Jeanie Bussell and Jason Bussell each earned their Master’s Degree of Oriental Medicine (MSOM) with honors from the Midwest College of Oriental Medicine in Chicago.  Their study included  acupuncture, Chinese herbology, and Tuina (Chinese massage). Both completed an Advanced Course of Study and clinical internship at Ghuangzho Medical College in China. Each is licensed in Illinois and certified by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. They have extensive experience working in Western Medical settings and will work with your physician to address your concerns.  

Each of them has their own areas of special interest in which they receive special training. After receiving the training, the Bussell’s cross-train each other in the techniques and skills used, allowing them to share their specialties.

Jeanie and Jason recently became two of the first American's ever admitted to the PhD program in acupuncture at the Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine (GUCM).  GUCM's website features them taking their entrance exam.   

Jeanie Bussell

Jeanie Bussell grew up with Oriental medicine being her primary medical care. Born in Korea, she moved to Maryland in her childhood. She has degrees in Biology and Allied Health Science and spent many years in western medical setting before entering Oriental Medical school.

Jeanie is one of the top fertility acupuncturists in the Midwest.  She has helped thousands of couples conceive.  Her work with fertility and women's health has been featured on Fox Thing in the Morning and the CBS evening news with Dan Rather.  Her articles have been published in professional newsletters such as Fertility Nurses First.  She is co-author of Fully Fertile - a 12 week program to optimal fertility, published by Findhorn Press and available worldwide.  She travels around the country and the world to study with masters in the field.  She gives seminars to the general public and to other acupuncturists about how to use Oriental medicine to enhance fertility. 

Jeanie is also the Director of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine for the Tiffani Kim Institute (TKI) in Downtown Chicago.  TKI is located at 310 W. Superior St. and their phone number is 312-260-9020.

Jason Bussell

Jason Bussell is President Emeritus of the Illinois Association of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine.  He grew up in Wilmette, in a family of physicians. He earned a Bachelor’s degree with Honors in Psychology at Depaul University and studied Pre-Med at Loyola. He has worked in psychiatry for over 10 years. Jason is a generalist, which means he enjoys treating a wide variety of conditions.  His areas of special interest include: Oncology, Sports Medicine, and Pediatrics. Jason lectures regularly to medical professionals, medical students, university and other students, and the general public.  He has published articles in Eastern and Western medical journals, and is author of "The Asian Diet: Simple secrets for eating right, losing weight, and being well" published by Findhorn press and available worldwide.  Follow Jason's blog at www.acfom.blogspot.com or at www.twitter.com/JasonBussell

Lisa Alvarez

Following the holistic tradition of Oriental Medicine, Lisa's approach to health and wellness focuses on balancing the body, mind and spirit - often incorporating techniques such as Reiki and flower essence therapy in her treatments.

Lisa believes that wellness is rooted not only in the condition of the body, but in the spirit as well.  Therefore, it is essential that we become aware of the ways our bodies work so we can learn how to take care of ourselves. The key is a supportive environment.  The process is one of shared responsibility between patient and practitioner with the ultimate goal of reaching a more balanced state of being.

Lisa received her Masters' Degree in Oriental Medicine from the Midwest College of Oriental Medicine in Chicago.  She is a Nationally Board Certified acupuncturist licensed in the state of Illinois; and holds a Bachelors' degree in Sociology from Beloit College.  Lisa Continues to study Oriental Medicine and supplemental therapies to enhance the scope of her treatments and offer a wider variety of therapies.

We are available to speak to groups-  either to address a specific health concern (for example: how Chinese Medicine can help treat depression); or for employee wellness events to teach how Oriental Medicine can prevent disorders and lower health care costs.  Please e-mail info@acfom.com to request more information on speaking engagements.