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EVENT: YogaSix De-Stress Sat. November 13, 2021
KIRA MAAR & CYNTHIA FUNAI
SATURDAY NOVEMBER 13 | 2-3:15pm | $45 W/ 20% DISCOUNT FOR MEMBERS
Kira will guide a grounding and calming restorative practice to calm your nervous system, lower your cortisol levels, and relax your mind. Cynthia will utilize acupuncture to leave you feeling grounded and balanced.
COVID-19: We’re open with new guidelines
Dear Friends and Patients,
We’ve re-opened our doors and have implemented procedures to provide as safe an environment as possible.
Here is what we are doing to keep our patients safe:
- We are following state mandated guidelines of social distancing, sanitizing and wearing of masks.
- We will be performing deep sanitizing before, after, and in between patient visits.
- We require that ALL patients wear masks.
- We will close the waiting area temporarily and schedule patients appropriately in order to support social distancing.
- We are implementing a contactless payment system. Upon creation of an appointment, you will receive an email with payment information. Please pay prior to coming to the office.
- INSURANCE: We are in network with United Healthcare and BCBSIL. Please call the office with your insurance information and we will check coverage for you.
If you are not feeling well, for any reason, please cancel your appointment.
Our office hours for the remainder of the month of May:
Tuesday through Friday from 10-4.
Please schedule your appointment on our website at www.CKFAcupuncture.com/schedule or call the office at 224-616-3355
Thank you and we are looking forward to seeing you again!
Healthy Foods for Fall
The season of fall brings cooler weather and shorter days. As with any season, the world adjusts accordingly. Plants begin to go dormant, animals begin scrounging for food to store to get them through the upcoming winter months and humans start winterizing everything.
As fall descends on the land, it reminds us we need to start cutting back on the numerous cooling foods that are consumed during the summer months. Things like raw foods, salads, juices and fruits should be decreased because they can create too much cold in the body, according to traditional Chinese medicine. continue reading
Five Reasons to Get Acupuncture for Low Back Pain
Statistics show eight out of 10 people will experience low back pain at some point during their life. Seeking medical treatment for back pain is very common. Typically back pain is fleeting and can be easily resolved with rest, heat and an occasional anti-inflammatory like ibuprofen. However, once the damage is done, the recurrence of back pain can be as high as 50 percent. Part of this is because as we age, things like muscles and tendons become less flexible and pliable. It is also very well known in the United States, people are too sedentary and this leads to excess weight gain that can create added pressure on the body, especially the low back. continue reading
