Experts in Hair Loss, Wigs and Integrative Therapies at Small Stones

Our staff and consultants have dedicated expertise in helping cancer patients live well through cancer treatment and beyond. They include Small Stones aesthetic wellness team members, as well as consultants specializing in medical hair loss and wig guidance, cosmetology, esthetics, therapeutic massage, yoga and integrative therapies like Reiki, acupuncture, cranial sacral therapy and energy work.

Small Stones Aesthetic Wellness Team

Kristy Lavann
Aesthetic Wellness Coordinator
Clinical Cancer Center at Froedtert Hospital campus
Drexel Town Square Health Center

Kristy’s journey to becoming an aesthetic wellness coordinator was born out of her passion for helping others. Her wellness career began as a state and nationally licensed massage therapist, owning her own private practice, becoming a certified wellness coach, leading women’s wellness circles and coordinating employer wellness services.

Her background, experience and passion for wellness help Kristy create a welcoming and peaceful environment at Small Stones Wellness Centers. She loves meeting people, listening and offering support with appropriate products and services to assist individuals moving through and beyond cancer treatment.

“I am grateful for my work at our Small Stones Wellness Centers. It is a blessing and an honor for me to be trusted by patients to walk with them and assist during a very difficult time in their lives.”

Luanne Murray
Aesthetic Wellness Coordinator
Froedtert Menomonee Falls Hospital
Cancer Center at Froedtert West Bend Hospital

When human beings experience serious life stressors like that of a cancer diagnosis, it is not uncommon for their lives to take a detour for a period of time. Luanne’s great passion is to listen to people who are going through cancer treatment and to connect them with programs, products and resources that will help get them back on track to health and wellness. She is aware that no single program or product is the right one for every individual, and she has learned from her past training and experiences that providing several avenues of wellness will assist as many patients and caregivers as possible in reaching their full mental, physical and spiritual wellness potential.

Luanne graduated from UW-Lacrosse with a degree in recreation management. She received her license in massage therapy and ran her own massage therapy business at a local chiropractic office. She wanted to do more to help motivate those going through trying times, which brought her to the Small Stones Wellness Center in August 2015. 

“I truly feel honored and blessed to be a part of so many wonderful people’s lives by helping them through their journey to wellness.”

Consultants

Hair, Wigs, Skin Care

Barb Justman
Hair and Wig Consultant, Cosmetologist
Cancer Center at Froedtert West Bend Hospital

A graduate of Adele Ballou Cosmetology School in Milwaukee, Barb has 50 years of experience in cosmetology. She is an area trainer and presenter for the Look Good Feel Better Program. Barb is also a two-time cancer survivor, diagnosed with colon cancer in 1998 and breast cancer in 2009. Her personal experience with cancer allows Barb to personally connect with patients.

Julie McCormick
Hair and Wig Consultant, Clinical Cosmetologist
Clinical Cancer Center at Froedtert Hospital campus

Julie brings over 26 years of cosmetology experience to Small Stones. She received training for clinical cosmetology at the Johns Hopkins Image Recovery Center in Baltimore. She then joined Lancaster General Health's Image Recovery Center in Pennsylvania where she worked closely with cancer patients experiencing hair loss, as well as changes in their skin and nails. Having helped several close family members through their cancer journeys, Julie brings a deep level of understanding and compassion to her work.

Massage and Other Integrative Therapies

Nancy Brittain, LAc, MSOM, CMT
Acupuncturist
Clinical Cancer Center at Froedtert Hospital campus

Nancy's approach to treating cancer patients began in 2003 when her mother was diagnosed with cancer. Nancy was diagnosed with breast cancer shortly after her mother: "I feel confident and at ease treating cancer patients because I can approach them from several perspectives – as a practitioner and as a patient. These experiences have given me so much empathy. I am honored to be a part of the Small Stones Wellness Center."

Nancy’s practice includes therapeutic massage, private yoga instruction and acupuncture. She uses a series of acupuncture points that help the body's natural ability to promote healing. Each treatment is personalized for each patient to ease recovery time, lessen fatigue and increase energy, help release and alleviate pain and speed up recovery time from surgery. Other benefits include help with: nausea, vomiting, dry mouth, changes in taste, poor appetite, night sweats, bowel issues, immunity, peripheral neuropathy, anxiety and depression.

Acupuncture helps to support the body and encourage normal function in those living with cancer. It is recommended by the American Cancer Society to help relieve side effects of therapies such as chemotherapy and radiation therapy and can be easily integrated into a care plan to help reduce treatment toxicity and side effects.

Nancy earned her master’s degree in Oriental medicine from the Midwest College of Oriental Medicine located in Racine, Wis. in 2003, an institution accredited by the State of Wisconsin. It is one of the oldest of its kind in the United States. In addition to her studies at Midwest College, Nancy completed an internship and an advanced course of study at the hospital and outpatient clinics of Guanzhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicines in Guanzhou, China. She is also board certified by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine.

In addition to seeing Small Stones patients, Nancy has a private practice in Wauwatosa where she continues to treat a wide range of patients and age groups. Nancy sees patients on a referral basis.

Jennifer Chapman
Licensed Massage Therapist
Froedtert West Bend Hospital

Jennifer received her massage therapy license in 1999. She has additional training in neuromuscular, polarity and craniosacral therapies. Jennifer continues to further her massage therapy education which has fueled her passion for providing quality massage and bodywork. 

Jennifer is a true believer that stress can upset the delicate balance of our bodies functions and that massage therapy can help normalize this imbalance. Massage is wonderful in relieving muscular tension, improving circulation, reducing anxiety and promoting better sleep. She takes pride in listening to clients concerns and tailors each massage to meet their needs and goals.

Kathy Mohar
Licensed Massage Therapist
Froedtert Menomonee Falls Hospital

Kathy believes that massage is an important complimentary therapy for care providers and cancer patients to reduce pain, relieve stress, reduce anxiety and improve quality of life, as well as encourage an overall sense of well-being. Massage sessions with Kathy include discussing your goals, so she can individualize the massage to best meet your needs. Kathy has trained in Swedish and oncology massage techniques and understands the necessary considerations for things like medical port sensitivity, peripheral neuropathy, sensation loss, nausea and scar tissue. Kathy graduated in 2016 from the Wisconsin School of Massage Therapy in Germantown, Wis. She was treated with both chemotherapy and radiation therapy for Hodgkin lymphoma. Kathy also works for an area non-profit organization.

Cheryl Simchick
Nutritionist
Certified Eating Psychology Coach
Reiki Master/Teacher

Cheryl has been working in the health and wellness field for about 25 years. Her work is about educating, empowering and encouraging others to cultivate their authentic selves by using tools like Reiki. Cheryl's has a bachelor of science degree in dietetics. She is a certified eating psychology and mind/body nutrition coach, and is also certified as a nutrition consultant, a Reiki master/teacher, a wellness coaching specialist and a personal trainer.