Acupuncture treatment has helped billions of people in the world. Accepted with many insurance plans on the West and East coasts, the Midwest has slowly began accepting this Chinese medicine as a regular procedure.
Located in the heart of Andersonville—at 5245 N. Clark on the second floor—the team at Thrive Acupuncture began a quaint little business above Salon 10 to make our neighborhood a healthier place.
Shelbi Bailor offers help through acupuncture for women's pediatric and cosmetic issues. Her husband, Nicholas Dotson, assists with the pain and the rehabilitation of muscles.
The treatments can be quite expensive but this family offers a community experience that knocks off half the price. Zero-gravity chairs sitting in a circle are used in a group setting and, if used regularly, can provide an even better experience than a private session.
The couple's mission is to "bring medicine back to the community." To do this, they even offer free qi gong classes on Thursdays at 7 p.m. and the last Friday of every month an acupuncture open house to see if the experience is a good fit for the client. Qi gong is a breathing and mediation class to increase energy.
Scared of needles? No worries—these specialists combat fear by making the client comfortable, and all needles are disposed of at the end of the experience.
With flu season on the way, acupuncture changes to fit the season. Preventative medicine has proven to be so valuable, especially when the immune system is compromised. The process can strengthen the lungs and spleen and prepare a patient for the upcoming winter months as well as battle the side effects of medications.
For more information and to make an appointment, go to www.thriveacupuncture.net or call 773-331-3553.