Meet The Team
Get to know the specialists at Qi Wellness Clinic in Lemont, Illinois.
Beata Chwalek-Hruswicki
Clinic Owner · Naturopathy and Anti-Aging Health Practitioner
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For 26 years, Beata Chwalek-Hruswicki has focused on helping people care for body, mind and spirit through natural approaches to wellness.
Her path began in Poland, where she trained as a pharmacist and a nurse. That foundation shaped her understanding of medicine and the care patients need. In the United States, she expanded her work as a naturopathy practitioner and longevity specialist.
Beata takes time to understand each patient’s story, their concerns and what they hope to improve. Her approach considers the whole person, including stress, past experiences, lifestyle and environment.
At Qi Wellness Clinic, she brings that personal attention together with traditional healing practices and modern wellness services. Her goal is to support healthy aging, vitality and lasting well-being, in a space where patients feel heard and understood.
Harish N. Shownkeen, MD
Clinic Director
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Harish leads Qi Wellness Clinic as Clinic Director. His approach brings together modern medical practices and traditional healing approaches, with an emphasis on personalized care.
Carla Jo Winter-Bryant, NP-C
Advanced Practice Nurse
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Functional & Regenerative Medicine · Hormone & Peptide Optimization
Carla Jo brings decades of clinical experience spanning family practice, emergency medicine, integrative healthcare and regenerative medicine. Her patient-centered approach combines conventional medical knowledge with advanced diagnostic testing and individualized care.
Areas Of Expertise
- Functional & Integrative Medicine: Comprehensive health evaluations, laboratory analysis, and personalized wellness strategies.
- Hormone Optimization: Individualized assessment and management of hormonal changes affecting energy, metabolism, and quality of life.
- Peptide Therapy: Medically supervised evaluation of appropriate peptide therapies for metabolic health and other clinical needs.
- Regenerative Medicine: Consultation regarding platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and other regenerative treatment options, with attention to clinical evidence and regulatory status.
- Mold & Lyme Disease: Specialized assessment of suspected mold-related illness, Lyme disease, and complex chronic symptoms.
- Integrative Oncology Support: Coordinated supportive care designed to complement, rather than replace, conventional oncology treatment.
- IV Nutritional Therapy: Individualized IV therapy assessments based on patient needs, medical history, and clinical appropriateness.
- Chronic Disease Management: Personalized care strategies for complex, ongoing health conditions.
Education & Professional Background
- Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
Frontier School of Midwifery and Family Nursing · 2007 - Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
Salish Kootenai College · 2005 - Associate Degree in Nursing
Excelsior/Regents College · 2000
Specialized Training
Carla Jo’s reported advanced training includes:
- Shoemaker mold illness assessment
- Lyme and mold illness management
- IV nutritional and oncology-support therapies
- Peptide therapy
- Bioidentical hormone therapy
- Regenerative biologics
- LDI/LDA therapies
Her professional experience spans private practice, integrative health clinics, hospitals, and nursing education.
Her Philosophy Of Care
Carla Jo believes that meaningful healthcare begins with listening, understanding each patient’s health history, and developing an individualized plan.
Her approach emphasizes comprehensive assessment, informed decision-making, patient education, and collaboration to help individuals make sustainable improvements in their health.
Advanced Wellness At Qi
Carla Jo’s clinical expertise complements Qi’s wellness services, including:
- Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT)
- HOCATT ozone steam sauna
- IV nutritional therapy
- EBOO (Extracorporeal Blood Oxygenation and Ozonation)
- Peptide consultations and medical oversight
- PNOĒ metabolic and fitness testing
- InBody 970 body composition analysis
- Advanced laboratory and functional wellness assessments
Each treatment is considered individually, based on clinical appropriateness, safety, and the available evidence.
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Andrea Martinez, RN
Registered Nurse
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Andrea brings an ICU nursing background to her work at Qi. Her services include IV therapy, wellness injections and supportive care.
Rene Jancek LMT
Licensed Massage Therapist, Hadado Face Lift Specialist
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Rene’s practice includes therapeutic massage and Hadado Face Lift Massage. His work combines therapeutic bodywork with facial massage techniques.
Jeni Uswajesdakul, DACM, L.Ac.
Doctor of Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine (DACM) and Licensed Acupuncturist (L.Ac.)
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Jeni practices acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine. Her approach brings the principles of East Asian medicine into individualized treatment plans.
Lucia Krettová
Licensed Esthetician
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Lucia provides customized skincare and spa treatments. Her listed services include facials, waxing and makeup.
Krystyna Kamel LMT
Licensed Massage Therapist, Qi Gong Practitioner, Yoga Teacher
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Krystyna’s massage practice includes lymphatic massage and craniosacral therapy. Yoga and Qi Gong also inform her holistic approach.
Vanessa Chwalek
Certified Naturopathy Practitioner
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Vanessa’s interest in naturopathy grew from her own experiences with sports-related injuries and wellness therapies. She brings an interest in natural therapies and the relationship between physical and emotional well-being.
Urszula Rzegocki
Certified Kobido Facial Massage Specialist
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Urszula specializes in Kobido facial massage. Her services also include facial sculpting massage, facial lymphatic work and face taping.
Yaga Samitowska
Qi Gong Specialist
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Yaga teaches Qi Gong through mindful movement, breathing and meditative practices. Her approach draws on Eastern wellness practices and her study with Qi Gong teachers.