MEET OUR STAFF

Dr. Cecilia Rusnak

Owner

Cecilia Rusnak, MA, AP, D.O.M is a state-licensed Acupuncture Physician. Dr. Rusnak received her Masters of Science in Oriental Medicine and a Bachelor of Professional Health Studies from Florida College of Integrative Medicine. As part of her clinical training, Dr. Rusnak traveled to Yunnan, China for an internship at Yunnan University of Traditional Chinese Medicine under the famous Dr. Shui, who specializes in Internal Medicine with emphasis in Bell’s Palsy. Cecilia also followed Dr. Zhang at Kunmin Yuan An Hospital in the TCM department specializing in Tongue and Pulse diagnosis.

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Cecilia successfully treated the symptoms relating to a variety of conditions. She is now a practicing Acupuncture Physician at AcuMedGroup Wellness Center on Person Street in the heart of Kissimmee’s Medical District.

Cecilia Rusnak is also a licensed Facial Specialist (FB9737641). She received her associate degree as a Paramedical Aesthetician at Florida College of Natural Health in Maitland, Florida.

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Dr. Tong Peng

Acupuncturist

Dr. Tong Peng has been a licensed acupuncturist since 1997 and enjoys the happiness and healing that her work brings to her patients. While she is new to the AcuMedGroup Wellness Center team, she is seasoned in acupuncture and its practices. Dr. Peng decided to join the team because she was looking for a work environment that added to the happiness of her life. When not treating patients, Dr. Peng enjoys having fun with her friends.

Johana Colmenares 

Medical Clinic Manager

Johana has worked in the medical field for nearly 16 years, starting as a receptionist and working her way through various positions, including office manager. In her previous position, Johana worked with insurance verifications and was the verification and billing supervisor. 

Johana is originally from Venezuela, and moved to the United States with her family when she was twelve years old. She worked diligently to learn English by watching tv and listening to music. She still watches tv with subtitles today because of this. Johana was the first person in her family to graduate from college and attributes this to the sacrifices her parents made. Johana has an Associates Degree in Medical Assisting as well as a Bachelor's Degree in Healthcare Administration. 

In her downtime, Johana enjoys binging tv shows, reading books, spending time with her godchildren, and she loves to dance and workout.

While Johana is one of the newest members of the AcuMedGroup Wellness Center team, she looks forward to the success and expansion of the clinic and her role and experiences to expand and grow as it does.

Padma "Patti" Khan

Licensed Massage Therapist

Patti has been with AcuMedGroup Wellness Center for over a year, but has worked in the field for the last ten years. In her previous position she was a medical assistant and she also has an extensive customer service background. 

Patti loves being able to use her hands to help people manage and alleviate the pain they initially come to the Center for and looks forward to growing her role at the Center in the future. Patti’s experience is evident in the certifications she holds–tai massage, sports massage, myofascial release, and trigger point therapy. Patti is also a licensed esthetician and has been for the last ten years. 

When not at the Center, Patti enjoys spending time with her family and reading. 

Alexa Pagnani

Licensed Massage Therapist

Alexa is originally from Connecticut and was introduced to AcuMedGroup Wellness Center in early 2021.
 
Alexa studied Communications through the honors program in college but two years after graduating, was called to massage therapy after finding the desire to help people more directly. Because of this, one of her favorite things about the occupation is understanding and connecting with them on a deeper level. Alexa currently has studied Craniosacral Therapy and SomatoEmotional Release, gentle modalities for releasing stored tensions and traumas in the body and nervous system. 
 
Alexa is always eager to learn and looks forward to expanding her experience through continued education in the field. She is passionate to facilitate healing and to provide a holistic perspective in life outside of the treatment room. 
 
When not at the Center, Alexa enjoys going to the beach, reading and writing, practicing yoga, dancing, exercising, shopping, and spending time with family and friends.

Kayleen Corsino

Patient Care Coordinator

Kayleen is one of the newest members to join AcuMedGroup Wellness, but has actually worked with our team in the past. 

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Kayleen has previous experience working in customer service and will continue to provide our patients with the care and support they desire. Kayleen loves interacting with our patients and wants to grow and learn as our team expands. Kayleen has a bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management and is First Aid Certified.

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In her free time, Kayleen enjoys painting, dancing, and watching movies. 

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Jenie Ashbaugh

Massage Therapist

Jenie has been a massage therapist since 2014 and truly enjoys helping people with their pain and well-being through this practice.

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Jenie is new to the AcuMedGroup Wellness team but looks forward to continuing to help those in need during her time with our team. 

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In her downtime, she enjoys playing drums, singing, and dancing.

Virginia "Gina" Lopez

Licensed Massage Therapist

Gina has been a massage therapist for nearly fifteen years and has been licensed in the practice since 2011. She graduated from Florida College of Natural Health in 2009 and later went back for additional studies.

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Gina has spent her time healing through massage at chiropractic offices, medical spas, and making house calls. She also has had training in prenatal, deep tissue, and trigger point massage. 

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Gina enjoys the work she does because of the energy she is able to receive from her patients and knowing that they have an improved sense of well-being after a visit. 

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In her downtime, Gina enjoys spending time with her one year old son.