INNER GATE THERAPEUTICS
1213 Wilmette Ave.
Suite 2C
Wilmette, Illinois
About Us
Miriam Tamara Derman, RN, LAc, Diplomate OM, DTR
Acupuncture, Chinese Herbs, Shiatsu, Reiki
847-323-2002 • email
As an acupuncturist, herbalist and nurse, Miriam Tamara, combines her expertise in oriental medicine, shiatsu bodywork, Reiki and Western medicine into a unique therapeutic prescription just right for you. With a compassionate attitude and a wealth of knowledge of health and healing, she enjoys treating a wide range of problems from pain to prevention. With past experience in psychiatric nursing and dance movement therapy, areas of interest include mental and emotional disharmonies and gastrointestinal disorders. She also offers facial rejuvenation treatments based on the Mei Zen methodology to help you look and feel your best. She has studied at the Heart Center with Brugh Joy, MD, and focuses on supporting patients as they transition to improved health. Visit her web site at miriamtamara.com.
- Licensed by the State of Illinois in acupuncture
- Faculty, Zen Shiatsu Chicago, Evanston
- Nationally Board Certified Diplomate in Acupuncture and Chinese Herbs by the NCCAOM
- MSTOM: Master of Science in Traditional Oriental Medicine from Pacific College of Oriental Medicine, Chicago
- Graduate of Ohashi Institute specializing in Shiatsu
- AOBTA Certified Practitioner
- Licensed RN, experienced in Psychiatric Nursing
- BS in Nursing, University of Illinois
- MA in Dance Movement Therapy, Registered Dance Movement therapist, Columbia College, Chicago
- Certified Reiki Level II: Japanese Healing Touch
- Certified NAET (Nambudripad's Allergy Elimination Techniques) practitioner
Carrie Murphy, LAc, Diplomate OM
Acupuncture, Chinese Herbs
773-727-7165 • email
Carrie specializes in integrative internal medicine, working primarily with patients who are also undergoing biomedical intervention for diseases such as cancer, heart disease, hypertension, sciatica, anxiety and obesity. Special interests include women's health, addressing emotional stress, and the treatment of side effects of cancer therapy.
She works with a diverse group of patients including many visual and performing artists and teachers. All are welcome. Carrie lectures regularly to community groups and at medical conferences. Continuing education activities include a focus on integrative oncology and herb-drug interaction.
- Licensed by the State of Illinois in acupuncture
- Nationally Board Certified Diplomate in Acupuncture and Chinese Herbs by NCCAOM
- Nationally Board Certified in Clean Needle Technique by CCAOM
- MSTOM: Master of Science in Traditional Oriental Medicine from Pacific College of Oriental Medicine (PCOM), New York
- Chair, Department of Herbal Medicine, PCOM Chicago
- Teacher and Clinical Supervisor, PCOM Chicago (faculty bio)
- Completed post-graduate Integrative Oncology training, Memorial Sloan-Kettering, New York
- BA, Philosophy, Sarah Lawrence College
Marsha Warren, LMT, AOBTA
Shiatsu, Thai Massage
847-204-9721 • email
Life is motion. Using an integrated approach — drawing on the traditional Asian Bodywork forms of Shiatsu and Thai Yoga Massage — and incorporating therapeutic exercises, Marsha helps you to keep moving, to move more efficiently and to be self-directed.
Marsha's clientele vary in their needs and goals. Some are seeking relief from stress or anxiety; some are processing complex emotions such as grief. Many are learning to manage chronic illness. Others simply want to feel more open, more grounded and to move more freely.
- Licensed by the State of Illinois as a Massage Therapist
- Faculty, Zen Shiatsu Chicago
- Certified AOBTA, American Organization for Bodywork Therapies of Asia
- Certified ABMP, American Bodywork and Massage Professionals
- Graduate of Ohashiatsu Institute specializing in Shiatsu
- Certified Level 3 Thai Massage, Thai Bodywork School of Evanston
- MEd, Interdisciplinary Arts, Special Ed. Dance, Columbia College
- BA, Social Psychology, Dance, Washington University
Lok-Kwan Cheng, LAc, Diplomate OM
Acupuncture, Qigong, Herbs, Oriental Bodywork
847-323-9297 • email
"Lok-Kwan" means "happily serving the people". It is the name his parents gave him. His aspiration is to live and work in harmony with nature, and help others achieve the same. Lok-Kwan combines acupuncture, bodywork, and Chinese herbs to achieve the best healing. He offers Qigong instruction in class, workshop, and private tutorial formats. Please visit his website for detailed information: www.EnergyMedicineChicago.com.
- Licensed by the State of Illinois in acupuncture
- Diplomate in Oriental Medicine (Acupuncture and Herbology), NCCAOM
- Instructor, Inner Gate Qigong
- Master of Science in Traditional Oriental Medicine, PCOM
- Certified Ohashiatsu Instructor, Ohashi Institute
- Certified AOBTA, Shiatsu and Tui Na Practitioner
- Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, University of Wisconsin, Madison
Location
Our office is conveniently located at 1213 Wilmette Avenue, at the south-west corner of Wilmette Avenue and Greenbay Road in Wilmette. We are one block south of the Metra Station and just minutes from the Lake Avenue East exit on I-94. We serve residents of Wilmette, Evanston, Skokie, Glenview, Kenilworth, Winnetka, Chicago and the surrounding area.
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Off-Street Parking
Park by the east wall in the parking lot of St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church at 1235 Wilmette Avenue, just west of the office. Free.
Street Parking
Free parking on Wilmette Avenue and Greenbay Road.
Handicapped Parking
Handicapped parking right by the office is available by special arrangement. Please inform us of need ahead of time.
Miriam Tamara Derman
847-323-2002
Carrie Murphy
773-727-7165
Marsha Warren
847-204-9721
Lok-Kwan Cheng
847-323-9297