Meet Ellie Pickering
Ellie received her master's degree in Chinese medicine from the Midwest College of Oriental Medicine in 2003 and is an active member of the NCCAOM. She is board certified and licensed in the state of Illinois and Indiana. Ellie specializes in women's health treating conditions that include PMS, hormonal migraines, infertility, pregnancy, weight loss, menopause, chronic urinary tract infections, and depression. She has worked extensively with acute and chronic pain conditions such as sciatica, neck pain, headache/migraine, arthritis, tendinitis, bursitis,plantar faciitis, carpal tunnel syndrome, TMJ, and stress related conditions.
Nutrition Being an avid lover of whole food cooking and nutrition, Ellie includes diet therapy as part of her practice. She assists patients in transitioning to a whole food diet, as well as, treats gastrointestinal conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome, Crohn's disease and obesity. Ellie has studied with Paul Pitchford (author of "Healing with Whole Foods") and Bob Flaws (author of "The Tao of Healthy Eating"). Massage Ellie is a certified massage therapist and a graduate of the Chicago School of Massage Therapy, and has maintained a successful practice in Evanston since 1987. She is highly skilled in musculo-skeletal conditions and has received certifications in neuromuscular massage therapy (St. John Method), pregnancy massage (Somatic Learning Institute), and sports massage. Additional studies include shiatsu (Japanese massage), reflexology, orthobionomy, and aromatherapy with Marcel Levabre and Michael Scholes. | Yoga
Ellie began her study of Iyengar yoga in 1989 and began teaching yoga in 1996. She has studied with senior Iyengar instructors which include Lois Steinberg, Manuso Manos, Roger Eischens, Judy Landecker.and Leslie Riley. Ellie has taught at various yoga studios in Evanston including her own yoga studio in 2003-2004. As the former director of the Na'ama Rose Dance Center, Ellie conducted yoga workshops as well as taught weekly yoga classes. Her in-depth knowledge of anatomy and physiology, understanding of Chinese energetics, and her gentle-natured approach earn her the reputation as being a knowledgeable and compassionate yoga instructor. She welcomes you to join her class. Dance Ellie's received a B.A. in dance from Barat College where she studied classical ballet. After college, Ellie continued her study of dance at the Lou Conte Dance Studio and went on to perform professionally in numerous dance venues. In 1996, she began to study Egyptian dance and traveled to Egypt to study with Mahmoud Reda, founder of the highly esteemed Reda Troupe, and Farida Fahmy, queen of Egyptian dance. Ellie is an award-winning dancer and has performed nationwide. In 2007, she danced in the Lyric Opera of Chicago's production of Salome and was one of the featured dancers at their 2007 annual fundraiser. Ellie is a devoted teacher and generously imparts her knowledge and skill with all of her students. Ellie is committed to promoting active, healthy lifestyles and providing affordable health care to all members of the community. She welcomes you to her practice and invites you to call her anytime for questions or concerns regarding your health. |
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