Carpenters Center for Health
Your Family’s Health Partner
Different on purpose
The Carpenters Center for Health is not your typical doctor’s office. As your health and wellness ally, we take the time to get to know you and understand your unique needs. We build a trusting relationship with you, leading to better, quality care. With same-day or next-day appointments available, in-person or virtually, you can get the care you need when you need it. Skip the forms and long waits and spend more time with your provider.
Meet your care team.
Kavitha Bathala, MD – Medical Director
Dr. Bathala is the Medical Director at the Carpenters Center for Health. She is a Board-certified Family Physician in practice for 24 years. She graduated from PSG Institute of Medical Science and Research in 1999. She did her Internship and Residency training at St Francis Hospital in Evanston, IL. She has been with Premise approximately 3 years and started as the Medical Director at MOE Local 150 in Merrillville prior to joining The Carpenters Center for Health.
Over the years Dr. Bathala has practiced the full scoop of Family Medicine including Inpatient, Outpatient, ICU, Nursing home, and home health. She performs office procedure including skin excisions, intraarticular injections, Pap smears, and Cryotherapy. Prior to Premise she was at University of Chicago Ambulatory center in Tinley Park. Her administrative roles included many committees for quality improvement as well as the Board of Managers. She is passionate about educating the members and families about wellness and chronic medical conditions in order to achieve optimal health outcomes.
Patient Care Philosophy:
I am dedicated to listening to my patients and helping them understand their medical conditions. I feel health & wellness is very important to their health journey and I look forward to assisting them to achieve their goals and understand its importance. In my view educating the patient gives them the tools to make an informed decision and can take active roles in their care. We can then work together to optimize their care and outcomes. My greatest reward comes from having patients feeling better and living happier.
How I stay well:
I enjoy hiking, traveling, yoga, pickle ball, and meditation. I love to cook and find recipes to try out monthly.
Jonathon Liu, Clinical Therapist
Jonathan Liu is our clinical therapist who brings a wide range of experience to his role at the Carpenter Center for Health. He obtained his Masters in Social Work from Boston College in 2017, and since then, has been providing compassionate care and support to patients of all ages, ranging from young children to older adults.
With a versatile skill set, Jonathan is adept at addressing a broad range of mental health concerns, including anxiety, depression, anger, grief, substance use, family conflict, and relationship issues. His extensive background includes working in diverse settings, such as a hospital, an acute residential program for teens, and outpatient therapy. To help his clients achieve their goals, Jonathan employs evidence-based approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution Focused Therapy in his sessions.
Patient Care Philosophy:
Jonathan believes that everyone has the potential for personal growth, change, and healing. In therapy, we will work together to identify your goals and develop a plan tailored to your unique needs. His approach is centered around empowering you to take control of your own journey towards a fulfilling and meaningful life.
How I stay well
To stay well, Jonathan loves spending time outdoors hiking, canoeing, and biking with his family. He enjoys cooking, eating great food, and sharing it with others.
Dr. Stayko Kolev, Chiropractor
Dr. Stayko Kolev, DC is the chiropractor at the Carpenter’s Center for Health. He grew up in Chicago’s Northwest Suburbs, received his bachelor’s degree in Biology with a Minor in History from the University of Illinois at Chicago, and later earned his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from National University of Health Sciences in 2014. He has completed multiple continuing education courses and certificates including Acupuncture, McKenzie Method MDT, Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization, and others. Dr. Kolev is an active member of the American Chiropractic Association (ACA) and Forward-Thinking Chiropractic Alliance (FTCA).
Patient Care Philosophy:
Dr. Kolev emphasizes patient independence and empowerment through education. Whether you are looking for help with an acute injury or chronic condition, his goal is to help you on your journey by creating an individualized treatment plan that is efficient and effective and is aimed at helping you get back to your daily life, work, and hobbies as quickly as possible.
How I stay well:
I enjoy cooking, grilling and smoking foods as part of my balanced diet which includes wild fish, wild game, and other quality protein, with plenty of vegetables both cooked and raw. I also like spending time with my family – hiking in the outdoors, fishing, golf, archery, and tennis. Finding the time to relax yet stay active at home is a balancing act I am always working on improving. Family activities and hobbies are my way of dealing with stress, while recharging my batteries at the same time.
Dr. Richard Bousson, Physical Therapist
Dr. Richard Bousson is our physical therapist at the Carpenter Center for Health. He received his Doctor of Physical Therapy from Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science in 2015.
He enjoys treating a variety of conditions but has a special interest in treating orthopedic and sport-related injuries. Ricky has completed several Michigan State University post-doctoral continuing education courses to advance his manual therapy skills. These include muscle energy, exercise prescription as a complement to manual medicine and manual medicine for the extremities. He also has several years of experience in making individualized programs in work conditioning for the injured worker.
Patient Care Philosophy:
Ricky believes that his most important role in any injury is to guide and educate his patients. He constantly assesses response to care to ensure the most efficient path to healing. He knows he cannot do this alone and physical therapy is always a team effort with the patient. He almost always gives a comprehensive home exercise program so his patients can progress even when not in formal physical therapy sessions.
How I stay well:
To stay well Ricky uses many different activities. His top three are riding his bike through the trails near his home, going to car shows and relaxing at a bon fire with music.
Ieasha Nickelson, RN, BSN – Health Center Manager
Ieasha is a registered nurse that grew up on the westside of Chicago. Ieasha received her Bachelor’s degree from the University of Texas Arlington. She began her nursing career as an inpatient hospital nurse and has been a Nurse for 15 years. She has many years of experience from psychiatry, medical surgical to women’s health. Ieasha is certified by the National Certification Corporation with multiple women’s health certifications.
Ieasha began her nursing leadership journey 6 years ago and has worked as a nurse manager in the inpatient and outpatient setting. Ieasha’s desire to help extends far beyond the beside. She is passionate about impacting the lives of her team, to motivate, develop and empower them which subsequently transforms the care they provide to others into exceptional.
How I stay well:
I stay well by early morning running, laughing, and spending time my family. Laughter stimulates oxygen rich blood to the heart, lungs and muscles to lessen stress and improve health, so I encourage everyone around me indulge. I have a passion for healthy eating and holistic medicine. In my free time, I study earth grown foods, explore different recipes, juicing for healing and teaching others how to heal with foods. I also love traveling to tropical locations, being out in the sun and relaxing. My time with my family is important to me, it keeps me well balanced and refreshed daily.
Carpenters Center for Health
4979 Indiana Ave Suite 312
Lisle, IL 60532
Phone: (312) 337-4150
Hours of Operation:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Tuesday & Thursday, 8 a.m. – 7 p.m.