A Thyme for Tea & Acupuncture

Join Chef Vahé and Amy Landolt, LAc. for a monthly celebration of the health benefits of acupuncture and food. Meetings will include a group ear acupuncture treatment, a discussion about how acupuncture and food can be used for particular condition, and tea.

when: Third Friday of the month, 11am-12pm, starting on 11/20

where: 5225 Old Orchard Rd, Suite 5, Skokie

cost: $20 suggested donation, a portion of the proceeds will go to Curt’s Café

Interested in joining? Call Amy at 815-814-1319 or email amy@northshoreacupuncturecenter.com.

About Amy 

About Chef Vahé

What happens at a group ear acupuncture treatment?

Attendees are treated in a group, sitting up in chairs, fully clothed. An acupuncturist will place up to five small, sterilized disposable needles into specific sites on each attendee’s ear. The recipients sit quietly in a group setting for 20-30 minutes.

Attendees will need to fill out consent forms provided by Amy prior to receiving acupuncture. If someone does not want to receive acupuncture, they can still sit with and benefit from the group.

What benefits will the attendees notice?

Attendees may notice the following benefits from the treatment:

• Increased calmness and less agitation,

• Relief from stress and emotional trauma,

• Better sleep, and

• A discovery of inner quiet and strength.

It is also a general balancing treatment.

What are advantage of group ear acupuncture treatments using this protocol?

The benefit to the group is larger than the benefit would be if each attendee were treated individually. “Our bodies contain an autonomic mechanism to mimic or unite with a pulse greater than our own – speeding up or slowing down to sync up with a stronger external rhythm. This concept is called ‘entrainment,” explains Frank Lipman, M.D.

This protocol does not require any talking. Talking can be hard if you feel embarrassed about your feelings, aren’t ready to put your feelings into words, or aren’t even aware you are experiencing them. This protocol is also effective even when there are language barriers.

What are participants from previous group treatments saying?

“I can’t believe how good I slept! I’m ready to go again!” Karla Brewer

“Amy, never did I think sticking 5 needles in my ear would help me sleep so soundly…thanks so much!” Michael Cho

“I actually slept through the night. Usually my eyes open on their own at 2am but I actually woke up at 4:55am – which made me very happy. Felt very rested.” Rachel Canning

“Feel calm and great peace of mind this morning. Just went for a run and it felt easy!” Andrea Godfread Brown

We are excited about all of the activity in October! The following links have details about individual events:

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Curious about acupuncture? Want to help raise money for a great cause? Grab your friends and come to Curt’s Café South in Evanston for a stress relief treatment and help us raise $500 for Curt’s!

Benefits of a stress relief treatment include:

• Increased calmness,
• Relief from stress and emotional trauma,
• Better sleep, and
• A discovery of inner quiet and strength

How: You will be treated in a group, sitting up in chairs, fully clothed. Amy will place up to five small, sterilized disposable needles into specific sites on each ear. If you don’t want to have acupuncture, you can still benefit from the treatment by sitting with the group.

When: Tuesday,  September 29th at 8:30am and 12pm at Curt’s South and at 6:30pm at Curt’s on Central

Where: Curt’s Café South, 1813 Dempster St, Evanston

Cost: $20, proceeds will benefit Curt’s Café South

Call North shore Acupuncture Center at 815-814-1319 or email amy@northshoreacupuncturecenter.com to reserve your spot. Space is limited!

What is Curt’s Café?

The philosophy of Curt’s Café is to “dine with purpose”: enjoy great food and help our community at the same time. In addition to offering delicious food and a comfortable space, Curt’s Café is a non-profit organization that provides training in food service and life skills, for at-risk youth in Evanston.

Click here for more information about Curt’s Café. Or watch these videos of Curt’s Café in the news to learn more.

How can you contribute if you cannot make the event?

If you cannot attend, but would like to donate to Curt’s Café, you can mail checks written out to Curt’s Café to Northshore Acupuncture Center at 2906 Central St #189, Evanston, IL 60201 or you can make a donation on Curt’s website (see the orange Donate Now button on the right). If you make a donation through the website, please send an email to amy@northshoreacupuncturecenter.com with the donation amount, so that we can track our progress towards our goal.

What are participants from previous Stress Relief Treatments saying?

“I can’t believe how good I slept! I’m ready to go again!” Karla Brewer

“Amy, never did I think sticking 5 needles in my ear would help me sleep so soundly…thanks so much!” Michael Cho

“I actually slept through the night. Usually my eyes open on their own at 2am but I actually woke up at 4:55am – which made me very happy. Felt very rested.” Rachel Canning

“Feel calm and great peace of mind this morning. Just went for a run and it felt easy!” Andrea Godfread Brown

Are you ready to quit smoking?

Quitting smoking is difficult… you get irritable, agitated, your head aches, and you can’t sleep. Your daily routines have to be changed – you can’t mark the end of the work day with a cigarette. You feel like you’ve lost your best friend.

Quitting is better when you’re armed with the right tools and a supportive group to help you every step of the way. Our innovative 6 week program combines acupuncture and group therapy to address the emotional and physiological challenges of quitting so that you can be on the best path to quit smoking forever.

Contact Rachel Dubrow, LCSW at 847-313-8074 for more information or to enroll.

When: Weekly sessions starting Wednesday, September 30th and ending November 4th, 7-8:30pm

Where: 5225 Old Orchard Rd, Suite 5, Skokie

Program includes:

• Weekly therapist guided support meetings
• Eight acupuncture treatments for withdrawal symptom and craving management

Cost: $1000 value for only $300

Biographies:

Rachel Dubrow, LCSW

Amy Landolt, LAc