Our Staff

 

 

 

 

 

George B. Beranek, M.D., MBA, Chairman of the Board Dr. Beranek is an Emergency Physician who practices in both urban and rural practice settings. Although trained as an allopathic physician, Dr. Beranek encourages the integration of alternative and complementary therapies in his practice. Dr. Beranek Received his BA in Biology-Chemistry and Mathematics and his MBA from Rosary College in River Forest, Illinois. He attended Medical School at the University of Illinois in Chicago and completed his residency in Internal Medicine at the University of Chicago affiliated Louis A. Weiss Memorial Hospital. In addition to serving as Chairman of the Board of Spectrum, Dr. Beranek currently serves as a member of the Board of Trustees at Chicago Medical Society. He also serves as a Delegate to the Illinois State Medical Society's House of Delegates and as an Alternate Delegate to the AMA's House of Delegates. He is also a Surveyor for the Joint Commission for Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO). Dr. Beranek is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Medicine and Adjunct Assistant professor in the Department of Family Medicine at Rush Medical College and is a Lecturer in the Department of Medicine at the University of Illinois College of Medicine in Rockford. Dr. Beranek is the President of Trinity Enterprises, Ltd., a national consulting firm which develops training programs for healthcare and corporate professionals. These programs utilize a problem based learning approach to enhance more effective team building, problem solving and facilitation skills for their personal and professional lives.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Alice Nixon , LCSW, BCD, Executive Director , Ms. Nixon is the Spectrum spokesperson to the annual Midwest Regional Conference of the Chicago Medical Society, and has given workshops and seminars around the country to the healthcare profession since 1984. Other recent speaking engagements include: The Rush-Presbyterian St. Lukes Medical Center's Annual Mind/Body Conference; Evanston Wellness Forum; Lake Forest Hospital Wellness Festival; University of Illinois School of Kinesiology; University of Chicago American Medical Student Association; Chicago Whole Life Expo. Nixon is also Executive Director of Psychologically Speaking. Alice Nixon is a licensed clinical social worker in private practice for over 20 years, specializing in stress management,anxiety, PTSD (post traumatic stress disorder), depression and learning disorders. Her modalities include EMDR, Thoughtfield Therapy, Neurosensory Development and Strobic Colored Light Therapy.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Kala Bailey, MS (Counseling), MA (Communications), MS (Nutrition), RD, LD, Vice President, has taught communication, nutrition and food systems management at the high school and university levels over the last ten years. Bailey is a member of the American Counseling Association, the American Dietetic Association, and is currently on staff at the Midwestern Regional Medical Center in Zion working with cancer patients. In her private practice she specializes in anxiety and post-traumatic stress syndrome and eating disorders. She is a member and professional speaker for ANAD, a non- profit Eating Disorders support group

 

 

 

 

Lawrence J. Sajdecki, O.D., Research Coordinator, has a BS in Visual Science and Biology and a Doctorate from the Illinois College of Optometry. He has been a practicing optometrist for 11 years. He is experienced in binocular indirect ophthalmoscopy, gonioscopy, and punctal dilation/irrigation procedures. Dr. Sajdecki is experienced in neuro-optometry with a special interest in strabismus/amblyopia therapy and contact lenses Prior to receiving his degree in Optometry, Larry received advanced training in histology from Mt. Sinai Hospital with an emphasis in neurohistology. Dr. Sajdecki participated in numerous research studies involving histology and muscle related diseases using histochemical analysis, cytology, and phlebotomy. He was trained in immunofluorescence techniques performed on kidney biopsies and cytochemical techniques for the diagnosis of leukemia. In addition, Larry has completed training with Dr. Deepak Chopra and Dr. David Simon in MindBody and Ayurvedic Medicine, and has completed Professional Training with Dr. Jacob Liberman in the Use of Light and Color for Deep Healing. Inspired by his own incredible personal success with Dr. Jacob Liberman's techniques, Dr. Sajdecki is conducting a comparable series of Spectrum trainings to improve vision, utilizing colored light and vision training exercises (Spectral Receptivity Training.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Marie De Maria, Manager, Promotions and Public Relations, is also the Executive Director of Angel Voices, an organization that promotes the understanding of metaphysics in all its aspects through local and national media, speaker forums and other educational vehicles. She was the Executive and Public Relations Director of the Aurora Chapter of the Easter Seals and Muscular Dystrophy Associations' annual fundraising event. De Maria produced and directed numerous Cable Access TV shows in DuPage County, including a series entitled, "Investigating the Paranormal". She was Talent Producer for Chicago Health Television, which is credited with the public relations success of the first Whole Life Expo in Chicago in 1996. As an Illinois State Realtor, she was the recipient of several State awards for sales excellence and is listed in Sterling's "Who's Who in American Business."

 

 

 

Pamela K. Jury, Vice President of Administration, has a private practice in bioenergy and light therapy techniques. Pamela has had over 20 years experience in the medical community, including serving as Executive Director of The Genesee County Free Medical Clinic, which offered comprehensive health care for the employed, uninsured people of mid-Michigan. Based on the success of this medical clinic, she was contracted as primary consultant to establish five additional health clinics with the same mission in the State of Michigan.
Ellen T. Coughlin, Vice President, Marketing Services In addition to serving as a Vice President of Spectrum, Ellen is a Regional Manager for Genesis Productions, Inc., an advertising promotions company. She is also the Admissions Coordinator for 8 Sylvan Learning Centers in the Chicago area. Prior to coming to Chicago in 1981, Ellen Coughlin served as Manager of Marketing Services for Random House, Inc., in New York City.

 

 

Monica Byrne O'Malley, RN, RMAT, Dip. Psychol., Director of International Operations, is also the Director of Training in Neurosensory Development at the Counseling and Light Spectrum Therapy Center in Carlow, Ireland. Monica has had more than 12 years of experience in utilizing this state of the art technique. She is the recipient of a National Council for Education Award and is certified in Social Studies in Parish Ministry and Humanities in Philosophy and Theology. Monica is becoming a sought-after international personality known for her lively presentations and teaching style. Radio and television audiences in England and Ireland recognize her expertise as a Consultant Practitioner and Trainer.