OUR OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED 5/ 20 & 5/21, AND FOR MEMORIAL DAY 5/24 - 5/27
Our Naturopathic doctor, acupuncturist, and clinic director
Dr. Vanessa Rugeles, ND, MSAc
To Learn More About Dr. Vanessa - Please Visit www.drvanessarugeles.com
Dr. Vanessa is a trained and licensed naturopathic doctor & acupuncturist, and the Clinic Owner and Director of Health In Motion.
After years of navigating her own digestive and hormonal health challenges, she is passionate about helping others with similar concerns. She specializes in hormone health, particularly supporting women through perimenopause and menopause, helping them regain balance and vitality during these transformative years.
In addition, she offers effective care for chronic digestive conditions such as bloating, abdominal pain, acid reflux, IBS, SIBO, Crohn’s, and UC. She also works with women to address fertility, menstrual health, and hormone imbalances, alongside skin issues like chronic acne, eczema, psoriasis, and rosacea.
She uses a combination of integrative approaches including functional testing, nutrition and lifestyle counseling, strategic nutrient and herbal supplementation, as well as acupuncture, microneedling and facial acupuncture. Dr. Vanessa is passionate about utilizing natural medicine modalities that are both effective and support the body’s ability to regain balance and optimal health.
As a practitioner of Traditional Chinese Medicine, she is passionate about using acupuncture for fertility and women's health concerns. She studied in Shenyang, China at the Liaoning Universtiy of Chinese Medicine and obtained her Masters in Acupuncture and Doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine at the University of Bridgeport.
She also loves helping individuals get out of pain and experience relief with acupuncture, cupping and other effective Chinese Medicine modalities.
In her free time, she loves spending time with her partner and three pups Milo, Lucas and Rubble. She also loves having fun in the kitchen exploring new recipes, going on long relaxing walks and getting cozy with a good book and warm beverage.
Our Acupuncturist and Holistic Physical therapist
Kim Fong, MSAc, MAPT
Kim has been practicing as a progressive healthcare professional for over twenty-five years. She is the founder of Health in Motion over 22 years ago, offering Westfield NJ Acupuncture, Holistic Physical Therapy, Yoga and Pilates!
She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in biological sciences from Rutgers University. Her interest in the human body and mechanics earned her a Master’s degree in physical therapy from Touro College.
Upon the encouragement and recommendation from her father to integrate her Chinese roots and Western medicine, she pursued and completed her second graduate degree, a Master’s in Chinese Medicine and acupuncture
Her continuing education studies focus on Neuro-muscular Development Technique ; TAMO techniques; MFR (myofascial release) techniques with John Barnes; Muscle Energy Technique with Shirley Sahrmann; Craniosacral Therapy from the Upledger Institute, Yin Yoga with Sarah Powers and Tai Chi/Qi Gong studies.
Kim holds certifications in Advanced Acupuncture Training from the Institute of Integrated Medicine of Fu Dan University (formerly Shanghai University) in Shanghai, China, Facial Rejuvenation with Acupuncture, Yin Yoga, Yoga RYT 200hr and Pilates Reformer Training.
Her strengths are in treating orthopedic and pain cases, women's health, and a special interest in fertility support. She authored a study in the Fertility and Sterility Journal which has been used as the laser acupuncture protocol for pre- and post-embryo transfer treatments currently at Reproductive Medicine Associates (RMA).
Our integrative Health coach
Alexa Vella, Integrative Health Coach
To Learn More About Alexa - Please Visit https://www.goodlivin.net
Alexa is a triple-board-certified practitioner who specializes in integrative health coaching and nutrition-based services. She has over two decades of experience in the health and wellness space.
Her journey began at Curves, a women's health and fitness establishment, where she honed her skills throughout high school and college. Additionally, she completed two extensive internships during college, each offering invaluable experiences. One took place at Chelsea Senior Living, where she focused her skill development in memory care. The other, at Kessler Institute, a prestigious rehabilitation center recognized for excellence. After her internship at Kessler, she achieved board certification as a Recreational Therapist and was offered her first full-time job in the traumatic brain injury unit.
Subsequently, she moved on to manage the Recreational Therapy department at AristaCare, a skilled nursing and subacute facility. Long-term care was closer aligned with her values and interests, as elders have always held a special place in my heart. One of her top blessings is to have shared her childhood home with my grandmother, who made a profound impact on her life. She unfortunately was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, which prompted a desire to refocus Alexa's efforts in memory care.
Alexa's experiences in traditional healthcare settings exposed her to the inherent flaws in many systems. That was exacerbated after losing her father to leukemia in 2018. She realized, on a personal level, that pieces are too often lacking from the full treatment model. She felt that there had to be a different way to provide personalized care that would result in lasting and effective change and, in some cases, an overall improved quality of life. Alexa spent a lot of time reflecting during her father's final months, and she knew that her purpose was much larger than what she was able to do working in a long-term care facility. She aspired to explore the realm of preventative medicine, while also learning about natural treatment options for suitable ailments.
Losing her dad at 27 was life changing. It led her to embark on a healing and educational journey, and she enrolled in multiple accredited institutions to gain additional credentials to her practice. She decided to take a huge leap and start her own business, which has been incredibly freeing. Alexa strives to encourage and support her clients in making lasting change in their lives. She loves that the style of coaching empowers individuals, as opposed to the common one-sided expert approach. Alexa is also able to fuse her passion for food and cooking into her practice, which is something she have dreamed about for as long as she can remember.