Specializing in Classical Five Element Acupuncture. For more information, please visit our website.

Calandra Center for Health and Wellness is an acupuncture and healing center in Chicago, Illinois. Offering a variety of therapies, classes, and workshops on natural healing and alternative treatments which include acupuncture, NAET allergy elimination, Reiki, traditional Chinese medicine, herbology, and energy healing methods. Reiki classes, Tai Chi classes, Mindfulness classes are also available.

Teresa Baltzell LAc is a board certified acupuncturist who specializes in neuroscience and neurophysiology. Most of her patients attain more zeal, vitality and happiness, because she helps them cultivate mental, emotional and physical wellbeing.

“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.

Health Naturally by Dr. Hanoi is a partnership between patient and doctor that is founded upon the healing-oriented therapies of Oriental Medicine. This time tested medical system prevents and treats disease by developing and implementing a customized 3-Dimensional (Physical, Emotional and Social) Health Wellness Plan that takes into account the whole person. Dr. Hanoi is a Doctor of Oriental Medicine with over a decade of hands-on experience serving patients in Chicago and South Florida. Presently, Dr. Hanoi treats patients in Aventura, Dania Beach, Hollywood, Miami Lakes, Miramar, Parkland, Pembroke Pines and Weston.

Dr. Hanoi is a Visiting Specialist that treats patients in the offices of Health Professionals and by making patient house calls. Dr. Hanoi is also a certified Acupoint Injection Therapist, a Holistic Nutritionist with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Eastern Nutrition, a certified Medical Qigong Instructor and a member of a local integrative health network.

Dr. Hanoi's natural and holistic healing therapies provide her patients with an opportunity to achieve optimal health using a less invasive approach. Dr. Hanoi offers personalized e-Coaching Programs with respect to Weight Loss, Stress Management, Healthy Lifestyles and Holistic Nutrition as well as offering Medical Qigong and Holistic Nutrition classes.