Herbal Medicine Acupuncturists near Chicago, IL

I treat patients with a wide variety of problems. I help people with all types of pain including back, neck, shoulder, hip, knee, arthritis/ joint and headaches, to name some. I also work with stress relief, anxiety, depression, insomnia, digestive issues and the negative side-effects of chemotherapy. Acupuncture can be used for any imbalance in the body. The idea is to not only correct the symptoms/pain, but to heal the whole body by getting to the root of the problem. I have extensive experience in treating low back pain, neck/shoulder pain, hip pain and knee pain.

Northstar Integrated Health & Physical Medicine Center offers a wide range of both natural, alternative and medical treatments. We have many practitioners that can really make a difference in your life. We offer a little bit of a lot for patients who seek sensible, down to earth and realistic treatment for their problems. We look forward to meeting with you so that we can serve you!

I believe we have the ability to cause ourselves to function in a state of well being, or in a state of illness. I believe all aliments have a holistic component creating a need for a holistic approach to well being. My goal in treating patients is to help them return to a state of well being using an individualized holistic and integrative approach to wellness. I believe in treating all patients, especially children, in the least invasive and most effective way possible.

My name is Xin. I am the founder of Pei Gen Health and Advanced Chinese Medicine & Acupuncture. You may wonder what is the VITAL FORCE that keeps us alive. We call it 'Qi" (气). Balanced, unimpeded flow of Qi is critical to sound health. Any misdirection, blockage, or other derangement of the amount may result in pain, dysfunction, and ill health. With acupuncture, Chinese Herbs, and other means, like Tuina, Guasha, and Cupping/Hijamah, we help restore the normal balance and flow of Qi, so your body will get enough blood supply, and can thus function normally for you.

I specialize in helping clients with: infertility, menopause, facial palsy, low back & sciatic pain, malignant mass, blood clots, high blood sugar, high liver enzyme, cough, wheezing, diarrhea, palpitation, insomnia, depression, uti, chronic fatigue, hair loss, headache, muscle spasm, shingles, itching & dry skin, rash, uterus and bladder collapse, abnormal menstruation, nail fungus.

An ideal client is someone who is interested in taking a proactive role in his/her own health. He/she is looking for a healthy, natural approach to true healing, and not a quick fix or temporary bandaid. In addition, he/she is committed to getting better and staying healthy.

Dr. Kaiyan Luo studied under Jiwu Chen, one of China's most famous doctors of traditional Chinese medicine. Dr. Luo studied both Western Medicine and Traditional Chinese Medicine. He graduated from Guangxi University of TCM. Dr. Luo practiced both Medicine for 5 years before moving to the United States in 2001. 22 years of work experience in clinical practice and supervision. He prescribes personalized treatment plan for each patient by the Chinese medicine. He succeed to reduce pain for pinched nerve bulge disc herniated disc, arthritis, and muscle spasm. naturally reducing anxiety depression.

Practicing since 1996. I take an integrated holistic approach to health and healing—treating the WHOLE PERSON, by incorporating Chinese systems, body-centered methods, structural bodywork, and dietary/nutritional education. I specialize in auto-immune problems, skin conditions, musculoskeletal, digestive issue and psychological-emotional health. I am a master-level yoga and meditation teacher, 40 years’ experience in yoga and qi gong. Author of Medium-Raw: Transitioning to an Optimal Health Diet. Certifications in Structural Bodywork, Jin Shin Do® Bodymind Acupressure®, Internal Family Systems Therapy; M.A. in Counseling Psychology.

I have been in practice in the United States for over 30 years and have extensive experience treating patients of varying ages and health conditions, from children to the elderly, and from professional athletes to those with chronic debilitating conditions. I have created my own style of treating chronic neck/shoulder and sciatic pain, it has been more successful then traditional acupuncture.

Chinese Medicine is powerful. It changes lives. I prefer not to "specialize" in any one type of disease because it's limiting. I want to work with anyone who is ready to begin the journey of healing to restore health.

I am a Level 3 graduate of the Neuro-Acupuncture Institute and I specialize in Neuro-Acupuncture. Neuro-Acupuncture is a marriage of time-tested tradition and space-age science. It integrates Acupuncture with knowledge of brain and nervous systems functioning. It is safe, non-invasive and creates good results. An effective therapy for stroke rehabilitation, Neuro-Acupuncture helps many other problems, including Essential Tremor, Parkinson's Disease, Multiple Sclerosis, Traumatic Brain Injury, Migraines, Anxiety, Loss of Taste and Smell, Aphasia, and Complex Regional Pain. I have treated all these problems with good results.

Dr. Xie (Dr. J) is a national board certified acupuncturist and herbalist (NCCAOM Diplomate of Oriental Medicine). Dr. J is a licensed acupuncturist in Illinois and Wisconsin. He practiced traditional and conventional medicine in China from 1985 to 2005 as a physician and professor at Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine. He has practiced acupuncture in USA since 2005. He currently is a Professor and a clinical supervisor at the Midwest College of Oriental Medicine. His training includes 5 years of medical school, 3 years of residency, 7 years of postgraduate training in traditional and conventional medicine.

Strength of acupuncture stimulation should be considered carefully for each patient. Regardless of pain nature, acupuncture is an excellent modality for pain relief and management. I have practiced acupuncture over 26 years and taught the students at the Midwest College of Oriental Medicine in Chicago for 5 years. I have been the health advisor for various live radio health programs for Seoul Radio Broadcasting and KBI Radio Station in Chicago for 9 years.

With the extended experience from his father, while he has treated a numerous conditions such as chronic pains, Bell's palsy, post-stroke, migraine, allergies, digestive conditions, women's issues, and stress, his practice ultimately focuses on improving the overall well-being and health of the patient and thus quality of life, rather than just isolated treatment of specific symptoms. His goal of patient care is to help his patients to restore the balance and harmony among the physical, mindful, and spiritual domains of the whole person.

Richard Kim L.Ac has learned Eastern Medicine in L.A. and he studied more in Republic of Korea. And his one of the eastern medicine skills is a Chuna manipulation which is the treatment of pulling and pushing the muscle which balances your body by releasing the tensions in the muscle, ligament, disc, and vertebrae. After the Chuna manipulation, Richard Kim L.Ac helps the movement of the patient during acupuncture treatment in severe cases. This movement assistance during the acupuncture therapy eases the pain by releasing the muscles, and circulating blood very well.