CHC Practitioners

Dr. C. Leslie Smith’s post-baccalaureate education began by obtaining a Master’s in Physiology and Biophysics, focusing on the hormonal influences of estrogen and progesterone on angiogenic factors. She then became a physician (MD) through her study at the University of Illinois, Chicago, College of Medicine.

Sarah holds a Masters of Science from the Midwest College of Oriental Medicine which is one of the first established schools of Oriental Medicine in the United States. She is licensed by the state of Illinois and is nationally certified by the National Certification of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM).

As a licensed acupuncturist, Hillary strives to understand the full impact that pain and illness has on the daily lives of her patients. By creating treatment goals in partnership with her patients and providing a trauma informed environment to heal she knows that life can feel better. Her areas of expertise are physical and emotional pain management, anxiety, depression, post-trauma symptoms and stress relief.

Brent came to Traditional East Asian Medicine because he was not getting relief from a physical injury. After receiving treatments, he now functions at a much higher level than even six years ago. This led him to study traditional East Asian healing arts, including acupuncture, herbal medicine, Asian bodywork, and Tai Chi.

Yichuan (Candace) Liu earned her Bachelor of Medicine degree from the Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Master and Doctoral degree from Midwest College of Oriental Medicine. She is a professor at the Midwest College of Oriental Medicine where she teaches TCM nutrition, and herbs. She is also a supervisor of student interns in the College’s clinic. She has 12 years clinical experience.

I have over 7 years of working with individuals from various socioeconomic, ethnic, and racial backgrounds. I have 2 years experience working with gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and questioning clients who struggle with HIV maintenance, mental health concerns and various other issues.

Shweta Shyamani is a mindset life mastery coach and energy medicine practitioner who helps high achievers to break free from their stress, emotional or physical pain so they can make the huge impact they desire. She knows these folks well, because in her corporate life, she used to be one of them.