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# Chicago Acupuncture | Jennifer Dubowsky: Acupuncture Services in Chicago IL

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## Posts
- [Acupuncture: Exploring the Interstitium’s Hidden Map](https://jenniferdubowsky.com/acupuncture-interstitiums-hidden-map/): As an acupuncturist in Chicago with 25 years of clinical practice, I have spent much of this quarter century talking about acupuncture and explaining the concepts of "Qi" and “Meridians”. For years, Western medicine tried to pin meridians to familiar structures like nerves or veins. When they couldn’t find a physical "tube" to point to, they often dismissed the whole system as purely metaphorical.
- [4 Recent Research Studies Showing How Acupuncture Can Help People over 65](https://jenniferdubowsky.com/research-showing-acupuncture-can-help-over-65/): Older adults are now being treated successfully with acupuncture for back pain, depression, cognitive decline, and osteoporosis. Today’s post will be of special interest to those over 65 and the people who love them. Already 2026 has produced research that adds to the information about maintaining and improving the health of individuals, specifically those 65 years and older.
- [The Year of the Fire Horse has galloped in](https://jenniferdubowsky.com/the-year-of-the-fire-horse-has-galloped-in/): Happy Chinese New Year! On February 17th we enter one of the most dynamic and high voltage signs in the Chinese Zodiac: The Fire Horse. The Fire Horse is a rare combination that appears only once every 60 years. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the Horse represents the peak of Yang energy which is associated with the sun, the heart, and fast paced movement. This year, we add the element of Fire and that energy is amplified.
- [Customs that bring good luck for the Chinese New Year](https://jenniferdubowsky.com/customs-good-luck-for-chinese-new-year/): The Chinese New Year begins February 17th and there are many fascinating Chinese customs designed to bring you luck and prosperity in the year ahead.
- [Thanksgiving, Gratitude and TCM](https://jenniferdubowsky.com/tcmandthanksgiving/): Both scientists and TCM practitioners/acupuncturists, in their own way, believe that gratitude is good for the Heart.
- [Is Stress Turning You into a Zombie? Reclaim Your Life with Acupuncture](https://jenniferdubowsky.com/reclaim-your-life-with-acupuncture/): I know it’s almost Halloween, but if you’ve been feeling more like a zombie than a vibrant human being, you’re not alone. The good news? Acupuncture can help revive your body, calm your mind, and restore your spark. No magic spells or witches brew required.
- [Chinese Herbal Medicine](https://jenniferdubowsky.com/chinese-herbal-medicine/): Chinese Herbal medicine is the use of plants, flowers and minerals for healing.
- [“Why Do I Have To Get  Acupuncture Treatment So Often?”](https://jenniferdubowsky.com/why-do-i-have-to-get-acupuncture-treatment-so-often/): The number of acupuncture treatments needed depends on you and on the length of time that your problem has existed.
- [Natural D-hist is a powerful supplement for allergies. Get 20%, 4/8-4/10!](https://jenniferdubowsky.com/natural-d-hist-is-a-powerful-supplement-for-allergies-get-20-4-8-4-10/): Natural D-Hist is a powerful supplement designed to support nasal and sinus health, particularly during seasonal changes. It's ideal for those with heightened sensitivity to common environmental allergens.
- [3 Ways Chinese Medicine Can Help You This Spring](https://jenniferdubowsky.com/3-ways-chinese-medicine-can-help-you-this-spring/): In Chinese Medicine, each season has its own element, and Spring is all about the Wood element. Not surprisingly for Spring, the Wood element is bursting with the energy required for tackling obstacles. It's the perfect time to make bold decisions and new choices.
Here are three ways Chinese Medicne can help you this Spring:
- [BCBS PPO Insurance Now Accepted For Acupuncture!](https://jenniferdubowsky.com/bcbs-ppo-insurance-accepted-for-acupuncture/): I’m excited to announce that I now accept *Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO* insurance for acupuncture treatments! If you have this plan, I can help you check your coverage to see if your acupuncture sessions are eligible for reimbursement.
- [Happy Chinese New Year!](https://jenniferdubowsky.com/happy-chinese-new-year-7/): The Year of the Yin Wood Snake begins January 29th, 2025.
- [Acupuncture and Endorphins](https://jenniferdubowsky.com/acupuncture-and-endorphins/): What is the relationship between acupuncture and endorphins? Simple, acupuncture is a natural way to increase your endorphins.
- [Cyber Week Discounts on Micro-Needling and Acupuncture](https://jenniferdubowsky.com/cyber-week-discounts-on-micro-needling-and-acupuncture/): Must be purchased by 12/6/2024. Valid through 12/31/2025
- [Acupuncture For Pain Relief](https://jenniferdubowsky.com/acupuncture-for-pain-relief/): Does acupuncture work for pain relief? YES! Here is a list of 4 research studies which have looked into acupuncture's ability to relieve pain and found positive outcomes
- [The Festival Of The Hungry Ghosts](https://jenniferdubowsky.com/the-festival-of-the-hungry-ghosts/): Halloween is our haunted day to dress the kids up and allow them to roam the streets demanding treats. But it’s only one day! China celebrates for an entire month!
- [What Are Allergies And How Can Acupuncture Help?](https://jenniferdubowsky.com/what-are-allergies-and-how-can-acupuncture-help/): Specific acupuncture points can bring quick relief, opening up the sinuses, reducing inflammation and relieving congestion. Regular treatment can calm the histamine reaction, strengthen the immune system, balance the body and often dramatically decrease the unpleasant symptoms.
- [New Micro Needling Research](https://jenniferdubowsky.com/new-micro-needling-research/): As micro needling becomes more popular, we learn more about its benefits and drawbacks. Today, I want to bring you up to date on the micro needling research. For anyone unfamiliar with this technique, micro-needling is a minimally invasive procedure that uses fine needles to puncture the top layers of skin. The micro wounds induce collagen production while the epidermis remains relatively intact, meaning no noticeable effects (bruising, peeling or redness) Micro-needling has become widely used in dermatology as its popularity skyrocketed.
- [Spring Into Action](https://jenniferdubowsky.com/spring-into-action-2/): One basic tenet of Chinese Medicine is that we are connected to the local environment and to the vast universe. It follows that, as the world changes, we do well to also change. Our physical and mental health improves if we adapt to the idea of continual modification rather than stubbornly resist it.
- [<strong>Rate Increase as of March 1, 2023</strong>](https://jenniferdubowsky.com/rate-increase-as-of-march-1-2023/): As of March 1, 2023, my rate will be $105 per treatment. This is the first time in 7 years that I have raised my rates. Packages are available: 5 treatments for $500 and 10 treatments for $975.
- [2023 Is The Year Of The Water Rabbit](https://jenniferdubowsky.com/2023-is-the-year-of-the-water-rabbit/): The Chinese New Year begins on January 22, 2023. On that date, we leave the Year of the Tiger and head into the Year of the Rabbit.
- [Winter Squash Soup](https://jenniferdubowsky.com/winter-squash-soup-2/): Winter Squash is a wonderful food for a cold rainy season. The abundance of this tasty squash peaks in early Fall and is available to early winter.
- [Halloween In China?](https://jenniferdubowsky.com/halloween-in-china/): Countries in the East do not have Halloween, but they do celebrate something similar. Just as the Western festival focuses on ghosts and ghouls, the Eastern celebration is about the departed spirits of the underworld, also known as The Feast of the Hungry Ghosts. It is celebrated in July in China, Singapore, Malaysia and other countries.
- [Healing](https://jenniferdubowsky.com/healing/): Did you know that the literal meaning of the word healing is “to make whole”? I like that idea; it is hopeful. Healing might refer to your recovery after an illness or trauma to your body or mind. Chinese Medicine operates on the philosophy that our bodies have a natural ability to self-heal, to come back from the wounds we receive, both large and small.
- [Are You Getting Enough Of This Vital Mineral ?](https://jenniferdubowsky.com/are-you-getting-enough-of-this-vital-mineral/): Magnesium glycinate has been increasing in popularity for several years -  with good reasons. However, since 2020, I’ve seen this impressive mineral hit superstar status in my practice. Why? Probably because it effectively addresses many of the health concerns that have increased over the last few years, particularly sleep disturbances. 
- [Cupping and Olympic Athletes](https://jenniferdubowsky.com/cupping-and-olympic-athletes/): I’ll bet there are many Winter Olympic athletes who use cupping, but they may be hard to find. We notice cupping more often in the Summer Olympic Games - no surprise - because the athletes wear very skimpy uniforms instead of heavy parkas and snow pants. Several Olympic swimmers have displayed the round, colorful marks during their competitions.
- [3 Olympic Athletes Who Use Acupuncture](https://jenniferdubowsky.com/3-olympic-athletes-who-use-acupuncture/): The Beijing Olympic Games begin on February 4, fittingly right after the Chinese New Year. No doubt, we will marvel at the new athletes and new world records.
- [Pop Quiz: Match The Country With The Tradition](https://jenniferdubowsky.com/pop-quiz-match-the-country-with-the-tradition/): For years I’ve written about the various traditions associated with the Chinese New Year, but recently I began to think about new year’s traditions that exist in other parts of the world so I did a bit of research. I was surprised at the variety of customary ways people celebrate the new year.
- [Year of the Tiger](https://jenniferdubowsky.com/year-of-the-tiger/): Let the celebrations begin! The Year of the Water Tiger roars in on February 1, 2022, based on the Lunar calendar. Traditions for the Chinese New Year date back thousands of years and are designed to attract good fortune for the year ahead. 
- [Let’s talk about Vulvas and Vulvodynia](https://jenniferdubowsky.com/lets-talk-about-vulvas-and-vulvodynia/): Vulvodynia and other types of Vulvar pain are high on the list of rarely discussed problems that leave women suffering silently. Despite the advances made in the last century in numerous areas, many women still experience a stigma and shame about issues concerning their genitalia. These feelings may be due to a lack of knowledge which allows misconceptions to creep in. How ignorant are we about women’s genitals? This may surprise you.
- [Year of the Ox](https://jenniferdubowsky.com/year-of-the-ox/): I’m more than ready to wave goodbye to the aptly named ‘Year of the Rat’ and welcome in a brand new year and fresh possibilities. This Chinese Lunar New Year begins on February 12, 2021.  It is the ‘Year of the Ox’, more specifically a Metal Ox, because every year is accompanied by an element. 
- [Is Lying Bad For You?](https://jenniferdubowsky.com/is-lying-bad-for-you/): The Perils of Lying: explained by psychologist and author, Dr. Linda Edelstein.
- [Easing Allergy Symptoms With Acupressure And Diet](https://jenniferdubowsky.com/easing-allergy-symptoms-with-acupressure-and-diet/): Want to learn how to ease your allergy symptoms at home? Watch this video I made with my friend and colleague Tracie Hinton-Chavez.
- [Yoga For Vulvodynia Pain Relief](https://jenniferdubowsky.com/yoga-for-vulvodynia-pain-relief/): Whitney Pasch is one of my favorite yoga instructors and I'm so pleased she created this video to help women dealing with chronic Vulvar pain.
- [Easy Health At Home – Video Included](https://jenniferdubowsky.com/easy-health-at-home-video-included/): My good friend and colleague, Tracie Hinton-Chavez, and I, Jennifer Dubowsky ;) have both practiced Chinese Medicine for many years. During this time, we decided to come together to create these short, informative, videos to help you with common health concerns.
- [Liver 3 – A  Wonderful Acupuncture Point](https://jenniferdubowsky.com/liver-3-a-wonderful-acupuncture-point/): Liver 3 (Taichong/Great Rushing) is a very popular acupuncture point that I use everyday in my Chicago acupuncture practice. It is often a sensitive point when rubbed or needled so many of my patients ask me what that point is used for.
- [World Health Day ! THANK YOU !](https://jenniferdubowsky.com/world-health-day-thank-you/)
- [American Psychological Association has published the results of studies that can help you deal with the COVID-19 virus](https://jenniferdubowsky.com/american-psychological-association-has-published-the-results-of-studies-that-can-help-you-deal-with-the-covid-19-virus/): Here is a summation of a few:
- [Strategies For Dealing With Fear](https://jenniferdubowsky.com/strategies-for-dealing-with-fear/): More helpful suggestions from Dr. Linda Edelstein and the American Psychological Association:
- [Advice On Dealing With COVID-19 Anxiety](https://jenniferdubowsky.com/advice-on-dealing-with-covid-19-anxiety/): Dr. Linda Edelstein has been a therapist and author for almost 40 years, and my mother for even longer. During this time she has thoughtful, intelligent advice to share. I will be posting her writing here and you can also check out her blog 'Life Ain't For Sissies'.
- [Staying Healthy](https://jenniferdubowsky.com/staying-healthy/)
- [The Wonderful Chinese Herb Huang qi  (also known as Astragalus)](https://jenniferdubowsky.com/the-wonderful-chinese-herb-huang-qi-also-known-as-astragalus/): Looking for something to support your immune system during these stressful times? Astragalus is an adaptogenic herb which has been used for centuries in Traditional Chinese Medicine to stimulate the immune system and fight disease.
- [Chinese New Year: The Year Of The Metal Rat](https://jenniferdubowsky.com/chinese-new-year-the-year-of-the-metal-rat/): Happy Chinese New Year, my friends!
- [Acupuncture Benefits Veterans](https://jenniferdubowsky.com/acupuncture-benefits-veterans/): I'm happy to report that acupuncture has been helpful too many Veterans who have defended our country, deserve and need the support.
- [Sign Up For My Newsletter Now!](https://jenniferdubowsky.com/sign-up-for-my-newsletter/): I will be sending out my newsletter for the Chinese New Year tomorrow, 1/24/20! If you're not already signed up: Click Here Now My latest newsletter will tell you about the 'Year of the Metal Rat' and offers customs to attract good fortune in the New Year. Thank you very much and I hope you enjoy it!
- [Chinese Medicine Teaches Us That Autumn Is the Season To “Let It Go”](https://jenniferdubowsky.com/chinese-medicine-teaches-us-that-autumn-is-the-season-to-let-it-go/): If you've been waiting for a sign this is it! Chinese Medicine teaches us that Autumn is a perfect season to get rid of the old and welcome the new. In short Fall is the best time to 'let it go'.
- [Painful Intercourse May Be Due To Vulvodynia And Chinese Medicine Can Help](https://jenniferdubowsky.com/painful-intercourse-may-be-due-to-vulvodynia/): Vulvodynia is defined as chronic pain of the external female genitalia, specifically the Vulva. The amount of pain or discomfort varies from woman to woman. Some women not only experience painful intercourse but also have itchiness, discomfort and pain throughout the day.
- [Seasonal Acupuncture for Optimal Health](https://jenniferdubowsky.com/seasonal-acupuncture-for-optimal-health/): Seasonal acupuncture treatments just four times a year serve to boost our overall health, immunity and can correct minor annoyances before they become serious problems.
- [Healthy Herbal Coolers To Quench Your Thirst This Summer](https://jenniferdubowsky.com/healthy-herbal-coolers-to-quench-your-thirst-this-summer/): Here in Chicago it is thrilling to finally have some warmer weather! In this post Cathy Margolin,  the owner of Pacific Herbs, shares two delicious, easy recipes for cooling drinks, perfect for Summer weather.
- [New Video – Learn About The Wonders Of Israel And The ICCM](https://jenniferdubowsky.com/new-video-learn-about-the-wonders-of-israel-and-the-iccm/): Those of you who connect with me on social media know how much I love to travel, it has been a passion of mine since I was a teenager. About 20 years ago I was fortunate enough to spend two weeks in Israel and saw much of the country.

## Pages
- [Parking](https://jenniferdubowsky.com/parking/): Where: The lot at the corner of Peoria and Chicago
- [Services](https://jenniferdubowsky.com/services/): At Chicago Acupuncture, we offer a comprehensive selection of holistic services designed to restore balance and enhance your well-being.
- [My Blog](https://jenniferdubowsky.com/blog/): As an acupuncturist in Chicago with 25 years of clinical practice, I have spent much of this quarter century...
- [Acupuncture in Chicago by Jennifer Dubowsky](https://jenniferdubowsky.com/): My Chicago acupuncture practice is where traditional wisdom meets modern science. With more than 20 years of experience, I will help you to feel better naturally.
- [Jennifer’s Bio](https://jenniferdubowsky.com/jennifers-bio/): Welcome; I’m a licensed acupuncturist with over twenty-three years’ experience in Traditional Chinese Medicine. I help patients achieve optimal health naturally through acupuncture, cupping, herbal medicine and lifestyle suggestions.
- [Health & Wellness](https://jenniferdubowsky.com/health-wellness/): Products to improve your health, wellness and overall wellbeing. These are products I use and recommend to friends, family and clients.
- [Top 10 Supplements](https://jenniferdubowsky.com/top-10-supplements/): Fullscript gives you access to top-quality supplements to help you achieve your wellness goals.
- [Microneedling](https://jenniferdubowsky.com/microneedling/): Microneedling, also known as collagen induction therapy, is a minimally invasive treatment designed to rejuvenate your skin. By creating precise, microscopic punctures in the top layer of the skin, this procedure triggers your body’s natural wound-healing process.
- [Red Light Therapy](https://jenniferdubowsky.com/red-light-therapy/): Red light therapy has been used since 1990, and the FDA has approved it for anti-aging, hair loss reversal, acne, pain relief, and wound healing. NASA used LED light therapy on astronauts to maintain bone mass, and Navy SEALs have used it to treat chronic wounds.
- [Vulvodynia](https://jenniferdubowsky.com/vulvodynia/): Even though people don’t talk about it, research suggests that up to 16% of women in the U.S. will suffer from Vulvodynia at some point in their lives. Many women are often frustrated by limited treatment options and BELIEVE THEY MUST ENDURE ongoing pain and discomfort.
- [Traditional Chinese Medicine](https://jenniferdubowsky.com/traditional-chinese-medicine/): Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) encompasses a variety of practices, including acupuncture, cupping, and herbal medicine, all designed to restore equilibrium and enhance overall wellness. One advantage of TCM is that it provides a natural, non-invasive remedy that effectively addresses a wide range of concerns and significantly improves general health, making it a valuable option for those seeking an integrative path to better living.
- [Fertility and Chinese Medicine](https://jenniferdubowsky.com/fertility-and-chinese-medicine/): My blog contains many articles about TCM and Fertility. For the most up-to-date information on Chinese Medicine and Fertility, please visit my blog page and search under that topic.
- [Cupping](https://jenniferdubowsky.com/cupping-2/): Cupping  is a time honored practice used in Chinese Medicine and other cultures that involves placing specialized cups on the skin to create suction. This gentle negative pressure helps to decompress underlying tissue, stimulate blood flow, release muscle tension, and activate the lymphatic system.
- [New Patient Forms](https://jenniferdubowsky.com/new-patient-forms/): Before your first visit, there is paperwork that our office needs on file. Please download the below forms and complete before your visit. This will save you time so that you will not have to be at your appointment early to complete these forms.
- [Acupuncture and Insurance](https://jenniferdubowsky.com/insurance/): I am pleased to accept *Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO* insurance for acupuncture treatments. If you have this plan, I can assist you in checking your coverage to determine if your sessions are eligible for reimbursement.
- [Rates](https://jenniferdubowsky.com/rates/): First time Acupuncture treatments often last longer than one hour and includes acupuncture and herbal consultation, as well as other modalities as needed.
- [Herbal Medicine](https://jenniferdubowsky.com/herbal-medicine-2/): For millennia,Chinese herbal medicine has used plants, flowers and minerals to create personalized formulas that treat both the symptoms and the root cause of an illness.
- [Acupuncture](https://jenniferdubowsky.com/acupuncture-2/): Acupuncture is renowned for its ability to boost the body’s natural healing processes. A key treatment in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), this age-old technique involves the precise insertion of ultra-fine needles into specific points on the body, known as acupuncture points, to balance the flow of Qi (pronounced “chee”), vital life energy.
- [My Book](https://jenniferdubowsky.com/my-book/): My book, Adventures in Chinese Medicine; Acupuncture, Herbs and Ancients Ideas for Today is available on Amazon.com. It is a fun, friendly, accessible book that communicates essential ideas and information about Traditional Chinese Medicine. Many of the books about Chinese Medicine are dense and hard to read. I’ve worked hard to translate sophisticated concepts and ancient wisdom into a language everyone will understand and enjoy reading.
- [Contact](https://jenniferdubowsky.com/contact/): Please feel free to call my office during normal business hours at 312-399-5098 or reach out via e-mail using tcm007@rcn.com