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Phone: 708-468-8561 Email: RonicaChicago@gmail.com
Address: 9731  W 165th St STE #38 Orland Park, IL 60467

Ronica Perez graduated summa cum laude from the National University of Health Sciences with a Master’s Degree in Acupuncture. She is a licensed acupuncturist in the state of Illinois. She became interested in Chinese medicine when she wasn’t satisfied with the answers she was getting about health and healing, especially for her children. Someone had suggested to her that she see a ‘Chinese Doctor’ for her concerns. Because she knew nothing about this type of medicine and had heard so many warnings about the dangers of herbal medicine, she had to do some investigating. What she found was that not only did she want to start seeing these ‘Chinese Doctors’ but she wanted to become one. She went to the National University of Health Sciences to hear Dr. Kwon talk about acupuncture and oriental medicine. Dr. Kwon talked about how to treat the common cold. Using Chinese medical theories, he explained how one medicine would not work on all individuals who have a cold. He pointed to the people in the lecture and said though everyone in the room had a cold, this one had a fever, this one had a sore throat, this one had a clear, runny nose, and this one had chills. Chinese medicine looks at each person and records each symptom to make a prescription and treatment plan that is unique and specific to each individual. After listening to Dr. Kwon, she had to learn more, and immediately enrolled in the Master’s program for Acupuncture.
Ronica also incorporates ZYTO biofeedback technology. Using this extraordinary modern technology with the wisdom of the ancient philosophies, she is able to give each patient insight as to why they are experiencing discomforts and develop a plan not only to treat the current symptoms but also to try to prevent them from occurring again.
Chinese medicine requires the practitioner to be skilled at listening to patients and finding the ‘root cause’ of complaints. Patients are able to take more responsibility for their health and learn about the amazing healing capabilities of the human body. Instead of feeling “Why does this type of stuff always happen to me…,” the patient becomes empowered to change and to heal. The effects of the acupuncture treatments continue to amaze Ronica. She is constantly educating herself about this medicine that is thousands of years old and is honored to be able to share this knowledge with others.

5 Element Acupuncture:

 5 Element Acupuncture: The 5 Element Theory in Traditional Chinese Medicine organizes the body into 5 functioning organ systems that correspond with an element in nature: Earth (Digestion/Spleen), Metal(Respiratory/Lungs), Water (Bones and Growth/Kidneys), Wood (Detoxification/Liver), and Fire(Cardiovascular/Heart). The acupuncturist will identify blockages in these systems through face and tongue analysis and by symptom descriptions to come up with a unique treatment plan that restores balance to the body.
Frist appointment $120
Follow-up sessions $100
Follow-up sessions with Zyto scan: $120
Add cupping to treatment: $25

Laser Acupuncture

Rather than using the needles to stimulate the acupuncture points, a cold laser is used. Up to 12 different laser probes can be placed onto the acupuncture points to increase circulation and decrease inflammation in the body. The laser device also is able to transmit different frequencies, such as the Nogier frequencies and Chakra frequencies, which will be determined by the practitioner to encourage a specific healing response to a targeted area of the body. The treatment is painless and very relaxing.
$100 for Laser Acupuncture treatment 
$30 added to traditional acupuncture treatment  

Questions
HOW DOES ACUPUNCTURE WORK?

The classical Chinese explanation is that Qi (chee), an energetic substance, flows through our body in channels called meridians, just as blood flows through our veins. The Qi should be flowing harmoniously throughout the body but certain factors lead to this flow becoming disrupted. Factors that may lead to Qi not flowing properly include stress, over-taxation, or a poor diet to name a few.  Pain, illness, or disease may result when the body is not in a state of balance. The meridians can be influenced by needling the specific acupuncture points located on different parts of the body. The acupuncture needles unblock these obstructions, and reestablish the regular flow through the meridians to restore the body to a state of balance. In a balanced state, the body is more able to resist invasions, heal from injuries, attain mental and emotional clarity, handle stress, and much more. The modern scientific explanation is that needling the acupuncture points stimulates the nervous system to release chemicals in the muscles, spinal cord, and brain. These chemicals will either change the experience of pain, or they will trigger the release of other chemicals and hormones which influence the body’s own internal regulating system. The improved energy and biochemical balance produced by acupuncture results in stimulating the body’s natural healing abilities, and in promoting physical and emotional well-being.

HOW MANY TREATMENTS WILL I NEED?

The number of treatments needed differs from person to person. For complex or long-standing conditions, more treatments would be needed.  I recommend two or three treatments a week for the first two weeks. After that, symptoms are reassessed and more treatments may be recommended, averaging 12-15 treatments a year. For acute problems, usually fewer visits are required. Some patients experience immediate relief, some experience pain relief two or three days after their treatment.  If pain keeps coming back, more treatments may be needed along with lifestyle changes to prevent condition from occurring in the future. Health maintenance is based on individual preference.  Some patients enjoy the time put aside for acupuncture as a time to unwind and relax while experiencing the health benefits that come along with it.

ARE THERE ANY SIDE EFFECTS TO THE TREATMENT?

Usually not. As energy is redirected in the body, internal chemicals and hormones are stimulated and healing begins to take place. Occasionally the original symptoms worsen for a few days, or other general changes in appetite, sleep, bowel or urination patterns, or a change in emotional state may be triggered. These should not cause concern, as they are simply indications that the acupuncture is starting to work. It is quite common with the first one or two treatments to have a sensation of deep relaxation or even mild disorientation immediately following the treatment. These pass within a short time, and never require anything more than a bit of rest to overcome. Most people report feeling calm, relaxed and happy.

CAN ACUPUNCTURE HELP WITH FERTILITY?

Yes. Our clinic works with individuals trying on their own naturally to conceive or together with fertility clinics to help calm the body, balance hormones and support the body in having a baby. The acupuncture is combined with the Biofeedback to search for stressed systems in the body that we need to support and also used to help address the emotional issues connected to these trying times.

DO I HAVE TO BELIEVE IN ACUPUNCTURE FOR IT TO WORK?

No. Acupuncture is used successfully on cats, dogs, horses and other animals. These animal patients do not understand or believe in the process that helps them get better. A positive attitude toward wellness may reinforce the effects of the treatment received, just as a negative attitude may hinder the effects of acupuncture or any other treatment. A neutral attitude (“I don’t know if I really believe in this.”) will not block the treatment results.

Zyto Biofeedback 
Basic Scan:

This scan gives an overall view of the body. A stress signal is sent to different parts of the body including the organs and glands, vertebrae, teeth, and acupuncture meridians. The body will respond by either tolerating or not tolerating the stress signal. We want to identify the areas in the body that are stressed and come up with a plan to assist this area of the body. There are many ways we can help the body. We can incorporate dietary or lifestyle changes, massage, acupuncture, hypnotherapy, essential oils, crystal therapy, and more…some of these will also be recommended by the scan as a therapy that your body would prefer. $65

Advanced Scan:

This scan is recommended when trying to identify a specific issue connected to specific symptom, condition or concern. This scan allows us to search deeper in the body to address the cause of disharmony. This scan allows us to identify certain stressors in the body such as heavy metals, viruses, parasites, hormonal imbalances and more. $90

Food Scan and Nutritional Support

The purpose of this scan is to identify foods that may be causing stress in your body. A food stressor does not me and that your body is allergic to a food but it does mean that your body has to work harder at digesting it. Avoiding a food that puts stress on the body may reduce bloating, gas or stomach discomfort, fatigue, headaches, muscle aches and pains, congestion and more. If the body isn’t burdened by poor food choices, it can then spend its energy on healing and repairing other parts of the body that need attention. $65

The EVOX:

facilitates a process called Perception Reframing.  Perception is the way you feel and think about something.  Because we perceive more than we are aware of, perception is more often ‘felt’ rather than ‘thought about. EVOX uses the voice (VOX is Latin for voice) to map perception about specific topics like health, relationships, work or athletic performance; any aspect of life.  It then analyses that map, called a Perception Index, and creates a playback information packet that the body uses to bring perception to the level of awareness and allow it to be reframed. EVOX is used to improve every aspect of human performance. The EVOX, sold exclusively to healthcare professionals, is designed to facilitate perception reframing. Perception reframing is a technique that facilitates a different way to seeing a circumstance, an opportunity, a problem, or a relationship. The primary feedback comes from voice. The person speaks of any topic, for example, circumstances, opportunities, challenges, or relationships. The EVOX records the energy of the voice and plots it into what is called a Perception Index or PI. The PI gives the person a visual image of their perception as it pertains to the topic discussed. Clinical experience has shown that most perceptions are static. Because perception creates reality, this means most realities are static. This becomes undesirable if the reality is dysfunctional in any way or less than optimal. For example, a golfer may approach the ball the same way every time and thus reach a performance plateau. At a conscious level he may learn better techniques, but at a subconscious level he is still bound by the perception he carries of his golf game, or of his ability to master it. His golf reality remains static. In the case of relationships, a person may repeatedly attract destructive behaviors; for example, the woman who repeatedly marries abusive men. Even though at an intellectual level she knows better, for some reason she continues to fall for 'the wrong guy.' This is the result of a static perception that perpetuates dysfunctional outcomes and has very little to do with her intellectual desire for something better. In terms of EVOX, a static perception is reflected, when speaking of one topic multiple times results in a PI that is the same, or very similar. With EVOX it is possible to quickly and painlessly shift, or reframe perception at a conscious and subconscious level. Perception reframing allows for a more mature or functional reality and is used to improve any aspect of human performance.$90

Heart Sound Recorder

he Heart Sound Recorder (HSR) is a computer based low risk, general wellness, heart stress monitor used to acquire, display, record and save heart sounds. This heart stress monitor records and displays the low frequency component of the heart cycle as a waveform on a PC for the purpose of visualizing the rate, rhythm, and tone of the heart cycle. This can then be used on-going to assess and compare current and previous heart cycle waveforms for before and after analysis and trending purposes.
$65 (Includes Heart Sound Recording graph and 20 minutes on a PEMF mat to encourage healing)
$30 added to acupuncture session