John H. Hicks, MD - Co-founder / Medical Director
For over thirty years, Dr. Hicks has dedicated himself to the art and science of integrated holistic medicine. Using a cooperative medical, nutritional, emotional and energetic approach, Dr. Hicks works with the Pathways team of health professionals to develop a customized wellness plan for each patient.
Using diagnostic testing and analysis, supplements, herbs, nutritional support, homeopathy and vibrational interventions, his intention is always to compassionately support the body as it works to access its own intuitive healing potential.
In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Hicks does ongoing research, lectures nationwide and attends national conferences in order to share his findings and innovative approaches to chronic illness and dis-ease with his patients and the medical community.
Beth Van De Boom - Director of Holistic Health
Beth is one of the nation’s top medical intuitives. As a gifted and compassionate holistic health practitioner, she uses her vast knowledge of homeopathy, vibrational medicine and kinesiology to support a person's return to whole body wellness.
Beth works alongside Dr. Hicks on hidden and complex illnesses and her dedication and commitment to Dr. Hicks’ work and to the patients at Pathways is a major reason for the rapid healing of many of Dr. Hicks' patients.
Melodie Joy - RN - RN
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With her lifetime interest in holistic health, Melodie uses her medical training to help people retain and regain their health naturally.
As a Registered Nurse, Melodie works closely with Dr. Hicks and the Wellness Team to help patients understand and put into action the prescribed course of treatment.
Julia Turner, RD - Registered Dietitian
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Julia is a registered, licensed dietitian with a strong background in pediatric and adult nutrition, having worked in both clinical and private settings. She also has very personal experience with nutrition therapy for autism and related disorders.
As the mother of twin sons on the autism spectrum, she has years of experience in developing and implementing diet plans to facilitate their healing. She offers consultation and support for individuals and families at the beginning and throughout their journey to wellness.
Julia’s areas of focus include development of customized diet plans for gluten/casein/soy free diets, Blood Type Diet, multiple food allergies/sensitivities and incorporation of cultured and other traditional healing foods into the diet.
Denise Urban, LMT, NCTMB - Massage Therapist
Denise is a nationally certified and state licensed massage / bodywork therapist specializing in passive movement therapies including traditional Thai massage, sensory repatterning, Reiki and circulatory / Swedish massage.
Denise has a special connection to each of these therapies through her own personal journey of awakening to the joy and harmony the body experiences when it can release physical and mental pain and tension. Massage and energetic bodywork help support the body through relaxation and release and can greatly accelerate the body’s natural healing abilities
Bridget Kwas-Swendrowski - Balancing
As a member of the Wellness Team at Pathways, Bridget uses her extensive knowledge in holistic healing to guide Pathways' patients to wellness.
Her practice includes the use of supplements and essential oils for nutritional and system balancing to restore and promote the natural healing process to achieve maximum good health.
Bridget also manages the Pathways Health Food Store, Elementals and works as a diet counselor. Bridget is our in-house specialist on the "Blood Type Diet" and creates nutritious gluten and casein-free diets.
Cathie Fadian-Lewandowski - Holistic Health Coach
Cathie Fadian-Lewandowski is a talented and enthusiastic Energy Worker who promotes awareness of and conscious interaction with the subtle energies that not only surround us but are a part of who we are.
She compassionately provides individual healing opportunities through the use of a combination of customized modalities which include Reiki, Raindrop Technique, Emotional Freedom Technique, Muscle Testing, and Chakra Clearing.
Her work includes clearing generational, birth and childhood issues that can influence how we experience the present.
Betsy Hicks - Co-founder / Diet Counselor
Betsy Hicks is hailed as one of the most innovative teachers on achieving whole body wellness through diet and nutrition.
Author, radio host and video anchor, she serves as Pathways diet counselor, public education coordinator and oversees the practices' day-to-day operations. As the mother of a son with autism, she also speaks nationally on holistic interventions for children with disabilities.
Betsy specializes in overcoming "picky eating" and finding creative and practical techniques for inspiring children and adults to enjoy a variety of foods.
Sueson Vess - Consultant
We are pleased to offer consults with Sueson Vess through the phone or at her office in Warrenville, IL.
Sueson, a former restaurateur and chef who is gluten and dairy intolerant herself, wrote the book “Special Eats: Simple, Delicious Solutions for Gluten-Free & Dairy-Free Cooking” to help others learn how to embrace nutritious and delicious gluten and dairy-free living as a path to restoring good health.
Sueson's specialties include Celiac disease, Gluten intolerance and sensitivity and Multiple Foods Allergies. She teaches meal planning, cooking and effective shopping strategies. Sueson works with parents of children with Autism Spectrum Disorders and provides consulting and training services to individual and corporations.
Rev. Debbi Brown - Spiritual Counselor & Healer
Debbi is a gifted intuitive channel for the divine. She has a private practice with clients across the nation, sharing her gifts of awakened consciousness and deep heart connections. Debbi is able to tap into the multi-dimensional aspects of an individual on a soul level to provide clarity, wisdom and insight, as well as transformational healing. As a Spiritual Healer-Counselor-Teacher and Mentor she works closely with the Angelic realm. She is an Usui, Mahatma and Karuna Reiki Master-Teacher and Healing Touch Therapist who comprehends the human energy system. As a clinical Hypnotherapist she has helped hundreds over twenty years heal and transform their lives, many times instantly in one session. She has studied human consciousness intensely. Debbi graduated from a two year training program in human-spiritual-healing mastery at The Center for Soulful Living. She is a Soulful Living Leader and Trainer. Her other training includes shamanic teachings, DNA activation, ancestral healing, core belief level healing, spiritual healing, unified field and divine matrix love, ascension teachings and sacred heart work. She has also been initiated in the nine Munay Ki rites.
Daniel Marko - Holistic Health Consultant
Daniel received his Bachelors Degree in Contemplative Psychology from the Naropa University in Boulder, Co. He completed Massage Technician training from Mueller College in San Diego, Ca.
Daniel also has over twenty years of personal fitness training experience, eight years of retail health food store management experience and completed electronic technician training while serving in the Marine Corps.
Daniel is the founder of Transition Point, and has developed a series of self-exploration tools integrated in the S.E.E. Program to assist you in discovering the reality of subtle energy. Subtle energy is what makes us breath, think and act. The tools are experiential in nature, and are designed to help you develop an awareness of subtle energy using your body, emotions and mind.
Rob Ocker - Family Dynamics Consultant
As an educator, public speaker and counselor, Rob's passion and life purpose have been to guide, inspire, motivate and empower children and their families. He offers counseling, workshops and courses on The 7 Abilities of EmPOWERment which includes a curriculum to work with children, educators and parents.
Robert is known for his enthusiastic, educational and entertaining approach to helping families work together to reach their goals.
Lydia Van den Broeck, Ph.D. - Energy Psychologist
Lydia Van den Broeck, Ph.D. is a Spiritual Teacher and Intuitive Healer. She is dedicated to the transformation of consciousness from fear and limitation into personal power and infinite possibilities.
The Energy Mastery™ model developed by Lydia, is a unique and powerful transformational tool to instantly recalibrate and redirect blocked energy. The work successfully bridges personal and professional growth.
She has a private practice in Glen Ellyn, IL. She also facilitates the Master Your Energy – Master Your Life programs to corporations and groups.
Stacy Whetlow - Radical Forgiveness Coach
Stacy Whetlow is a certified Radical Forgiveness Coach, Massage practitioner and Hypnotist. Stacy brings a wealth of personal experience and compassion to her work. Using her metaphysical approach, she offers holistic support for the mind, body and spirit.
Stacy's guidance for creating self-acceptance and inner peace is readily seen in her work as a coach, facilitator and public speaker.
