Dr. J. K. Kuan DC, LAc
Clinical Director of Prosperity Health Center
Dr. J. K. Kuan was born and raised in a country where Chinese medicine has been deep rooted in the culture and lifestyle. Since childhood, he had witnessed his family members using Acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine for healing and wellness. Later in life, after years of being active in playing sports and practicing martial arts, he personally benefitted from Acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine and Chiropractic treatment for shoulder, knee pain and sciatica, which inspired him to become a licensed Acupuncturist and Chiropractor.
Dr. Kuan graduated with honors from Southern California University of Health Sciences (SCUHS) with a Doctor’s degree in Chiropractic and a Master’s Degree in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. There he received the Outstanding Service Award for his individual contributions to the college, made the Dean’s List, and was recognized by the California State Assembly for his steadfast commitment to the community and outstanding leadership in Traditional Asian Medicine and Health Sciences.
During his college career, Dr. Kuan has served as President of the Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine Association, President of the Progressive Acupuncture Association, President of the Tai Chi Club, and a Higher Education Teaching Assistant. He is deeply passionate about his work in alternative medicine, and joyfully shares his knowledge and skills with his colleagues and community.
Dr. Kuan began his Acupuncture and Chiropractic career in San Diego and Santa Monica, California where he was working with a seasoned Chiropractor. From there he brought together many of the concepts of Traditional Chinese Medicine with modern Acupuncture and Chiropractic techniques for excellent healing and wellness. Since then, he has continued to build his reputation as a practitioner who is passionate about healing and providing care to those that find themselves in physical distress. After years of practice in California, Dr. Kuan pursued the opportunity to bring his clinical experience and healing techniques to the East Coast where he founded Prosperity Health Center.
Dr. J. K. Kuan is National Board Certified (NCCAOM) (NBCE) and a Licensed Chiropractic Physician and Acupuncturist in the State of New Jersey, New York and California. Currently he is also teaching at Eastern School of Acupuncture and Traditional Medicine. With years of clinical experience, Dr. Kuan has helped many people with varied conditions such as insomnia, food allergy, seasonal allergy, hypertension, migraine/headache, smoking addiction, obesity, PMS, dysmenorrhea/amenorrhea, infertility, pain syndrome (joint pain, tendonitis, LBP), I.B.S., anxiety/depression to name but a few.
After serving to various local cities, Dr. Kuan is now offering his service to the world through hosting world-wide healing retreats.
Kimberly Shelpman, AYP
Kimberly Shelpman is a certified Ayurvedic Practitioner (AYP) and passionate holistic healthcare professional whose mission in life is to help others become the healthiest, happiest and most fulfilled versions of themselves. She completed her Ayurvedic Practitioner training and clinical residency at the Southern California University of Health Sciences and Advanced Panchakarma training in Kerala, India. Kimberly follows the wisdom of Ayurveda that we are linked intrinsically to nature and our environments - and seasons, emotions, lifestyle and dietary factors all play a significant role in our health and personal growth. She develops individualized health care plans tailored to fit a person’s own unique constitution and provides diet/nutritional and lifestyle counseling, herbal care and yoga/pranayama instruction.
Kimberly is a devoted Educator who has been a speaker/lecturer at various healing workshops/retreats and is a published writer and photographer. Her other great passion in life is for travel and experiencing other cultures with respect and reverence to the people, native plants and traditional medicine of that region.
She is also a professional member of NAMA (The National Ayurvedic Medical Association), a registered Yoga Teacher (RYT200), Reiki Master (RM), licensed and certified Massage Therapist in Florida (LMT) and California (CMT) and holds a BA in Journalism from the University of Central Florida.
Jessica Cheng, Receptionist
Jessica is a recent graduate from College of Staten Island with the degree in Sociology. She is deeply interested in studying society. It is in her interest to understand both what motivates and shapes our social interactions, divisions and cultures. Jessica’s purpose and passion is to contribute to everyone’s well-being.
Coryanne Cook, Certified Yoga Instructor
Coryanne Cook is a 200 hour certified yoga teacher. She is trained in vinyasa and has been teaching classes since January 2018. What started as “just another form of exercise and a good way to stretch,” is now so much more. Beyond the physical benefits, yoga has given Coryanne mental clarity and the ability to get in touch with her spirituality. It has given her a way to heal from past trauma, working from the inside out. It is her hope to bring the physical, mental, and spiritual benefits of yoga to others through her own enthusiastic nature and style of teaching.
Melissa Jueguen-Casqueira, Yoga Instructor
Melissa is a RYT 200 Certified Yoga Teacher, Certified Reiki Master, Energy Worker, Sound Healer and Astrologer. She roots her practice in the connections between mind, body and spirit. Her unique approach is to integrate a variety of holistic modalities in her teaching in order to provide students with support in achieving awareness, life purpose, and universal balance. Melissa is additionally Certified in Yin Yoga and Restorative Yoga practices.
Yogi Lyssa Trinity, Yoga Instructor
[Reiki is a gentle healing practice that balances our energy system. Yoga balances our body, mind, and spirit. Enjoy the union of these two beautiful practices together in one class as you move through an all levels posture flow and then lie back for a long relaxation during which everyone will receive Reiki energy. (you may, of course, opt out of Reiki] Reiki info:// Reiki is a term that translates to 'Life force energy' and has been used for thousands of years to heal all aspects of our being by first targeting the energetic body and chakra wheels. Through energy exchange, the practice of Reiki can heal the physical body as many injuries or illnesses begin within our energetic field. With the reduced class size everyone will experience individual attention. Our group Reiki class is designed to alleviate stress and promote inner peace and tranquility.]
YIN YOGA CLASS description: [ Experience the “quiet practice”, or Yin yoga in this class. Release the body and promote joint health by holding poses in the traditional Yin style. This practice slows us down in mind and body, bringing benefit to muscles, joints, internal organs, and the nervous system.]