Practitioners

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

Hobbies

Disc golf, improv, kayaking, skiing, sailing, yoga, anything to do with water, being with my children (now adults but I still love hanging out with them), and I love to travel!

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 and perform improv at Second City and with my NWI team, Mission Improvable,  AKA: No Name Improv

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 26 Mackinaw races. I have won 6 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

Kunika Bharodia, L.Ac

Doctor of Chinese Medicine

Education

• Masters of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine – Houston, TX
• Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine – Houston, TX
• Bachelor in Animation – India

Experience & Certifications

• National Board Certified Acupuncturist (NCCAOM)
• Texas State Licensed Acupuncturist (L.Ac)
• Certified yoga teacher – India
• Certifed Nutritionist – India
• Certified Naturopath – India

Hobbies

Hiking, reading, sketching and painting, talking to my cat (most talkative cat ever!)

Fun Facts About Me

Worked as a CG artist in the Scene Assembly department on DisneyToon Studios Planes (2013) and Planes: Fire & Rescue (2014), serving as a co-lead on the latter, managing the quality of shots and troubleshooting errors.

Philosophy

Explore the never-ending universe of the books.

Chinese Astrological Sign

Year of the Horse

José Loa Peña,  L.Ac

Doctor of Chinese Medicine

Education

• Masters of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine – Houston, TX
• Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine – Houston, TX
• Bachelor of Science in Biology and Chemistry – Angelo State University – San Angelo, TX

Experience & Certifications

• Mentored by Doctor Lin Jia 2018 – 2020
• Teacher for students between kindergarten and 10th grade.
• Mentoring and supporting students, helping them take responsibility and learn to make decisions related to school and daily life.

Hobbies

Cooking, Sports, Reading, Hiking, Swimming and grilling for my family.

Fun Facts About Me

Worked at the Houston Rodeo Award Championships for 5 years. They helped raise money for college scholarships.

Philosophy

Never stop learning.

Chinese Astrological Sign

Year of the Horse

Massage and Body Work Practitioners

Jessica Kittle – Body Work Specialist

Education

• Certificate of Clinical Massage Therapy, American College of Massage – Crown Point, IN

Experience & Certifications

• Specialized training in Chinese Accessory Techniques including guasha, cupping and moxibustion, East Wind Acupuncture, Chesterton, IN
• Specializes in deep tissue and therapeutic massage
• Certified in phlebotomy
• Certified Nursing Assistant
• CPR Certified

Chinese Astrological Sign

Year of the Rat

Sean Devine – Certified Massage Therapist

Certified Massage therapist

Education

• Certificate of Clinical Massage Therapy, American College Massage –  Crown Point, IN
• Advanced Studies in Massage, Everest College, Merrillville, IN

Experience & Certifications

• Specialized training in Chinese Accessory Techniques including guasha, cupping and moxibustion, East Wind Acupuncture, Chesterton, IN
• Experience in clinical rehab.

Paige Ruvituso – Body Work Specialist

Education

• Certificate of Clinical Massage Therapy, American College of Massage – Crown Point, IN
• Certified in Reflexology, American College of Massage – Crown Point, IN

Experience & Certifications

• Specialized training in Chinese Accessory Techniques including guasha, cupping and moxibustion, East Wind Acupuncture, Chesterton, IN
• Specializes in therapeutic massage with deep tissue massage when needed
• Reflexology certified
• CPR Certified

Chinese Astrological Sign

Year of the Tiger

Madelyn Klimek – Body Work Specialist

Education

• Certificate of Clinical Massage Therapy, American College of Massage – Crown Point, IN

Experience & Certifications

• Specialized training in Chinese Accessory Techniques including guasha, cupping and moxibustion, East Wind Acupuncture, Chesterton, IN
• CPR Certified

Chinese Astrological Sign

Year of the Rabbit