Jeanie Bussell, MSOM, L. Ac - Director of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine
Jeanie is one of the top acupuncturists in the Midwest specializing in the treatment of infertility and has helped thousands of couples conceive. She is a co-author of Fully Fertile: 12-Week Holistic Plan for Optimal Fertility, published by Findhorn Press,available in bookstores nationwide. Her work with fertility and women's health has been featured on Fox News in the Morning and the CBS evening news with Dan Rather. Jeanie also has traveled around the country to study with leaders in the field of Fertility and Oriental Medicine, including interning with Dr. Randine Lewis, the author of The Infertility Cure; and studying with top holistic nutrition expert Paul Pitchford, the author of Healing with Whole Foods. She regularly gives seminars to the general public and to other acupuncturists about how to use Oriental medicine to address women’s health. Here at Tiffani Kim Institute, Jeanie offers her services in treating fertility as well as all other health concerns.
Caroline Jung, MSOM, L.Ac
Before joining theTiffani Kim Institute, Caroline practiced for several years at locations around Chicago, including Children's Memorial Hospital. She presents lectures and workshops on various topics to a wide variety of audiences, and her writings have been featured in both local and national publications for Western health care providers. She is a contributing author of the book "Fit Nurse: Your Total Plan for Getting Fit and Living Well". She is also a certified yoga teacher and has been practicing yoga for over 10 years.Caroline strongly believes in educating her patients, so that they may take charge of their own health and wellness beyond treatment rooms. Jason Bussell, MSOM, LAc- President of the Illinois Association of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine  Jason Bussell is the President of the Illinois Association of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. He earned his Master's of Science in Oriental Medicine at the Midwest College of Oriental Medicine, where he studied acupuncture and herbology in addition to Western medical science. He also completed an advanced course of training and a clinical internship at the Guangzhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine and their affiliated hospitals in China. Jason's practice focuses on the use of acupuncture in comprehensive cancer care; but he also sees pediatrics, orthopedics, and many other types of conditions as well. He has been a featured speaker for many groups including: Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine, Evanston-Northwestern Healthcare's Symposium on Radiation Oncology, The Illinois Association of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, Cancer Wellness Center, nurses, physical therapists, dentists, women's groups, men's groups, corporations, and more. His writings have been featured in professional publications for acupuncturists and Western health care providers. Jason's book, The Asian Diet, is in bookstores and TKI now!
Nanci Bankier, L. Ac., Dipl OM, MSTOM Nanci earned
a four-year Masters of Science in Traditional Oriental Medicine (MSTOM) from
Pacific College of Oriental Medicine in Chicago, IL. Prior to her study and training in Traditional Oriental
Medicine, Nanci received a Bachelor’s of Science in Biology. Nanci was able to incorporate her
background in the sciences with Pacific College 's curriculum, which has a
strong emphasis on the duality of Eastern and Western Medicine. The integrative curriculum helped Nanci
develop a framework for integrating treatment approaches for her patients. While
completing her degree, Nanci worked with several practitioners who specialized
in the treatment of female and male infertility. She has also trained with renowned Traditional Oriental
Medicine Master, Dr. Richard Tan.
She is nationally board certified in both Acupuncture and Chinese herbal
medicine through the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and
Oriental Medicine and licensed in acupuncture through the State of
Illinois. Nanci has
helped patients harness their body’s tremendous healing potential by delving
beyond symptoms and addressing root causes, emotionally and physically. Her professional interests include
Oriental reproductive medicine, women’s health, psycho-emotional disorders, sleep
disorders, and digestive disorders.
Having devoted herself to a continuing lifelong study of Traditional
Oriental Medicine, Nanci currently treats patients with a broad spectrum of
disharmonies. Dyan Jacquin, LMT, CIMI
Dyan studied massage therapy at The Soma Institute--the National School for Clinical Massage and graduated in 2001 with honors. Since that time, she has been a faculty member at the school. With clinical massage as her foundation, she's expanded her education in both western and eastern techniques from various parts of the world and has recently studied in Asia and Central America. It is her goal to continue to pursue her love of massage and learning to bring new techniques to her clients. She has experience dealing with a broad array of needs; including stress reduction, pain relief, relaxation, injury treatment and fertility issues. She also treat athletes looking to improve their performance and has worked with world-class professionals such as elite runners in the Chicago Marathon, NBA players, professional dancers as well as a variety of recreational athletes. Dyan is a member of The American Massage Therapy Association and The National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork, Certified Infant Massage Instructor, Certified Thai Massage Instructor, and holds an Illinois State Massage License.
Clare Sente, M.S., RD - Integrative Nutrition & Weight Loss Specialist
Clare creates individualized nutrition and lifestyle programs for her clients that are balanced and sustainable. She also teaches Latin based dance and Belly Dance classes for women. In 2009, Clare developed a series of educational programs for women called, The Diamond Series: Enhancing Feminine Brilliance. Topics include: fit over forty, full dimensional living, developing your intuition, speaking your truth, and creating mindfulness.
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more than 10 years in Western healthcare settings before entering Oriental Medical School. She attended the Midwest college of Oriental Medicine in Chicago, earning her Masters of Science in Oriental Medicine (MSOM), magna cum laude. In addition, Jeanie completed an advanced course of study and clinical internship at Guangzhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine in China. She is nationally board certified in Acupuncture and Chinese Herbology and is licensed in state of Illinois. She is also a member of the American Society of Reproductive Medicine and the Illinois State Acupuncture Association.
After graduating from the University of Memphis with an undergraduate degree in Psychology, Caroline moved to Chicago to attend the Midwest College of Oriental Medicine. There, she received her Masters of Science in Oriental Medicine. Additionally, Caroline has trained with some of the most prominent teachers in field of acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, including Dr. Richard Tan, and renowned Chinese Medicine women's health specialist, Giovanni Maciocia. Caroline has a special emphasis on treatments of women's health, infertility, men's health, digestive disorders, and pain management. Caroline is a nationally board certified acupuncturist and is licensed by the state of Illinois. She is also a professional member of both the Illinois Association of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine and the American Association of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. 
Dyan has always been drawn to the practice of massage therapy and has a passion for massage and what it can do for the body. Her massages are a blend of many techniques and are intended to provide you with a therapeutic, yet relaxing session. No matter which type of massage you request, she customizes the treatment to you and your needs.
Clare has been a nutritionist for 20 years, working with hundreds of adults, adolescents and corporations in the Chicago area. Her subspecialty is behavior modification. She knows as much about what motivates people to make healthy changes and how people trip themselves up, as she does about nutrition. Because of this she has developed an empowerment approach that achieves results. Clare is a Registered Dietitian and completed her Bachelor of Science degree in nutrition from Indiana University and a Master of Science degree in foods & nutrition from University of Illinois - Champaign. She has completed three certificates specifically in health coaching and authored a self-improvement book called, 