Healing Foundations is a wonderful place to experience acupuncture for the first time. The environment is warm, caring, and professional. I felt truly comfortable consulting with my practitioner Lisa, and she catered to my needs (and nerves) during my first acupuncture treatment.  —Erica

I feel so fortunate and blessed to have such an amazing introduction to alternative healing. It is a gift I can honestly say I will take with me for the rest of my life. I only wish I could find a place as great as this near my new home in LA.  —Daniel C. 

I was strongly recommended to Healing Foundations by a close friend and have not been disappointed yet. The space is warm and inviting. Lisa has always made me feel comfortable and fully explains the processes she uses. Revital was phenomenal. Made us feel so comfortable and that we had fun but actually learned at the same time. We were saying how much we look forward to using what she taught us for years to come!  —S.R. & C.B.

I really have enjoyed my acupuncture sessions with Lisa.....she is thorough, knowledgeable, and willing to explore possibilities for treatment from her extensive "toolbox" of ways to treat an issue. She listens and has a good-natured straightforward approach. She is an excellent acupucturist and I've always greatly benefited from my sessions from her. — Lindsay V.

Jennifer is amazing! She's very gifted at what she does. — Abby G.

Great place! Been here for many acupuncture sessions and cranial-sacral therapy. The staff is AMAZING! I’ve also taken my son who was about 1 yr old for acupuncture session and they were GREAT with him. I love, this place so much I recommend to family and friends. — Tania V.

I absolutely love going to Jennifer's yoga classes! They are small, dynamic, and light-hearted. Because the classes are small, it really allows Jennifer to give you great one on one guidance. I love her Gentle Yoga for relieving mid week work stress, and for some really great deep stretching that makes you feel rejuvenated. But I also really love her Hatha classes that are more energetic. Jennifer has a knack for knowing exactly what each class/student needs. The environment that Jennifer creates allows you to feel comfortable, peaceful and (my favorite) the freedom to giggle when you fall out of your pose. Jennifer has a great calming and loving presence and I am always looking forward to seeing her and taking her classes.  —Micah

Healing Foundations has changed my life! If you are looking for the best place in Chicago for acupuncture and healing, make an appointment! You will not be disappointed. They have a super user-friendly online booking system as well. I started going to Healing Foundations back in Dec. 2013 for acupuncture. I had a host of issues I was hoping to address– knee pain, back pain, insomnia, anxiety, headaches, etc. I met with Lisa at first and then Revital. After I experienced so much relief physically, mentally, emotionally, I began scheduling weekly appointments with Revital. Each week I look forward to my appointment with her. She is gifted at acupuncture, energy work, Thai massage, and tui na, but I mostly see her for acupuncture and thai massage. She seems to intuitively know what areas I need work on and after each session I am amazed at the changes I experience. The facility itself is warm and inviting. They have a wonderful community of healers and they offer very affordable yoga classes and so many modalities for healing. It always feels like I am visiting friends when I walk in. I just found out I am moving for my job, and I wish I could bring them with me!  —Jenny T.

I'm so happy I decided to come in. My back is healing so much faster this time around and I felt such a mental release from my acupuncture! I've been talking about it to everyone.  —Kathy F.

It's a joy to find a healthcare professional who not only provides healing treatments, but helps one understand the body when illness puts it under stress, or out of balance. Lisa Alvarez is just that kind of professional— one who treats the whole patient, not simply a random ailment or two.Through her vast knowledge, I've gained an understanding and respect for traditional Chinese medicine's approach to mind, body, and spirit wellness. Our work together includes a broad range of health issues; from gastrointestinal, to respiratory, sinusitis, to bladder problems— all of which, I'm happy to report are under control. Lisa is that rare person— a practitioner, consultant, and educator. Thank you, Lisa, for all your help and healing ways.  —Phyllis S.

First, about the location. Healing Foundations is a wonderful new facility. The atmosphere is comfortable and calming. It's a great environment for body and soul. Second, about the therapist. I saw Lisa for pain management acupuncture treatment prior to surgery for a torn rotator cuff tendon. Lisa is a great caregiver. She is thoroughly knowledgeable about her craft. Before treatment we discussed my symptoms; she did a great job of focusing our discussion on the specifics. During the treatments she constantly solicited my feedback to gauge progress. She is calm, confident, focused, caring, and patient. Very professional. Finally, most importantly, about the results. Short answer: fantastic. Long answer: the pain mitigation was both instant and to a greater degree than I experienced from OTC painkillers. Further, the range of motion in my shoulder without discomfort went from very limited to nearly unlimited. And both effects lasted days after the treatment. It was the feedback discussions that really made a difference— as the treatment progressed the effects went from good, to better and better, until we reached best. I know it sounds like I'm gushing but this was a remarkable experience. Prior to this I had limited exposure to, and retained some skepticism about the benefits of acupuncture. No more. In the hands of an experienced practitioner there is no doubt about the therapeutic benefits. Thanks Lisa and thanks Healing Foundations!  —Kevin