Meet The Team
Dr. Nathalie Bloom
Dr. Bloom, originally from Montreal Canada, has resided in the Midwest for many years. After completing her undergraduate studies at Concordia University in 1993 with a degree in the Arts, Dr. Bloom moved to Mystic Connecticut where she lived for 3 years working for a corporate company. It was there she discovered Nucca and decided to go back to school to become a NUCCA Chiropractor.
In 2001, Dr. Bloom received her Doctorate in Chiropractic from Palmer College of Chiropractic.
In 2001, Dr. Bloom traveled to South America where she spent 10 busy days in Bolivia and Peru, adjusting and caring for patients whose population would otherwise have little or no access to health care.
Upon her return, Dr. Bloom associated for a year and a half perfecting her Nucca skills before opening Nucare in 2003.
Dr. Bloom is a specialist in the NUCCA Method (part II certified) and is one of a handful of NUCCA Chiropractors in Illinois.
In 2010, Dr. Bloom earned a degree in “Functional Medicine and Clinical Nutrition” from Functional Medicine University where she completed over 200 hours of course studies. Dr. Bloom has a commitment to lifelong learning in the functional medicine field.
With her passion for helping others, she has been able to help her patients restore their health through personalized care that offers unique solutions for many of today’s health concerns.
Lisa Kolodziej - Massage Therapist
Lisa is a graduate of Chicago’s New School for Massage, Bodywork & Healing. She is a licensed massage therapist with an advanced degree in the John F. Barnes Myofascial Release Method- MFR.
Additionally she has a thorough knowledge and experience in various other massage techniques including deep tissue, therapeutic, trigger point therapy, pre/post natal and lymphatic drainage.
She is an expert at feeling into the areas of pain and discomfort to find the areas of restrictions and the myofascial tissue congestion. By following the fascia it usually leads to the source of the issue along with secondary areas that are affected. She draws on her own experience from receiving therapeutic treatment and combines all of her training to adapt each session to her clients needs.
Leslie Walter - Massage Therapist
My love for massage began with my love for running. While studying textile design at Savannah College of Art and Design, I made a decision to change how I looked and felt. I started running, began cooking like an adult, and lost over 90 pounds. After many races, I ran the Chicago Marathon in 2012. It felt amazing to take control of my life and my health and I knew I wanted to share that feeling with others.
My passion for understanding the human body continues to push me to deepen and refine my knowledge and techniques. After graduating from The Chicago School of Massage Therapy in 2009, I pursued additional certification in the technique of Myofascial Release, pre and post natal massage, and Zen Shiatsu.
I found my heart and voice in massage. When I'm not practicing or studying, you can find me exploring nature, cuddling my dog, or chasing my toddler. I love to run or hike and some of my favorite trails are the Appalachian trail GA, Black Hills SD, Great Keppel Is NSW, Savannah GA, and Red Rocks NV.
Iulia Moldovan - Massage Therapist
As a Massage Therapist, Iulia completed her license in massage therapy at Sibiu Massage Therapy School. By utilizing 10+ years of experience in massage therapy, she strives to assist each patient in reaching their goals of pain reduction, increased range of motion, and relaxation. Her mission is to create a positive impact on clients' health and support them in their journey to wellness.
She is skilled in Swedish massage, Reflexology, Therapeutical Massage and Sports Massage Therapy. She believes that massage doesn't have to hurt to be effective. By focusing on each patient's sense of comfort and relaxation, she helps to achieve deep tissue results without pain or discomfort.
She strongly believes that massage therapy heals the body through the ease and release of mind stress which she feels is the best self care routine to maintain a balance in one's daily life.
Alena Urbanovska - Certified Pilates Instructor
Alena is a Certified Pilates Instructor with experience teaching both one on one as well as in a group setting.
She was born in the Czech Republic with a background as a gymnast.
After a snowboarding injury, she discovered Pilates as a form of therapy that put her in the road to recovery and eventual healing that allowed her to reclaim an active lifestyle.
It was an easy choice to then become a certified Pilates instructor so that she could help others recover from pain or injury and become stronger.
In her spare time as a hockey mom, she stays busy with her 2 young teenagers who are passionate about the sport.