Dr Savitha Susarla
Dr Savitha Susarla is a board certified family practice physician who believes
in combining the mind, body, and spirit to achieve optimal health. She went to
college at the University of Illinois Urbana Champaign where she graduated with
academic distinction in psychology and biology. She then graduated from the
Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences and then did residency
training at the Cook County/Loyola family medicine program.
She practices what she preaches as she has been practicing yoga for 20 years, a
vegetarian, a triathlete, plays the sitar, and an avid traveler. Dr Susarla has
extensive training in dermatologic disorders and cosmetic medicine since 2005.
She serves as Assistant Clinical Professor at Chicago College of Osteopathic
Medicine where she gets involved in clinical training of medical and physician
assistant students in family medicine. She opened up OM Medispa to advance the
quality of care because patients were not receiving the “answers” to the health
concerns with the standard practice of medicine. OM Medispa focuses on the human
being as a entire entity. Thus, she envisioned extension of preventive medicine
and family medicine along with other services such as aesthetic medicine,
bioidentical hormones, nutrition/exercise counseling, yoga, massage and more. OM
Medispa continues to grow and mold to meet the healthcare needs of the
community.
Sue Baccam Consultant
Hello, my name is Sue Baccam. I have been with OM Medispa since March 2008. I
am a licensed esthetician, nail technician, and medical assistant. The greatest
reward is to gain the trust of clients, by striving for honest education and
realistic goals through proper management of client’s expectations, by
explaining the physiological effects of what each treatment does for the skin’s
matrix. In order to accomplish any clinical results, I realized that listening
to the emotion of the client comes first. When a client finally feels positive
towards her skin, it is truly satisfying and fulfilling. I have also
collaborated with Dr. Susarla to offer an advanced esthetic workshop in
Illinois. OM Medispa is approved by the state to offer continuing education
hours for estheticians, so that they can keep their license current. Students
see live demonstrations of lasers, injections, microdermabrasions, chemical
peels, along with lectures and theories of treatment protocols, and
esthetician’s primary role with a physician. This active learning allows them to
see a glimpse of what a medical spa entails. I am grateful to be in this
fascinating industry where technology and skin care continues to advance. I
thrive on building a trusting relationship with my clients in order for their
skin to achieve improvement in texture, reflection, product absorption,
increased cell turnover, and collagen production through stimulation of
fibroblast cells. It has been a blessing to be part of the OM Medispa team.
Gosia Barczak LE
Welcome to everyone who I have not met! My name is Gosia Barczak, and I am a
licensed esthetician. I graduated from the International Skin Beauty Academy in
2012. Under the enlightenment of passionate, well-educated instructors, I
acquired a great knowledge, practical experience, and unique skills. I have been
working in the medical field for many years as a current dental assistant, where
I have been fortunate enough to experience cosmetic dentistry, and enjoy
everyday. This opportunity has inspired me to esthetics, where I can use my
interpersonal skills, and knowledge to facilitate clients into looking healthier
and feeling better. In the fast pace of everyday life, we forget to take care of
ourselves because we have others in mind. If that is the case, and you feel like
it is time for some self pampering, please come and see us. From a holistic
view, looking good outside is feeling good inside too.
Nancy Linhart LMT
Nancy Linhart is a licensed massage therapist and 2010 graduate of Cortiva
Institute of Massage Therapy. She joined OM Medispa in December 2012. Nancy
expertise is in Swedish, Deep Tissue, Trigger Point, Myofascial ( limited), and
Pregnancy Massage. She continues to expand her skills and knowledge through
continuing education.
Olya Henry
Hello, my name is Olya Henry. I am the office manager here. I enjoy working
with people and I think we have a great team. Also, I speak Russian. I have been
working in a medical field for the last 5 years as a medical interpreter in
Chicago and west suburbs area. OM Medispa is more than just a job, it is my
home.
Lisa Schifferer, LE, C.S.T.
My passion for skin care came after I suffered a second degree sunburn on my
face while on vacation. The pain, peeling, discoloration and horrified looks
from people led me feel that no one should ever go through what I went through.
My hair stylist at the time introduced me to an Esthetician. She recommended
treatments and products that targeted my concerns and eventually corrected my
skin. Because of my results, my new passion and career began. I enrolled in the
Esthetics program at Pivot Point International in 2000 and 15 years later, my
passion for helping people with their skin care concerns has only become
stronger. I have worked in day spas through the years while continuing to stay
on top of new trends and techniques. My goal is to share with you my education
and experience to address your concerns, achieve healthy skin (not “healthy
looking” skin), and feel better about the most important person in your life;
YOU. My husband of 17 years, Paul, and I are avid football and baseball fans. We
love to cook and entertain in our home almost every football Sunday. Both of us
are very involved in helping Veterans by volunteering and fundraising. During
the summer, you can spot us out on our motorcycle. And yes…we ALWAYS wear
sunscreen.
