Angela completed her comprehensive Zen Shiatsu Therapy training, Traditional Chinese Medicine studies, and complementary Asian Bodywork Therapies at Zen Shiatsu Chicago. She is an enthusiastic lifelong learner and continues to study and take classes on additional healing techniques and modalities. In addition, Angela holds an M.Ed. with specialization in holistic alternative education from Mount Mary University in Milwaukee, WI and a B.A. in French and Theatre from U.W. Oshkosh where she also studied and worked in Microbiology. Angela believes all things are related and practices multi-sensory listening to consider the whole you–body, mind, and spirit/soul–when designing your individualized Asian Bodywork experience. At the heart of her body work is Zen Shiatsu, traditional Japanese bodywork fused with acupuncture theory and traditional Chinese medicine. She weaves in barefoot shiatsu, moxibustion, fire cupping, acupressure, gua sha, reiki, and essential oils based on your treatment goals, signs, symptoms, and requests.

Angela is constantly inspired by the miraculous human body and loves helping facilitate her clients’ paths to pain relief, physical & emotional wellness goals, and blissful relaxation. As an experienced mentor, coach, and educator, Angela loves the chance to collaborate and offer small, doable movement and lifestyle suggestions that can enhance your overall well being.

In her freetime, Angela enjoys cycling, nature, yoga, meditating over matcha, and spending time with her family.

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Dr. Andy Lieu is a NCCAOM board-certified acupuncturist and Doctor of Acupuncture dedicated to helping patients find lasting relief from pain and return to the activities they enjoy. He earned his graduate degree from Pacific College of Health and Science in Chicago and previously worked as a rehabilitation aide, where he built a strong foundation in movement, recovery, and evidence-informed pain management.

Dr. Andy specializes in treating musculoskeletal conditions, including neck, back, shoulder, and joint pain, sports injuries, and chronic pain. He integrates acupuncture with therapies such as electroacupuncture, cupping, gua sha, and moxibustion to reduce pain, restore mobility, and support the body’s natural healing process.

Beyond pain management, Dr. Andy also treats stress-related conditions, digestive concerns, menstrual irregularities, and infertility, taking an approach that considers how lifestyle, stress, and physical health work together.

Known for his compassionate, empathetic style, Dr. Andy takes the time to understand each patient’s goals and develop personalized treatment plans that promote lasting improvements in health and quality of life. Outside the clinic, he enjoys strength training, spending time with family and friends, and exploring Chicago.

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Carrie Wilds is a licensed acupuncturist with NCCAOM board certification in Acupuncture and Chinese Herbology. Carrie received her Master’s degree at Pacific College of Health and Sciences in San Diego, California. She trained in the use of Chinese medicine for pediatric care at the highly esteemed Rady Children’s Hospital and worked as an acupuncturist with specialized groups including Hospice care.

Carrie is deeply passionate about building rapport and establishing trust with patients to best help them on their journey to the happiest and most healthy versions of themselves. She treats a myriad of conditions with a passion for mental health, pediatrics and pain management. She provides meaningful care via Traditional Chinese Medicine and its various modalities: acupuncture, moxibustion, cupping, guasha, Chinese herbology and lifestyle coaching.

Carrie believes that her role as a practitioner is to help clear a path to walk beside her patients to wellness and ultimately more enriched lives.

When not practicing Chinese medicine, Carrie can be found exercising her passions in improv theater, needle felting, fitness, reading, writing and spending time with her 22-pound Maine Coon cat named Mackerel.

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Michelle Young, LAc

Michelle is the founder of Alchemy Acupuncture & Herbs. Her vision is to create an inclusive, patient-centered healing space. She has been a board-certified acupuncturist and herbalist since 2008. She combines knowledge, experience and intuition to treat a wide array of health imbalances including chronic pain, women’s health, digestive issues, anxiety, depression, allergies and insomnia.

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