Acupuncture & Wellness in Chicago
Edgewater & Rogers Park
Golden Hour Acupuncture - A Neighborhood Sanctum.
Supporting the Health & Vitality of people, families, and communities in Chicago with acupuncture.
Small Shifts Open the Way for Healing to Unfold
The life we want for ourself can feel so far away at times: pain is restricting you, emotions are destabilizing, pregnancy keeps ending in miscarriage or isn’t happening at all, … . Maybe the reasons aren’t this obvious and it just feels like something is missing.
We are dedicated to helping you transform the obstacles separating you from a life that is fulfilling on any and every level: physical, mental, emotional, spiritual.
OUR SERVICES
ACUPUNCTURE
Acupuncture is a method of relieving pain or curing illness by placing extremely thin needles into a person's skin at particular points on the body. The needles are about the thickness of a hair. Most patients do not report pain, but rather, a heavy, dull sensation with the needles.
COMPANION THERAPIES
HERBAL
MOXIBUSTION
CUPPING
GUA SHA
MASSAGE SERVICES
Conditions Treated with Acupuncture
Allergies, asthma, chronic cough, frequent sinus infection, breathlessness, lack of energy, shallow breathing.
EAR + NOSE + THROAT
Food allergies, bloating, reflux, poor digestion, nausea, constipation, diarrhea low or excessive appetite, stomach pain, ulcers, hernia, irritable bowel syndrome / disease, ulcerative colitis, hemorrhoids, anal fissures, slow digestion, high blood sugars, metabolic syndrome.
DIGESTION + IBS
Insomnia, easy waking, nightmares, sleep apnea, snoring, difficulty falling asleep.
SLEEP + INSOMNIA
Hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, chronic fatigue, weight gain or loss, endocrine disorders, feeling cold, neuropathy, autoimmune disease, fibromyalgia, side effects of diseases and their treatment, such as cancer, MS, stroke, Lyme Disease, Epstein Barr.
ENERGY + FATIGUE
Stress, anxiety, depression, lack of focus, foggy-headed-ness, poor memory, difficulty making decisions, creative block, lack of motivation and drive, difficulty finishing projects, ADHD.
MENTAL + EMOTIONAL
Digestive issues, constipation, teething pain, irritability, ADHD, learning challenges, nightmares, bed wetting, food issues, frequent colds, earaches, injury recovery (breaks, sprains), mental health.
PEDIATRICS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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Dynamic balance: Chinese medicine creates balance on the inside of your body, which in turn radiates outward into your life.
Many patients experience a sense of deep relaxation, immediate pain relief, and a quality of centered well-being immediately after a treatment. In the following days, the body continues to heal. You may notice increased energy, better digestion, improved mood, mental clarity and more range of motion. When a condition is chronic, it takes the body longer to come back into balance, but over time, it does indeed find its way back to health.
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Make sure and eat something beforehand. It’s best not to receive acupuncture on a totally empty stomach. Wear comfortable clothes. Come as you are. You are an amazing person. You’ve made a choice to invest in your health. That is something to be proud of!
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After completing paperwork, we will have a thorough conversation about your health, your goals for treatment, and any concerns you have. We’ll develop a treatment plan together. After that, you’ll receive a full treatment. This may include acupuncture, herbal consultation and accessory techniques.
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First treatments usually take about 75 minutes. Follow-up treatments are between 45 and 60 minutes long.
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A typical course of treatment is usually about 10 treatments, but varies depending on how long you’ve had the condition, and how much we collaborate on the healing process. Results vary by individual and specific condition.
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Acupuncture needles are as thin as a hair, and most patients report feeling a dull, heavy sensation once the needles are inserted. Julie is known for her gentle technique, and many patients remark, “I didn’t feel a thing!”
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Yes! We are In-Network with Blue Cross Blue Shield. We can also provide you with a detailed receipt called a SuperBill to submit to your insurance company. Payment is due in full at the time of service. We accept cash, checks, and credit cards.