Team Profiles

Dr. Neal A. Spero, Medical Director

Dr. Neal A. Spero is a board-certified dermatologist, and a Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology. His practice specialties are Cosmetic Dermatology and General Dermatology procedures. Dr. Spero has extensive experience and specialized training in the use of many different types of lasers, studying under the esteemed Dr. S.J. Zakon—the first historian of the AAD and the namesake of the Samuel J. Zakon Award for the History of Dermatology Society annual meeting. Dr. Spero also has a long history serving as a consultant to various laser equipment manufacturers and is very active in the development of protocols and settings for photorejuvenation and facial vein treatment procedures.

Dr. Spero graduated from the University of Illinois Medical School in 1961 and completed his Dermatology residency at Northwestern University in Evanston, Ill., in 1965. Dr. Spero is a well trained, personable dermatologist with a good bed-side manner, offering an array of General and Cosmetic Dermatology services to his patients.

Jill Jensen, RN Injection Specialist/Clinical Director

Jill is versed and advanced in multiple injection techniques. Services with Restylane®, JUVÉDERM®, Perlane and Radiesse® include: Cheeks, lips, lifting the sides of mouth (oral commisures), Nasal Labial foldslines from nose to mouth, Marionette lines- lines from mouth to chin mental Labial sulcus (chin line furrowing), pre-jowl sulcus (the groove in front of jowl), tear trough (under eye) and reversal of hyaluronics. Services with Botox and Dysport include: Glabella, Frontalis, (forehead) crows feet, lifting the tail of the brow, opening the aperture of the eye, nasal bunny lines, platysmal (neck) bands, treating cobblestoning of the chin (mentalis),  masseter muscles for teeth grinding (bruxism) and thinning the lower face, hyperhidrosis in the underarms, hands and feet. 

Jill's career in the area of Plastic Surgery in 2007 in Indianapolis, working under a team of top surgeons, including facial plastic surgeon Dr. Steven Perkins. Her plastic surgery experience was in-depth and varied.  Facial care for blephroplasty, facelift, chin and cheek implants, forehead lift, rhinoplasty, otoplasty. Body care for breast augmentation, breast reduction, tummy tuck, liposuction, full body lift. She cared for both face and body surgical patients in the surgical end of the practice.  In 2008, she joined Chicago facial plastic surgeon, Dr. Steven Dayan to learn the aesthetic end of the practice.  She was under the tutelage of Dr. Dayan in advanced Injections and Laser techniques. She received her certification from the College of Cosmetic Medicine as a Certified Injection and Laser Specialist.  She has over twenty years experience in her field. Jill receives high marks from her patients for her amazing techniques and her ability to make her patients feel comfortable and at ease, while providing them with the highest quality of service. 

Jill is now doing a promotion for Chicago Botox & Restylane! Buy 2 Juvederm (o.8 ml) syringes, receive 20 Free units of Botox! Buy 2 syringes of Restylane (1 ml) get 50 units of Dysport FREE! Savings of $240 + up to $340!  Not valid with any other offer. While supplies last.


Dr. Elizabeth T. Clark, Vascular Surgeon

Leg vein treatments are performed by Elizabeth T. Clark, M.D. She is the chief of vascular surgery at Mt. Sinai Hospital in Chicago, as well as a clinical associate of the University of Chicago Hospitals and Clinic. Her compassion for patients, wealth of expertise and her solid reputation as a surgeon make Dr. Clark one of the top names in her field.

Dr. Clark is licensed by the state of Illinois, and has diplomat certification by the American Board of Surgery and special certification in peripheral vascular surgery. Dr. Clark is well regarded in her field, and has been published in more than 50 journals, abstracts and presentations, including most recently a publication in The Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA).

 
Jeanie Lee Bussell, MSOM, LAc - Director of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine

Jeanie began her professional life in science by earning degrees in biology and allied health sciences, and worked for 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.

Jeanie is one of the top fertility acupuncturists in the Midwest and has helped thousands of couples conceive. 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 is proud to offer her services to treat not only fertility, but also all aspects of women’s care.

 Jason Bussell, MSOM, LAc

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 due in bookstores in Spring 2009.
 
Caroline Jung, MSOM, L.Ac

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 focus with women's health, infertility, and men’s health.
Caroline is a nationally board certified acupuncturist and is licensed by the state of Illinois. She the Vice-President of the board of the Illinois Association of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. She is also a professional member of the American Association of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. Before joining the Tiffani Kim Institute, Caroline practiced for several years at locations around Chicago, including Children's Memorial Hospital and the Women’s Healthcare Partners of IL gynecology group. 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".
Along with Traditional Chinese Medicine therapies, Caroline incorporates various healing arts into her practice. She has a broad background in yoga as she has studied and practiced yoga for over 13 years. She incorporates it along with meditation and relaxation techniques in her treatments to balance the mind, body, and spirit.  In addition, Caroline leads a weekly meditation session at TKI.

Nanci Bankier, MSOM, L.Ac

Nanci earned a four-year Masters of Science in Traditional Oriental Medicine (MSTOM) from Pacific College of Oriental Medicine in Chicago.  Prior to her study and training in Traditional Oriental Medicine, Nanci received a Bachelors 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.