Health Professionals near River Forest, IL

For over 20 years, Sonia has worked in the field of holistic healing as a student and practitioner and has been devoted to bringing her nurturing and compassionate support to all her patients, adults, teens and children, guiding them towards health and wellness. Sonia is an Acupuncturist and also certified in Alchemical Healing, Advanced cupping therapy, foot reflexology, Reiki master under the lineage of Grandmaster Takata, and Flower essence therapy.

Amanda is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) that specializes in plant-based eating, sports nutrition, & the intersection of the two. She also likes to work with those who have ARFID (Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder) because there are not many dietitians who have experience in or understand it. She is a former high school science teacher with a M.Ed in science education who changed careers to become a RDN. She is also an avid runner & former division 1 cross country/ track athlete, who is enthusiastic about & fueled by a vegan diet. Amanda is also a UESCA Certified Running Coach.

Do you feel trapped in an endless cycle of dieting? After each new fad, do you find yourself back in the same place? Are you trying to prepare healthy meals, but struggle with time and organization? Or do you feel stuck with eating habits that don't serve you, but aren't sure how to change? You're certainly not alone. My main goal is to help you simplify eating, get rid of food "rules," and help you find joy, balance and health!

I am committed to working with you to help you achieve optimal health and overall well-being through a variety of holistic and natural approaches. You will receive a personal one-on-one comprehensive history and examination, so that I may determine the cause of your symptom(s). I can then utilize chiropractic, acupuncture, applied kinesiology, nutrition, and other therapies to help correct the problem and not just put a “band-aid” on your symptom(s). I have a wide field of interests from children to athletes to women’s health issues and/or anyone looking to improve their health naturally.

There is no denying that we live in a world steeped in struggles with food and body image. Whether these issues are severely impacting your life or simply hard for you to manage right now, I'm here to help. I have been a registered dietitian specializing in the treatment of eating disorders and disordered eating for almost 10 years.

Richard Kim L.Ac has learned Eastern Medicine in L.A. and he studied more in Republic of Korea. And his one of the eastern medicine skills is a Chuna manipulation which is the treatment of pulling and pushing the muscle which balances your body by releasing the tensions in the muscle, ligament, disc, and vertebrae. After the Chuna manipulation, Richard Kim L.Ac helps the movement of the patient during acupuncture treatment in severe cases. This movement assistance during the acupuncture therapy eases the pain by releasing the muscles, and circulating blood very well.

Hyundo (a.k.a. Hans) Kim is a licensed acupuncturist in Illinois and a former professor at the prestigious Sangji University in Korea. He received his bachelor’s degree at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Then he graduated from Emperor's College of Traditional Oriental Medicine in Santa Monica, CA with Magna Cum Laude and spent the next eight years in Korea, working at Korean Research Institute of Geriatrics as the senior researcher and then at Sangji University.

I am a certified holistic nutrition consultant and natural chef. I work with women dealing with a range of digestive and women's health issues to regain their energy, live pain free and feel at home in the body again. I am particularly adept at bringing gut and hormone related imbalances into balance based on my own experience with fibroids.

Jennifer is a Registered Dietitian with a Master’s Degree in Nutrition Science from the University of Illinois at Chicago who has been practicing dietetics for nearly two decades. She is committed to helping people achieve their wellness goals through a holistic and personalized approach to nutrition counseling. Drawing on her deep understanding of nutrition science she sees her role not only as educator, but as partner and collaborator in identifying skills, practices and sustainable daily actions that drive lasting change.

I am a registered dietitian with a virtual private practice. I am currently accepting new clients. I specialize in providing support to individuals struggling with eating disorders and chronic dieting. I work from a weight-neutral lens and I utilize the principles of Intuitive Eating in my counseling. I have 5+ years experience working in the field of eating disorders, including higher levels of care such as residential, partial hospitalization, and intensive outpatient.

You are unique, and your nutrition and lifestyle plan should be too! If you’re tired of trying different diets without desired results, are frustrated by all the crazy conflicting nutrition information out there, or want to feel more vibrant and balanced, I can help guide you. We'll work together to discover the root causes of your ailments.

Hi, I am Janelle Middleton, MPH, RDN, LDN. I completed my graduate course work at Loma Linda University in California and undergraduate studies at Dominican University in River Forest, Illinois. I have 8 years of RD experience and earned Employee of the Month in my previous clinical nutrition role. Since I would describe myself as very much a people person, naturally inquisitive, and a great listener, you can expect to feel heard and supported in our sessions. I pride myself on being empathetic and encouraging, while effectively holding you accountable to the goals YOU set for yourself.

My approach to nutrition counseling is a collaborative, judgment-free approach that helps you learn about your body's needs and nutrition. I will be supportive in helping set priorities, establish goals, and create individualized plans.

Services: Treatment options include acupuncture/acupressure, chiropractic manipulation, diet and exercise, herbal medicine, homeopathy, massage therapy, nutrition, and sports medicine, surface EMG. Conditions Treated: Allergies, Arthritis, Asthma, Back and Disc Problems, Diet and Nutrition, Depression, Facial Rejuvenation, Headaches/Migraines/Neck Pain, Menopause, Muscle Aches/Sprains and Strains, Orthopedics, Pediatric/Healthy Kids, Sexual Dysfunction/Infertility, Stress, Weight Management One of the most unique wellness centers in Chicagoland area.

HI, I’m Alexis! I am a HAES aligned Registered Dietitian specializing in all forms of disordered eating, substance abuse, and medical nutrition therapy. My nutrition counseling approach would be described as weight neutral, client-centered, and evidence-based. I believe everyone has the potential to actualize a life free from the burdens of dieting, the pressure of self-criticism, and the distress of consistent body dissatisfaction. I also believe clients nutritionally affected by certain medical diagnoses can find joy in preparing meals consistent with their new version of health.

I am a highly organized, professional and self-motivated Dietitian with a great passion for nutrition and people’s well-being. I believe that all foods fit into your diet and I would love to be part of your nutrition journey. I have previously worked with other clients to develop meal plans that are tailored just for them. I am also current with practices that align with evidence based research as well as other areas such as intermitting fasting and keto diets.

In our office we pride ourselves on providing a loving, compassionate, supportive environment to help our patients not only regain their health, vitality and youth, but also to maintain their health once regained. We provide care for children, seniors and persons of all ages. We have taken care of some of the most notable personalities in our community and have patients who come to us from long distances due to the unique approach we have to restore health.

Do you struggle with feeling guilty after eating certain foods? Have you tried diet after diet hoping that the next one will finally stick? Do you feel obsessed with food and what your body looks like? Is overeating and binge eating common for you? Do you base your worth on the number you see on the scale? Are you hoping to finally stop calorie counting and learn how to eat intuitively? If any of these questions sound familiar, you are in the right place!

I love working with clients to explore their relationship with food and body. You can expect that sessions with me will be individualized and collaborative - you are in the driver’s seat! You are the only one that has lived in your body, meaning that you have invaluable experience and wisdom about your own needs. Come with your questions, challenges and goals and we will create a game plan together. Sessions with me are warm and casual. I try to bring levity and laughter into the (virtual) room - but you get to be the judge of my jokes. I practice from an anti-diet, weight inclusive framework.