Welcome to Bodyscapes!
serving Chicago and suburbs
"Ellie is an amazing combination of professionalism as well as compassion and warmth. I immediately felt comfortable with Ellie. Her work has been a valuable tool and assisted me greatly in my personal health and well-being."  - Diane
PictureEllie Pickering, L.Ac.
Bodyscapes is a holistic health clinic specializing in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Practitioner Ellie Pickering has maintained a successful practice since 1987 and has offices in both Evanston and in the south suburb of Olympia Fields. 

Bodyscapes services include acupuncture, massage therapy, Chinese herbs, nutritional therapy, moxibustion, cupping, guasha, and weekly yoga classes. Ellie specializes in chronic pain, Women's health, stress-related conditions, and digestive issues. She provides a warm, personal experience using safe, natural, and effective treatment. She welcomes you to her practice.

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What Can Traditional Chinese Medicine Treat?
Traditional Chinese Medicine can treat virtually all medical conditions. The following list are some of the most commonly treated conditions.
Chronic Pain
Headaches
Migraines
Neck pain
Shoulder pain
Frozen shoulder
Tendinitis
Arthritis
Bursitis
Carpal tunnel
Sciatica
Low back pain
Herniated disc
Knee pain
Plantar faciitis
Fibromyalgia

Stress-related
Tension headaches
Eye strain 
Anxiety
Depression
Insomnia
Chronic fatigue
Substance abuse   

Women's Health
PMS
Painful periods
Amenorrhea
Infertility
IVF/IUI support
Pregnancy
Post-partum
Endometriosis
Fibroids
PCOS
Hormone imbalances
Irregular cycles
Menopause
Depression & Anxiety
Insomnia
Thyroid disorders
Weight gain

Endocrine Disorders
Hypothyroidism
Hyperthyroidism
Diabetes
Adrenal fatigue
Hypoglycemia
Digestion
Irritable bowel syndrome
Bloating and gas
Constipation
Diarrhea
Hemorrhoids
Ulcers
Colitis
Weight gain
Crohn's disease

Respiratory
Allergies
Asthma
Bronchitis
Chronic colds
COPD
Sinus infections

Cardiovascular
High blood pressure Hyperlipidemia
Palpitations
Poor circulation
A man's fortune must first be
changed from within. - Chinese Proverb

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