Staff

Dr. Georgiy Lifshits, Ph.D., Dipl.Ac., L.Ac.

Credentials:
  -Licensed Acupuncturist
  -National Board Certified in Acupuncture (NCCAOM)
  -American Board Certified in Acupuncture and Herbology
  -Research Professor, Midwest College of Oriental Medicine
  -Author and co-Author of more than 50 published scientific works


Member of:
  -American Oriental Bodywork Therapy Association
  -Illinois State Acupuncture Association

Many years of experience in the field of Oriental Medicine, in Russia and the United States. Extensive experience in conducting scientific research in the field of Oriental Medicine for the Russian Academy of Sciences.

Yelena Maskayeva, M.S.O.M., L.Ac.

Credentials:
  -Licensed Acupuncturist
  -International Certified Massage Therapist
  -Licensed Massage Therapist
  -American Board Certified in Acupuncture and Herbology


Member of:
  -Associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals

Many years of experience in various bodywork therapies. Trained in both Russia and the United States.

Dr. Elena Koles, M.D., Ph.D.

Credentials:
  -Ph.D. in Oncology
  -B.S. in Clinical Diagnostics
  -Founder and Editor-in-Chief of "36.6 C," a Health & Family Magazine
  -Author of more than 120 scientific papers on oncology and neuroimmunology

In her practice, Dr. Koles combines comprehensive western medicine and many pearls from unique integrative healing protocols created around the world. To deepen her knowledge of alternative medicine, Dr Koles obtained training in applied kinesiology (BioSET technique), orthomolecular and herbal therapy, and nutritional counseling. Her medical practice embraces a potpourri of natural healing techniques, especially for problems associated with food sensitivity and other allergies, low immunity, chronic fatigue, digestive and metabolic disorders, as well as weight and sleep disturbances.

Kate Byvaltseva, B.S.

Credentials:
  -B.S. in Telecommunication Engineering
  -Graduated with High Honors
  -Research Assistant
  -Administrative Assistant

Patrick Wheeler, B.S.

Credentials:
  - B.S. in Computer Science
  - Software Engineer
  - IT Specialist

Patrick joined the team in 2006 and quickly became an integral part of the technology side of the research center. Patrick is the lead developer of our computerized diagnosis system.

Patrick received his Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science at the University of Illinois at Chicago. His work experience includes development positions at Fermi Lab, Motorola, and Microsoft.

Yosef Lifshits, B.S., M.S.O.M.

Credentials:
  - B.S. in Computer Science
  - M.S. in Oriental Medicine
  - Systems Engineer
  - Research Lead
  - Research Professor

Yosef received his Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from the University of Illinois at Chicago. He received his Master of Science degree in Oriental Medicine as well as a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition from the Midwest College of Oriental Medicine. He is also currenly working on his Doctoral degree in Oriental Medicine.

Currently, Yosef is leading the development efforts for our online diagnosis software as well as several other projects.

Khaled Oweimrin, B.S., P.T.

Credentials:
  - Licensed Physical Therapist
  - B.S. in Physical Therapy
 

Khaled received his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Connecticut, School of Allied Health. His experience brings a much-needed addition to our team.