Health Professionals in Lake Forest, IL
Dr. Hu, CMD, DAOM, Licensed Chief Chinese Medicine Doctor in China and Licensed Acupuncturist in USA, was also certified by National Certification Commission of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine in USA. Dr. Hu has about 30 years of experience in authentic Traditional Chinese Medicine Acupuncture & Herbal tea customization; she studied Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) in Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine -one of the four earliest established TCM universities in China. She also obtained doctor degree in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine in USA.
Dr. Hu, CMD, DAOM, Licensed Chief Chinese Medicine Doctor in China and Licensed Acupuncturist in USA, was also certified by National Certification Commission of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine in USA. Dr. Hu has about 30 years of experience in authentic Traditional Chinese Medicine Acupuncture & Herbal tea customization; she studied Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) in Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine -one of the four earliest established TCM universities in China. She also obtained doctor degree in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine in USA.
Formerly Ashley Evans. I am a Registered Dietitian and an alumna of Northern Illinois University. With over seven years of experience in the eating disorder field, I am deeply passionate about supporting individuals in their recovery journey. I began my nutrition career at a residential eating disorder facility in downtown Chicago and later expanded my expertise through roles in Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) levels of care. My nutrition philosophy emphasizes building a healthy and positive relationship with food, integrating mental, emotional, physical, and social health.
Formerly Ashley Evans. I am a Registered Dietitian and an alumna of Northern Illinois University. With over seven years of experience in the eating disorder field, I am deeply passionate about supporting individuals in their recovery journey. I began my nutrition career at a residential eating disorder facility in downtown Chicago and later expanded my expertise through roles in Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) levels of care. My nutrition philosophy emphasizes building a healthy and positive relationship with food, integrating mental, emotional, physical, and social health.
Naturopathic and/or traditional Asian medicine is about empowering YOU. Achieving optimal health is a continual work in process. Well-being is primarily maintained by being in a state of continued awareness with your mind, body and spirit. The journey of health is an exciting time filled with revelation, self-discovery and insight as well as some pretty hard work to break patterns of thought and behavior that don't serve you. Let me help you to discover the essence of who you are so that you may live in optimal health!
Naturopathic and/or traditional Asian medicine is about empowering YOU. Achieving optimal health is a continual work in process. Well-being is primarily maintained by being in a state of continued awareness with your mind, body and spirit. The journey of health is an exciting time filled with revelation, self-discovery and insight as well as some pretty hard work to break patterns of thought and behavior that don't serve you. Let me help you to discover the essence of who you are so that you may live in optimal health!
Are you struggling with one or more life-disrupting symptoms that have been dismissed by other medical providers, despite being on one or more medications? As a DNA-Focused Nutritionist, let me help you use food as medicine, in customized, realistic steps! I add a functional nutrition approach, with herbs and supplements as needed, to discover the root cause of symptoms and develop a personalized plan that evolves with you while you optimize your health. This approach works incredibly well to lift mood, minimize medications, lose weight, increase energy, balance blood sugar and insulin levels, lower blood pressure, and sleep better.
Are you struggling with one or more life-disrupting symptoms that have been dismissed by other medical providers, despite being on one or more medications? As a DNA-Focused Nutritionist, let me help you use food as medicine, in customized, realistic steps! I add a functional nutrition approach, with herbs and supplements as needed, to discover the root cause of symptoms and develop a personalized plan that evolves with you while you optimize your health. This approach works incredibly well to lift mood, minimize medications, lose weight, increase energy, balance blood sugar and insulin levels, lower blood pressure, and sleep better.
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I work with adults who want to improve their health through nutrition but feel overwhelmed by conflicting advice or unsure where to start. Many are managing prediabetes, Type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, or digestive concerns. Others simply want more energy, better metabolic health, and healthy aging. Together, we'll identify what's holding you back, create a personalized nutrition plan that fits your lifestyle, and build sustainable habits that help you reach your goals with confidence.
I work with adults who want to improve their health through nutrition but feel overwhelmed by conflicting advice or unsure where to start. Many are managing prediabetes, Type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, or digestive concerns. Others simply want more energy, better metabolic health, and healthy aging. Together, we'll identify what's holding you back, create a personalized nutrition plan that fits your lifestyle, and build sustainable habits that help you reach your goals with confidence.
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.
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.
Amanda is an RD specializing in general health and wellness, eating disorders and disordered eating. She is dedicated to helping individuals heal their relationship with food and their bodies. Amanda believes in creating a compassionate and supportive environment, incorporating evidence-based nutrition practices to guide clients toward sustainable changes. She strives to empower her clients to break free from diet culture and develop a nourishing and balanced approach to eating. Amanda offers compassionate, patient-centered nutrition care, focusing on non-diet, weight-inclusive principles.
Amanda is an RD specializing in general health and wellness, eating disorders and disordered eating. She is dedicated to helping individuals heal their relationship with food and their bodies. Amanda believes in creating a compassionate and supportive environment, incorporating evidence-based nutrition practices to guide clients toward sustainable changes. She strives to empower her clients to break free from diet culture and develop a nourishing and balanced approach to eating. Amanda offers compassionate, patient-centered nutrition care, focusing on non-diet, weight-inclusive principles.
We're here to help you find the fun in food again. We firmly believe that all of us can find joy in food - whether you are navigating a new diagnosis, struggling with disordered eating, or working on recovery from an eating disorder.
Emotional eating, binge eating, restriction, picky eating - we will walk along side you or your child and help you find calm with food again while understanding the science of nutrition.
We're here to help you find the fun in food again. We firmly believe that all of us can find joy in food - whether you are navigating a new diagnosis, struggling with disordered eating, or working on recovery from an eating disorder.
Emotional eating, binge eating, restriction, picky eating - we will walk along side you or your child and help you find calm with food again while understanding the science of nutrition.
My ideal clients are adults who feel stuck in all-or-nothing patterns with food, weight, or health habits. They’re often tired of diets, overwhelmed by conflicting advice, or struggling to stay consistent with routines like eating well, sleeping better, or moving regularly. I help by breaking change into small, realistic steps. Together, we create personalized, flexible habits that fit their life so they can build consistency, confidence, and sustainable progress over time.
My ideal clients are adults who feel stuck in all-or-nothing patterns with food, weight, or health habits. They’re often tired of diets, overwhelmed by conflicting advice, or struggling to stay consistent with routines like eating well, sleeping better, or moving regularly. I help by breaking change into small, realistic steps. Together, we create personalized, flexible habits that fit their life so they can build consistency, confidence, and sustainable progress over time.
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 was a Professor at the Midwest College of Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine from March 2005 to June 2024. His training includes 5 years of medical school, 3 years of residency, 7 years of postgraduate training in traditional and conventional medicine.
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 was a Professor at the Midwest College of Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine from March 2005 to June 2024. His training includes 5 years of medical school, 3 years of residency, 7 years of postgraduate training in traditional and conventional medicine.
When you are facing everyday pressure from school, work, friends, relationships, busy schedules, you can quickly feel at odds with your body or lost in your self care. Then, you layer on the mixed messages from social media and you can go down a spiral with negative thoughts on what you “should” or “shouldn’t be” doing. And that is why I’m so happy you’re here! Imagine being able to trust your body again, to take what it needs and leave what it doesn’t – this opens up space to focus on what’s really important (and fun!) in your life!
When you are facing everyday pressure from school, work, friends, relationships, busy schedules, you can quickly feel at odds with your body or lost in your self care. Then, you layer on the mixed messages from social media and you can go down a spiral with negative thoughts on what you “should” or “shouldn’t be” doing. And that is why I’m so happy you’re here! Imagine being able to trust your body again, to take what it needs and leave what it doesn’t – this opens up space to focus on what’s really important (and fun!) in your life!
My ideal clients are individuals who are tired of restrictive diets and want a sustainable approach to improving their health. They may be seeking support with weight management, emotional eating, blood sugar control, heart health, or building healthier habits while honoring their cultural food traditions. I provide personalized, culturally inclusive guidance that helps clients bridge the gap between knowing what to do and actually doing it. Together, we create realistic strategies that improve health, energy, and confidence while building a healthier relationship with food.
My ideal clients are individuals who are tired of restrictive diets and want a sustainable approach to improving their health. They may be seeking support with weight management, emotional eating, blood sugar control, heart health, or building healthier habits while honoring their cultural food traditions. I provide personalized, culturally inclusive guidance that helps clients bridge the gap between knowing what to do and actually doing it. Together, we create realistic strategies that improve health, energy, and confidence while building a healthier relationship with food.
Are you ready to move beyond restrictive dieting and take permanent control of your health? I partner with adults living with type 1 or type 2 diabetes, managing heart disease, or seeking sustainable weight loss and plant-based nutrition. You don't need another fad diet; you need practical, science-based strategies that actually fit your life. Together, we will build your confidence around food so you can boost your energy, seamlessly manage your blood sugars, and reach your health goals.
Are you ready to move beyond restrictive dieting and take permanent control of your health? I partner with adults living with type 1 or type 2 diabetes, managing heart disease, or seeking sustainable weight loss and plant-based nutrition. You don't need another fad diet; you need practical, science-based strategies that actually fit your life. Together, we will build your confidence around food so you can boost your energy, seamlessly manage your blood sugars, and reach your health goals.
As I grow older, I realize I want to help adults and older adults continue living their best lives. My ideal client is someone who doesn’t judge themselves by their chronological age, but wants to live healthfully and simply needs the right tools, guidance, and confidence to inspire both themselves and their families.
As I grow older, I realize I want to help adults and older adults continue living their best lives. My ideal client is someone who doesn’t judge themselves by their chronological age, but wants to live healthfully and simply needs the right tools, guidance, and confidence to inspire both themselves and their families.
I'm inviting all individuals who need a fresh start to their recovery. A fresh start looks like: needing to work through challenges that still remain from previous eating disorder treatments; an introduction to that body of yours who has been waiting to be "friended" by you; wanting to know how very different a nourished brain behaves and finally- meeting a hybrid dietitian who safely, wisely helps you eat, move and live in a body that's hungry for change.
I'm inviting all individuals who need a fresh start to their recovery. A fresh start looks like: needing to work through challenges that still remain from previous eating disorder treatments; an introduction to that body of yours who has been waiting to be "friended" by you; wanting to know how very different a nourished brain behaves and finally- meeting a hybrid dietitian who safely, wisely helps you eat, move and live in a body that's hungry for change.
From the solace of your home, I will work with you to use food as medicine and put short and long term diet-based solutions into action. As an Integrative and Functional Dietitian and Diabetes Educator, I can use nutrition science with labs, genetics, and your observations to help you not only get well but feel better for life! Common issues I help people with include digestive problems, PCOS, testosterone support, DIABETES, high blood pressure, anxiety/depression, hypothyroidism, sensitivity-related illness, and weight management. However, if you have no named illness and just feel awful, I am here for you.
From the solace of your home, I will work with you to use food as medicine and put short and long term diet-based solutions into action. As an Integrative and Functional Dietitian and Diabetes Educator, I can use nutrition science with labs, genetics, and your observations to help you not only get well but feel better for life! Common issues I help people with include digestive problems, PCOS, testosterone support, DIABETES, high blood pressure, anxiety/depression, hypothyroidism, sensitivity-related illness, and weight management. However, if you have no named illness and just feel awful, I am here for you.
Nicole is a registered dietitian who works with clients ready to take charge of their health and make lasting changes. These clients may be managing, or hoping to prevent, chronic conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or obesity. Nicole helps them develop long-term strategies that prioritize prevention, manage existing conditions, and support a healthier, more vibrant life.
Nicole is a registered dietitian who works with clients ready to take charge of their health and make lasting changes. These clients may be managing, or hoping to prevent, chronic conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or obesity. Nicole helps them develop long-term strategies that prioritize prevention, manage existing conditions, and support a healthier, more vibrant life.
Do you struggle with negative thought patterns around food or body image? Frustrated with emotional eating habits caused by boredom, anxiety, or depression? Lauren works privately with clients using a non-diet approach to nutrition focused on intuitive eating and health at every size, a weight neutral approach to food. . Lauren can help you begin to understand the "why" behind choices, so you can start to create lasting change and healthier habits.
Do you struggle with negative thought patterns around food or body image? Frustrated with emotional eating habits caused by boredom, anxiety, or depression? Lauren works privately with clients using a non-diet approach to nutrition focused on intuitive eating and health at every size, a weight neutral approach to food. . Lauren can help you begin to understand the "why" behind choices, so you can start to create lasting change and healthier habits.
I started Viva Real Renal Care as a resource to help people suffering with chronic kidney disease, but our services don’t stop there: We’re prepared to help patients address a range of health conditions that intersect directly with diet. We are based in New Mexico, but can see patients virtually across the country using your existing health insurance benefits, typically at no cost to you. We are also bilingual, and speak both Spanish, English, and the unique Spanglish dialects that live throughout the U.S. We look forward to serving you and empowering you to change your life!
I started Viva Real Renal Care as a resource to help people suffering with chronic kidney disease, but our services don’t stop there: We’re prepared to help patients address a range of health conditions that intersect directly with diet. We are based in New Mexico, but can see patients virtually across the country using your existing health insurance benefits, typically at no cost to you. We are also bilingual, and speak both Spanish, English, and the unique Spanglish dialects that live throughout the U.S. We look forward to serving you and empowering you to change your life!
You’ve spent years struggling with food, your body, or your gut—and you’re ready for that to change. You want to eat without guilt, have steady energy, and trust your body again. Whether it’s eating disorder recovery, gut distress, or hormonal shifts, you’re looking for compassionate support that helps you feel good in both body and mind.
You’ve spent years struggling with food, your body, or your gut—and you’re ready for that to change. You want to eat without guilt, have steady energy, and trust your body again. Whether it’s eating disorder recovery, gut distress, or hormonal shifts, you’re looking for compassionate support that helps you feel good in both body and mind.
How to tell if Natural Health is right for me?
Lake Forest Health Professionals have broad skills and are able to work with a wide range of symptoms.
Complementary and alternative health, natural health or holistic health is a non-medical path to well-being. It sees the physical, mental and spiritual aspects of life as closely interconnected and balanced. Advocates typically use a wide variety of alternative practices, the most common of which include: Acupuncture, Chiropractic, Homeopathy, Massage Therapy, Naturopathy, Nutrition, Osteopathy, and Physical Therapy.
Complementary and alternative health, natural health or holistic health is a non-medical path to well-being. It sees the physical, mental and spiritual aspects of life as closely interconnected and balanced. Advocates typically use a wide variety of alternative practices, the most common of which include: Acupuncture, Chiropractic, Homeopathy, Massage Therapy, Naturopathy, Nutrition, Osteopathy, and Physical Therapy.
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