Best Acupuncturist South Bend Near Me

4worldlovers: Just like every patient is unique with specific needs and expectations, every practitioner is also unique with specific needs and expectations. If acupuncture is a new experience for you, you might be wondering what to expect. While not every practice is the same, there are a few general principles that will guide your first appointment.

4worldlovers: Natalie Kilheeney, BA, MATCM, L. Ac., DIPL. OM, DACM, is a Licensed Acupuncturist and herbalist certified by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM) as a Diplomate of Oriental Medicine, the board’s highest achievement. She holds a bachelor’s degree from Western Michigan University and graduated with a master’s degree from the renowned Yo San University of Traditional Chinese medicine in Los Angeles, California. During her program, she finished 3,375 hours of classroom education and clinical training. Natalie completed her Doctorate studies at the esteemed Pacific College of Health and Sciences in San Diego, California. She has an additional certification in 5 element functional medicine with a specialization in Women’s health, hormonal imbalance, holistic endocrinology, and reproductive health. She also worked in an extensive residency program at the Venice family Clinic Simms/Mann Health and Wellness Center, working side by side with MD’s, Nurse Practitioners, and other health care practitioners in Integrative pain management. Natalie also worked at the Tao of Wellness in Santa Monica, California, as an assistant wellness coordinator for detoxification and cleansing retreats with Dr. Maoshing Ni.

Since graduating in 2013, she has administered over 60,000 treatments. Natalie studied under an acupuncturist with over 16 years of experience covering a broad range of health conditions in internal medicine and health restoration. She holds a special interest in pain management, stress reduction, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, migraines, and fertility. She has been a guest lecturer on medical panels and in the community on topics including pain management, nutrition, emotional health, and entrepreneurship. In addition, her scope of practice includes qigong, meditation, tai chi, and various energy healing techniques.

Natalie grew up in Southwest Michigan and after Acupuncture helped her successfully on her journey, she was inspired to share her passion with others. She is fully committed to empowering and supporting each individual on their own path to wellbeing. Natalie is known for her gentle healing techniques, her ability to listen without judgment, and passion for helping you to gain the tools you need to become physically, emotionally, and spiritually strong.

In her spare time, she enjoys traveling, music, yoga, Pilates, Zumba and spending quality time with her family.

Melanie began her yoga journey in 2015 and is passionate about yoga and its benefits, both mentally and physically. Encountering stress and anxiety in many aspects of her life, Melanie embraced the opportunity of incorporating yoga into her everyday life. Finding her way to the “mat: has changed and shaped her life in more ways than she could have imagined, finding strength and power in the variety of practices and challenges that yoga provides! Finding inner peace and serenity in her practice, Melanie made yoga a priority in her everyday life and began yoga training through YogaFit in 2017. In 2018, Melanie was presented with the amazing opportunity to begin her Pilates training through Balanced Body, blending the beauty of the two practices daily.

Teaching and sharing the joy of yoga and Pilates is a true gift in her life, and Melanie continues her yoga training through YogaFit, expanding her training to include Warrior/PTSD/Trauma training which was completed in March of 2019 and anticipates completing her 200 hour yoga certification in 2020. Melanie is pursuing additional trauma training, using yoga to help those dealing with trauma, stress and anxiety, exploring the benefits of yoga to develop a sense of peace and control. In addition, Melanie has completed her Pilates Reformer training through Balanced Body and will complete her Mat Pilates training in January of 2020.

Melanie draws energy and positive vibes from the amazing souls that share in the Beyond Zen tribe, feeling the light that radiates in each person who walks in the door and desires each student to find themselves and embrace the beauty of who they are, loving themselves EXACTLY where they are at this moment, knowing they are wholly loved and finding the joy in the journey. Experiencing yoga and Pilates in a safe, nonjudgmental environment and leaving feeling empowered, relaxed and ready to return soon

Anitra was inspired to become a massage therapist by her husband, who suffers from chronic migraines. She believes that the body is amazingly knitted together and everything is connected in some way. Her passion is to be able to help those who either need to just relax for an hour, or alleviate the pain and discomfort from tight muscles. She is certified in Pre-natal Massage, Swedish, Deep Tissue, Trigger Point and Reflexology practices.

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