Our Acupuncturists

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To Learn More About Dr. Vanessa - Please Visit www.drvanessarugeles.com

Dr. Vanessa is a trained and licensed naturopathic doctor & acupuncturist, and as of October 2024 she is the new Clinic Owner and Director of Health In Motion.

After years dealing with her own digestive and hormone issues, she specializes in helping individuals with chronic digestive conditions like ongoing bloating, abdominal pains, acid reflux, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, SIBO, Crohns, UC. She also works with women seeking support for their fertility, hormone and menstrual health, as well as 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 a practitioner of Traditional Chinese Medicine, her area of expertise is digestive health, women’s health and fertility. 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.

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 walks and getting cozy with a good book and warm beverage.

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).

 After many years of struggling with a myriad of health issues, Meg participated in a health and wellness program based on traditional Chinese medicine principles – Dragon's Way Qigong. To her surprise, she noticed her health improving for the first time in years. Curious about the power of traditional Chinese medicine, Meg became a patient and her health returned. Because of this life-changing experience Meg enrolled in acupuncture school.

Meg received her Masters in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine from AOMA The Graduate School of Integrative Medicine 14 years ago. She is NCCAOM board certified in acupuncture, herbology and biomedicine. Her areas of specialty are digestive disorders, emotional health, women's health, allergies and weight loss.

When not treating patients, Meg can most certainly be found in her kitchen experimenting with world cuisine to share with her husband, sisters and friends.