Getting a good night’s sleep is critical for good health. Many experts now recognize sleep as being as important for good health (if not more) as nutrition and movement. So many things factor into whether or not we get high quality sleep – our emotional and spiritual health; what we consume – food, drinks, substances, music, news, social media; our lifestyle and daily habits; our physical health; our sleep environment. continue reading
One of my favorite holiday traditions is delivering cookies to neighbors.
Join me for the fourth annual Cookies for Community! Let’s fill the Evanston Community Fridges* with baking ingredients so our neighbors can create their own holiday memories – baking with their families. 
*This year, in addition to filling the fridges, we will be partnering with Sanctuary Evanston and Sanctuary Niles Township to deliver baking ingredients to neighbors who are vulnerable to ICE’s acts of terror. If you would like to have ingredients delivered to your home, please fill out the Sanctuary Evanston mutual aid form if you live in Evanston or the Sanctuary Niles Township mutual aid form if you live in Lincolnwood, Morton Grove, Niles or Skokie.
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This holiday season support the environment and a LOCAL SMALL BUSINESS by giving an EXPERIENCE. Research shows that people who spent money on experiences instead of things were happier and felt their money was better spent. Give someone you love who has been putting up with stress, pain, anxiety and/or sleep issues the gift of their health SUPPORTING their ability to live full out.
STRESS RELIEF TREATMENT – SPECIAL OFFER $50
My clients call these mini-getaways. Experience 30-40 minutes of bliss cocooned in warmth, relaxing sounds and soothing scents created by local small businesses Luna Delgado Botanicals and Witchy Woman World Apothecary – with no one demanding your attention.
There are two options for this treatment.
Option 1 is a standard acupuncture treatment focused on relaxation and stress relief. If you (or your loved one) would like other issues addressed besides stress relief, the value of the gift card can be used towards the price of a personalized treatment.
Bonus side effects of acupuncture may include:
Option 2 is a vibrational sound therapy session with either ear magnets or needles on points for stress relief.
ROCK STAR CUPPING SESSION – SPECIAL OFFER $50
Let your inner rock star shine with a rock star cupping session! (If you don’t want star shaped cupping marks, hearts or traditional circles are available.) Cupping involves placing glass or plastic “cups” on the skin and creating a vacuum by suctioning out the air. Cupping enhances circulation, relieves pain and pulls out toxins from the body’s tissues – plus it looks cool!
GIFT CERTIFICATE FOR FLEETWOOD-JOURDAIN COMMUNITY ACUPUNCTURE – $11 if the recipient is an Evanston Resident ($31 for non-residents)
Community acupuncture is offered on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month at 6:30pm at the Fleetwood-Jourdain Community Center.
To purchase any of these special offers or gift cards, send an email to amy@northshoreacupuncturecenter.com with a phone number for us to call to get your credit card information or call 815.814.1319. Limited to 5 special offer gift certificates per client. You may also buy gift certificates to count towards a personalized acupuncture treatment.
There are a variety of reasons for parents to seek out a pediatric acupuncturist. It usually isn’t the first resource sought out when a child is suffering from insomnia, infrequent bowel movements, or other digestive issues. However, more and more parents are looking for ways to treat these issues that don’t involve prescription medication that often has side effects worse than what they are trying to treat. As parents increasingly seek holistic and integrative approaches to their children’s well-being, pediatric acupuncture is gaining traction as a safe, effective, and non-pharmaceutical option for a wide range of childhood health concerns. continue reading
People can experience trauma in a variety of ways. Trauma can be physical or emotional. It can be the result of an event like a car accident or through a relationship like with an abusive parent, teacher/coach, or spouse. Trauma doesn’t just reside in the mind but rather embeds itself deep in the body.
It can be tricky to treat and can manifest anxiety and other behavioral triggers sometimes without warning. Many trauma victims are finding that acupuncture, with its whole-person, body-based approach, offers a powerful and gentle tool for those seeking to heal from the wounds trauma leaves behind. continue reading
According to the CDC, in the United States, over 15 percent of all adults complain about severe headaches or migraines, with prevalence among women more than twice as high as among men. In 2021, 4.3% of adults aged ≥18 years reported being bothered a lot by headache or migraine in the past 3 months, with a higher percentage among women (6.2%) than men (2.2%).
Treatment options include medication that can often leave sufferers feeling groggy and unlike themselves for hours after taking it. Many people are looking for a drug-free way to combat the root cause of migraines and they’re finding it with acupuncture. Let’s look at how acupuncture can truly provide relief to those suffering from chronic migraines. continue reading
If you’ve been thinking about trying acupuncture but aren’t sure what to expect, this article just might be the best place to start. Let’s explore the basic concepts that form the foundation of acupuncture, including the nature of Qi, Blood, Yin, and Yang, and how these elements influence health and healing. continue reading
In January 2025, Mayo Clinic researchers and collaborators have described — for the first time — the prevalence of autoimmune diseases in the U.S. Their research, published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation, reports that about 15 million people are estimated to have one or more of 105 autoimmune diseases. Treatments can vary but more and more people are looking for alternatives without harsh side effects. Patients are seeking out complementary treatments that address the whole person, not just the symptoms. Among these options, acupuncture stands out as a promising therapy with ancient roots and growing modern validation. continue reading
Whether you are an elite athlete or a weekend warrior taking your sport of choice seriously, every practice, every competition, and every training session or practice is likely aimed at perfection. But when you get sidelined by injury, your whole world can change quickly.
And when standard injury recovery options like physical therapy provide little improvement, many athletes at every level are turning to acupuncture to aid recovery, manage pain, and get back in the game stronger than before. continue reading
When Ethan first walked into the small, sunlit meditation studio at the edge of town, he wasn’t sure what he was looking for. After months of grinding stress at work, sleepless nights, and a gnawing sense of emptiness, something deep inside him said it was time to slow down.
But when the teacher began listing different types of meditation — mindfulness, mantra, visualization, body scan — Ethan’s mind spun again. Wasn’t meditation just… sitting quietly? continue reading
Late night, exhaustion, and countless diaper changes are expected for new moms. But what often isn’t expected are the overwhelming physical and emotional drain that can sometimes linger long after the hospital stay. Breastfeeding challenges, unpredictable moods, persistent back pain, and a deep sense of loneliness can become ever present in the daily life of a new mom. And finding ways to deal with this new reality can be challenging. For many new moms, acupuncture has become a lifeline; a gentle but powerful way to heal body and mind during one of life’s most transformative periods. continue reading
In our busy lives, it’s easy to underestimate the silent, vital role water plays. We often think of hydration as something necessary only when we’re exercising or sweating profusely. But hydration is critical to everyday health, affecting nearly every system in our bodies. continue reading
No matter how clean you eat and how healthy your lifestyle, you reach a certain age, and you might begin experiencing persistent bloating, abdominal discomfort, and irregular bowel movements. Conventional treatments may prove frustrating and provide little relief. It might be time to look for a drug-free, non-toxic alternative: acupuncture. continue reading
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