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How Taking Care of Your Mitochondria Can Transform Your Health

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Cell interior showing organelles and and enlarged interior view of a Mitochondrion.

Tina Pavlatos

Tina Pavlatos

medical illustration of Cell with organelles highlighting the Mitochondria
medical illustration of Illustration with Mitochondria at the center and functions/actions of the mitochondria all around.
medical illustration of ATP Production in the mitochondria
medical illustration of Shows Blood Thinners action in an artery.
medical illustration of Color, Editorial, Education, Patient Education, Professional Education, Cardiac Surgery / Cardiology, Cell biology / Histology, Disease Management, Pathology
medical illustration of Mechanism of drug action in the intestine and liver.
medical illustration of Shows progression of Atherosclerosis in an artery
medical illustration of Color, Editorial, Education, Patient Education, Professional Education, Cardiac Surgery / Cardiology, Cell biology / Histology, Molecular Biology, Vascular Surgery, Pathology
medical illustration of Image shows different conditions that can contribute to development of Atherosclerosis.
medical illustration of Sagittal section of the male pelvis showing reproductive organs and sperm  structure.
medical illustration of Image of Uterus and Ovary.  Ovary shows ovulation cycle.
medical illustration of Interior of the heart with conduction system labeled.
medical illustration of Infant medical exam
medical illustration of Adult patient exam
medical illustration of Image shows hand of medical professional assessing location for a hip injection for textbook for Medical Assistant training manual.
medical illustration of Labeled illustration of a medial view of the brain.  Limbic system is highlighted for Dr. Paul Nussbaum.

medial view of brain, limbic system, brain, anatomy of brain, medical illustration, patient education illustration, editorial illustration
medical illustration of Illustration shows Neuocardiac interventions for Atrial fibrillation and Ventricular tachycardia.
medical illustration of The Incretin Effect is the phenomenon of oral glucose causing higher insulin secretory responses than intravenous glucose does.
medical illustration of Image shows changes in Endometrium throughout the cycle. Also shows follicle/oocyte development.
medical illustration of Shows stages of egg/ovum development in ovary.
medical illustration of Image of Uterus showing ovulation, fertilization, and development until implantation
medical illustration of Color, Editorial, Education, Patient Education, Product Demonstration, Professional Education, Anatomy, Obstetrics / Gynecology, Reproductive Biology
medical illustration of Image highlights Aorticorenal ganglion ans sympathetic nervous system.
medical illustration of Illustrations for the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine showing open airway and second illustration shows an obstructed airway. 

sleep apnea, CPAP, patient education illustration, medical illustration, obstructive sleep apnea
medical illustration of illustration for the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine showing Oral appliance used to align jaws to keep airway open during sleep. 

sleep apnea, obstructive sleep apnea, oral appliance, patient education illustration, medical illustration, editorial illustration
medical illustration of Illustration for the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine shows proper position of CPAP mask.  

sleep apnea, CPAP mask, patient education illustration, editorial illustration, medical illustration
medical illustration of Trachea, Thyroid and Hyoid Bone
medical illustration of Image of knee bones with total knee replacement in place.  

total knee replacement, knee, orthopedics, bones of the knee, medical illustration, patient education illustration, editorial illustration
medical illustration of Image of skull and muscles surrounding the Temporomandibular joint.
medical illustration of View of the outer, middle and inner ear.  Shows the path of sound from outer, middle and inner ear to nerve.  Labels can be added if necessary.
medical illustration of Color, Education, Patient Education, Anatomy, Reproductive Biology
medical illustration of Color, Editorial, Patient Education, Anatomy, Obstetrics / Gynecology, Reproductive Biology
medical illustration of Medial view of male pelvic organs.

large intestine, bladder, penis, testicle, pelvic organs, medical illustration, patient education illustration, editorial illustration
medical illustration of Medial view of female pelvic organs.

large intestine, bladder, uterus, pelvic organs, medical illustration, patient education illustration, editorial illustration
medical illustration of Labeled image of a neuron and synapse.
medical illustration of A lateral view of the human brain showing the four lobes along with highlighted: amygdala, hippocampus, and basal ganglia
medical illustration of Illustration for Dr. Mike Schoenberg- The Little Black Book of Neuropsychology. Shows Meninges which are the protective layers covering the brain.

medical illustration, patient education illustration, editorial illustration, brain, meninges, brain
medical illustration of Cross section of the breast with anatomy labeled.  Labels may be removed.
medical illustration of cross section view of the eye labeled in English and Spanish.  (labels can be changed or eliminated)
medical illustration of Injection in the side of eye for Dr Suber Huang-ophthalmologist at the Retina Center of Ohio.  

eye, eye surgery, ophthalmology,
medical illustration, patient education illustration, editorial illustration
medical illustration of Illustration for Kelly McGonigal- The Willpower Instinct shows will power areas of the brain.
medical illustration of Gender affirmation surgery postoperative image male anatomy (Metoidioplasty) .
medical illustration of Side by side views of the female and male reproductive systems.
medical illustration of ATP Production in the mitochondria of a cell.
medical illustration of Labeled illustration of nerve and a close up image of a synapse.
medical illustration of Illustration for Kelly McGonigal- The Willpower Instinct shows Dopamine release and its track through the brain.  

brain, dopamine pathway, dopamine, medical illustration, patient education illustration, editorial illustration
medical illustration of Illustration for Dr. Mike Schoenberg- The Little Black Book of Neuropsychology. Shows Sympathetic and Parasympathetic nerve roots and what they affect in the body.  

sympathetic nervous system, parasympathetic nervous system, cranial nerves, nervous system, medical illustration, patient education illustration, editorial illustration
medical illustration of Line drawing of the brain with the prefrontal cortex highlighted in grey for Dr. Mike Schoenberg's- The Little Black Book of Neuropsychology.  

brain, prefrontal cortex, side view of brain, medical illustration, patient education illustration, editorial illustration
medical illustration of Surgery to correct cataracts by replacing lens of eye for Dr Suber Huang-ophthalmologist at the Retina Center of Ohio

eye, eye surgery, cataract surgery, ophthalmology,
medical illustration, patient education illustration, editorial illustration
medical illustration of simple black and white image of COVID-19 virus
medical illustration of Promotional illustration for Kettering Medical Center Physical Therapy Department.  Adult coloring book style illustration of a partial knee replacement.

knee, partial knee replacement, medical illustration, patient education illustration, editorial illustration
medical illustration of Promotional illustration for Kettering Medical Center Physical Therapy Department. Adult coloring book style illustration of a hip replacement.   

hip, hip replacement, medical illustration, patient education illustration, editorial illustration

Profile

I love the challenge of creating informative illustrations for books, journals, presentations, websites, etc. I have over 25 years of experience turning complicated medical information into accurate and understandable Medical Illustrations. I specialize in creating illustrations for books and I am experienced at working with both authors and publishers. I have a BFA in Medical Illustration from the Cleveland Institute of Art. This degree included acquiring a broad range of digital illustration and artistic training. I also received extensive graduate level medical and scientific knowledge from courses such as: cadaver dissection, histology, pathology, embryology and comparative anatomy at Case Western Reserve University.  -Professional Member of The Association of Medical Illustrators- an organization that promotes professionalism, competency and ethics among its members. -Skilled at creating initial concept quickly -Able to clearly communicate during the project – Practiced at quickly applying feedback and meeting deadlines!

Style/Techniques

Black & White, Color, Information Graphics, Line, Line with Color

Subject/Specialties

Allergy / Immunology, Anatomy, Biology, Biotechnology, Cardiac Surgery / Cardiology, Cell biology / Histology, Disease Management, Embryology, Endocrinology / Metabolic, Gastroenterology, General Medicine, General Surgery, Maternal / Child, Medical Devices, Molecular Biology, Neuroscience, Neurosurgery, Obstetrics / Gynecology, Ophthalmology, Orthopaedics, Reconstructive Surgery, Reproductive Biology, Respiratory, Urology, Vascular Surgery, Virology, Health & Wellness, Pathology, Sports Medicine