Acupuncture Evanston
Acupuncture ⎜ Herbal Medicine ⎜ Functional Nutrition
Specialist in Women’s Health and Fertility
“My health and well-being has improved by leaps and bounds.”
Welcome to my Evanston acupuncture practice, located in the North Shore of Chicago where I use acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, and functional herbal medicine and nutrition to help you overcome your health challenges and feel your best. I have been a licensed acupuncturist and herbalist since 2001. I am board certified in women’s health and fertility treatment and a certified functional medicine practitioner. I look forward to being a partner on your journey to better health.
In practice since 2001, for 18 years I worked for Northshore University Healthsystem’s Integrative Medicine program, treating complex cases including chronic pain, digestive and respiratory disorders, immune disorders, anxiety, insomnia, stress-related conditions, pediatrics, oncology, and women’s health and fertility for which I have advanced training.
I will listen compassionately and help you with gentle interventions on your healing journey. My practice is guided by the principle that gentle intervention promotes normal functioning. When appropriate, I use laser acupuncture as a safe and painless technique that can in some cases be used instead of needles (for very young children or the needle-phobic).
I use a combination of evidence-informed practice, clinical experience, and traditional knowledge. Acupuncture and herbal medicine can serve as an alternative treatment for many problems making more invasive interventions unnecessary, or when used in combination with Western medicine, may help reduce the need for medication and side effects while increasing function and resiliency.
“I have seen Nicole for various health issues over the last 10 years.
She is very gentle and kind and her years of experience show in her work.”
“Acupuncture with Nicole was relaxing, stress free, and amazing.”
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