Practitioners

Melissa Alexander - I am a 2007 graduate of Hired Hands University, in Chicago. Since then, i've spent several years working in Chicagoland, Florida and now my home base, Chicago. As a massage therapist, I am able to provide my clients with a therapeutic touch, getting into that unwanted… View Bio
Antonio Terrone - Antonio Terrone is a dedicated practitioner and instructor of Aikido with extensive experience in several martial arts including judo, taekwondo, and kendo. Antonio holds a 4th degree black belt (yondan) in Aikido and has studied the art for the past thirty-six years with some of the… View Bio
Anu Dewan - Born in India, raised in the US, Anu has a been passionate about practicing living yoga as a lifestyle. Her classes include incorporating multiple aspects of yoga such as asana, meditation, breathwork, yogic philosophy, and reflection on becoming a better version of yourself on and off… View Bio
Arielle Drescher - Are you constantly comparing yourself to others around you? Not feeling good enough, smart enough, attractive enough? Do you find yourself frequently frustrated about where you are in your life? I work with clients who are feeling stuck, anxious, and are tired of living on a… View Bio
Sarah Bernauer - I am a certified Energy Healing Practitioner from the Energy Healing Institute. My certification practicum included more than 200 hours of supervised practice client activities, as well as ongoing didactic and experiential learning. I create active partnerships with my clients, supporting their inner work and facilitating… View Bio
Michelle Bobier - Hello and be well!  My name is Michelle Bobier.  I have been studying Tai Chi and Chi Gong for 24 years with Master Hongchao Zhang, one of the leading Chinese martial arts masters in America; Master Zhang awarded me a Sixth Duan in Chi Gong in… View Bio
Dr. Matt Brown, D.O. - I am a child, adolescent and adult psychiatrist and psychotherapist. I specialize in the treatment of Anxiety Disorders such as OCD, PTSD, Panic Disorder, and Generalized Anxiety Disorder. I will also treat issues such as Depression or ADHD.  I practice whole person psychiatry. This approach starts… View Bio
Dr. Matt Brown, D.O. - I am a child, adolescent and adult psychiatrist and psychotherapist. I specialize in the treatment of Anxiety Disorders such as OCD, PTSD, Panic Disorder, and Generalized Anxiety Disorder. I will also treat issues such as Depression or ADHD.  In addition to medication/supplement management I provide ongoing… View Bio
Cara Carothers - I am a fifth level attuned Reiki Master who has been offering this gift of energy work out to the world for  twelve years. A session of Reiki with me will entail time before and after to connect, check-in on alignment within your chakras as well… View Bio
Mirel Castle - I am a licensed clinical psychologist. My experience includes providing psychotherapy to adults and children, family therapy, neurofeedback therapy and child group therapy for those with a wide range of emotional and developmental presentations. I also conduct neuropsychological evaluations as well as assist families with school… View Bio
Choela Tenzin Dadon - A Bhutanese nun, Choela Tenzin Dadon is an accomplished scholar and a gifted teacher. After completing a traditional 13-year program in Buddhist philosophy at Jamyang Choling Institute in Dharamsala, India, she went on to earn two Masters degrees and a PhD from the University of Malaysia,… View Bio
Debra Brunk - I am a family nurse practitioner specialized in integrative and functional medicine (FM). I received my master’s degree and Family Nurse Practitioner training at the university of Illinois in Chicago in 2001 and a doctorate in nursing practice from the University of Virginia in 2015. I… View Bio
Katelyn Easter - I am a down-to-earth and warm, yet direct, marriage and family therapist who works with individuals and couples who are wanting to maintain their own individual identity while co-creating a relational identity with their partner. Couples and individuals who work with me tend to feel more… View Bio
Bill Epperly, PhD - Mindfulness meditation is a powerful tool for cultivating peace of mind and present moment awareness. It is a path to embodiment, healing, and awakening to oneness with all life. Mindfulness is easy to learn. If you can count and breathe, you can learn to meditate.  In… View Bio
Bill Epperly, PhD - Our deepest reality is that we are always already one with all life. For many of us, this reality is covered over by layers of accumulated stuff – the wounds and issues of a lifetime. Integral Spiritual Coaching is what I call the holistic, intuitively-guided process… View Bio
Bill Epperly, PhD - Life springs from Divine Consciousness. Though we are always already one with all, we often experience ourselves as separate beings living in conflict with others. This perceived separateness imprints upon us over time, giving rise to a multitude of issues. VortexHealing offers a path to the… View Bio
Evelina Milosevic - My name is Evelina Milosevic. I am the founder and owner of The White Orchid Wellness Center – Certified and Mastering in Yoni Steaming/Clearing, Reiki, Womb Reiki, and Mentorship.  You may be asking yourself what is the mission? My mission is to empower and connect each… View Bio
Arlene Faulk - Tai Chi has transformed my life. I spent my first year seated in a chair, doing Tai Chi moves as best as I could. Very slowly I learned to walk again through the practice of the slow, deliberate walk that Tai Chi teaches. In my published… View Bio
Nancy Floy - I am the founder and director of Heartwood Center for Body Mind Spirit and founder of the Heartwood Cancer Program. My vision, more than 20 years ago, was to create a refuge and sanctuary where people of all walks of life could come together in community… View Bio
Grandmother WinterJade Forest - My extraordinary mentors of four different shamanic cultures showed me how to connect with Spirit, my purpose, and the power to improve my life. They put me through rigorous trainings and demanding initiation rites. They taught me their ancient healing traditions and trusted me to carry… View Bio
Grandmother WinterJade Forest - The immense enthusiasm I have for understanding and practicing this beautiful hand-healing art of Shiatsu has stayed with me since I began studying in 1975. My Japanese teachers could not speak English well, so they were diligent in imparting the feeling of the work. It is… View Bio
Karyn Forman - I’m a licensed and NCCAOM certified Acupuncturist and Natural Therapeutic Specialist. I began my bodywork practice at the New Mexico School of Natural Therapeutics, where I graduated as a massage therapist in 1997.  In 2004, I graduated summa cum laude from the Midwest College of Oriental… View Bio
Christina Giordano - People can no longer be sold to; they must be “soul’d” to. Soul’d is a movement of big-hearted business owners who are marketing themselves with integrity, messaging themselves in a way that is truly reflective of the actual transformation they provide, and monetizing themselves in a… View Bio
Grandmother WinterJade Forest - The Akashic Records are a vast storehouse of information about each soul’s journey through all its lifetimes. They have been known across cultures throughout time by a variety of names: The Book of Life; the Hall of Records; and The Book of Remembrance.  My training into… View Bio
Hina Pitroda - Being still and centering with mindfulness opens up our wisdom and deepens our connection to ourselves, our lives, and all that is around us. Adding self-compassion fills your cup so the kindness within you is liberated. I offer group classes in meditation and self-compassion, as well… View Bio
Hina Pitroda - As a health and wellness coach, I believe that you are the foundation you must make whole and strengthen so you can connect to the outside world with authenticity. When you operate from your true self, everything you do has a special lightness, serenity, and confidence.… View Bio
Rainer Huemer - My goal is to assist each of my clients in becoming more of the author of his or her life. Whether your aim is coping, healing or change and transformation, my intent is to invite all of who you are into the therapeutic relationship and to deepen… View Bio
Jessica Renner - As a clinician and empathic intuitive I work with adults and youth to provide treatment to those struggling with trauma impacts; from those who have used violence against others and those who have had violence used against them. My clinical approach is to use isomorphic and… View Bio
Joe Ingraffia - I have always been interested in health and fitness. I enjoy running, fitness training, paddle boarding and many outdoor activities. I’ve always benefited from receiving bodywork and massages.  After I received my first Thai Massage, I decided I wanted to share that style of bodywork with… View Bio
David Johnson - I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with additional training in addictions, hypnotherapy, Gestalt therapy and Self Acceptance Training. I hold a Masters degree in Social Work from the University of Chicago. For over 20 years, I have counseled individuals, couples and groups regarding issues including… View Bio
Tara LaDieu - Several years ago I became severely ill and awakened to the fact that I needed a new path in life. This new path led me to a better understanding of the mind/body connection and energy imbalances. Using the knowledge I have obtained about the connections between… View Bio
Larry Akey - Larry Akey first connected with Buddhism in the 1970s when Trungpa Rinpoche was teaching near his childhood home in Colorado. Inspired by his grandfather, a university professor, he has a deep connection with scholarship and study of Buddhist texts. Before discovering Tsoknyi Rinpoche and Tibetan Buddhism,… View Bio
Lisa Meyerson - I am an NCCAOM board certified Acupuncturist and practicing since 2004 and have been licensed in Illinois since 2012. My primary specialty is in fertility support, women’s health and pain management.  I also am extensively training in nutritional supplementation, herbology and energy healing (Reiki and Integrative… View Bio
Lisa Meyerson - I began my studies in Astrology when I was 21. I had just returned from a year abroad and was looking for answers I couldn’t find anywhere else. That summer in East Lansing I discovered meditation, eastern spirituality and then astrology. I had a reading in… View Bio
Maureen Milota - I draw on 20+ years of healthcare experience while working with adolescents through seniors to reach optimal health via personalized medicine, helping each individual engage in his or her own path to healing through a balance of the mind, body, and spirit.  My expertise ranges from… View Bio
Yvonne Mitchell - Yvonne is a consulting hypnotist, workshop facilitator and motivational speaker. She uses customized, innovative techniques to assure personal breakthroughs and transformations for her clients. Yvonne specializes in helping individuals and organizations identify key passions and unique life purpose. She facilitates life redesign and reinvention in health,… View Bio
Juanita Ahuehuetzin Montoya - I graduated from Pacific College of Oriental Medicine in 2020 and have since then provided bodywork for women in their reproductive journeys.  I specialize in body balancing and Breech Release. I’m also a Certified Professional Midwife (CPM), certified by the North American Registry of Midwives (NARM)… View Bio
Jacoba Montuna - I’m from the mountains of the native lands of Borikén (PR), currently love living, paddling rivers, talking to dogs, and gardening in Skokie, IL. Beyond credentials, I’m also a 3rd generation Santigüadora (traditional healer), a Reiki, Thanatology, and Somatics partner in health-practitioner centering on Companionship’s importance.… View Bio
Nancy Floy - I am 30 year practitioner of Aisan Medicine and the Director of Heartwood Integrative Health and Healing which I founded more than 20 years ago with a group of amazing healers in Evanston Illinois.  We are a community based center committed to social justice through our… View Bio
Nancy Paul - Nancy Paul, M.A., LMT, uses her training in counseling psychology and bodywork to help clients experience acceptance and wholeness. She integrates elements of energywork, inner dialogue, and spirituality to help clients access resources beneath their level of consciousness, to use their bodies to explore their psyche,… View Bio
Huong Nguyen - I help struggling individuals heal, find themselves, discover their true purpose, and create the next steps in their life, career, and relationships with soul alignment and ease through intuitive life coaching and energy healing. My individual clients are often contemplating or going through major transitions such… View Bio
Huong Nguyen - I was fortunate to receive my 500-hour and advanced yoga teacher training in Swami Satyananda’s tradition with Maxwell House Yoga and the Institute of Holistic Yoga from 2012 to 2014. Pranayama and yoga nidra were integral parts of our practice.  Since then, yoga, breathwork, and yoga nidra have… View Bio
Huong Nguyen - As a certified thriving relationship coach, I help individuals and couples who feel disconnected and despair create the thriving relationship they desire. With calm presence, compassion, and intuition, I hold the space for vulnerable conversations and give them tools to heal from conflicts and betrayals, create… View Bio
Pamela Ayo Yetunde - Pamela Ayo Yetunde, J.D., Th.D. is a pastoral counselor, Community Dharma Leader, and the author of several books and articles.  She is the co-editor of the Nautilus Book Award-winning Black and Buddhist: What Buddhism Can Teach Us About Race, Resilience, Transformation and Freedom  and the Frederick J.… View Bio
Jeanne Phenany - Over 25 years ago, my first shiatsu session began a life long journey of self-discovery and delving into the holistic wisdom of Asian medicine modalities.  I love that this form of bodywork takes into account the entire person; body, mind and spirit.  As a Zen Shiatsu… View Bio
Dana Podell - I am a licensed physical therapist specializing in pelvic health and pain management. I was fortunate to receive my doctorate in physical therapy from Northwestern University where I completed an intensive clinical internship in the treatment of pelvic health and musculoskeletal pain. Pelvic health physical therapy… View Bio
Dana Podell - Since my first yoga class while studying Dance at The Ohio State University, I've been fortunate enough to complete over 500 hours of therapeutic yoga teacher trainings and continue to study for my 800-hour yoga therapy certification with the International Association of Yoga Therapists. Following my… View Bio
Megan Riesgo - Life is challenging and ever- changing and sometimes we need support to navigate. I am a therapist and coach dedicated to guiding individuals and couples to align with their values and create meaningful change. I integrate body-based support utilizing movement, nature, sound (Safe & Sound Protocol),… View Bio
Paula M. Rosenfeld - Drawing on an array of ancient and contemporary energy re-balancing, clearing, and reading modalities, I have been helping clients to move into greater happiness, health, and fulfillment since 1993. My shamanic training in the ancient art of soul retrieval and extraction came primarily from world renowned… View Bio
Paula M. Rosenfeld - As an Integrative Nutrition Health Coach, I am each client’s personal advocate for creating a balanced, energized and passionate life. We work together in a way that is flexible, fun, free of denial, and highly unique to each individual, so that my clients make gradual, lifelong… View Bio
Paula M. Rosenfeld - The Akashic Record, which is called in the Bible “The Book of Life,” is a vibrational record of each individual soul and all that is in existence. Since energy cannot be destroyed, there are patterns and probabilities energetically existing and readable by sensitive, trained individuals. I… View Bio
Sarah Westbrook - Yoga poses and breath practices are usually uniformly taught, as though we all have the same bodies and needs. Since 2009, I have deeply studied how to adapt Yoga so that it is available to persons of all sizes, shapes and conditions. I teach a modern… View Bio
Sarah Westbrook - As a Yoga Therapist, I meet individually with clients to improve posture, address pain and injuries, and reach states of profound relaxation. My specialties are Scoliosis, spine and joint instability, and Osteoporosis. I customize movement practices for clients with vastly different needs, from equestrians to CrossFitters,… View Bio
Heidi Sauhammel Marinoff - Acupuncturist + Holistic Practitioner + Herbalist Customized treatments for: Pain Management Stress, Depression, Trauma Women’s Health & Fertility Autoimmune & Digestive Disorders After a four-year journey pursuing a Masters in Eastern Medicine, I obtained my acupuncture license in 2015, along with a certification in herbology. With… View Bio
Marsha Smith - As a psychotherapist for 25 years, I support people to find solutions, make changes to deal well with life challenges and have more satisfaction in life. I offer empathic and practical approaches to help with a variety of psychological and social challenges, including relationship issues, anxiety,… View Bio
Shay Springer, CNLP., CCHt. - My deepest love, passion, and the extraordinary gift I've received from the universe is dedicated to aiding individuals in revitalizing and mending their mind, body, and spirit through holistic approaches. I seamlessly blend holistic science, harnessing the elemental forces of the earth, with the concept of… View Bio
Janet Sushinski - With over 30 years of experience as a therapist, I have dedicated my career to helping individuals, particularly teenagers, navigate life's challenges. My work is rooted in supporting clients through a wide range of issues including relationships, mood disorders, anxiety, trauma, family addictions, adoption, and identity… View Bio
Theodora McClain-Cohen - I am a clinical therapist with over 8 years of experience in the counseling and community mental health space. I work primarily with adolescents and adults who are looking for support in managing depression, anxiety, or coming to terms with major life transitions. I also take… View Bio
Nathan Torrence - What I love most about practicing Shiatsu is the way it makes me develop myself as human being. Whether from a minor ankle injury or from years of emotional trauma, working to help people heal has brought out the depths of my own sensitivity, strength, and… View Bio
Bodyworks for Vets - Bodyworks for Vets Mission is to assist veterans on their road to recovery through holistic therapies that complement their current treatments. Monthly free massages or Reiki are available for Veterans to schedule at our Evanston office. Please provide Military Id or a copy of your DD214.… View Bio