Professional Bio
Michal Kelly, L. Ac., Dipl. O.M., is a licensed and board certified acupuncturist and Chinese herbalist. She holds a Master's Degree in the Science of Traditional Oriental Medicine and is a graduate of the prestigious Pacific College of Oriental Medicine in Chicago. Aside from the exceptional training that included over 3,000 hours of both allopathic and traditional Chinese medicine, Michal also completed clinical internships with several of Chicago's leading practitioners.
Recently, the practice of Chinese medicine has been aimed at integrating eastern knowledge with western science. In today's modern world this is essential because many patients who seek acupuncture have already been under the care of a western physician. Michal is very comfortable working with other healthcare practitioners and welcomes the type of open exchange that can be most beneficial for patients.
Michal specializes in women's health, including infertility, and digestive disorders. Her internships with Mei Ling Qian L. Ac. and Richard Blistein L. Ac., both of whom have great success in the field of reproductive wellness, have given her experience that is difficult to match. However, her greatest insight now comes from her role as a new mother to her beautiful son, Ian.
Along with treating general health conditions, like migraines and the common cold, Michal has also received advanced training in Trigger Point Therapy. This system is very effective in the treatment of musculoskeletal conditions such as sciatica and knee pain. Her passion for the medicine is reflected in the quality of her treatments and is made evident when patients experience immediate results.
Prior to relocating to Fenton, Michigan, Michal worked as an acupuncturist at two separate chiropractic clinics and became proficient in the use of different electrical equipment such as the RIFE machine, ultrasound, and the interferential electrical stimulator. She began her first practice in Chicago, but after giving birth, she moved closer to family on the south side. There Michal began working at another chiropractic clinic in Palos Hills, which is where she remained until her move to Michigan. She also volunteered at the Lakeview Alternative Veteran's Clinic in Chicago. This clinic was designed to provide local veterans with health care services that include acupuncture, massage and other CAM therapies. As a veteran herself, it is very important to Michal to serve those who have done so much for our
country.
Areas of Interest:
Women's health- menopause, infertility, painful periods, heavy periods, fibroids, endometriosis
Pain- knee, low back, sciatica, shoulder, carpal tunnel syndrome
Digestive disorders – IBS, acid reflux, constipation
Psycho emotional disorders- anxiety, depression
Personal Bio
Hello! My name is Michal Kelly and I am a licensed acupuncturist and board certified Chinese herbalist. I have recently had the pleasure of getting to know Brittany and I am very excited about transitioning into Acupuncture & Herbal Clinic as the new acupuncturist! She has built such a wonderful practice and I feel honored and very fortunate that she is trusting its' future to me. I know that so many of you have formed very strong bonds with Brittany, and after meeting her it is obvious why. She raves about her patients and I know that she will be leaving this practice with a heavy heart. So, at best I am hoping this letter will be bittersweet, and that my sincerity may bring you some comfort.
My personal history with Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) began early in life when I was just 8 years old. I woke up one night sensing a strange feeling in my legs, and I tried to get up out of bed. As soon as I put weight down on my legs I collapsed to the ground! I could not walk, I could not even stand! My legs were stiff as boards and my joints were swollen and painful. Terrified, I slid on my bottom, down the stairs, and woke my parents! We went to the hospital where tests were run and ultimately my condition was treated as a medical anomaly. There were some indications that this may have been a sort of viral arthritis because 2 other girls in my neighborhood, about my same age, had similar experiences. The doctor feared that if a virus had in fact plagued me, I might not be able to walk again! Some medicines were prescribed with uncertainty and with that we went home. When the morning came, we drove straight to Chinatown to consult with an acupuncturist named Mei Ling Qian. I remember her being very gentle and reassuring, and she paid no attention to the clueless diagnosis but instead instructed her husband to prepare a tea for me to drink.
Once we made it back home, my mother boiled down the herbs tucked inside the white paper and within 45 minutes I was drinking my bitter cure. By the end of the night I began feeling relief. My knees seemed less stiff and the swelling was slightly reduced. I continued to drink my tea morning, noon, and night, and after 1 week I was walking with minor pain. In just one month I was cured!
I was very young when I went through my first serious health scare, and since then, there have been many occasions where I've called on TCM to assist me in the restoration of my health. I often think of how fortunate I was to have access to such a powerful medicine and what a relief it provided for my parents who just wanted to see their little girl get well. My struggles have driven me to learn as much as I could about Chinese medicine and the herbal cures that have saved me and my family countless times. I have included my professional biography which mentions my scholastic and professional credentials. However, it's my personal relationship with the medicine that fuels my enthusiasm as well as my success.
One of the reasons I have been drawn to the field of women's health is because women are often the catalysts for change in their household. We need to reclaim our health and the health of our families and educate our communities about alternative medicines. As a new mother myself, reproductive wellness and family health is an area that is close to my heart. I am looking forward to meeting each of you and accompanying on your journey to good health!
Sincerely,
Michal Kelly, L Ac , Dipl. O.M.
12272 Fenton Road, Suite 3
Fenton, MI 48430
p :: 810-714-5556
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fentonacupuncture@yahoo.com
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