Business Details
7 Years
experience
Your Trusted Acupuncture Clinic in Chicago
Evergreen Acupuncture is dedicated to empowering individuals through holistic health care rooted in Eastern Medicine. Our practice emphasizes the body's innate self-healing abilities, combining acupuncture, herbal remedies, and lifestyle guidance to address both acute and chronic conditions. Founded on principles of balance and harmony, we offer personalized treatments for pain management, emotional disorders, digestive issues, and more. Our lead practitioner, Sung Y.Choi, brings decades of expertise in integrating Eastern and Western medical traditions. We prioritize patient education, teaching meditation, Tai Chi, and holistic wellness practices to support long-term health. With board-certified credentials and affiliations with professional organizations, we ensure high standards of care. Our mission is to foster vitality and wellness through natural, drug-free therapies tailored to each patient's unique needs.
Services
Acupuncture
Cupping Therapy
Electro-acupuncture
Ear Acupuncture
Gua-sha
Herbal Medicine
Pain Management
Meditation Instruction
Tai Chi Classes
Holistic Wellness
Details
- Year established: 2019
Highlights and features
- Board-certified practitioners with dual expertise in Eastern and Western medicine
- Personalized herbal formulations tailored to individual symptom patterns
- Evidence-based integration of acupuncture and modern pain management techniques
- Comprehensive approach combining treatment with lifestyle education
- Specialized experience in treating anxiety, depression, and chronic pelvic pain
Associations and certifications
- National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM)
- Illinois Licensed Acupuncturist
- American Acupuncture Council
- Illinois Association of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine
Services
Acupuncture
Acupuncture involves inserting ultra-fine needles at specific points to stimulate the body's natural healing processes. This time-tested technique effectively reduces inflammation, relieves pain, and restores energy flow without pharmaceutical side effects. Our practitioners use this method to treat musculoskeletal pain, migraines, and stress-related conditions.
Herbal Medicine
Custom herbal formulations combine centuries-old wisdom with modern research to address individual health concerns. We prescribe plant-based remedies for digestive disorders, hormonal imbalances, and immune system support while emphasizing safe, synergistic ingredient combinations for optimal therapeutic effects.
Cupping Therapy
This ancient technique uses controlled suction to increase blood flow, release muscle tension, and promote detoxification. Cupping effectively treats chronic pain conditions, respiratory issues, and circulation problems through localized stimulation of soft tissues and energy meridians.
Electro-acupuncture
Electro-acupuncture enhances traditional needle therapy with gentle electrical stimulation for enhanced pain relief and neurological rehabilitation. This technique proves particularly effective for treating chronic pain, muscle spasms, and post-stroke recovery by amplifying the body's natural healing responses.
Ear Acupuncture
Ear acupuncture targets specific points on the auricle to address systemic health issues through the body's neuro-reflex pathways. This specialized treatment successfully manages addiction withdrawal symptoms, stress disorders, and weight management challenges through precise point stimulation.
People
Sung Y. Choi
Lead Acupuncturist
Dr. Choi combines 20+ years of clinical experience with dual certification in Eastern and Western medicine. His expertise includes treating chronic pain, anxiety disorders, and digestive issues using acupuncture and herbal therapies.
Questions
What conditions can acupuncture effectively treat?
We successfully treat chronic pain, anxiety disorders, digestive issues, migraines, and hormonal imbalances using acupuncture and complementary therapies.
Are herbal treatments safe with prescription medications?
Our practitioners carefully review all medications and create herb formulas that safely complement conventional treatments while minimizing interactions.
What should I expect during my first acupuncture session?
Your initial visit includes a comprehensive health assessment followed by a personalized treatment plan featuring acupuncture and lifestyle recommendations.
Do you offer family or group treatment options?
We provide customized family wellness packages combining acupuncture, herbal education, and lifestyle coaching for collective health improvements.
How quickly can I expect results from acupuncture treatments?
Treatment duration varies by condition, but most patients experience noticeable improvements within 4-6 sessions combined with lifestyle modifications.
