Tamara received her Masters Degree in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine from the New England School of Acupuncture and received advanced training at the Zhejiang
Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Hangzhou, China. She is licensed by the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Medicine and board certified in Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine by the National Commission for the Certification of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, (NCCAOM) a national organization established to regulate the practice of acupuncture. She is also a licensed DOM in Florida.

Tamara has been accepted as a Fellow of the American Board of Oriental Reproductive Medicine. ABORM practitioners have demonstrated competency and advanced knowledge in the field of both Western and Oriental Reproductive Medicine by attending specialized training and passing a rigorous advanced certification examination. The services provided at Integrative Acupuncture integrate approaches from East and West to optimize patient outcomes. “My intent is to work with patients and their physicians to support and complement their IUI and IVF cycles. The two styles of medicine are actually very complementary”.

Tamara has also been a Registered Dietitian for over 20 years and is a Licensed Dietitian and Nutritionist in Massachusetts. She provides nutrition consultation to patients for weight loss, chronic diseases including oncology support, gastrointestinal disorders and cardiovascular health. As a member of the Dietitians in Integrative and Functional Medicine her interest lies in providing counseling for wellness and disease prevention.

Special areas of interest include working with patients experiencing infertility, stress and anxiety, side effects of chemo and radiation therapy and pain management, including musculoskeletal and migraines. Additional specialty training includes the Oncology Acupuncture program at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, Integrative Medicine Services and advanced infertility training.

Oriental Medicine and Natural Medicine. Most medical issues treated

I practice traditional acupuncture, tuina, and naturopathic medicine, and teach tai chi & Qi gong.

At Genuine Care Health and Wellness Center, we believe that the human body has powerful healing capabilities, and our goal is to work with patients to establish a road map for optimal health. With a variety of healing modalities, we help patients achieve proper neurological system function, improved nutrition, improved immunity and improved overall lifestyle. If you are looking for health and wellness care in Westmont, IL with a natural approach, we are ready to help you in achieving your goals.

“I feel so privileged to be in the position, for the rest of my life, to help others. The best part of my job is being able to help people truly heal. Most people, to some degree, are in some level of pain, whether it be physical, mental, or emotional. My goal as a provider is not only to treat symptoms, but more importantly to treat the root causes of those symptoms to help people truly be well and live vibrantly. That’s what wellness is, and that’s what I love to help others achieve.”

When Melinda is not treating patients, you will most likely find her in the ocean with her family on the Seacoast of NH. Melinda is an avid surfer (yes, even during the New England winters!), certified yoga teacher, and lifelong athlete. She possesses an innate appreciation of the importance of developing and maintaining a strong and healthy body and mind.

As a licensed Acupuncturist, Melinda blends the best of both eastern and western medicine. In addition to her education and clinical experience, Melinda spent over a decade training doctors in medical devices and robotic surgical technology. As a result, she has an excellent foundation and appreciation for western medicine, while recognizing the importance of comprehensive, integrative care for patients. Compelled by helping others, she made the decision to leave her career and become a healthcare provider herself. Melinda chose the field of Acupuncture because it gives her the unique opportunity to provide personalized, holistic, patient-centered care.

Melinda Ferreira is a nationally board-certified Diplomate of Acupuncture, and is licensed to practice in the state of NH. She graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Masters Degree in Acupuncture from the New England School of Acupuncture at MCPHS University. During her 3 years of training, she completed clinical internships at Massachusetts General Hospital, the US Department of Veterans Affairs, Cambridge Health Alliance, MCPHS University, and Element Care Senior Clinic. She is currently completing her Doctorate in Acupuncture and Integrative Medicine.