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| M. Cristina Herrera Leenheer, L.Ac.
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M. Cristina Herrera Leenheer, L Ac
M. Cristina Herrera Leenheer is a Licensed Acupuncturist and a Diplomate in Acupuncture, National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM). She completed a Master of Science Degree in Oriental Medicine from the Midwest College of Oriental Medicine (Racine, Wisconsin). She also holds a Certificate Master Level in Acupuncture from the Midwest College of Oriental Medicine.
"I work with patients to resolve and manage disorders involving all body systems. Collaborating with health care practitioners in a multidisciplinary setting like the sCevene Care Clinic allows me to utilize my training and experience to provide the patient with whole health."
Areas of emphasis include:
- Five years of experience using traditional Chinese medicine, including acupuncture, moxibustion, Tuina (Chinese massage) and Chinese herbs
- Treatment for symptoms associated with neurological, musculoskeletal, gastrointestinal, gynecological, psychological and emotional conditions, as well as smoking and substance detoxification
- Maximizing health benefits under the combined efforts of traditional Chinese medicine and conventional Western treatment
Her areas of interest include:
- Health promotion
- Cultural medicine
- Women's health
- Mind/body awareness
- Behavior change
- Stroke rehabilitation
Professional affiliations:
- American Association of Oriental Medicine
- Illinois State Acupuncturists Association
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