Recommendations

Bodywork
& Spas

Allyu Spa - wide range of bodywork, facial, and energy treatments

Blissful Marma Massage at The Peninsula Chicago - traditional Ayurvedic treatment to align vital energy centers

Lifetime Fitness River North - book with Chris; phenomenal bodywork and truly cares about his clients

Lume - wellness spa with a variety of treatments; try the red light therapy

Milk & Honey Spa - great massages & facials; especially love the natural product they use for facial treatments

Moon Rabbit Acupuncture - variety of services including cupping and gua sha

Mindfulness & Meditation

P R E S E N C E at the Space Between - a class designed for stillness and mindfulness, with practices like breathwork, guided meditation, and reflection

Soul House Chicago - wellness center for the spiritually curious, with yoga, reiki, meditation, and more

S P A C E + S O U N D at the Space Between - unique blend of movement and sound healing using crystal bowls and other sound healing instruments

Transcendental Meditation Center Chicago - official TM center in Chicago for those interested in learning this phenomenal meditation practice

Energy Healing

Carolann Healing Medium - Carolann is connects you to loved ones on the other side and brings forward evidence and validations to help you heal, plus she also offers Reiki services

Kaylie Marie Healing Medium - Kaylie is a psychic medium and energy healer who brings love, healing, and clarity to help you connect with loved ones and find guidance for your journey forward

Reiki Healing at Soul House Chicago - book a 60-minute private healing session with Kayla 

Tarot Card Reading at Soul House Chicago - get personalized insights and clarity from Mariah through tarot card readings and intuitive guidance

Movement
& Exercise

YOGA

Half Moon Yoga (South Loop) - a range of yoga classes designed to suit every level and focused around mindful embodiment

Sat Nam (West Loop) - immerse yourself in a unique blend of Kundalini yoga, Tai Chi, Qigong, and special workshops, for an enriching experience

Soul House Chicago (West Loop) - offers a unique blend of fitness classes that energize the body and elevate the spirit, making it a must-visit for holistic wellness

The Space Between (River North) - offers thoughtfully curated yoga classes designed to strengthen your body and nourish your soul, also where I did my YTT and teach, so it's my favorite

The Sunroom (Logan Square) - offers both hot yoga, as well as, traditional psychiatry services, blending body and mind in a unique way

Zen Yoga Garage (Bucktown) - features a wide variety of classes including hot yoga, weighted yoga, barre, and even ones for babies and kids

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PILATES

Core Pilates (Lincoln Park) - boutique studio that offers private, duet, and group reformer classes, in addition to physical therapy and postural restoration

Page One Pilates (Fulton Market) - offers a range of 50-minute group, reformer-based Pilates classes designed to light up your core

Integrative & Traditional Medicine

Herb + Ōhm - integrative medicine practice rooted in the wisdom of Traditional Chinese Medicine, nurturing the mind, body, and spirit through Acupuncture + Chinese Herbal Medicine

Osher Center for Integrative Health - offers a sophisticated blend of integrative therapies and conventional care to promote comprehensive health and well-being

Pacific Clinic of Health and Science Clinic - acupuncture clinic in Chicago, where skilled practitioners offer personalized treatments that harmonize your body’s energy and promote overall wellness

Raby Institute - provides expert care with a comprehensive approach that blends traditional and modern medicine, including acupuncture and functional medicine, to support holistic wellness and healing

Mental Health

Dr. Saba Syed, MD - provides compassionate, expert psychiatric care, taking the time to deeply understand each patient’s needs during both the intake and follow-up process, ensuring they feel truly heard and supported beyond just prescribing medications

Delve Psychotherapy - provides empathetic, personalized mental health care, guiding clients through their unique journeys toward self-discovery and emotional well-being; Shaye is amazing (as I'm sure all their providers are)

Embody and Mind Collective - Compassionate, trauma-informed mental health care that goes far beyond traditional talk therapy, and also where I learned all about somatic healing, which changed everything for me

Food
& Dining

Beatrix - Trendy and relaxed, offering a variety of health-focused dishes and fresh juices.
Eden Chicago - Sources much of its produce from its on-site greenhouse and local farms, ensuring that dishes are made with the freshest, seasonal ingredients.
Gather - Warm and intimate, with an emphasis on fresh, local ingredients. Known for its farm-to-table approach and thoughtful, seasonal menu.
Ingrained - Modern and minimalist, emphasizing sustainability and whole, unprocessed foods. Ingrained is great for those who want to build their own healthy, balanced meals with fresh, locally sourced ingredients.
Left Coast - West Coast-inspired with a laid-back, beachy feel.
SunLife Organics - Beachy and relaxed, with a focus on high-quality, organic ingredients. The menu is centered around nutrient-dense, superfood-packed options that cater to those looking for a healthy, quick meal or snack.
True Food Kitchen - Modern, health-conscious with a menu focused on anti-inflammatory ingredients.