Our Team
Mitch Harris, LAc, Founder, Board Certified Herbalist, Associate Professor
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Website: https://www.healthfromeast.com/
Chinese & Japanese Acupuncture & Moxibustion, Dry Needling, Traditional East Asian Herbal Medicine, Massage Therapy, Cupping, Gua Sha.
Mitch Harris graduated from the San Diego campus of Pacific College of Health and Science with honors and continued his post graduate studies at Chengdu University Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine. He has been practicing Traditional East Asian Medicine since 2004 opening offices and being involved in state organizations representing Acupuncture in Indiana and Illinois. He is an associate professor and supervisor at Pacific College’s Chicago campus and has offices in Chicago and Glenview. Under his care, each individuals uniqueness is respected along with the body’s natural intelligence. Through commitment and dedication to a therapeutic relationship with guest, he strives to provide the knowledge for future self-care and address the root of health and wellness.
Brent Garcia, LAc, LMT, Board Certified Herbalist, Associate Professor
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Website: https://attuned-health.com/
Sports Acupuncture, Trigger Point Therapy, Dry Needling, Traditional East Asian Herbal Medicine, Massage Therapy, Cupping, Gua Sha
Brent has been practicing massage therapy since 2012 and acupuncture, herbal medicine since 2015. Brent views individual problems in the body as inseparable from the whole person. His goal is use all his combined skills to help every single person he works with to reconnect to that innate truth, and to live their highest possible life.
Marzena Kostrzewska, LMT
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Website: https://backtotouch.com/
Massage Therapy, Deep Tissue, Dermo-Neuro Modulation (gentle touch), Fire Cupping. Specializing in TMJ work.
Marzena began her practice in 2000. She quickly realized that she enjoys the medical aspect of massage therapy, and helping clients who suffer from pain. Over the years, she developed skills that allow me to treat a wide range of conditions. One of her greatest strengths as a massage professional is the ability to combine her knowledge and treatment skills. Using intuitive sensitivity, she can detect and relax deeply held patterns of tension. She also believe that only true partnership with the recipient of massage can produce a positive outcome.
Melissa Buchmeier, PsyD
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Website: https://melissabuchmeier.clientsecure.me
Clinical Psychologist, Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), Integrative & Relational Therapy
Melissa began her own practice as a licensed clinical psychologist in 2022, after five years of full-time practice treating adults of all ages and a broad range of clinical issues. She uses the therapeutic relationship to promote healing and personal growth by combining insight-oriented and relational psychotherapy. She also integrates mindfulness meditation, which is a powerful means of self-care for both mind and body, into therapy sessions for stress management and other purposes.
Heather Fowler, LMT
Medical Massage Therapist
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Website: https://moxiemassagechicago.com/
Medical Massage Therapy, Swedish, Lymphatic Drainage, Orthopedic, Tui Na, Reflexology
Heather has 25+ years of experience as a Medical Massage Therapist, bringing a comprehensive approach to healing by blending Western techniques with Eastern philosophies. As the owner of a spa in Springfield, Illinois for 22 years, she has helped thousands of clients find balance, relief, and relaxation.
Her expertise spans a wide variety of massage modalities, including Swedish, lymphatic drainage, orthopedic, and medical massage. Her treatments are deeply influenced by Eastern practices such as Shiatsu and Tui na, creating a holistic, well-rounded experience. She also specialize in facials, reflexology and is currently also immersed in a doctoral program studying acupuncture and herbal medicine. Whether you're seeking stress relief, pain management, or simply a moment of relaxation, she is dedicated to providing personalized care that nurtures both your body and mind.
Katelyn Steen,
Off Site Manager
Office Manager for Chicago Healing Collective
Katelyn is a certified shiatsu massage practitioner and dedicated yoga teacher who enjoys being outdoors and loves animals and music. She has been Mitch Harris’ offline office manager since 2015 and has extensive experience with helping clients schedule, figuring out their insurance benefits and being one of the kindest people you will ever speak to on the phone! She is always a calming and kind presence for those who are lucky to chat with her.
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