FLX Wellness
The Integrative Medicine Center Ithaca
Our Team
At FLX Wellness, our team is dedicated to providing compassionate, expert care in acupuncture, holistic health, physical therapy, and health coaching. Each practitioner brings a unique blend of skill, experience, and warmth, ensuring that every patient receives personalized and effective treatments. We are passionate about helping you achieve optimal health and well-being through integrative, science-backed approaches. Get to know our team and discover the care that sets us apart!
Jed Michael brings over 24 years of extensive therapeutic practice and expertise to his patients. His background includes clinical teaching at various medical universities, such as University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. Jed's diverse experience ranges from men's health and sports medicine for elite combat athletes, including UFC champions, to hospital work in pain management. He holds degrees in Oriental medicine and Acupuncture, complemented by Hypnotherapy certification. Jed is passionate about building resilience in children and teens, as showcased in his contributions to the American Academy of Pediatrics. His holistic approach and deep commitment to patient care make him a trusted expert in his field.
About Chimene Montivero-Cole
Chimene, a master’s graduate in Physical Therapy with a minor in Nutrition Promotion from Ithaca College, has been serving the Ithaca community as a physical therapist since 1999. She specializes in spinal and sacroiliac disorders, movement impairments, pre- and post-surgical rehabilitation, and pain syndromes. Her expertise includes the M.E.L.T. Method, self-mobilization techniques, Dr. Perry Nickelston’s Lymphatic Mojo, FMS Rock Tape techniques, and the Pilates movement system. As a Level 3-Certified NeuroKinetic Therapy (NKT) Practitioner, she assesses and optimizes neuromuscular communication to improve motor control and movement patterns. A lifelong martial artist and dedicated student of movement sciences, Chimene integrates her knowledge of the lymphatic, neurological, and muscular systems into her Neuromuscular Reintegration system, enhancing healing and performance.
About Junjie Yang, MD (China), L Ac
​Dr. Junjie Yang is a graduate of Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine (SDUTCM), Dr. Yang is a Licensed TCM Physician in China, a professor, and board certified by the NCCAOM. Dr. Yang has served as a visiting scholar at the Rehab Center of Upstate University Hospital of SUNY at Syracuse and at the former Finger Lakes School of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. Dr. Yang enjoys compounding individualized TCM herbal formulas, notating classical texts, and helping children feel better while joyfully bringing three decades of general internal medicine practice within China and USA to FLX.
Anthony Fazio, L.Ac., C.A., is a long-standing herbalist in the Ithaca community, known for his compassionate and personalized approach to healing. With decades of experience in Classical Chinese Medicine, he offers focused support for complex and chronic health conditions such as Lyme disease, fibromyalgia, mold-related illness, and autoimmune disorders. Anthony combines traditional diagnostic methods with customized herbal formulations and lifestyle guidance to help address the root causes of illness and promote long-term wellness. He also works with a wide range of other health concerns, always tailoring his care to meet the unique needs of each individual.