Christie Kern

MSOM, L.Ac, Reiki Master Teacher, Owner

Christie Kern, L.Ac. – Owner & Practitioner
Since 2006, Christie has been guiding people toward health through acupuncture and related therapies. For 13 years, she owned and operated Racine Community Acupuncture in Franksville, WI, where patients found comfort and healing in a group setting. After the COVID-19 pandemic brought that chapter to a close, she took time for her own healing before returning to practice—this time focusing on one-on-one care to more deeply uncover and address the root of each patient’s concerns. In 2024, dedicated to compassionate care, Christie accepted ownership of In Balance Acupuncture & Wellness in Kenosha.

Today, Christie integrates Esoteric Acupuncture, Reiki, Traditional Asian Medicine, meditation, and other energetic healing practices to support profound transformation. She remains committed to learning, growing, and trusting her intuition in the healing process.
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Outside the clinic, Christie enjoys time with her Newfoundland puppy, traveling, and finding restoration along the shores of Lake Michigan.

Dr. Susan Sterling

D.N., L.Ac, MSOM ​
I grew up in Chicago and graduated summa cum laude from Northwestern University with a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology. My graduate studies led first to a Doctoral degree in Naprapathy from the National College of Naprapathic Medicine, then a Bachelor's degree in Nutrition and a Master's Degree in Oriental Medicine from the Midwest College of Oriental Medicine — all with high honors.  I am licensed and board-certified in Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine in Wisconsin and Acupuncture, Naprapathy and Herbal Medicine in Illinois.  I believe strongly in an integrative approach that effectively, compassionately, and skillfully addresses your health care needs.  Solutions to illness and injury can come from many sources so I work with you to develop your care plan. I value timely risk assessment and proactive intervention using the ancient, tried and true methods of Eastern Medicine. 
 
If you give your body the right environment, it will know how to heal itself.   My purpose is to help you, our patients, to understand and act on this fundamental truth.  This is the heart of complementary medicine. ​







Our Front Desk
Our knowledgeable administrative staff, Kim Spann, is dedicated to making you feel welcome and at home during every visit to In Balance Acupuncture and Wellness, LLC.  We​ will happily answer any questions or concerns regarding your appointments, payments, and other scheduling needs.  You can schedule your appointments in person, over the phone or online.  ​

Clinic Policies

In Balance Acupuncture & Wellness values you as a client and the time you take to maintain your life's balance. We try to always run on time and respect that in this busy world people have places to be and things to do.   We ask the same of you and adhere to a very strict cancellation and appointment policy.
  • Please show up On Time. If you are more than 15 minutes late for an appointment, the clinic reserves the right to reschedule it. 
  • We require a 24 hour cancellation notice.
  • ​If you do not show up for your appointment without cancelling you may be responsible for full payment of that appointment.  
  • Cell Phones and Electronics must be on silent when in the clinic, to provide a calm and serene atmosphere for all our clients. 

The Clinic