MEET OUR STAFF
A caring and dedicated team of professionals

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.
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.

Maggie Perez
Office Manager
Maggie has only been with AcuMedGroup Wellness Center since October 2022 but brings her over 30 years of experience in the medical field to her position as Office Manager. Her experience covers a full range of office management skills. Prior to working at AcuMedGroup she was a Surgical scheduler / Administrator Assistant with an extensive background in Administrative, Insurance Verification and Customer Service.
Maggie is originally from New York but relocated to Florida in 2017. She enjoys spending her free time with her Grandchildren or just spending the day enjoying the beach with a good book.
Maggie is always eager to learn new things and looks forward to learning and expanding her experience with AcuMedGroup.
Maggie is Fluent in English/Spanish.

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.

Jenie Ashbaugh
Licensed Massage Therapist
Jenie has been a massage therapist since 2014 and truly enjoys helping people with their pain and well-being through this practice.
Jenie is new to the AcuMedGroup Wellness team but looks forward to continuing to help those in need during her time with our team.
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.
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.
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.
In her downtime, Gina enjoys spending time with her one year old son.
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