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Meet Vera

Meet Ausra
Our amazing staff is ready to get your body to the healthiest state it's ever been.
Ausra Januseviciute L.Ac, Dipl. O.M., MSTOM
Ausra is a Licensed Acupuncturist in the state of Illinois, and is Board Certified by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM). Ausra graduated from Pacific College of Oriental Medicine earning her Master of Science in Traditional Oriental Medicine in 2009 and has been in practice since. Prior to graduating, Ausra completed an extensive 1000-hour program of hands on clinical practice in the college's on-campus patient clinic. In addition, she did several externships with well-established practitioners. In order to provide the best care for her patients and stay current with advancements, Ausra continues postgraduate training in acupuncture and other healing methods.
While Ausra enjoys treating a wide range of conditions from pain to prevention, she has a special interest and additional training in:
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integrative care for cancer patients
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digestive disorders
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emotional / psychological conditions
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musculoskeletal and neurological conditions
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general wellness and health maintenance
Through her experience, Ausra came to recognize that by activating and facilitating flow of energy, the body 's ability to heal naturally is accelerated. With further study and training in energy healing and dedicated practice in meditation. Ausra developed subtle energy cultivation. Using modalities such as Qi Gong, Reiki, Matrix Energies and Chakra Balancing, Ausra is able to efficiently address all aspects of individual's health: body, mind and spirit

Meet Jennifer
Vera Kulezic
Vera Kulezic is co-owner of AcuBalance Wellness Center, LLC and is licensed and board certified in Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. Vera attended a four-year medical program at Pacific College of Oriental Medicine in Chicago and San Diego earning a Masters of Science in Traditional Oriental Medicine and has been in private practice since 2009. While she treats a wide range of patients and conditions, Vera has a special interest in fertility, Women's health, pediatrics, neurological disorders and pain management.
As a former high school English teacher and mentor, Vera has always had an interest in an altruistic career path and this coupled with a deep interest in the healing arts led her to the study of Oriental medicine. During her education and extensive volunteer work, Vera received unique training in the treatment of chronic disease and pain management and now devotes her practice to aiding people coping with challenging illnesses. She believes in integrating traditional healing modalities with mainstream healthcare in order to achieve optimal health.
Vera is also an active mother with a passion for staying physically and spiritually fit advocating that besides attaining better health, a wellness plan with a foundation in Chinese medicine has the power to prevent illness starting with the very young.
Jennifer Wade
Jennifer Wade is a Licensed Acupuncturist, Massage Therapist and Board Certified Herbalist.
She has extensive experience working with folks to facilitate the transformation of trauma, anxiety, digestive complaints, headaches, sinusitis, palpitations, allergies, back, knee, hip, jaw, wrist and neck pain and much more! She likes to mindfully go at each persons own pace and is non-judgemental. Jennifer has also completed advanced studies in herbal medicine with the Institute of Classics in East Asian Medicine. She is trained in the National Acupuncture Detoxification Association protocol which helps with addictions and stress. Jennifer studies qi gong with Eva Wong and loves to spend time outdoors walking and foraging for local herbs. She is also fluent in Spanish.