Ellie Pickering received her master's degree in Chinese medicine from the Midwest College of Oriental Medicine in 2003. She is board certified and licensed in the State of Illinois. She is also a graduate of the Chicago School of Massage Therapy and has maintained a successful practice in Evanston since 1987. Ellie began her study of Iyengar yoga in 1989 and has been teaching yoga since 1996 Ellie’s undergraduate degree is from Barat College where she majored in dance. She currently serves as director of the Na’ama Rose Dance Center (a not-for-profit organization) in Park Forest, IL and is an instructor of yoga and dance. Click Here to visit their website.

"My approach to healing is both practical and spiritually enriching. I believe in treating not only the symptoms and root cause of a disease, but the emotional aspect of a person. Acupuncture, Chinese herbs, diet therapy, massage and yoga are some of the healing modalities I use to treat a medical condition and promote spiritual vitality. Patients will learn simple relaxation techniques to reduce stress, food preparation and meal planning tips to promote healthy digestion, effective energy-boosting exercises, and many other inspiring practices to achieve optimal health and happiness."