Integrative Medicine
Determining and treating the real source of a person's medical condition can lead to a more lasting, far-reaching, and satisfying solution than treating only the symptom. And finding a solution that avoids resorting to drugs and that encourages the body to heal itself contributes to the person's long-term health and well-being. The skilled professionals in the Integrative Medicine Department at Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital Health & Fitness Center examine an individual's whole being along with the specific problem. We evaluate the person so we can determine the healing method or combination of methods that works best; then we integrate those methods in order to improve the person's health and life. Because each person is unique, we consider a variety of remedies, often including conventional medical therapy, all designed to help the body care for itself.
Biochemical Medicine (Naprapathy)
Naprapathy can relieve or even eliminate a patient's discomfort and can accelerate the rehabilitation process for those recovering from illness or injury. We focus on the relationship between the muscles, tendons, and ligaments and the body's functions. Using a variety of mobilization techniques and exercises, we help release tension in the tendons and enable the whole body to begin to function more smoothly to heal itself. A change in diet and the addition of nutritional supplementation may be recommended after assessing a patient's needs through a comprehensive dietary and physical evaluation.
Chiropractic Services
Chiropractic can be defined as conservative care of the body. It is the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of illness without the use of prescription drugs or invasive surgery. We use the most modern clinical techniques such as manipulation of the spine and other joints, modalities including ultrasound, electrical stimulation and flexion/distraction. Our objective is to provide you with counseling and patient education for the prevention and treatment of injury or disease. We welcome any questions you have regarding your care and we will strive to respond fully to your needs.
Massage Therapy
Depending on the specific need, our skilled massage therapists can prevent or alleviate pain and discomfort; relieve muscle spasms, tension, and stiffness; improve circulation and promote overall well-being. Massage therapy can also increase flexibility and range of motion. Lower blood pressure, improve breathing, aid relaxation and restore calmness.
Acupuncture
This ancient Oriental method of healing uses tiny needles placed along energy pathways just below the first layers of skin to relieve pain, stress, and other health conditions by locating and removing the causes. Our skilled practitioners reopen these pathways to enable stores of energy to flow freely within the body and to reach areas that had become energy-deprived.
Chinese Herbal Medicine
Herbal Medicine incorporated Oriental diagnosis to discover the origin of a person's health complaints in order to treat the cause rather than the symptom. Our expert herbalists know that herbs can provide effective healing if used properly; they prescribe carefully controlled herbal combinations and dosages, based on the illness treated and various individual factors.
NEW!Spa Services
The integrated medicine department now offers custom designed facial waxing, UV Free tanning, manicures and pedicures. Coming soon: Makeup lessons.
Schedule your appointment today with one of our trained technicians at 847-620-4560.
About the Integrative Medicine Center
The Integrative Medicine Department, located at Good Shepherd Hospital Health & Fitness Center at 1301 South Barrington Road in Barrington, is open Monday-Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., and 9:00a.m. to 4:00p.m.on Saturday & Sunday (massage only). We recommend that individuals contact their insurance carrier to determine the services covered. For more information or to schedule an appointment, please call 847-620-4560.
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