Alternative Medicine and Acupuncture in Wheaton and Joliet IL
Serving Chicago and the Suburbs with Traditional Chinese Medicine
Long standing Eastern Traditions meet Western research technology with the needs of each patient at Eastern Healing. In our Joliet and Wheaton acupuncture clinics, you are greeted as a patient with a thorough diagnostic interview as the initial step in the process designed to design a treatment specific to your individual needs. Using Traditional Chinese Medical techniques in a variety of ways, the patient receives a treatment personalized to promote healing.
If you're ready for an alternative to Western-style medicine and you want to address specific medical conditions, give us a call at 630-653-4358 to make an appointment.
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is a system of diagnostics and healthcare treatment that may be traced back thousands of years. TCM at its basic level sees the individual as a totally integrated whole with both mind and body dependent upon the other for their wellbeing. It is based on a series of holistic concepts designed to cure illnesses and maintain health.
TCM strives to stimulate the body’s natural healing potential by treating the root cause through various modalities such as:
TCM is based upon the premise of restoring balance to heal the patient, for it is the disruptions to balance that are believed to be responsible for disease.
In the west TCM is often considered “alternative medicine”. However in both mainland China and Taiwan, TCM is considered to be an integral part of their health care system. Acupuncture is endorsed by the United Nations World Health Organization, and the United States National Institute of Health for the treatment of pain and a wide variety of general ailments.
Although Eastern Healing addresses a wide range of medical conditions, we specialize in natural infertility treatments. The practice’s Infertility specialization with The Fertile Soul, an affiliation of acupuncture clinics dedicated to the overcoming infertility with traditional, natural methods. Many research studies have proven the effectiveness of acupuncture and Chinese medicine as treatments for infertility.
Reasons you Should Choose Eastern Healing for Reproductive Acupuncture
We provide a full range of services centered around Traditional Chinese Medicine or TCM, which sees the individual as an integral mind body organism. It is based on a holistic concept designed to cure illness and maintain health and well-being. Here are some of our services offerings.
- • Peter Harvey has 15 years of clinical experience in acupuncture and reproductive enhancement
- • Board certified Licensed Acupuncturist (NCCAOM)
- • American Board of Oriental Reproductive Medicine (ABORM)
- • Peter Harvey has an advanced degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine (MSOM)
- • Associate of Clinical Excellence in Fertility Program (CEFP) from The Fertile Soul*
- • Our patient load is over 75% fertility related
- • We see dozens of new fertility patients each month upon referrals of Reproductive Endocrinologists and OB Gyns
- • We augment Western medical procedures like IUI and IVF with TCM to increase the likelihood of reproductive success
- • Member of the American Society of Reproductive Medicine (ASRM)
- • Professional Associate of RESOLVE
- • Member of the American Pregnancy Association
- • Trained in the USA and China
- • Member of the Illinois Association of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (ILAAOM)
- • We consider ourselves to be foremost regional experts in Reproductive Acupuncture
Our hundreds of “little testimonials” that are living proof of the effectiveness of our methods!
Our Services
Traditional Chinese Acupuncture
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is a set of ancient practices that help the body heal itself.
At Eastern Healing, we treat patients in our Wheaton and Joliet offices using a variety of TCM techniques
for various medical conditions, pain, and infertility.
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Acupuncture
At Eastern Healing, our acupuncturists are trained in the Chinese art of Acupuncture. Acupuncture
is used to treat many different diseases and medical conditions. It is also used as a natural treatment
for infertility.
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Infertility Treatment
At Eastern Healing we take our role as part of your healthcare team very seriously. There is no
more intimate relationship between the practitioner and the patient as when we are called upon to
help with infertility questions.
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Women’s Health
Women’s health issues arise throughout life. Many times the symptoms are cyclical or occur at
specific stages such as during pregnancy, perimenopause, or menopause.
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Chinese Herbal Medicine
Herbal medicine dates back almost 5000 years. The Chinese systematically categorized close to
5800 substances that may be used when treating individuals.
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Tui Na Massage
Tui Na is one of the four main branches of Chinese Medicine; along with herbal medicine,
acupuncture and Qi Gong. Tui Na differs from other forms of massage in that it is used to treat
specific illnesses of an internal nature.
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Dietary Therapy
We have all heard the phrase, “you are what you eat” but realistically, we are the result of
what we eat. Through dietary patterns learned before we could make accurate judgments we all have
both good and bad dietary preferences.
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Conditions Treated
Infertility and IVF
Our P.A.R.E.N.T.S. Program™ addresses fertility in a holistic manner, incorporating various
aspects of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) in a comprehensive approach to rectify any imbalance
that leads to infertility.
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Hot Flashes
We use proven Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and acupuncture techniques to treat hot flashes
caused by perimenopause and menopause in women.
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Menopause
More and more women are turning to alternative medicine for the treatment of menopause symptoms
and women’s health issues, particularly after recent concerns regarding the safety of hormone
replacement therapy (HRT).
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Women’s Health
Women’s health issues arise throughout life. Many times the symptoms are cyclical or occur at
specific stages such as during pregnancy, perimenopause, or menopause.
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Headaches and Migraines
We treat migraines and headaches with Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine. These safe,
alternative treatments treat the acute symptoms as well as the underlying imbalances that cause
migraines and headaches.
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Neck and Back Pain
We treat neck and back pain with Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine. These safe,
alternative treatments treat both acute and chronic forms of spinal and muscular pain.
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Allergies and Asthma
We treat allergies and asthma with Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM).
Acupuncture focuses its treatment on correcting the root imbalance that is upsetting the body,
thus helping the body to heal itself.
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Other Medical Conditions
Find out how acupuncture can help you improve your overall well-being, while reducing side
effects and minimizing the need for medications.
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New Patient Forms
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Medical History Record Form
Consent For Treatment Form