Janine Jozwiak earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Applied Psychology from Loyola University and a Master
of Science degree in Counseling from George Williams College. Janine spent several years in private practice providing individual counseling to children and adults.

Janine left the health care field for a short period during which time she was a Project Director at Sears, Roebuck and Company. During this time, she directed a team of 20 project managers and the Quality Assurance organization accountable for successfully delivering an $82 million portfolio of projects for Home Services and Corporate Systems.

As a Project Director at Sears, Janine utilized her understanding of people to help them reach their highest personal potential while delivering impressive results for the company.

In 2002, Janine returned to the health care field and earned a Masters in Acupuncture from the Midwest College of Oriental Medicine.  During this three year, 2,000+ hour, intensive program, Janine learned Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) "Zang Fu" system of physiology, pathology, diagnosis, and treatment strategy. In addition to all the Chinese Medicine coursework, the curriculum provided a solid foundation in needle technique, traditional accessory modalities, and the Western sciences such as anatomy, physiology, neurology and pharmacology. Janine also spent over 600 hours in the Midwest College's student clinics. In the clinics, Janine was able to gain invaluable experience treating a wide range of medical conditions.  While building her knowledge and skills, Janine was also able to fine-tune her patient/healer sensitivities.

Janine graduated from the Midwest College program Summa Cum Laude and immediately passed the National Board exam and became a licensed Acupuncturist in the State of Illinois.

In July 2007, Janine opened Nature's Balance Acupuncture in Crystal Lake, Illinois. Nature's Balance mission is to help as many people as possible in their quest for optimum health. In order to accomplish this mission, Janine works to educate her patients as well as the surrounding communities on the benefits of Oriental Medicine so that they may, in turn, educate others.

Janine has received extensive training from a master in a 2,500 year old method of acupuncture called "The Balance Method". This method uses the strongest of all 2,000+ points found on the body in order to achieve amazing results, with pain relief often occurring within seconds. Over a series of treatments, long lasting relief can be achieved approximately 80% of the time.

Janine is also a member of the prestigious Foundation for Wellness Professionals.  The Foundation of Wellness Professionals is a national non-profit organization composed of health care providers who educate their communities on wellness and disease prevention. Janine has received advanced training in managing women's issues, as well as stress reduction methods and nutrition and is a Certified Clinical Medical Thermology Technologist. Lastly, Janine is a Reiki Master and is trained in the art of Jin Shin Jyutsu. Jin Shin Jyutsu releases tensions in the body, which cause various symptoms to appear.

Janine lives in Woodstock with her husband Dan and their 2 cats, Biscuit and Mafdet. Janine is a yoga enthusiast and in her spare time, likes to garden, rollerblade, bike, hike and photograph wildlife and nature.

Dr. Ziv is a licensed Acupuncturist in Illinois. He additionally holds a Ph.D. in Biomedical Sciences from Hadassah Hospital, Hebrew University, Jerusalem, Israel where he focused on models of chronic renal failure and renal aging. He also has a MBBS degree (Medical Bachelor, Bachelor of Surgery - this is the Great Britain title that is used in parts of the world for what we in the US classify as an MD) from his studies at the Medical School of Hebrew University, Jerusalem, Israel and University for Medical Studies in Colombo, Sri Lanka.

He has written and published in over 20 scientific publications and books over the past 15 years, and has also lectured at universities in the US and abroad. He did a post-doctorate fellowship at West Virginia University focusing on the mechanisms of renal aging.

He is a Diplomate in Oriental Medicine of the NCCAOM (National Certification Commission in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, of the United States) and is a DOM (Dr. of Oriental Medicine) licensed in New Mexico. He received his MSOM (Master of Science in Oriental Medicine) from The International Institute for Chinese Medicine (11CM), Albuquerque, NM.

He began his higher education by completing his B. Sc. Mathematics & Atmospheric Physics at Hebrew University, Jerusalem, Israel. His Education in Chinese Medicine includes a Diploma in Chinese Medicine from The College for Complementary Medicine, Tel Aviv, Israel (under the supervision and testing of the Pacific College, San Diego, USA), Internships at The Clinic for Alternative Medicine, Kalubowila Hospital, Colombo, Sri Lanka, HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital, Albuquerque, NM, and St. Vincent Hospital, Rehabilitation Department, Santa Fe, NM

He is certified in Tui-Na and Massage Therapy, and has done continuing education on many additional Oriental Medicine subjects.

Traci Jacobson is a licensed acupuncturist with additional training in Chinese herbal medicine and nutrition. She completed her Bachelor of Science degree at Miami University and after spending several years in the business world, she decided to follow her true passion and pursue a career in holistic medicine. Traci earned a Master of Science degree after completing a four year program in Oriental Medicine, as well as a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition from Midwest College of Oriental Medicine. Her training includes western medical education, nutrition, pharmacology, acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine. Traci is licensed by the State of Illinois and is board certified by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM).

Traci is passionate about supporting patients in their pursuit of health and well-being. She believes that a person's state of well-being and overall vitality begin with nutrition and other essential lifestyle habits. Traci brings her combined knowledge and skills to address each patient's unique and individual needs, and will help patients develop an effective course of therapy and strategies for long-term success. Her mission is to support patients in achieving a true state of harmony through optimal health.