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Danica Wilson is a dedicated and diligent family physician who has been serving the community of Chicago for over 10 years Dr. Wilson is a graduate of Tennessee State University, in Nashville, TN. She earned her medical degree from Ross University School of Medicine in Dominica, West Indies; and completed her residency in family medicine at Saint Louis University in Belleville, IL. She worked as a physician at Howard Brown Health Center, before joining Christian Community Health Center in 2014. Starting in 2015 she provided care at a private practice in the Avondale neighborhood. In January of 2017, she began a 6 year tenure as Medical Director of 2 clinics in Chicago for AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF). After the passing of her mother, Dr. Wilson decided to take the advice of her mother; after being reminded by a close friend of her mother’s advice , “….you write your own check!” Hence, S.T.A.R.S. HCC was born!!

Board-certified family medicine physician Sebastian Joseph, MD, provides caring and compassionate care to patients of all ages at Seby Medical Center, located in the Roseland area of Chicago, Illinois.

Dr. Joseph earned a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS). He completed a rotating internship at Medical College Trichur Calicut University in Kerala, India. He completed his residency in family practice at Jackson Park Hospital in Chicago, Illinois, where he gained extensive hands-on experience in family medicine subspecialties including internal medicine, emergency medicine, psychiatry, pediatrics, surgery, geriatrics, and sports medicine. 

Following his residency, Dr. Joseph held clinical appointments at South Point Family Practice in Belmont, North Carolina, and MIT Hospital in Trichur. He has worked at Seby Medical Center since 2010. He has also worked as a faculty member in anesthesiology and surgery at the Medical College in Trichur, India. 

Dr. Joseph is a member of the American Association of Family Physicians. 

To book an appointment with Dr. Joseph, call Seby Medical Center or book an appointment online today.

Jessica is a dedicated healthcare provider who is a Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner with strong academic and professional experience. Jessica has been a nurse for over 10 years providing care to patients of all ages. Jessica’s experience specializes in pediatric primary and acute care, women’s health and adolescent & adult psychiatry. Jessica has spent six years as a higher education professor for nursing universities. She obtained her master’s degree from Purdue University in Indiana. Jessica’s passion for providing optimal patient care with quality and compassionate care is evident during her years of practice. Jessica focuses on holistic care and encouraging a healthy lifestyle. ​ Specialty care: Pediatric primary care, acute care, Women’s health, ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, OCD, Wellness Care

Jessica Gutierrez, FNP-BC, is a board-certified family nurse practitioner and the owner of Rise and Thrive Healthcare in Joliet, Illinois. A dedicated healthcare provider with robust academic and professional experience, Jessica is honored to serve patients from throughout the Chicago metropolitan area.

Jessica has been a nurse for over 12 years providing care to patients of all ages. Her experience specializes in pediatric primary and acute care, women’s health, and adolescent & adult psychiatry. She obtained her master’s degree from Purdue University in Indiana. Jessica has spent six years as a higher education professor for nursing universities. 

Jessica’s passion for providing optimal patient care with quality and compassionate care is evident during her years of practice. Jessica focuses on providing holistic care and encouraging her patients to lead healthy lifestyles. 

Jessica looks forward to welcoming new and returning patients to Rise and Thrive Healthcare. To schedule an appointment, call the office or book one online today.

Vital Family Healthcare is a female owned and operated medical clinic. Together we have over 35+ years in the healthcare industry. Eileen, our Nurse Practitioner has a vast range of knowledge in acute and chronic health management from ages 0-100. Jaclyn has been working as a healthcare administrator for over 10 years and has a wide range of experience and knowledge regarding healthcare resources, medical organization management, and insurance. We want our patients to feel taken care of and most importantly like they are home.

James Hawkins, DO, is a vein specialist certified by the American Board of Venous & Lymphatic Medicine, with over 30 years of experience. At Fox Valley Vein Centers, Dr. Hawkins serves patients living in and around Sandwich, Yorkville, and Aurora, Illinois.

Dr. Hawkins was born just outside of Chicago in Evergreen Park. He earned his undergraduate degree from Benedictine College, located in Lisle, Illinois, followed by his medical degree from the Midwestern University Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine in Downers Grove, Illinois. Dr. Hawkins then completed his subsequent residency at the John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital of Cook County, located in Chicago.

Today, Dr. Hawkins is a registered vascular technologist and a registered physician in vascular interpretation. At Fox Valley Vein Centers, he offers effective solutions for several common vascular conditions, including spider veins and varicose veins. Dr. Hawkins routinely performs vein treatments, including sclerotherapy, ambulatory phlebectomy, and endovenous ablation using the VenaCure EVLT® system. 

Dr. Hawkins has been practicing in Sandwich, Plainfield, and Yorkville for over 20 years, and he is proud to serve his local community. He currently resides in Yorkville with his wife and seven children.

Board-certified internal medicine specialist Sameh Nabelsi, MD, provides individualized and comprehensive health care at his private practice in Flossmoor, Illinois.

Dr. Nabelsi is committed to providing patients with the highest quality care in a companionate environment. Because each patient is unique, he strives to partner with his patients in their health journeys by providing a personalized and integrated approach to improve the health of their minds, bodies, and souls.  

Dr. Nabelsi emphasizes the importance of preventive care services like screenings and wellness exams. He offers various specialty services, including weight-loss programs, joint injections, Botox® injections, preventive care, diabetes care, cancer screenings, men's health, and mental health services.

When not seeing patients, Dr. Nabelsi enjoys leading a healthy and active lifestyle, such as running, hiking, swimming, and weight training.

Sameh Nabelsi, MD, currently welcomes new and returning patients. Patients can schedule an appointment by calling the office or using the convenient online booking feature.

Jaclyn (Jackie) is a Speech-Language Pathologist who earned her Master’s degree at Midwestern University in Speech-Language Pathology. Jackie has been practicing as a speech-language pathologist at EYT since 2018. Some recent life changes have brought Jackie out of state, and she is now primarily seeing children via telehealth for the IL and MD branch.

Jackie believes in engaging children in play-based activities to foster overall language development. Jackie is certified in PROMPT Therapy,  DIRFloortime® Certified, and has training in Interactive Metronome. Jackie specializes in children with Apraxia of Speech, pragmatic language disorders, and a variety of expressive/receptive language disorders. In her free time, Jackie enjoys working out, exploring the city, traveling, and spending time with her family and friends. 

Lily is a passionate and dedicated Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) committed to promoting independence and functionality in those she serves. She believes that growth is made possible through the development of nurturing relationships and engagement in meaningful activities. She uses play-based and developmental approaches to assist children in reaching their goals with an emphasis on creating fun and motivating experiences. Lily also greatly values using a family-centered model throughout her practice to ensure each family is cared for based on their unique needs and preferences. Her goal is that each family she works with is well supported, informed, and heard.

During Lily’s education and career, her journey has brought her to a diverse set of pediatric outpatient clinics where she has developed her clinical skills in the following areas:

• Sensory Regulation, Processing, and Integration
• Autism
• Primitive Reflex Integration
• Emotional Regulation
• Fine Motor Skills
• Handwriting
• Activities of Daily Living Skills

Rejeigh is a Pediatric Occupational Therapy Assistant who is passionate about helping children grow, learn, and thrive through meaningful connection and play. She believes in connection over compliance and that children make the most meaningful progress when they feel understood and genuinely engaged. Recognizing that every child is unique, she provides individualized care tailored to each child's strengths, interests, needs, and goals. By following each child's lead and building on what motivates them, she creates playful and supportive experiences that foster confidence, skill development, and participation in everyday life.

Rejeigh values collaboration with families and believes they are the most important part of a child's team. She is committed to building strong partnerships with caregivers and working together to support each child's unique goals. Her approach is rooted in play, connection, and trust, with a focus on helping children feel successful while developing the skills they need for daily activities and meaningful participation in their world.

Areas she is passionate about:

• Sensory regulation
• Fine motor development
• Primitive reflex integration
• Upper body and core strengthening
• Feeding
• Handwriting

Outside of work, Rejeigh enjoys working out, making lavender matcha's, and spending time with family, friends and all four-legged, furry creatures. She loves trying new coffee shops, exploring new activities and places, staying active, and making meaningful connections in her personal life.