Integrative Medicine Practitioners and Staff

The Raby Institute is home to a team of integrative primary care physicians and practitioners trained in Western medicine and other complementary and alternative systems of care. All are credentialed, licensed, and comprehensively trained in the services they provide. These include integrative internal medicine, pediatrics, gynecology, acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicine, homeopathy, naturopathy and functional nutrition, manipulative and body-based therapies, and intuitive energy healing.

Led by Founder and Integrative Physician, Theri Griego Raby, MD, ABHM, our entire multidisciplinary team is united by a passion for healing, a dedication to education, and a commitment to empowering you to live your healthiest life. We are here to partner with you and guide you on your path to conscious wellness.

Integrative Medicine Physicians
 

Theri Griego Raby, M.D, ABHM - Founder and Medical Director

Dr. Theri Raby leads and coordinates the team of physicians and practitioners at the Raby Institute. She is the main service provider for Integrative Primary Care, Integrative Internal Medicine, and Integrative Medicine Consults. Schedule an appointment with Dr. Theri Raby for primary care, integrative consultations, prevention plans, treatment of chronic and acute conditions and to understand how the integrative approach can benefit you. More about Theri

Chuck DuMont, MD

Dr. Chuck DuMont joins the Raby Institute for Integrative Medicine as the staff integrative pediatrician. Dr. DuMont brings to the team extensive personal and professional experience and training in medical and pediatric acupuncture, homeopathy, and other integrative modalities. More about Chuck

Katherine A. Thurer, MD, FACOG

Katherine A. Thurer, MD, FACOG joins the Raby Institute for Integrative Medicine as the integrative gynecologist. With her passion for integrative medicine and holisitc healing, Dr. Thurer works closely with Dr. Raby and the rest of the Raby Institute team to provide exceptional patient care and education. More about Katherine

Integrative Medicine Practitioners

Nikol Margiotta, DN, FAARM, ABAAHP

Nikol Margiotta, DN, FAARFM, ABAAHP is an Illinois licensed Naprapath and holds a Fellowship in Anti-Aging and Regenerative and Functional Medicine. She works closely with Dr. Raby and other Raby Institute staff and practitioners to support primary care patients on the development of lifestyle and dietary plans to improve or maintain health. More about Nikol

Michelle Goebel-Angel, L.Ac., MSOM, MBA

As the Raby Institute's Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture practitioner, Michelle Goebel-Angel, LAc, MSOM, MBA is committed to providing authentic, holistic treatments that help the body naturally re-balance and heal itself. She has extensive training in a variety of tradition Chinese medical techniques including, Acupuncture, Chinese Herbal remedies, Eastern nutritional, Tuina (Therapeutic Massage), Guasha, Cupping, Moxibustion, Auricular Therapy, Magnets and Electro-stimulation. More about Michelle

Tim Flesch, RN, CST, MBA

Tim Flesch, RN, CST is a manual therapist with training in a wide variety of healing touch- and energy-based modalities. With a background in nursing and healthcare management, Tim brings to the team a deep understanding of Western medicine balanced by his broad knowledge of more holistic health systems. Tim is distinguished as one of four teaching assistants for the Mechanical Link Therapy curriculum in North America. More about Tim

Rick Hayhurst, LMT

Rick joins the Raby Institute as a Clinical Massage Therapist with training in many complementary modalities including Neuromuscular Therapy (NMT), Krashada Acupressure^TM, Craniosacral Therapy, Sports Massage and Energy Work. Through highly relational and individualized treatment sessions, Rick focuses on supporting patients back to health from the whole-person perspective.  More about Rick

Staff
 

Ana Rodriguez

When you visit the Raby Institute, or call with a question, to make an appointment or just to say hello, Ana Rodriguez is the smiling face that welcomes you, and the compassionate voice on the line. More about Ana

Susan Lipshutz, LCSW

Susan A. Lipshutz, a licensed clinical social worker and integrative psychotherapist with a foundation in both Western medicine and indigenous spiritual practices. Susan brings her skills and services to bear at the Raby Institute for Integrative Medicine as the Program Director for the Institute's educational and meditation classes. More about Susan

Chelsey Jacobs

Chelsey Jacobs moved from Alaska to Chicago to follow her passion for integrative medicine as front office staff and Patient Coordinator for the Raby Institute. More about Chelsey

Stacey Mazza

Stacey Mazza, a Chicago native, returns to her roots to explore her interest in Traditional Chinese Medicine and other integrative practices. She is currently pursuing a degree in TCM/Acupuncture while she works on staff at the Raby Institute for Integrative Medicine.  More about Stacey

John has a passion for health and wellness. Fueling this passion, he has worked in business development and marketing  within the health care industry for more than 15 years.  More about John

Sunday Perkins

There is a bright ray of sunshine beaming on the phone lines! It is none other than Sunday Perkins, who joined the Raby Institute for Integrative Medicine in early August 2010.  More about Sunday

Aimee Parduhn

Aimee brings to the Raby Institute for Integrative Medicine her enthusiasm for supporting patients through the healing process. She is excited to be part of a team of committed professionals where she can continue to expand her knowledge of the integrative approach to health and wellness.  More about Aimee

Sharlene Avila

Although born in Chicago, Sharlene spent her childhood in Acapulco, Mexico. She sees her position as a Medical Assistant at the Raby Institute as an opportunity to educate herself and help guide her patients down paths of self-healing, preventative medicine and positive lifestyle changes. More about Sharlene.