN
Hobbies
Trimaran racing/sailing, disc golf, reading, cooking, ultimate Frisbee.
Fun Facts About Me
I have been racing sailboats since I was 14 years old and have raced in 27 Mackinaw races. I have won 7 Mackinaw races with the crew on the following boats:
- 1994 on Revelation (J105)
- 2001, 2006, 2008, 2010 on Gamera (F25C multihull)
- and in 2007 on Lucrezia (50ft Newick multihull)
I play disc golf with my wife regularly, we sail our own trimaran with the New Buffalo Yacht Club and I love being with my family.
Philosophy
I don’t believe in Philosophy! (says the man with the Ph.D!)
Chinese Astrological Sign
Year of the Dog
Bodywork Specialists
Samantha Aquilar – Thai Bodywork Specialist
Education
- 200-hour Thai Bodywork program
- 100-hour certified meditation teacher
Experience & Certifications
- Acudetox – Acupuncture detoxification Specialist
- Specialized training in Chinese Accessory Techniques including guasha, cupping and moxibustion, East Wind Acupuncture, Chesterton, IN
- CPR Certified
Hobbies
Anything outside! Yoga, paddle boarding, traveling, concerts, reading, knitting, volunteering
Philosophy
Other people’s happiness is just as important as your own.
Fun Facts About Me
I foster animals. I lead naturist yoga retreats.
Chinese Astrological Sign
Year of the dog
Gloria Piette – Reiki Master & Cranial Sacral Specialist
Education
- Certificate in Reiki level 3 master
- Certified Upledger Institute Cranial Sacral Specialist and Teacher
- B.S in Social Work
Experience & Certifications
- Certified Usui Reiki master/teacher for 20 years
- Certified in Rainbow Reiki
- American Indian Pipe Carrier
- CPR Certified
Hobbies
Traveling, nature and spending time with family
Philosophy
Spirit is always with you.
Fun Facts About Me
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Chinese Astrological Sign
Year of the
Christine Pierce – Energy body work specialist
Education
- Certificate. TBA
Experience & Certifications
- Trained in Chinese medical accessories: cupping guasha moxa at East Wind Acupuncture
- sound and vibration therapy specialist
- training in tapping therapy
Hobbies
Traveling, the great outdoors, gardening, herbal remedy production,
Philosophy
I believe life is a sacred journey of healing, balance, and conscious evolution. At its core, life is about reconnecting—with ourselves, with others, and with the natural world that sustains us.
Fun Facts About Me
I am a US army vet. I have also lived in Hawaii for many years as well as native NW Indiana resident.
Chinese Astrological Sign
Year of the