ABOUT US / Malina Chin

Malina is certified as a diplomat in Acupuncture by the National Certification Commission in Oriental Medicine.

She has helped people of all ages to take charge of their health and restore independence and balance. She uses a gentle touch to make profound changes in connective tissues to treat pain, adhesions and imbalances.

Describe your services:

I have been a therapist for over 25 years and am certified in Early Intervention. I have treated everything from stroke and trauma patients to premature or injured children. I have developed an expertise in a variety of areas, including autistic children, post surgery neurology, cerebral palsy and manual therapy which includes assessing soft tissue damage. I have completed a Master’s degree in Oriental Medicine from the Midwest College of Oriental medicine and furthered my studies at the Guangzhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine in China. I graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Master’s in Oriental Medicine and bachelors in Nutrition.

I am certified as a diplomat in Acupuncture by the National Certification Commission in Oriental Medicine.

I have helped people of all ages to take charge of their health and restore independence and balance. I use a gentle touch to make profound changes in connective tissues to treat pain, adhesions and imbalances.

What are some benefits/results people see:

The benefits range from pain relief, sense of well-being, daily activities with increased vitality, to a total transformation and paradigm shift toward holistic approach. I have had family members tell me that their father has a new lease on life because he feels better. So much so that he took his summer home off the market and is now clearing fallen trees. There is a book of testimonials in the office filled with stories about children who are better and no longer cry through the night, or having restored vision in a post surgery patient, or simply getting rid of a cold in one treatment. I am humbled in these stories of healing reported to us. When a patient allows healing to come into their lives, the power of this energy is amazing!

Describe a typical session and how someone might prepare for it:

Come as you are!! Every person is unique, so each session is unique. Each session, I ask about factors that influence how you feel, such as how well you’ve slept, the diet changes, how your body might respond to the weather, and any stressors. All those factors impact the approach I take, the points I select and the methods I use. When I do an assessment, I also use my hands to determine the state of your body, locating the specific sites that might be causing the most tension, not moving well, or the organ or meridian that is unhappy. I help people make the connections between life style, emotions, beliefs and physical effects. The complete body, mind, and spirit connections are addressed in order to start the path to wellness.

What makes you different/good at what you do:

I listen to what my patient is telling me and what their body is telling me as well. I make sure each of my patients knows they are valued, understood and that I have addressed their goals for health and wellness. I work on educating and interpreting what your body is communicating. I relate my wide base of knowledge to your specific situation and am able to show the value of taking the first small steps toward health and vitality.

Describe your education/training:

• BS. Degree in Occupational Therapy – University Ill. Medical Center
• BS. Degree in Nutrition – Midwest College of Oriental Medicine
• Masters Degree in Oriental Medicine – Midwest College of Oriental Medicine
• I have studied manual therapy for over 10 years
• Currently studying Medical Qi Gong.

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