Christine is a Licensed Acupuncturist and the Acupuncture Director at Pulling Down the Moon, a fertility-focused integrative complementary medicine center in Chicago and surrounding suburbs. Christine holds a Master of Science in Oriental Medicine and a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition from the Midwest College of Oriental Medicine. She has been a Board Certified practicing acupuncturist since 2004.

She has studied Chinese Tai Ji Quan at Wu Dang Mountain and Gong Fu at Shao Lin Temple in China. In addition, she studied Chinese herbology at the Beijing University of Traditional Medicine in 2003. She is a Certified Hatha Yoga Instructor in the Iyengar method and has been practicing for over 20 years.

Christine focuses on helping people achieve maximum, lasting wellness by giving them the tools to heal themselves. She believes that health can be improved by using traditional methods of moderation and balance. Christine has helped support many couples on their journey to conceive.

She believes it is important to address both the body as well as the mind and the spirit, especially while trying to conceive. When Christine is not treating patients, she enjoys spending time with her husband and two sweet daughters, listening to all kinds of music, strolling through the Chicago Botanic Garden and reading. Christine@pullingdownthemoon.com

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Ronni is a Licensed Massage Therapist and a graduate of Lexington Healing Arts Academy with a passion for learning and embracing diverse massage techniques to help others feel centered in their body and able to move through life with reduced pain. She’s gone on to become fertility massage certified through the Integrative Care for Fertility Institute, is certified in prenatal massage, and comes to Pulling Down the Moon excited to use her knowledge and care to be a positive part of her clients’ fertility, perinatal, and wellness journeys.

As a former women’s college basketball player, Ronni came to massage as a way to aid in her sports recovery and relieve pain from chronic injuries. “I believe that it is so important to support and take amazing care of our physical form and to listen to our body, mind and soul with kindness and respect. I decided to become a massage therapist after my own journey as an athlete helped me realize how very important it is to allow your body to reset, recover, and relax.”

In her spare time, Ronni loves spending time with her rescue dog ‘Indy’, hiking, and crocheting/sewing.

Modalities: Fertility Enhancing Massage, Prenatal Massage, Therapeutic Massage, Swedish Massage, Deep Tissue Massage, Hot Stone Massage

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Sydney Stefanik, LMT (she/her/hers)

Sydney became a Licensed Massage Therapist through William Rainey Harper College, and went on to become fertility massage certified through the Integrative Care for Fertility Institute. Sydney has also studied under Dr. Jennifer Mercier and become certified in Mercier Therapy. Sydney’s warm and approachable personality helps create a safe and nurturing environment for all, so clients can process life at their own pace, free of judgment and full of comfort.

Her primary focus is on providing individualized care tailored to each client’s unique needs while encouraging their goals. “I believe in fostering open communication, encouraging everyone to be their own advocates through introspection, and truly listening to their bodies. Each body holds its own truth, and I am honored to support my clients on their journeys in fertility, reproductive wellness, and beyond!”

Having personal experience living with PCOS, Sydney understands how female reproductive health can impact daily life. Through her own journey and the challenges life presents, she has learned the importance of maintaining balance among emotional, physical, mental, social and spiritual health.

When she’s not at work, Sydney cherishes time spent with loved ones and her furry companion: Persephone, a 7-year-old long-haired sassy cat. Sydney also enjoys playing Dungeons & Dragons with fellow TTRPG enthusiasts and indulging in her addiction to The Sims by exploring the latest expansion packs.

Modalities: Fertility Enhancing Massage, Prenatal Massage, Postpartum Massage, Mercier Therapy, Therapeutic Massage, Swedish Massage, Deep Tissue Massage, Myofascial Friction Techniques, Joint Mobilizations, Trigger Point Therapy

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Dan Wang L.Ac., Dipl OM

Originally from Northeast China, Dan brings a rich cultural and clinical background rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine. She earned her degree from the Liaoning University of Traditional Chinese Medicine in the 1990s and has been practicing in the western suburbs of Chicago for the past four years.

Dan is deeply passionate about Chinese medical philosophy and integrates practices such as Taiji, Yijing, and Feng Shui into her holistic approach. She believes true healing comes from achieving balance—both mentally and physically—and strives to support her patients in cultivating this harmony in their lives.

She has a special interest in treating emotional health concerns such as stress and anxiety, as well as women’s health issues including menstrual irregularities, fertility challenges, postpartum recovery, sleep disorders, and menopause symptoms. Dan is known for her compassionate presence and her ability to truly listen to each patient’s unique story.

Outside the clinic, Dan enjoys reading, listening to music, and spending time with her family and friends.

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