Michelle Buchanan, CA

Certified Acupuncturist, Chinese Herbalist

Michelle Buchanan specializes in treating male and female infertility and gynecological disorders. Michelle uses acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, and nutritional supplements alone or in conjunction with western Assisted Reproductive Technologies. Michelle has helped many women conceive and sustain successful pregnancies. Treatment plans are individualized to the patient’s needs and medical concerns.

Michelle learned about acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine after struggling with many health problems following two serious auto accidents. After five years of poor health, Michelle was able to heal her body and became healthier than she had been her entire life.

Michelle graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Master of Science in Oriental Medicine from The Midwest College of Oriental Medicine. Michelle is board certified by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM). Michelle is certified in Traditional Chinese Medicinal Gynecology by the Blue Poppy Institute specializing in women’s health, infertility, and custom herbal formulas. She is a contributing writer for Achieving Families Magazine and the international infertility support newsletter FertiliE-Cycle. Michelle is also on the advisory board for Achieving Families and speaks on acupuncture and infertility at RESOLVE and other community events.

Michelle started Isthmus Acupuncture in 2005 and has been doing acupuncture professionally (after completing school) since 2002.

Amy Guinther, L.Ac., CA, MSOM, MBA

Licensed Acupuncturist, Certified Acupuncturist, Chinese Herbalist

Amy Guinther has studied extensively with national experts in the fields of Oriental Medicine and Functional Medicine, giving her an eclectic yet focused approach to challenging health care issues.  Amy’s approach to wellness combines the ancient traditions of Oriental medicine and acupuncture with modern scientific approaches such as advanced laboratory analysis, amino acid therapy, hair mineral analysis, customized herbal formulations, nutritional supplementation and lifestyle coaching. 

Amy has advanced training and specializes in the following:

• Women’s Health Care:  infertility, PMS, menopause, endometriosis, fibroids, hormone imbalances, menstrual irregularities

• Functional Medicine & Endocrinology:  Detecting & treating imbalances before a disease state occurs, including adrenal dysfunction, thyroid abnormalities and hormone imbalances

• Emotional Imbalances: depression, anxiety, irritability

• Insomnia

• Pain: fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, sciatica, arthritis, migraines/headaches

Amy  earned a Master of Science in Oriental Medicine from Meiji College of Oriental Medicine in San Francisco in 1997. She is a licensed acupuncturist in California and nationally board certified by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM).  She has an MBA and BS in Psychology from UW-Madison.  She recently moved back to Madison after practicing in California for 12 years. 

Kathleen Norris, CA

Certified Acupuncturist, Certified Herbalist

Kathleen’s interests in holistic modalities include acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, essential oils, nutrition, functional medicine, breathing, meditation, and Reiki. She incorporates these modalities to provide superior care and is passionate about working with people to implement diet and lifestyle changes for greater health.

Kathleen specializes and has additional training in:

• pain management: musculo-skeletal, arthritis, headaches
• women's health, infertility, irregular menses
• pregnancy care and labor preparation
• functional endocrinology, adrenal, thyroid, and hormone imbalances

She provides acupuncture support for all phases of western fertility treatments and works with the Wisconsin Fertility Institute in Middleton, WI, providing onsite acupuncture for IUI and IVF procedures.

Kathleen is a Reiki Master/Teacher and a Divine Coding practitioner.  She believes the calming and healing effects of energywork can be beneficial to patients coping with pain, stressful lifestyles, fertility issues, and other chronic health conditions.

Kathleen graduated Summa Cum Laude from Midwest College of Oriental Medicine with a Master of Science in Oriental Medicine and Bachelor of Science in Nutrition. Her training includes a foreign internship at Guangzhou University in China. She is nationally board certified by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM). 

Kathleen has been doing acupuncture professionally (after completing school) since 2007.

Chandon Williams, CA, CMT, CH

Certified Acupuncturist, Certified Massage Therapist, Certified Herbalist

Chandon Williams practices acupuncture and massage therapy focusing on women's health, reproductive health and autoimmune conditions.  She combines massage therapy, acupuncture, herbs, nutraceuticals, and essential oils to help her patients reach their goals.  Her specialized training includes:

• Pregnancy/labor and post-partum:  Swelling, body pain, breech, labor preparation, milk supply, recovery, acupressure training for birth partners
• Fertility/PCOS/Endometriosis:  Anovulation, cramps, hormonal imbalance, PMS, irregular cycles, painful intercourse, pelvic pain
• Facial Rejuvenation:  Sagging, fine lines, wrinkles, uneven tone, scars
• Soft tissue imbalances:  Tight muscles, nerve pain, numbness, tension, body aches and pains
• Autoimmune conditions:  Allergies, multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, etc

Chandon earned a Master of Science in Oriental Medicine from the Midwest College of Oriental Medicine in 2007 and became certified in massage therapy in 2005.  Chandon and Michelle have worked together since 2004 and helped create Isthmus Acupuncture Center, LLC in 2005.  Chandon loves her work and feels it is not only a job, but an extension of who she is.  She feels fortunate to have found her calling in life and continues to receive healing treatments often. In her free time, she enjoys dancing, spending time with family and friends, eating/cooking fresh food, reading, biking, and participating in the present moment.

Massage Therapists

Angie Roherty, CMT

Certified Massage Therapist, Certified Aesthetician

Angie Roherty focuses on a therapeutic and holistic approach to all of her treatments.  She uses only 100% pure, therapeutic, food-grade essential oils and eco-friendly products in her therapies.  She specializes in The Raindrop Technique, Swedish, therapeutic, lymphatic, and infant and pediatric massage.  As an aesthetician, she focuses on customized facials and manual lymphatic drainage (MLD) of the head, neck and face.

Angie began massage school hoping to start a career in sports massage.  Shortly after starting her program, she discovered a whole new meaning to living that has changed her life forever. She learned the importance of holistic living and truly taking care of oneself, physically and mentally.  She now loves to eat fresh, organic foods, takes time for daily meditation, spends as much time in nature as possible and is on a great journey as a healer.

Angie has been a certified massage therapist since 2002 and an aesthetician since 2003.  She graduated from Florida College of Natural Health with an A.S. in natural health, with a concentration in massage therapy and skin care. She has been working with Young Living Essential Oils since 2006.  Angie is now finishing her B.S. in natural health.

Jill Kiesow

Receptionist

Jill Kiesow is the center’s full-time receptionist. She likes the mind/body/spirit approach to healing that IAC uses, as well as the proactive, forward-thinking attitude of the staff.

Jill has completed certification in canine massage and started Black Dog Massage (blackdogmassage.com) to offer the same benefits of massage to animals that humans enjoy. Jill is certified in Reiki I and II and in Divine Coding, and also uses these techniques with animals (and humans). Jill graduated from the UW-Whitewater with a BA in writing and journalism, and enjoys writing fiction. She has worked for a national nonprofit animal advocacy group, as well as an animal shelter and an advertising agency. Jill’s primary passion is helping animals. She and her husband share their home with their rescued cats, adopted black dog Cirrus, and occasional foster animals.

Karen Moeller

Receptionist

Though Karen is only a part-time presence at Isthmus Acupuncture, she has made our philosophy of good health a full-time part of her life, and credits it with the many improvements she has seen in both her and her husband's health and happiness.  Essential oils are her newest passion, and she is dedicated to learning more about their incredible benefits to mind and body, and to sharing her knowledge with others.

When not behind the front desk, Karen stays busy as an actor.  You might have seen her on stage at the Overture Center or Bartell Theater, or on You Tube in the Chad Vader series.  She works frequently as a voiceover artist, so if the voice leaving your confirmation call sounds familiar, perhaps you've heard her on the radio or TV!  Karen is also a devoted animal lover who spends way too much time with her dog, a standard poodle named Butter.