roots wellness

INSPIRATION AND MISSION

Natalia’s inspiration to become an acupuncturist started with the seed of always wanting to help people. She wished to be in a health care profession that used a garden of modalities to heal and help restore a person’s imbalances, prevent disease, and increase their overall well-being. She began her career as an acupuncturist in 2008. She studied Engineering at University of Illinois from 1998-2002 and earned a Bachelors in Business Management from University of Illinois in 2003.

She started her acupuncture journey as a student at Pacific College of Oriental Medicine and as an acupuncture apprentice at the Circle of Living in San Diego, CA studying under the Kastner Team. It was here that she worked for 4 years as she developed a love for Orthopedics. During that time, the clinic saw a number of professional athletes as well as the everyday exercisers who came in with many musculoskeletal dysfunctions.

After passing her National Board Certification, Natalia moved back to her home state of Illinois. She began to practice at Elite Rehab Institute in Oak Park, IL with a team of Chiropractors, Physical Therapist and Massage Therapists. Natalia worked at Elite for nearly 8 years before going into private practice.

Natalia is also a Certified Sports Medicine Acupuncturist and her passion is to help others balance their mind, body and spirit through holistic healing. 

In a society that is over-stressed, over-worked, and depleted of the care that’s right for them, Roots Wellness Center speaks loudly by integrating Chinese Medicine, Exercise Physiology, and Western Medicine.

EDUCATION
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2017:  Matt Callison, L.Ac, C. SMA
Sports Medicine Acupuncture Certification                                                           

2014:  Robin Greene, L.Ac.
Pediatric Acupuncture  

2011: Battlefield Acupuncture
Nogier's Auriculotherapy

2010: Dr. Richard Teh Fu Tan
Dr. Tan's Balance Method                                                                                  
 

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
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2017:  Pacific College of Oriental Medicine, Chicago

Treatment of Orthopedic Disorders

2013 :  Natural Doctors International
Taught acupuncture students in Nicaragua and worked with Naturopaths, Nurses, Psychologists, and Massage Therapists    

2016:  Mentor
High School Independent Study: Oriental Medicine                   

Bragg Scholarship
Recipient                       

PROFESSIONAL APPEARENCES
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Chicagoland Area:
NBC 5 Healthy Life Expo March 2009
Chicago Green Festival, a joint project of Global Exchange and Green America May 2009
Gilda's Club, Creticos Cancer Center; Monthly Lecture Series on The role of Ancient Healing Methods and Trigger Point Therapy
Environmental Fair, Western Springs, IL October 2009
Wellness House of Hinsdale, IL; The Value of Acupuncture in Cancer Care October 2009