Since 2004, Melanie Katin, DACM, L.Ac. has been helping people of all ages restore their sense of health and well-being. She had a successful practice in New York City for 14 years, before returning to her hometown of Chicago. She specializes in Traditional Chinese herbal medicine and gentle Japanese Acupuncture to assist in your healing, remove the stress in your body, and naturally prevent illness or pain. She views her role as a partner in your path back to the state of health where you felt your best. Chinese medicine is a comprehensive element of an integrative approach to your healing.  The focus of an acupuncture treatment is to restore your overall well-being, instead of individual symptoms. Your whole self is returned to balance, including physical symptoms of discomfort or pain as well as your emotional health.  Initially, it may require several weekly visits to address your primary concern, but then many people opt to come in for regular monthly visits or once every couple of months, for "tune-ups" because it helps them maintain their good pattern of health.  When you come in for a visit, you should expect to go over your comprehensive health history. There will be an evaluation and treatment plan discussed. Includes acupuncture, nutritional guidance, and herbal recommendations. Adjunctive therapies, such as electric stimulation, cupping, gua sha or moxibustion may be used, if your condition requires