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Why You Should Try Electroacupuncture for Pain Management

By admin | Published January 20, 2025

Why You Should Try Electroacupuncture for Pain Management

For those suffering from chronic pain, traditional medications only provide temporary relief and can come with side effects that leave people feeling sluggish and unwell. Electroacupuncture combines traditional acupuncture with electrical stimulation, enhancing its effectiveness for managing pain and promoting healing. By delivering gentle electrical pulses through the acupuncture needles, this modern approach stimulates nerves, muscles, and connective tissues, offering a potent and scientifically backed method for pain management. Recent studies underscore the growing recognition of electroacupuncture as a safe and effective therapy for various pain conditions. continue reading »

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Five Transformative Health Benefits Acupuncture Provides for Overall Health

By admin | Published January 6, 2025

Five Transformative Health Benefits Acupuncture Provides for Overall Health

As more insurance plans and more allied health practitioners begin to embrace what has traditionally been known as “alternative medicine” treatments, acupuncture has enjoyed a surge in popularity with potential patients desperate for a drug-free alternative for their overall health and wellness. 

Acupuncture, an ancient practice rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), has been gaining traction in modern healthcare as a holistic approach to promoting physical, emotional, and mental wellbeing. While skeptics may question its efficacy, a growing body of scientific research supports acupuncture’s myriad health benefits. From pain relief to stress reduction, this time-honored therapy offers a natural and effective way to enhance overall health. continue reading »

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Restoring Breath: Acupuncture for Treating Sleep Apnea

By admin | Published December 9, 2024

Restoring Breath: Acupuncture for Treating Sleep Apnea

According to the National Council on Aging, approximately 39 million U.S. adults suffer from obstructive sleep apnea. And for those with severe cases, it can lead to heart, kidney, and metabolic health complications. Despite trying the common solution of a CPAP machine and recommended lifestyle changes, many find their breathing issues persist, impacting not only their sleep but their overall well-being.  continue reading »

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Enjoying The Ancient Art of Tai Chi

By admin | Published December 23, 2024

Enjoying The Ancient Art of Tai Chi

When walking the dog through a local park in the early morning, you may have noticed a group of people moving gracefully and effortlessly, like a river flowing around rocks. They are practicing Tai Chi, an ancient Chinese martial art that combines slow, deliberate movements with deep breathing and mindfulness. Tai Chi, which was once reserved for warriors and scholars, has become a powerful tool for people of all ages seeking to improve their physical and mental health. But what exactly are the health benefits of Tai Chi, and why is it gaining popularity worldwide?  continue reading »

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Relief from election anxiety

By Amy Landolt | Published October 28, 2024

We are all experiencing some big emotions during this election season. We would like to offer an opportunity to come together in community to process some of those emotions. Take some time to ground yourself on Tuesday 11/5 between 3-4pm before the election results start to come in and/or come in on Wednesday 11/6 between 10-11am to reset your nervous system to prepare for the work that is ahead of us regardless of the results (or to process the discomfort of uncertainty if the results are not yet known.) continue reading »

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Intro – Circle of Mentors Sleep Edition 2024

By Amy Landolt | Published October 24, 2024

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 »

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Sarah Abu-Absi

By Amy Landolt | Published October 24, 2024

Sarah Abu-Absi

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As a forest therapy guide and mind-body coach, Sarah’s mission is to help people feel better, while remember their connection to the Earth and each other. She guides and supports people recovering from chronic illness and pain, and anyone looking for stress relief and more meaning and connection. She meets with people in parks and forest preserves throughout Chicagoland, as well as over Zoom – both in groups and one-on-one.

Drawing from her own experience recovering from chronic illness and pain is an important part of her practice, in addition to years of training in different modalities like Pain Reprocessing Therapy, Inner Relationship Focusing, Holistic Life Coaching, and Nature and Forest Therapy. She has a BA in Environmental Studies with a concentration in Sociology and Anthropology, and spent the first part of her career working in the environmental field.

Sarah lives in Evanston, Illinois with her husband, two teenage kids, and rescue pug-hound.

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Kaiyah Allison

By Amy Landolt | Published October 30, 2024

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Kaiyah Allison is a Chicago native who is passionate about encouraging every person she encounters. Kaiyah has a motto “I see you and you matter”. Hence came the name of her business “UR ENOUGH”.

Kaiyah has been facilitating Wellness Workshops for over twenty years. Kaiyah has offered Journaling Circles, Healing Circles, Drumming Circles, Sound Healing, Retreats, Mindfulness, Aromatherapy, Public Speaking, Team Building exercises and Ice Breaker and Wellness sessions at the Juvenile Justice Center, Cook County Jail, Churches, Schools, Greif Camps and organizations.

Kaiyah is equipped to do this work as she approaches every opportunity with a heart of compassion. Kaiyah creates a safe space that is welcoming for all. Kaiyah strives to share coping skills to navigate through the Journey of life together in Unity!

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Dr. Suzanne Badillo

By Amy Landolt | Published October 26, 2024

Dr. Suzanne Badillo, PT, DPT

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Dr. Suzanne Badillo is the co-founder of Link Physical Therapy, a boutique private practice in south Evanston. Link Physical Therapy specializes in women’s health and pelvic health for adults and children of all genders, with a mission to empower individuals to live life better! Dr. Badillo is a board-certified clinical specialist in Women’s Health Physical Therapy with over 25 years of experience as a physical therapist.  Her clinical, research, and educational interests include pelvic floor health, pregnancy/postpartum rehabilitation, women’s health across the lifespan, and gender and cultural/racial disparities in healthcare, and she is an educator locally and nationally on these topics. continue reading »

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Lela Beem

By Amy Landolt | Published October 26, 2024

Lela Beem, SEP, C-IAYT

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Lela Beem is a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, certified yoga therapist and the co-founder of Grateful Yoga of Evanston. Lela has been leading group and private yoga sessions since 2005. She also specializes in alleviating with psychosomatic symptoms of post-traumatic stress using Somatic Experiencing.

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