Meet the Staff
Michelle Tate, Lic. Ac.
Michelle Tate is a graduate of the Midwest College of Oriental Medicine, she holds a Master’s Degree in Oriental Medicine and a Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition, as well as certification by the National Commission for the Certification of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM) and a state license in Illinois.
Michelle has been involved in the study of Oriental Medicine, including acupuncture and herbal formulas for more than 12 years as a direct student of Dr. John Honey who in turn, is a direct student of Dr. Zhengang Guo. She also studied at the Pacific College of Oriental Medicine in Chicago on a part-time basis. While Oriental Medicine both interested and fascinated her, Michelle’s full-time career was spent as a network administrator for the National Alzheimer’s Association in Chicago. Eventually, Oriental Medicine became her greater interest and she decided to make the study and practice of this medicine her full-time venture, bringing her to where she is today.
She is a published author of two books, "healing happens" and "Souls Unravel", and a co-author of "Along the Way", all of which can be found on her website or amazon.com.
Michelle is also a student and teacher of Aikido, a traditional Japanese martial art which she has been training in for 15 years. Her other interests include reading, writing, meditative practices, and spending time outdoors.
Michelle has been involved in the study of Oriental Medicine, including acupuncture and herbal formulas for more than 12 years as a direct student of Dr. John Honey who in turn, is a direct student of Dr. Zhengang Guo. She also studied at the Pacific College of Oriental Medicine in Chicago on a part-time basis. While Oriental Medicine both interested and fascinated her, Michelle’s full-time career was spent as a network administrator for the National Alzheimer’s Association in Chicago. Eventually, Oriental Medicine became her greater interest and she decided to make the study and practice of this medicine her full-time venture, bringing her to where she is today.
She is a published author of two books, "healing happens" and "Souls Unravel", and a co-author of "Along the Way", all of which can be found on her website or amazon.com.
Michelle is also a student and teacher of Aikido, a traditional Japanese martial art which she has been training in for 15 years. Her other interests include reading, writing, meditative practices, and spending time outdoors.
Lisa Tomoleoni, Lic.Ac.
Lisa Tomoleoni is a graduate of the Midwest College of Oriental Medicine and holds a Master’s Degree in Oriental Medicine and Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition. In addition, she is board certified by the National Commission for the Certification of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM) and licensed by the state of Illinois.
Previously, she lived for more than 14 years in Japan, where she taught the martial art Aikido professionally and also trained in the martial arts of Judo and Iaido. She holds 6th degree black belt rank in aikido and has the teaching title of Shihan, 3rd degree in Iaido, and 1st degree in Judo. She also studied other traditional arts while in Japan, such as tea ceremony, calligraphy and the classical music of the shamisen and Nagauta. Her interest in Oriental Medicine and acupuncture began through her martial arts training. She experienced first hand the effectiveness of this medicine after an injury. Lisa’s belief is that the martial arts are about developing one into a healthier person on many levels, and integrating mind, body and spirit. Oriental Medicine fits with this ideal nicely, and so was a natural path for Lisa to follow. She has been studying and practicing Oriental Medicine since she returned from living in Japan.
Lisa is the chief instructor at Abiding Spirit Aikikai, and Director of the Aikido Shimbokukai. In her spare time she enjoys reading, studying Japanese swords, meditating and spending time in nature.
Previously, she lived for more than 14 years in Japan, where she taught the martial art Aikido professionally and also trained in the martial arts of Judo and Iaido. She holds 6th degree black belt rank in aikido and has the teaching title of Shihan, 3rd degree in Iaido, and 1st degree in Judo. She also studied other traditional arts while in Japan, such as tea ceremony, calligraphy and the classical music of the shamisen and Nagauta. Her interest in Oriental Medicine and acupuncture began through her martial arts training. She experienced first hand the effectiveness of this medicine after an injury. Lisa’s belief is that the martial arts are about developing one into a healthier person on many levels, and integrating mind, body and spirit. Oriental Medicine fits with this ideal nicely, and so was a natural path for Lisa to follow. She has been studying and practicing Oriental Medicine since she returned from living in Japan.
Lisa is the chief instructor at Abiding Spirit Aikikai, and Director of the Aikido Shimbokukai. In her spare time she enjoys reading, studying Japanese swords, meditating and spending time in nature.