Meet Your Wellness Team at

Family Holistic Center

  • Jennifer Perez, MSOT

    Jennifer Perez is a compassionate healer dedicated to serving humanity with a holistic and integrative approach to wellness. With a profound commitment to providing comprehensive care, Jennifer blends traditional Western medicine with complementary and alternative therapies from around the world. Her extensive background includes a Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy, certifications in Energy Medicine, and a focus on stress management and psychology. This diverse skill set allows her to offer inclusive treatments that support mental, physical, emotional, and energetic well-being.

    Jennifer’s approach is centered around empowering her clients to achieve balance and self-care, which she believes is essential for preventing and treating disease. Her experience spans decades, from early intervention services for infants and children to comprehensive care for individuals of all ages. Bilingual in English and Spanish, Jennifer offers both in-person and online services, including courses, workshops, consulting, and retreats. Her genuine, heart-centered approach ensures that each person she works with receives personalized, effective care to enhance their overall sense of well-being.

  • Ann Fouts, COTA

    Ann brings over 20 years of experience in Massage and Occupational Therapy, specializing in Myofascial Release, Craniosacral Therapy, and Therapeutic Massage. As a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA), she has spent most of her career working in pediatric settings and currently teaches massage. Ann is skilled in muscle stretching and body mobility, offering tailored treatments to relieve chronic pain and improve physical well-being. She also provides unique therapies like raindrop therapy with essential oils. Whether you're seeking pain relief or overall physical improvement, Ann’s thoughtful approach ensures that each client’s individual needs are met.

  • Lindsy Womack, COTA

    Lindsy has always been deeply connected to nature, animals, and energy, guiding her to help others heal and revive their inner light. As a Certified Reiki Master Teacher and Sound Facilitator with a background in Occupational Therapy, she specializes in releasing physical, emotional, and mental traumas to enhance well-being and balance. Lindsy’s sessions utilize noninvasive modalities like sound therapy, aromatherapy, and Reiki to clear energy blocks and align chakras. Her versatile approach benefits clients of all ages, especially those experiencing trauma, transitions, or needing an energetic tune-up.

  • Illiana El-Khailani

    Iliana El-Khailani has joined the Family Holistic Center as a disabilities service provider for children and adults with disabilities. She will be providing support as needed for and families interested in advocacy, education programming support, or any other special education service and guidance need. She is a seasoned educational leader with over 2 decades of experience in special education, student services, and inclusive practices across Illinois, Indiana, and Michigan. 

    Iliana’s career reflects a deep commitment to equity, compliance, and program innovation for students with diverse needs, including those with disabilities, English learners, and medically fragile populations. She has served in many pivotal leadership roles. She led specialized services in many poor urban and rural districts in Illinois, Indiana, and Michigan, where she spearheaded district-wide efforts to improve IEP compliance, expanded access to bilingual clinicians, and enhanced preschool screenings for at-risk learners. 

    Iliana’s leadership also extended to organizations and school districts, where she opened schools and programs that are still in operation and the programs she started are still flourishing. She has supported students from early childhood through transition-aged youth, including oversight of IEP teams, specialized evaluations, and restorative practices. Across each role, Iliana has demonstrated a consistent ability to bring school systems into compliance with IDEA and Section 504, build inclusive frameworks grounded in data and best practice, and recruit and retain highly qualified staff in hard-to-fill positions. 

    Iliana is known for fostering cultures of continuous improvement, implementing early childhood screening and intervention protocols, and managing large-scale programmatic change aligned with both local and state expectations. Iliana holds advanced licenses in three states in teaching and school administration such as teaching with several endorsements including special education, Principal and Director of Special Education. She is currently finishing her superintendent endorsement. Her career is marked by a passion for dismantling barriers and building programs where every student has the opportunity to thrive. Iliana is an advocate first and her decisions are always based on equity. 

    Iliana is excited to be joining the Family Holistic Center Family and supporting the disabilities community.

  • Amanda Helwig

    Reiki II Practitioner | Grief Practitioner | Medium | Spiritual Advisor | Energy Healer

    I’m Amanda, a Reiki II certified practitioner, grief healing specialist, and intuitive medium devoted to helping others find peace, clarity, and restoration on their life journey. As a spiritual advisor and energy healer, I specialize in supporting those navigating emotional pain, trauma, and deep energetic imbalances.

    As an empath, I am highly attuned to the emotions of others—this natural sensitivity allows me to connect with your energy field, read the flow within your chakras, and guide you toward greater balance and alignment. Whether you’re moving through grief, releasing trauma, or seeking spiritual clarity, I hold space for your healing with compassion and intuitive care.

    Let me walk with you as you rediscover your strength, inner wisdom, and peace.

  • Michelle Knight

    Bachelor of Science in Natural Health

    Michelle provides wellness consultations based on clients’ individual needs, concerns, and goals. Her focus includes nutrient-dense foods, herbs, homeopathic remedies, body movements, meditation, and energy healing.

    Experiencing the difference holistic health care made in her own life, she has a great desire to share this path with others. Caring for your body, mind, and spirit in a way that respects all life is at the heart of the guidance you will receive. You are a combination of amazing cells.

    For personalized support, call or message Michelle at 219-313-0580 to schedule your Natural Health Consultation today!

    Appointments available:

    Monday through Wednesday and Saturdays

    Wellness consultations $75 - $150

    Follow-up consults $50

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