The Complete Herbal Guide: A Natural Approach to Healing the Body - Heal Your Body Naturally and Maintain Optimal Health Using Alternative Medicine, Herbals, Vitamins, Fruits and Vegetables (102 page)

STACEY CHILLEMI STORIES AND POETRY HAVE BEEN PUBLISHED IN:

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Chicken Soup for the Recovering Soul

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Chicken Soup for the Shoppers Soul

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Whispers of Inspiration

ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

• H.O.P.E. Mentor, for the Epilepsy Foundation
  
• Speaker at different events for schools, organizations, political events
  
• Spoke in front of Congress in Washington  for employment discrimination for people with epilepsy
  
• Appeared on four talk shows to discuss epilepsy focusing on the importance of understanding epilepsy, how to help someone having a seizure and giving people with epilepsy encouragement and hope for the future.
  
• Appeared on radio stations discussing epilepsy
  
• Appeared on the Michael Dressor Show – Health Radio
  
• Appeared in newspapers all over New Jersey such as, The Leader, Belleville Post and the Star Ledger.
  
• June 26, 2002, I was honored an award by the Epilepsy Foundation of New Jersey for Outstanding Volunteer Award.
  
• Received awards in my achievements and certificates in recognition for outstanding efforts in trying to improve society.
  
• Active participant in organizations and activities.
  
• Published over 200 articles.
  

EDUCATION:

Stockton College, Pomona NJ

• Associate Degree in Business
  
• BA in Marketing
  
• Minor in Advertising.
  

CAREER EXPERIENCE:

• Journalist for The Journal Magazine
  
• Worked for NBC on Dateline
  
• Channel 4 News
  
• Today Show
  
• Currently Managing Editor for the Fashion Magazine
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• Own Freelance Company
  

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Dr. Chillemi enjoys helping people achieve optimal health by relieving their pain, strengthening their bodies, and revolutionizing their lifestyles through implementation of evidence-based, treatment and training protocols.

Dr. Chillemi is licensed in the state of New Jersey, New York, Florida, and Pennsylvania. He is certified by the National Board of Chiropractic and by the American International Sports Association. He is also certified in Flexion Distraction, Functional Capacity Evaluations, and Certified in Cardiac Resuscitation.

Dr. Chillemi maximizes his treatments with postural, strengthening and stretching exercises. Dr. Chillemi has enjoyed a high success rate with stabilizing displaced spinal discs. He has adopted and mastered cutting edge examination methodology and has developed a system of X-ray analysis to screen out potential risks.

Dr. Chillemi offers extensive care and treatment ranging from acute to chronic injuries, cervical and lumbar disc conditions, sports related injuries, shoulder dysfunction, knee dysfunction, and rehabilitation of the functional body.

Dr. Chillemi's diagnostic talents have been sought out by insurance companies and other professionals to render second opinions in light of his extensive experience and expertise.

Dr Chillemi believes strongly in educating people in all aspects of health and fitness. His diverse background and skill set allow him to administer effective integrated treatment and therapy to assist in the areas of pain management, acute-injury care, post-surgical rehabilitation, functional training and rehabilitation, weight loss and balanced nutrition, increasing muscle mass, improving athletic performance, flexibility, cardiovascular fitness, stress management and sport-specific personal training.

Dr. Michael Chillemi has pursued his passion for herbal and alternative medicine one of the reasons for his participation and hard work to help with the completion of this book. 

Thank you, Dr. Chillemi

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