Knowledgeable, patient focused practitioner. Attentive patient listener which aids in her…read moreacupuncture procedures.

I was in town for a couple of weeks and needed to continue my acupuncture treatments while I was…read morethere. This place was highly recommended, so I booked a session. I am not new to acupuncture by any stretch, but in the intake interview Amy asked me some very personal questions that did not relate to anything about my treatment needs, but I tried to go with the flow. She recommended some books and we had a very good conversation, but then the needles started to go in. Amy puts the needles in VERY deep, which I have learned through the years is simply not necessary 90% of the time. At one point, she put a needle in my upper left shin (lateral aspect). It was immediately on fire but I tried to breathe through it. Next up, the needles went in my ears. She put one into my left ear and I started shouting, "Ow! Ow!" She almost seemed to enjoy this because she just twisted the needle in as I shouted. By the end of the session, the lower half of my left leg was completely numb, my ear was throbbing, and I was trying to focus on staying calm. I did reschedule another appt at first, but cancelled it a few days later because my lower left leg and ear were STILL bothering me and because I just didn't want to endure another session. She has a lot of knowledge but uses a very old, American-style of acupuncture that I realize is the cause of so many people being turned off by this ancient practice. I ended up getting two appointments at another clinic and had a much, much better experience.

I can't believe I haven't written a RAVE REVIEW already for A Center for Oriental Medicine! I have…read morebeen going here for years, before that my father went here and got terrific pain relief. I'm here for female issues. My daughter has been for help with insomnia. Frankly, anytime I hear anyone mention they're considering trying acupuncture, I always tell them to go here! Mostly I've had Jeanie and Lisa for treatments, both of them are excellent. To be clear--I was a skeptic about acupuncture when I started, Board-certified western medicine doctor was the one who convinced me to try it, and it turned out she was right. The entire team here really cares about their patients as human beings.

This place is very quiet, calm, and rejuvenating. The acupuncturist I had was very polite and…read morepatient. The waiting room was my favorite, because it felt like a mini Buddhist temple. Thank you for the time and effort you spend on your patients.

I had an appointment with Meghan, and my child has Hand, Foot Mouth disease. I had to cancel my…read moreappointment within 24 hours and was charged the full fee. I understand that I signed a consent for cancellation policy, but I've never had a place uphold this when a sick child with a contagious disease is involved. This is bad customer service, especially for a clinic that says they serve women.

I had spinal fusion surgery at the end of 2022 which addressed chronic pain down my hamstrings…read more But even after physical therapy in 2023 I was still having hip and lower back pain and trouble straightening up. Just 4 sessions with Frank Scott helped me become an "upright citizen" again!

Catherine has created the perfect healing space. It's calming, she's calming, and her products and…read moreprocesses and calming. If you're up for acupuncture, I can't imagine anyone more patient and caring. She learns your needs and finds amazing and complete ways to address them from acupuncture to herbs to changing things in your own environment. I've felt healthier than ever since going going to Catherine Right now, there's no place I'd rather get herbs and advice!

I worked with Catherine for over 9 months when she also practiced in Chicago and visited her in…read moreWilmette once - her space has a very welcoming atmosphere and is really calming. Lots of fun crystals and a great healing space. Catherine is an incredibly empathetic and compassionate healer whose approach to acupuncture is very open - she is willing to answer and explain a lot of questions and theories behind her recommendations. (A prior acupuncturist O had a few years back didn't really do this so I really appreciate this since I am curious about the theory behind the practice of acupuncture.) Additionally, Catherine's understanding about how clients integrate shifts into their lives is something I so value - she helps you find ways to make these shifts in a fashion that is easy for you and takes your needs into account in her approach first and foremost. I strongly recommend her to anyone in the Wilmette area who is curious about acupuncture and also looking for an acupuncturist who will really listen to you and help you craft a plan for long-term wellness. Go see her!

I feel so grateful for Dr. Brook and her practice, she was a tremendous help with my pregnancy. I…read morestarted acupuncture with Dr. Brook in the early part of of my IVF journey and she was incredibly resourceful and caring. She always checked in on me and offered advice at every step of the way. After each session I felt so physically relaxed and mindfully at ease, so important with IVF. Super positive experience and I feel like I had a really great advocate for my health.

Saw Dr. Brook today because Im pregnant with a breech baby. I found her on Yelp while trying to…read morefind a holistic approach in flipping my baby into the optimal head down position. She was so friendly, warm, and intuitive. It was my first time seeing a chiropractor, I was slightly nervous and def had many misconceptions about a chiropractor. But the whole experience was super positive. Her office is very comfortable and she has many resources. I love that she combines many different techniques and really customizes them to your needs. She is very knowledgable. During the session, she applied gentle pressure and pointed out some tight spots, which with some manipulation, felt much better after. I was pleasently surprised. She kept checking the baby to make sure it was moving and that she wasn't making me uncomfortable. Im keeping my fingers crossed that this baby turns, I've even scheduled a second session to prepare for my next ultrasound to check the baby position. A huge plus is she accepts insurance... go see her, she will help you!

I have been a client of Dr. Chen over many years. I have always had fantastic results and…read moreout-of-body experiences from his acupuncture treatments that are beyond belief. I am needle-phobic but I have never had anything but a great experience. He is amazing.

My son sustained an injury to his jaw from a sports trauma accident, which resulted in painful TMJ…read more Traditional doctors offered only painkillers which didn't really even ease the pain. Dr. Chen solved the problem in just a few treatments with progress immediately! I continue to trust Dr. Chen with my own treatment and my family.

Life-Changing Experience with Dr. Josh: A Must-Read for Those Seeking True Relief…read more I rarely leave reviews, but Dr. Josh has truly changed my life, and I feel compelled to share my experience. After struggling with spina bifida and a self-induced spinal fusion for 20 years, along with countless physical therapy sessions, muscle relaxers, painkillers, and various back massage devices, I finally found relief with Dr. Josh. In just one week, he provided an honest diagnosis of my core issue, which surprisingly had little to do with my back. He identified the root causes related to my mouth breathing and an old ankle injury, simply by observing how I sit. I am now in my third month with Dr. Josh, and for the past 10 out of 12 weeks, I haven't even thought about my back pain. His targeted exercises have made a genuine, visible difference within days. Dr. Josh's understanding of the human body's core issues and his ability to provide precise, effective exercises is unparalleled. If he told me to run through a wall, I would do it without hesitation (of course, using the proper techniques he taught me). I highly recommend Dr. Josh to anyone seeking real, lasting relief. Feel free to reach out to me for any questions or an honest opinion: RyanNewman20@gmail.com.

This review is for Dr. Josh Akin (also, Chicago Chiropractic moved its Northfield office to 562…read moreGreen Bay in Kenilworth). I'll start by saying over the past decade, I've been to a few chiropractors with limited benefit and after the first couple appointments, would dread going and wasting the time/money, feeling fairly sure the "treatment" was getting me nowhere. The difference can be summed up by the fact that I look forward to appointments w/ Dr. Akin. I strained my back showing snow in Feb 2021, saw a couple of chiros, a couple PTs, had X-rays and an MRI -- nothing was helping. I coincidentally heard about Dr. Akin from a friend of a friend and started w/ him in March 2022. Our first appointment was enlightening: So many things not even related to my back that he picked up on that had been causing mild discomfort for years; for me, a locked up ankle that was causing tightness on that same hip and pain in the opposite heel and knee. A lot of drs will tell you low back pain is a result of a weak core. While that's true, Dr. Akin's approach to building the core is unlike anything I've done or seen on websites, social media/bloggers, etc. If you've been struggling with back pain for a while and the big box chiros/sport med practices aren't getting you anywhere, you owe it to yourself to call Chicago Chiropractic.

Therapists are top notch and cater to your needs. Wellness Revolution has a terrific community feel…read moreto it.

Dr Dan is amazing! The staff is helpful and friendly. Not a single complaint from me.read more

I have visited Be Optimal Center for over 15 years and each time I received the best care and…read moresupport I need. I am amazed by Dr Cari, Dr Abi and Dr Naomi with their sphere of knowledge and abilities to use them very quickly and effectively! My last visit with Dr Naomi helped to clear my mind, releive and alighn my body and gave me powerful boost of energy. Regardless of what is my issues or intensity of it, I have 100% reliable team to restore and maintain my strenght and vitality. Be Optimal team, I love and apreciate you with all my heart!

I went there for thermography theu Illinois Thermography and it missed my stage 3 cancer on 2…read morescans! Would not recommend! Im leaving review here because there is no other place to leave one.

Dr. Pullukat (Sunil) is an incredible medical professional. I have seen him many times when I have…read morehad injuries, aches, or pains. He also saw my daughter (when she was 18) who was an avid ballet dancer and corrected her issue by activating the right muscles before training. He has seen many of my friends and what is particularly impressive is that he uses completely different therapies based on his expert diagnostic skills. He does not simply execute the same protocol across different patients. He is absolutely a genius, diagnosing a problem and then applying the right therapies that lead to resolution. I cannot say enough positive things about this very impressive sports medicine doctor.

I'm one to Yelp everything and review nothing , but this is too good to keep to myself. Sunil (Dr…read more Pullukat), is everything missing in today's healthcare. I started seeing him when he wasn't in my insurance network (also not one to like overpaying), because I was in such severe pain from a gym injury, and the endless sessions I have with another chiropractor were not getting me any relief. I'm a strong believer that energy transcends through touch , and he is a natural healer. Yes he is a doctor, he knows the human anatomy , he has the latest techniques , he has a lovely office .... but what's much harder to find in a healthcare provider is a genuine desire to maKe people feel better. He is so attentive. He will try 85 ways to make you feel better , and if it doesn't work he will try the 86th with no loss of enthusiasm. His true greatness is in his humble demeanor. Some chiropractors will act like it's beneath them to massage their patients , but Sunil's ego comes second to doing whatever will help the patient. Lastly , I feel completely at ease with our casual relationship. Sometimes I feel amazing , and stop coming for periods of time. He never stalks me into filling his books. In short - he is amazing. This practice doesn't feel like a business, it feels like a sanctuary.