MD’s and Staff

 

Jerry P. Gore, M.D. Executive Director

Dr. Jerry Gore, M.D. is the Executive Director of the Center for Holistic Medicine, a comprehensive free standing medical facility devoted to holistic medical care and education in Riverwoods/Deerfield, IL. He practices general medicine and psychiatry using holistic as well as traditional methods. He has 24 years experience inthe field as well as teaching, writing and lecturing in the community.

 

 

Meet all of our MD’s and Staff :

Carol Gore, M.S.W, L.C.S.W., Clinical Social Work
Carol Gore is the co-founder of the Center for Holistic Medicine in Riverwoods. She obtained her degree in Human Services from Washington University in St. Louis and her Masters in Social Work from Loyola University. She has over 20 years of experience in holistic health, including counseling with individuals, couples and families.

 

Eileen Melkonian, LMT, MEd, Eileen is licensed massage therapist specializing in Deep Tissue Massage, Prenatal Massage and Shiatsu. Eileen carries a holistic and medical base of knowledge. Her undergraduate studies were completed at Northeastern University in 1999 where she majored in Athletic Training/Sports Medicine. Soon after, she became a nationally certified athletic trainer. Eileen went on to continue her education at Springfield College where she pursued a Master’s degree in Health Sciences. She is also a certified in Infant Massage Instructor.

Dr. Richard Bisceglie, DN, Doctor of Naprapathic Medicine
Dr. Bisceglie is Board Certified and licensed as a Doctor of Naprapathic medicine with the state of Illinois. His practice includes manual manipulation and botanical medicine and supplementation.
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BEHZAD FARAH, M.D, Internal Medicine
Dr. Farah has been in private practice for 26 years. He is Board Certified in Internal Medicine with a special interest in Adult and Geriatric preventive medicine. He is on staff at two local hospitals.

Amishi Natani, P.A., Physicians Assistant
Amishi Natani is our Physician Assistant with a background in Homeopathic Medicine. She has a Masters in Physician Assistant Studies from Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, North Chicago. Amishi has had five years of training receiving a Bachelors in Homeopathy from India.

She has worked with women and children for homeopathic treatment of acute and chronic issues such as respiratory problems, behavior problems, skin conditions etc. She has had success treating ADD/ADHD. Her practice includes General Medicine for adults and children using traditional medicine as well as homeopathy. She is a physician in India and works at the Center in conjunction with Dr. Gore.

Linda Kramer RN, BSN, MS, HN-BC  Women’s Wellness Practitioner

Linda is a registered nurse, holds a bachelors degree in nursing, a masters degree in wellness promotion and professional certifications as a menopause practitioner, a board certified holistic nurse and a holistic stress reduction instructor.  A certified school nurse and teacher in the State of Illinois, Linda has eight years of experience teaching and serving as the school nurse in the high school setting.  Linda’s passion for wellness education is fueled by her ten years of nursing experience in the hospital working with critically ill patients and three years working in the mental health field as a psychiatric nurse.  Linda is a respected, well-loved teacher, healer, consultant, wife, and mother.  This year, she and her husband celebrated 25 years of marriage.  Linda survived the empty nest syndrome, and now enjoys close adult relationships with all four of her children.   Linda’s hobbies and habits include yoga, meditation, exercise, reading, writing, and cooking.   

 

Joe Miller, L.M.T.

Joe Miller, L.M.T. has practiced John F. Barnes’ Myofascial Release Therapy (MFR) since 2002 and Milne-based CranioSacral Therapy (CST) since 2003. A graduate of Chicago’s New School for Massage, Bodywork, and Healing, Joe is a licensed massage therapist. He has completed all of the advanced MFR seminars conducted by John Barnes, one of the originators of Myofascial Release Therapy, as well as an internship and a course of intensive therapy at Barnes’ MFR clinic in Sedona, Arizona. He has also completed the CranioSacral Sacred Arts program taught by Wes Vaught, an original student of Hugh Milne, one of the originators of CranioSacral Therapy.

 

Angelique C. Mizera, D.O. 

Dr. Angelique C. Mizera is an Osteopathic physician board certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation as well as Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine and Osteopathic Manipulation Medicine. She is committed to assisting her patients in staying as healthy as possible and being as “functional” as they want to be.  She integrates modern concepts of rehabilitation medicine, traditional osteopathic medicine principles and manipulation along with evidenced based complimentary medicine strategies to assist people in optimizing their health and wellness.

 

 

                                  

Daniel Levi, Certified TAT^TM Practitioner and Life Coach

Daniel Levi is a certified life coach and healer who practices a powerful healing modality called TAT^TM. TAT ^TM(Tapas Acupressure Technique) is an innovative, new meridian based energy technique that uproots negative emotions and limiting beliefs from the bodies’ energy system.  After graduating from Harvard University with a BA in Comparative Study of World Religion, Daniel went on to travel the world and explore cultures and religions, in particular forms of Asian Buddhism. He spent years in Thailand and India. His journey lead him to New York, Chicago and on to Israel.  While studying Judaism in Jerusalem, he trained to be a Life Coach and Self Image builder under world renown author and coach, Rabbi Zelig Pliskin. Shortly after, Daniel trained with TAT^TM master Eliezer Spetter, and received certification  in Boston from TAT^TM founder, Tapas FLeming. Daniel has seen much success with his clients and hopes to help others help themselves too!

Valerie Merner, Licensed Acupuncturist,  MSOM, LAc                                        

“Improving the quality of your life is my main goal. I offer comprehensive alternative health care for a wide range of acute and chronic physical and emotional conditions. With Traditional Chinese Medicine I am able to treat my patients according to their individual needs with complimentary modalities. My goal is to empower my patients to reach their highest level of physical, mental and spiritual well being. I believe that health and healing begins at a personal level and that the body innately possesses the ability to self-heal, and that is what I want for you.”

Connie Aburano, R.N., L.A.C., Licensed Acupuncturist
Connie has been a nurse at Evanston Hospital for over 20 years. She uniquely combines acupuncture; shiatsu and energy work in her practice to stimulate the body’s own healing.

Kenji Aoki, L.A.c., Dipl, Ch.H., Licensed Acupuncturist
Kenji is a research member of the New meridian Balance therapy Society in Japan. He has studied Chinese herbology and has participated in the Acupuncture-MRT study project sponsored by HIH at the Dept. of Radiology, Northwestern University.

Sharon Schwartz, Certified Feldenkrais Practitioner
Sharon has completed a four-year training program in the Feldenkrais Method in Functional Integration and Awareness. Using gently guided motion, Sharon helps people improve their coordination and flexibility and overcome their chronic conditions.

Bee Itzenheiser, Certified Yoga Instructor
Bee is an experienced yoga practitioner who has practiced and taught yoga for over 20 years. bee conducts yoga classes and gives individual stress reduction and food planning sessions at the center.

Alisa Courtney, M.A.,L.C.P.C., Counseling Psychology
Alisa obtained her masters of Psychology at the University of Illinois School of Professional psychology. Her practice includes individuals, couples, families and support groups focusing on interpersonal issues.

Dr. Randall Davis, D.C., C.C.S.T.
Dr. Davis graduated from Northwestern College of Chiropractic in Bloomington, MN in 1986.  In addition to earning his Chiropractic degree, he is licensed in meridian therapy (acupuncture) and has also studied nutrition extensively to incorporate it into his wellness programs. He also specialized in Bio-Detoxification, and female hormone balancing through natural methods. He has advanced training in spinal trauma, earning his C.C.S.T. (Chiropractic Certification in Spinal Trauma) at Life West College of Chiropractic in Los Angeles, California.

 

Dr. Christy Matusiak, D.C.

Dr. Matusiak is a chiropractic physician who graduated from National University of Health Sciences, in Lombard, IL in 2009.  As well as earning her doctoral degree in Chiropractic Medicine, she is certified and proficient in the art of Applied Kinesiology, having completed over 350 hours of basic and advanced coursework.  This technique allows her to uncover hidden weaknesses in the body, in order to determine and correct potential structural, chemical, and emotional blockages to achieving optimal health.   Her system of analysis and therapy integrates elements of many other alternative disciplines, allowing a deeper understanding and customized treatment for each patient’s unique neurology, physiology, and biomechanics.  Her practice emphasizes spinal and extremity manipulation, muscle work, cranial/TMJ corrections, reflexology, meridian balancing, nutrition, and lifestyle modification to enhance overall health.