Anna Pyne, Chicago, On maternity leave until July 2013 :)
Anna Pyne LAc, MSOM, FABORM, has been an Illinois state licensed acupuncturist since 2001. Anna graduated from the Midwest College of Oriental Medicine and holds a master's degree in Science and Oriental Medicine. She is nationally board certified in acupuncture and Chinese herbology by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM). She became a fellow of the American Board of Oriental Reproductive Medicine (FABORM) in April 2010. Anna currently practices acupuncture and Oriental medicine at Pulling Down The Moon. Her specialty is in obstetrics and gynecological conditions, with particular attention to enhancing fertility and the treatment of infertility. In addition to her current practice, Anna is a clinic supervisor at the Pacific College of Oriental Medicine.

Anna has been a member of the Illinois State Association of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine since 2001. Her past work experience includes three years on staff at Northwestern Memorial Physicians Group's Center for Integrative Medicine, in Chicago. Her practice there focused primarily on the treatment of infertility and fertility enhancement.

"Growing up in a family of physicians I knew I always wanted to do something in the health field. My father specialized in obstetrics and gynecology, and my mother was a radiologist. I have always gravitated more towards natural medicine. Herbology is what initially drew me to Oriental medicine. After beginning school, I saw the importance of the combination of acupuncture with herbs, and how it helps enhance treatment results," says Anna.

Lisa Seaman, Chicago, Available: Sunday, Monday, and Thursday
Lisa Seaman specializes in reproductive health and pain management.

As a practitioner of Chinese medicine and the mother of three grown children (midwife attended, drug-free births), she is committed to helping couples realize healthy, safe, and empowering birth experiences.

Lisa is licensed in Illinois and board certified by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM). In addition, she is a fellow of the American Board of Oriental Reproductive Medicine (FABORM). As a graduate of Midwest College of Oriental Medicine (MCOM), her foreign internship was with sister school Guangzhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, in Guangzhou, China.

Lisa is actively engaged in post graduate studies in the areas of: infertility-male/female, menstrual irregularities, endometriosis, PCOS, PMS, pregnancy, postpartum care, menopause, and pain management. She holds professional memberships with the American Society of Reproductive Medicine (ASRM), American Association of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine (AAAOM), the Illinois Association of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine (ILAAOM), and RESOLVE.

Lisa’s personal philosophy to healthcare is reflected in her integrative approach. With Chinese medicine as a foundation she also addresses diet, exercise, lifestyle, meditation, and emotional well-being. Working together to map out the best plan, your journey to health and happiness unfolds.

He-Joo Yu, Arlington Heights, Available: Wednesday and Saturday
He-Joo Yu is a licensed acupuncturist in Illinois. She graduated Cum Laude with a Master’s of Science in Oriental Medicine and a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition from Midwest College of Oriental Medicine in Racine, Wisconsin. She has been a licensed health care practitioner for over 15 years. She was a physical therapist in Korea where she received her internship training at Seoul National Rehabilitation Hospital and Kyunghee Oriental Medicine Hospital. After she finished her internship, she worked at Seoul Christian Western and Oriental Medicine co-operate hospital. As a physical therapist, she treated many internal and neurology cases. It was at this hospital that she experienced the use of integrative medicine, combining both physical therapy as well as traditional Oriental therapy. When she arrived in America she focused on Oriental medicine and has practiced with one of the top 50 Oriental Medicine Doctors in Korea for the past 5 years in the Buffalo Grove area. She had successful experiences with woman’s health and natural pregnancy in this clinic. Through these experiences, she realized that the health of our spirits depends on the health of our bodies. Oriental medicine is the best healing process for both physical and emotional conditions that we suffer from in modern society.

She has a special interest in women’s issues including fertility enhancement and emotional problems. According to the text of Traditional Oriental Medicine - women’s diseases are so complicated to approach, you have to know about her surroundings when you have a female patient. That means a woman can be sick without exhibiting physical problems. So as a specialist, you have to find out where the sickness comes from. The uterus is the second Heart in a woman’s body according to Oriental medicine. Therefore, it is necessary to harmonize the balance between the heart and the uterus.

She believes that each patient is unique and special. With each visit she will listen very carefully to each concern, and based upon that individual’s constitution and current symptoms, work to progress their desire. She enjoys helping people get well. Her mission is to ensure people live in harmony together while promoting balanced health and spiritual happiness.

Jonathan Walton, Warrenville, Available: Tuesday and Friday
Jonathan Walton has graduated from Midwest College of Oriental Medicine with a Master of Science degree in Oriental Medicine and a Bachelors of Science in Nutrition. He spent his internship at their free Chicago Clinic seeing up to 14 patients a day for issues that ranged from infertility, joint pain and arthritis and diabetes. He is now a Board Certified Acupuncturist and is licensed by the state of Illinois. During his training he learned Tui Na (Chinese) and Shiatsu (Japanese) Massage, as well as Traditional Chinese Acupuncture and herbology.

While at Midwest, Jon researched the effects of acupuncture and herbology on the endocrine system, including the conditions of hypo/hyperthyroidism, infertility and diabetes mellitis. In addition, he studied acupuncture, herbology and acupressure as they relate to sports medicine and traumatology. He spends his free time hiking in the woods, and practicing Jujutsu, Qi Gong and Taoist Yoga.

Frida Rosen, Arlington Heights, Available: Monday and Thursday, Chicago: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday & Saturday
Frida Rosen began her acupuncture education studying 3 years at Boulder, Colorado’s Southwest Acupuncture College. She finished her education with a Master’s of Science in Oriental Medicine and a Bachelors’ in nutrition from the Midwest College of Oriental Medicine. Frida is an Illinois licensed acupuncturist and certified by NCCAOM. Her interest for fertility and women’s health started in Boulder following a teacher with an intricate passion for obstetrics and gynecology. Through this education and experience Frida became impassioned with the treatment and specialization of female health using differing modes and practices of women’s health.

Frida was born in Sweden and has travelled Europe and the States as a professional musician. She relocated to the US seven years ago to study and perform bluegrass and country music. Through her travels she gained an appreciation for differing cultures and beliefs. Frida’s decision to study acupuncture stems from an interest in holistic health and well-being. She has always been drawn to Eastern medicine and acupuncture as an alternate to conventional Western healing.

With a caring hand Frida creates a unique treatment customized for each individual helping people reach their ultimate health goal. With passion she works to help patients manifest balance of mind, body and spirit.

Hena Shomali, Licensed Acupuncturist
Hena Shomali. MS. L.Ac is a licensed acupuncturist and clinical practitioner with her Master of Science in traditional Chinese Medicine. She practices medicine with joy that is rooted in her own experience of acupuncture and Chinese medicine and is informed by her over 7 years of study and experience in the world of integrative medicine.

She specializes in women’s health, fertility for women-men and same sex couples, healthy pregnancy and post partum health. She got her master degree in traditional Chinese medicine from Maryland institute of traditional medicine in 2003. She is a member in good standing with the acupuncture and oriental medicine Alliance, the American Association of oriental Medicine (AAOM); The Acupuncture Society of Maryland. She is also studying naturopathy in Trinity College of Natural medicine.

Karisa Grudi, Licensed Acupuncturist
Karisa Grudi is a state licensed acupuncturist in Maryland and Virginia and a nationally board-certified Chinese herbalist. She holds a 4-year Master of Science degree in Traditional Oriental Medicine from the NYC campus of Pacific College of Oriental Medicine. She is also a Diplomate in Oriental Medicine from the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine.

Karisa experienced the power of this medicine first-hand when a good friend and fellow student on the path to pregnancy tried acupuncture and Chinese herbs as a final step before adoption. Within a few months, she became pregnant and eventually gave birth to a beautiful and healthy baby boy. From this moment, Karisa realized that she wanted to focus on fertility within her practice. Her passion for acupuncture and oriental medicine coupled with her desire for continual research in the fields of natural health and nutrition has inspired her to educate, empower, and motivate people to take control of their own health and strive for a state of well-being. Karisa is currently available for treatments on Wednesdays and Sundays.

Sabrina Uy, Licensed Acupuncturist
Sabrina is a graduate of Maryland University of Integrative Health, studying acupuncture and Chinese herbs. As a student of Biology, Holistic Health and Natural Medicine, and a researcher working in the Western medical field, one of her visions is to create a bridge between Eastern and Western Medicine.

While her primary focus is in fertility, Sabrina's passion lies in bringing health and vitality to each individual that walks through her door. She was once told that life will never be a destination, but a continual journey. Through an integrative approach to Chinese medicine and patient education, she hopes to support others in their journey, wherever they are in that process.