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

Jacque Hilbrich

Chinese Medical Intern

Education

• Studied Chemistry at Purdue University Northwest
• Master of Science of Acupuncture, (a four-year Master’s Program in Chinese medicine with over 3000 educational hours and 1000 clinical hours)

Experience & Certifications

• Clinical internship at Rush University in Supportive Oncology Unit
• Training in Chinese Accessory Techniques including guasha, cupping and moxibustion, East Wind Acupuncture, Chesterton, IN
• Reiki 1 + 2 Certification

Hobbies

Pilates, long-boarding, video games, painting

Fun Facts About Me

I’m a Pisces, and I love to travel. If I could live anywhere, it would be Asheville, NC or San Diego. My favorite food is sushi, and I love trying new food spots out, especially in Chicago.

Philosophy

“To know is to know that you know nothing.”

Chinese Astrological Sign

Year of the Dog

      Bodywork Specialists

Jessica Kittle – Massage Therapist

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

Nathaniel Davis – Massage Therapist

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 Fascia (tendons, ligaments, myofascia), and sports performance and injury
• CPR Certified

Chinese Astrological Sign

Year of the

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

Chinese Astrological Sign

Year of the dog

Kendall Offutt – Reiki Master

Education

• Certificate in Reiki level 3 master

Experience & Certifications

• Certified Usui Reiki master/teacher for 7 years
• Certified in Rainbow Reiki
• Certified practitioner in Ho’oponopono
• CPR Certified

Chinese Astrological Sign

Year of the Rooster