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.

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

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'm a Believer! Meghan Schmit is a very talented healer. I…read morewas seeing a conventional podiatrist about a bone spur in my heel that caused debilitating pain. My doctor wanted me to get an expensive MRI as a likely prelude to surgery. But I had heard about some great work that Meghan has done and thought that maybe I should investigate her approach before I start down the more conventional path of Western medicine. That was a very, very good decision on my part. I met with Meghan about 10 times over eight weeks for acupuncture on my heel and leg. Each session usually lasted about 45-55 minutes. In that time, Meghan got me back on my feet, pain-free and so much more. Not only did she effectively address the pain but she also prescribed a daily routine of specific stretches to help me get to the root of what caused the spur in the first place. And while we were at it, because I had mentioned feeling congested from allergies, she concocted an herbal tea recipe that completely cleared that up as well. Acupuncture and herbal medicine have been around for over 3,000 years. So I probably shouldn't have been surprised that it was so effective. What did NOT surprise me though was how thoughtful and careful and creative Meghan Schmit was in diagnosing my situation and expertly delivering the appropriate remedies. That was exactly what I was told to expect and she delivered the goods. Meghan takes her profession very seriously. And she is very, very good at it. I only wish there was a rating higher than five stars. --PH (63 y.o. male)

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 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.

Dr. Kailee is wonderful. She is adept at a variety of modalities, very consciensious, and the…read moreoffice is very welcoming

I've been going to Wellness Revolution for a couple years now. I've always had a great experience,…read moreI've worked with three different doctors. Each one of them has heard my complaints and has adequately addressed them. Highly recommended!

They have innovative caring practitioners at BeOptimal, but are overpriced, never offer to do dry…read moreneedling (great for tight back muscles), & their front office treats you like a child if you have a job, have children, or ever get stuck in traffic making you 5-8 minutes late. They say not to come for 2nd half of appt & then charge $95-$100. Not cool. Most places will still fit you in if you wait a bit when that happens. Not here. You'd think they'd have a little understanding if they really cared about their patients' wellbeing (vs. just $$$). They also charge an extra $15 fee for ordering supplements in addition to their markup (and shipping). This is a pricy place, and they care more about money than people. Very disappointing.

Be Optimal is fantastic. They have a wonderful staff and a great office. I love going for the…read moreTheraphi. The only place that has this device for many miles around. I highly recommend it. It's helped me in numerous ways. I feel rejuvenated after it helped with stuck muscles. I go at least once a week for the Theraphi.

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.

She is absolutely the best; knowledgeable, practical, easy to talk to and always professional. I…read morehave been a client for five years and she has improved my health and well-being in an amazing way. More recently, my husband became a client and, truly, the very next day he noticed a huge improvement in a health problem he had been experiencing for several months. We are both huge fans!!

Katie S: I have been a twice-monthly client of Claudette's since 2010 and believe her wise and warm…read moreapproach as a provider of acupuncture, Oriental and Functional medicine have bettered my health and life immeasurably. One example stands out. In 2012-13, I began to experience intermittent, debilitating pain in my left knee. I went to an orthopedic specialist, was diagnosed with a mono-arthritis, prescribed pain meds and cortisone, and told I would likely have to have a knee replacement in 10 years. But Claudette took a different approach. She started me on a treatment regimen of acupuncture and Chinese herbs in combination with dietary changes that resolved the problem within 6 months. I no longer have pain and am nowhere near getting a knee replaced. Claudette is not anti-western medicine. But under her care, I find I rely on it less while feeling better than ever. Plus, she is such a delightful, positive person to work with! I thoroughly recommend Claudette Baker's Healing Center.