Resources Recommended by Our Chicago Acupuncture Clinic

At Acupuncture for Balanced Wellness, we strive to bring our patients the tools they need to make health a priority in their lives. We always encourage our patients to take a proactive role in achieving balance and feeling their best. As such, we have compiled a list of valuable resources outside of our acupuncture clinic that we feel may be helpful for patients in their journey to wellness.

TA4 Fitness
A fitness and longevity program that aims to help adults over 40 achieve optimal weight, build strength and muscle, lose fat, and improve mobility so they can feel, move, and perform better to enjoy life more. This remote coaching app does this with workouts that are unique, fun, and sustainable for maximum return on your investment of time. It helps you build habits and lifestyle changes that are sustainable for life!

Balanced Gut Nutrition & Health
Elyce Shapiro, MS, CNS, LDN is a HAES-aligned Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist with a virtual private practice focused on the intersection of gut health and mental health. She helps individuals uncover the underlying causes of digestive issues, particularly those with anxiety, trauma/PTSD, and/or chronic stress. By addressing the gut-brain connection, Elyce empowers clients to alleviate digestive distress, support mental well-being, and restore agency in their health.

Dorlee Michaeli, MBA, LCSW
Dorlee Michaeli is a psychoanalytic psychotherapist and EMDR-certified clinician with over a decade of clinical experience. She helps quiet-achieving women, especially in tech, finance, and healthcare, heal from trauma, anxiety, and imposter syndrome so they can lead and live with confidence. With an MBA in Marketing and firsthand experience navigating the pressures of corporate life, she offers both weekly therapy and EMDR intensives for clients in NY, NJ, and IL.

Boho Beautiful Yoga
A Youtube channel offering free yoga videos of various styles, focuses, and levels.

Acufinder
A website that helps you find qualified licensed acupuncturists in your area. You can filter your search by location, acupuncture style, technique, or specialty.

Healthline
Healthline is a digital health information platform that provides evidence-based articles, news, and resources on a wide range of health topics.

NIH Emotional Wellness Toolkit
National Institutes of Health's recommendations for achieving and maintaining emotional balance.

Circle & Bloom
Website that offers guided mind-body meditation programs specifically focused on fertility and trying to conceive. We recommend this for those who may be experiencing stress and anxiety due to infertility issues.