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Kathleen A. Stienstra, MD

Medical director of the Union Hospital Maternal Health Clinic, Faculty for the Union Hospital Family Medicine Residency, and family physician with the Maple Center’s Integrative Care Center is one of the first group of physicians to become board certified in Holistic Medicine.  Her training in family medicine has included a longstanding interest in women’s health as well as holistic or integrative medicine.  She is also trained in medical acupuncture.  She is a graduate of Iowa State University, the University of Iowa School of Medicine, and Memorial Medical Center’s Family Practice Residency in Corpus Christi, TX.

Dr. Sandra Hendrich

Dr. Sandra Hendrich is a physical therapist with specialized training from Guangzhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, P.R. China, where she studied acupuncture, moxibustion, auriculotheray, cupping, pointing therapy, and Chinese manual techniques. Dr. Hendrich’s PT training was at Indiana University School of Medicine and she recently completed a doctorate in Physical Therapy through Des Moines University. She will be offering laser treatment and electrical stimulation to acupuncture sites (rather than needles) as well as physical therapy with a focus on manual (soft tissue and deep tissue) techniques. Her special interests include working with people who have chronic painful musculoskeletal conditions, fibromyalgia and those seeking self-help techniques. Sandra has attended multiple continuing education courses over the years including the McKenzie approach to the treatment of spinal disorders, TENS and acupressure, Myofascial Release, Strain-Counterstrain and many others which she incorporates along with her training from China to provide a unique therapy experience. She will begin seeing clients on Tuesday mornings beginning May 13th. Call 235-4867 to schedule an appointment.

Chris Leininger

Chris Leininger is an Asian bodywork therapist. He is a nationally certified Medical Qigong Practitioner, a Certified Acupressure Massage Therapist. Following years of treatment (including nine months of intravenous antibiotics) for Chronic Lyme Disease, he was left with disabling Arthritis, Fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, and many other ailments. In an effort to regain his own mobility, his journey into Chinese medicine began. Chris studied Medical Qigong with Master Binhui He of Hong Kong, known in China as the "Cancer Conqueror". He has also studied with Master Wan Su Jian of Beijing (appointed captain of the medical team for the 2008 Olympics) during both of his U.S. tours. Additionally, he studied at the Acupressure Institute to become a Certified Acupressure Massage Therapist and also earned an advanced specialization in Women’s Health. His special interests include women’s health issues and working with individuals. He will be seeing clients at The Maple Center on Wednesday afternoons
Call- 765-672-8499 to schedule a appointment.

Stephanie Van Sickel

Stephanie is a Certified Reflexologist having completed her studies through the International Institute of Reflexolgoy in 2000, the original school for reflexology in the United States. Stephanie is also a Certified Massage Therapist since 1999, having obtained her certification from the American Certified Massage School in Crown Point, Indiana. Certification in pregnancy massage was obtained in 2000 and in 2006 Stephanie completed her certification as a Birth Doula (labor coach) through the country's premier doula association (DONA). In addition, she holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology and Child Development from the California State University, San Luis Obispo. Before moving to this area she ran practices in Sonoma County, California and Valparaiso, Indiana, and now continues to enjoy her business in Terre Haute. For ten years Stephanie has been involved in helping people through various modes of bodywork. With her background in psychology, child development, and art she brings creativity, sensitivity, humor, compassion, and intuitive insights to her clients and their stress-related problems. Working with all ages, from children to nonagenarians, she brings wisdom and caring, enthusiasm and understanding for those who have experienced bodywork before and those who have not. Since 2002, Stephanie has seen clients at Sisters of Providence Healthcare where she administers massage and/or reflexology to Sisters, as well as to staff. She has also provided chair massage for many various businesses, events and fairs around Vigo and Marion Counties. Currently Stephanie's newest role is as Coleman Cancer Foundation Integrative Therapy Coordinator. There she represents The Maple Center to the patients of Dr. Huh, educating them to the integrative therapies being offered by The Maple Center, all the time working in conjunction with traditional cancer treatments. She is extremely proud to be helping with this outstanding and very exciting project, the first in this area. Call 812-238-9132 or 812-230-1718 for an appointment..

 

David Howard Ph.D.

Reiki is a technique that comes from Japan and is based on the idea that unseen "life force energy" flows through us. In Judaeo-Christian tradition, this may be called Spirit. Reiki is a simple, non-invasive healing system that works to promote health and well being of the entire physical, emotional and spiritual body. As a system of attaining and promoting wholeness of Mind, Body and Spirit, the primary benefits of Reiki are stress reduction and relaxation that trigger the body’s natural healing abilities. Dr. Howard received his Reiki training (2^nd Level) from Reiki Master Teacher Teri Moore (Indianapolis). David is also a professor at Indiana State University in the College of Nursing, Health and Human Services. He received his Ph.D. in Rehabilitation Science from the University of Florida (2004) and his Masters of Social Work Degree from the University of Utah (1998). His areas of specialization include coping and adjustment after treatment for cancer, disability and illness issues that impact human sexuality and intimacy, and complementary and integrative approaches to health. Dr. Howard will begin seeing clients on Thursday afternoons, beginning June 5^th at the Maple Center clinical offices located at 1801 North 6^th Street. Individuals interested in scheduling an appointment can contact Dr. Howard at 812-236-9766 or by email at dhoward@themaplecenter.org.