Libby Proctor is a Licensed Acupuncturist and nationally board-certified herbalist passionate about holistic health and wellness. She holds a Master of Science degree from Pacific College in Chicago, IL, and a Bachelor of Science degree from Northwestern University in Evanston, IL.
Libby’s journey into Chinese medicine began serendipitously when a gua sha treatment for a severe cold provided rapid and astonishing relief. This transformative experience reignited her passion for healing and revealed the missing piece she felt lacked in the current medical model — a holistic approach that aligns body, mind, and soul and an immediate sense of relief, wellness, and hope.
With over 15 years of diverse clinical experience, Libby has worked in a variety of settings, including Project Vida (a community health center in Chicago) and a leading Chicagoland rheumatology clinic. She also led her own private practice in Wicker Park before relocating to Virginia Beach to support her husband’s military career. There, she further honed her expertise while working at the Edgar Cayce Association for Research and Enlightenment and JenCare Senior Medical Center, a medical center serving seniors where she offered acupuncture to complement their medical care and taught Tai Chi to the patients.
Libby seamlessly bridges Eastern and Western healing paradigms, offering compassionate, individualized care that empowers her patients to achieve true wellness. In addition to acupuncture and herbal medicine, she integrates other modalities such as electrical stimulation, gua sha, moxibustion, mindfulness practices, breathwork, nutritional and lifestyle coaching, energy work, and other tools to help her patients achieve balance and lasting well-being.
A lifelong learner and dedicated healer, Libby is also a certified Reiki Master and practitioner of New Paradigm Multi-Dimensional Transformation (NPMDT). She is deeply inspired by personal and spiritual development work, creative expression, and the healing power of nature.
When she’s not in the clinic, Libby can be found exploring the outdoors, creating art, or sharing laughter and delicious meals with her family and friends. As a mom of three young children, she strives to bring empathy, wisdom, presence, and authenticity to every facet of her work and life.
James Pedersen, LAc, DiplAc
James Pedersen is a licensed acupuncturist and is board certified by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM) and a member of the Illinois Association of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (ILAAOM). He graduated with honors from the Midwest College of Oriental Medicine in Chicago, which is one of the first established and accredited acupuncture colleges in the country.
Jim’s interest in Chinese Medicine began while studying the various martial arts of TaeKwon-Do, Tang Soo Do, Tai Chi, and Qi Gong. Watching many martial artists, including a few renown masters, control their energy, and the energy of others; Jim began to see the incredible power of the body, mind, and spirit. In Chinese Medicine, the body, mind, and spirit are at the core of healing. Jim has always been a believer in the body’s own capacity to heal and acupuncture proved to be an effective form of therapy that encouraged that natural healing process without negative side effects. After experiencing the powerful effects of acupuncture first hand, he decided to make a career change to become an acupuncturist in order help others experience the benefits of this incredible healing art.
The approach Jim uses in treating his patients is both individualistic and holistic. He carefully develops a clear, concise evaluation of each patient’s overall health by asking them questions, listening to them, watching them, and feeling their radial pulse. From this, a comprehensive treatment plan that addresses the presenting complaint and the root cause of the condition is developed. He uses not only acupuncture but also other traditional techniques within the scope of Chinese Medicine to effectively treat a wide range of conditions that stem from both physical and emotional imbalances. In addition, he believes in providing his patients with the necessary tools and information needed to take a proactive role in their own health. By counseling patients in diet, exercise, lifestyle, and awareness and relaxation techniques, effective and lasting results are achieved.
On a more personal note, Jim is the father of three incredible boys, and the husband of a loving wife who helps provide his strength and vision.
Dr. Dana Kalombo, DAc, LAc, Dipl. Ac. (NCCAOM)®, LMT
Specializing in orthopedic acupuncture, Dr. Dana is helping her clients to quickly get out of pain, increase mobility, range of motion, and restore strength. Dr. Dana combines traditional methods with modern neuro-functional applications to provide comprehensive care for musculoskeletal issues. This innovative approach blends the wisdom of Traditional East Asian Medicine with cutting-edge techniques. With additional licensure in Massage Therapy, she integrates soft tissue manipulation into her orthopedic acupuncture treatments, enhancing their effectiveness and promoting optimal healing.
Dr. Dana is dedicated to helping her clients break free from pain and rediscover their vitality with effective, personalized care. Drawing from an extensive toolkit of therapeutic techniques, she tailors every treatment to prioritize your unique comfort and wellness goals.
Dr. Dana earned her Bachelor’s degree in Anthropology from Wheaton College (Wheaton, IL) and her Master of Science and Doctorate in Acupuncture from Pacific College of Health & Science (Chicago, IL).
Amy is a licensed and board certified Acupuncturist with ILAAOM and NCCAOM. In 2007, she graduated from Midwest College of Oriental Medicine in Chicago with a Masters of Science degree in Oriental Medicine and a Bachelors in Nutrition.
Amy has always been interested in holistic medicine. “I love to see how simple changes in diet, exercise, and energy can create such overwhelmingly beneficial changes to the body. There was always a clear path for me to end up practicing Traditional Chinese Medicine.” All it took was a few treatments to help her own heath issues to be hooked. Acupuncture and herbs worked like magic.
Starting her college career, Amy was interested in the who, what, when, where, and how, we all got here. She studied and graduated with degrees in History and Anthropology, focusing on China. At Northeastern Illinois University she completed three levels of Chinese language. She also spent a summer semester doing Archeology in Xi’an, China at Xi’an Jiao Tong University. “After college I decided to take a few years to backpack solo around the world. In my travels I met many wonderful people and learned an appreciation for nature and the simple things in life. When I returned, I turned back to my studies and completed the Masters program at Midwest College of Oriental Medicine. Since then I have spent the last twelve years practicing Acupuncture, herbal medicine, and nutritional health. I love caring for and watching my patients grow and feel better”.
While Amy enjoys treating a wide variety of health issues, she has a particular interest in women’s health (including menstrual & hormonal issues, fertility, pregnancy, menopause and beyond), stress and mood issues, and wellness care. Her other areas of specialization include treatment for stress, anxiety and depression, as well as pain care and management.
Amy’s treatments always begin with a verbal and physical assessment. Acupuncture needles are then inserted and you are left to rest while the needles guide your energy throughout your body. Tui na massage, gua sha, fire cupping, herbal and nutritional counseling are also part of your personal treatment.
