Meet Our Staff

 

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Innerpeace Natural Healthcare
 
 

Innerpeace Natural Healthcare

 
 
 

 

Get to Know the Staff 
of Innerpeace Natural Healthcare

 
 
 
Chiropractor Dr. Mike Tinkey
Dr. Mike's Favorite
             Colors: green and purple
                Food:  Pizza, Pizza, Pizza
    Passed Time:  Golf 
               Book:  "The Saint, The Surfer and the CEO"
              Movie:  Too many to choose
               Song:  "Whatever It Is" by the Zac Brown Band
         Vacation:  Anywhere with beaches and palm trees       
       Weekends:   Handing out with friends and/or family
Least favorite
     Passed time:   Being bored out of my mind
                Food:   cheese (except mozzarella), sour cream or mayo
 
Most proud of: Not proud but grateful for becoming a chiropractor.
 
I live my life with positive thoughts, youthful heart and healthy choices.
 
I am doing what I am today....its a long story let's just say it was meant to be.
 
I would like everyone to know that chiropractor is about promoting wellness while preventing sickness, disease and injuries.
 
I am most passionate about facilitating the change in people to a more positive, healthy lifestyle.
I have lived in Michigan, Iowa, Georgia, China and now Illinois.
 
My goal in life is to eventually hear the words "Well done my faithful servant."
 
            
 
 
 
 
 

 Marlene

Head Support Staff

Marlene's Favorites are:
             Colors:  Purple
                Food:  Pasta
    Passed Time:  Quiet time
              Movie:  "Dirty Dancing"
               Song:  "Breath of Heaven
         Vacation:   Arizona       
       Weekends:   Family
Least favorite:
     Passed time:   Laundry
                Food:   Oysters
 
I  like to live my life by listening and learning to help others.
 
People may not know that I like to quilt and meditate.
 
I am most proud of my marriage and two kids.
 
I am working at Innerpeace because I want people to know that there are other way of healing than drugs.  People need to listen to their bodies.
 
My passion in life is to help people see the good in themselves and others.
 
I have lived in Chicago and Lombard.
 
I came to Innerpeace by an angel named Linda Herrick.
 
My goal in life is to help as many people as I can.
 
 
 
 
 

Certified Hypnotherapist and Reiki Master/Teacher-Linda

 
Linda's Favorite...Color - Sage & Purple    
                         Food - Country Ham and Okra
                         Passed Time - time with family & friends
                         Book - too many to choose
                         Movie -"The Matrix" & "Princess Bride"
                         Band - Almann Brothers 
                         Vacation-Where ever I go -              always something new to experience.
 
                     
     Least Favorite...Passed Time -Being Stuck in Traffic
                            Food-Liver and Onions
 
I have lived in Detroit, Indianapolis, and Cincinnati to name a few.
 
I am most proud of my two wonderful sons.
 
I live my life by integrity.
 
My passion is to help people because well people create joy in the world.  I chose this work to help awaken people to their own healing abilities, gifts, talents and their authentic self. I enjoy teaching and helping others on their journey.
 
I would like every to know that:  Hypnosis is self hypnosis--all healing is self healing.
 
My goal in life is to write a book, travel and teach.
 
 

 

 
 Massage Therapist - Cynthia
 
Cynthia was invited to be a part of Innerpeace by Cheryl. Cynthia and Cheryl attended massage school together, and thru that they became friends and stayed in contact after school. Cheryl invited Cynthia to be a massage therapist at Innerpeace because Cheryl knew how Cynthia massaged and felt that she would be a great fit.
 
Cynthia's Favorite...Color - Burgundy
                             Food - Mexican
                             Passed Time - Hanging out with
                             family and friends
                             Book - "Your Best Life Now" by Joel
                             Osteen
                             Movie - West Side Story
                             Song - Cats in the Cradle by Cat
                             Stevens
                             Vacation Spot - Hawaii
     Least Favorite...Passed Time - Cleaning
 
Cynthia's weekends are best spent by spending time with her family and friends. Cynthia became a massage therapist because she likes giving and helping others feel better. She says "its hard work, but it is very gratifying when you help someone feel better".
 
Cynthia is most proud of her family. She lives her life by love, honesty and doing to others as you would have done to you.

Tawny

Assistant Support Staff

Tawny's Favorites-
             Colors:  Burgundy and Turquoise
                Food:  Garlic Bread
    Passed Time:   Singing and interior decorating
               Book:  "Where the Side Walk Ends"
              Movie:  "The Blind Side"
               Song:  "I Surrender & Alone-Celine Dion
         Vacation:  Anywhere with palm trees       
       Weekends:   Handing out with friends and/or family
Least favorite
     Passed time:   Laundry
                Food:  Sushi
 
I am proud of my achievements and becoming who I am despite my rough childhood.
 
I live my life by following my dreams.
 
People probably don't know that I was adopted and raised by my Grandmother and would have never wanted it any other way!
 
My passion in life is to help people.
 
I have life in Palatine, Aurora, Plainfield, Bloomington and Joliet.
 
If I could change one thing it would be to remove violence.
 
My goal is to change someone's life.
 
A Tidbit:  I was born in California but have never actually lived there.
Massage Therapist - Cheryl
 
Cheryl's inspired at Innerpeace because it creates a peaceful, healing environment.  She enjoys working with her daughter. She wants to give to others everyday - whether it be a smile, a meal, pain relief, or a place of comfort.
 
Cheryl's Favorite...Color - Aqua-marine blue
                           Food - Chicken Alfredo
                           Passed Time - Laying in the sun on a
                           beach
                           Book - "The Secret"                           Movie - "Somewhere in Time and
                           Vanilla Sky"
                           Song - "If Everyone Cared" by Nickelback
                           Vacation Spot - Paradise Village
                           Nueva Vallerta, Mexico
    Least Favorite...Passed Time - Grocery Shopping
                           Food - Fresh peas
 
Cheryl's weekends are best spent by being outside. She has always shared her life being around dogs. She is most proud of her children, home and business (in that order).
 
Cheryl was helped by massage therapy before it was an "OK" natural healing treatment and wanted to pass that on to others. Before Innerpeace she ran several businesses including a credit bureau, school and rehab center.
 
Cheryl's passion is her continuing education. "There are so many techniques to learn to be able to help different afflictions." She lives her life by practicing the "Secret."
Massage Therapist - Jenine

Jenine said she is blessed to have such a beautiful practice with such a wonderful staff to work with everyday.

Jenine's Favorite...Color - Pink or green
                           Food - Mexican
                           Passed Time - Biking or hiking
                           Book - "Alice in Wonderland"
                           Movie - There's a lot but all time
                           favorite is Disney's "Aladdin"
                           Song - "Blue Diamonds" by Rusted Root
                           Vacation Spot - Colorado
    Least Favorite...Passed Time - Doing laundry
                           Food - Lima beans
 
Jenine's weekends are best spent by being outdoors or cooking. One thing many people don't know about her is that she loves studying science.
 
Jenine's passion in life is her career as a massage therapist. She enjoys learning everything there is in the massage/bodywork field. She is most proud of how Innerpeace has grown and how it continues to grow.
 
If Jenine could do one thing she would travel the world. She would like to go to Ireland, Australia, the Greek Islands, Fiji and the list goes on. She lives her life by intuition, ambition and spontaneity.  
 
 
Massage Therapist- Carmela
 
Carmela was brought to Innerpeace Natural Healthcare by good karma. She says that "the right opportunity at the right time presented itself...". Carmela lives her life by Buddhist values of compassion and infinite possibilities. Her weekends are best spent by participating in activities as a youth leader in her Buddhist community organization. If Carmela could change the world she would make sure there were plenty of art supplies, time to play, organic food, good schools. and affordable healthcare for all people. Her goal in life is to fully utilize her talents, to get another degree and to live long enough to see the Cubs win the World Series!
Carmela's Favorites:
Color - Pesto green
Food - Authentic Indian anything
Book - Walden By: Henry David Thoreau
Movie - Into the Wild
Song - Across the Universe By: The Beatles
Passed Time - Playing Candyland and dump trucks with her niece and nephew 
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Massage Therapist- Jill
                          
Jill's  Favorite...Color - green
                           Food - Mexican and Italian
                           Passed Time - Dancing
                           Book - "Are You There God It's Me Margaret"
                           Movie -"Home Alone, A Xmas Story and Father of
                                         The Bride"
                           Song - "Boom Box"
                           Vacation Spot - Mexico, Florida and California
Least Favorite...Passed Time - Dusting
                             Food - Liver and Onions and Seafood
I am most proud of being a mom.  I have two awesome boys!
I live my life by "everything happens for a reason."
I love working with people and helping them feel better.
My passion in life is to be at peace.
If I could change the world I would stop violence and hunger.
My life goal is to not have any regrets for how I treated someone once they are no longer here.
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Reflexologist--Teresa
Teresa's Favorite...Color - purple
                           Food - Strawberries
                           Passed Time - bike riding and walking
                           Book - Any thing with Reflexology, EFT & Acupressure
                           Movie -"Fried Green Tomatoes & Green Mile"
                           Song - "Calling All Angels"
                           Vacation Spot - California and South Dakota
Least Favorite...Passed Time - Cleaning
                             Food Liver
I am most proud of participating in the Breast Cancer 40 Mile Walk
 I would like people to know that I have lost 200 lbs and maintained keeping it of for the last 16 years.
I believe that if I heal myself by helping others.
My passion is life is bodywork.
I have lived in Illinois and Arkansas.
If I could change the world I would teach every one to have empathy for others.
I believe that good things happen slowly and great things happen all at once.
My goal in life is to own a long cabin bed and breakfast to nurture and heal myself and others.
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Valerie-Massage Therapist
Valerie's Favorite...Color - purple
                           Food - Sea food
                           Passed Time - walking in nature and reading
                           Book - The Alchemist
                           Movie -"Gone with the Wind"
                           Song - Any Van Morrison
                           Vacation Spot - Florida Keys
Least Favorite...Passed Time - Laundry
                             Food-Rabbit
I am the most proud of volunteering for Feye's Light a caner support program and my 30 years of marriage.  I enjoy helping others feel better and have better knowledge about their bodies.  Massage and bodywork can change your life!  My passion in life is to improve myself daily.  I want to enjoy every day that I am given.
 
I have always lived in Illinois.
 
If I could change the world I would work for peace and understanding.
 
I am a calligrapher.