Treatment

Chicago Holistic Medicine offers the following treatment methods:

  • Acupuncture
  • Chinese herbs-full pharmacy with granules & tablets
  • Massage Therapy-deep tissue, sports, medical & energy work
  • Nutritional & lifestyle counseling
  • Guided stress reduction techniques including qi gong & meditation
     

Acupuncture originated in China over 2500 years ago and works to restore and re-balance the body. At Chicago Holistic Medicine, we believe in the body mind innate healing wisdom and facilitate its return to the natural state-health. Imagine the body with many channels through which energy flows. When the energy along these channels becomes blocked, pain or other imbalances result. Eventually, if this process is not adjusted, disease results. 


With Acupuncture we help to harmonize and strengthen the body’s energy. Acupuncture strengthens the immune system, reduces stress, improves circulation and helps regulate many other bodily functions. Other complementary treatments include cupping, gua sha, electric stimulation, TDP heat lamp, dietary recommendations and lifestyle counseling.

Chinese Herbal Medicine has been used for more than 2500 years. Traditional Chinese Herbs are typically used in formulas of 1 to 20 individual herbs (usually 8-12). The formula is customized for each patient’s condition and is specific to their current symptoms. This is part of the beauty of this ancient medicine! We have a full Herbal Pharmacy with both Powders (granules taken as tea) and Tablets (pills). Herbs are natural and help to restore balance and harmony. 

Food therapy is an important component of the healing process. Our conditions and symptoms can be helped and managed with our diet. Each food has its own properties (flavors and temperatures), affecting different systems and conditions in the body. Watermelon, for example has a cooling and nourishing effect; that’s why it’s so refreshing in the summer when we feel hot and dehydrated. What we eat has a profound effect on our health and wellness. We believe in a whole foods diet as ‘close to the earth’ as possible, including fresh fruits & vegetables, whole grains and minimal sugars, additives and processed foods. 

Massage is an ancient healing technique used in China and around the world for thousands of years. Chinese Tui Na is Medical Massage traditionally used to treat specific conditions. Robert has been practicing Massage Therapy for about 15 years and combines Swedish, Myofacial (deep tissue), Acupressure, Sports Massage, Tui Na and other techniques. Each treatment is customized depending on the needs of the patient at the time. 

Energy Medicine has been used for thousands of years in China and around the world. There are many different names and styles depending on the origin. Robert uses a combination of these depending on the needs of each patient at the time.

Reiki is a Japanese system of energy work that draws on universal energy or life force which comes through the practitioner (healing and purifying him first) to the receiver. It has been found to have profound healing effects. 

Qi Gong is an ancient healing energy technique from China. It uses movement, breathing and meditation to build and harmonize Qi or life force energy. The practitioner first learns to build and manipulate his own Qi and then to use it to help others heal and balance their Qi.

Conditions Treated

Dermatological
Acne, Eczema, Hives, Rashes, and Roseola.

Emotional
Addictions (food, drugs, smoking), Anxiety, Depression, Mood Swings, and Stress. 

Eyes, Ears, Nose and Throat 
Allergies, Bell’s Palsy, Colds, Cough, Earaches, Flu, Sore throat, Hay fever, Pharyngitis, Rhinitis, Sinusitis and Tinnitus.

Internal
Acid reflux (GERD), Anemia, Asthma, Bronchitis, Cancer therapy side effects (chemo/radiation), Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Colitis, Constipation, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Edema, Gastritis, Headache, Heart Disease, High blood pressure, Hypoglycemia, Hypo and Hyperthyroidism, Hemorrhoids, Indigestion, Insomnia, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Lupus, Migraine, Nausea, Ulcers, and Weight problems.

Muscular, Neurological, and Skeletal
Acute and Chronic Pain, Arthritis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Fibromyalgia, Frozen shoulder, Multiple Sclerosis, Neuralgia, Sciatica, Tendonitis, Tennis/Golfer’s elbow, Stroke, TMJ, Sports injuries, Traumatic injury (strain, sprain, whiplash), and Vertigo.

Men’s Health
Ejaculation previa, Impotence, Low sperm count, Prostate enlargement, and Urinary problems.

Women’s Health
Bladder infections, Breech Presentation, Cysts, Fertility, Infertility, Menopausal symptoms, Menstrual disorders, Miscarriage, Morning Sickness, PMS, UTI, Vaginitis, and Yeast Infections.

Are you ready to take charge of your health and life once and for all? 
Call 773.248.4489 to set up your initial appointment or complimentary 15 minute consult.