Herb + Ōhm

I made an appointment to see Amy after struggling to conceive my second child. She approached the issue with an accountant’s eye for the quantitative and a true healer’s intuition. She not only came up with an accessible, easy-​to-​follow plan, but she also put my mind at ease that there was, in fact, a solution. A month later I was pregnant and couldn’t be more comforted to know that she would be there to support me through my pregnant – and beyond! Amy’s depth of knowledge and firm, direct approach makes her one of the best acupuncturist’s I’ve seen.

I began seeing Amy about a year ago to discuss fertility and increase my chances of getting pregnant. Amy is extremely supportive and helpful while also taking a business approach to treatment (she also accepts my insurance which is amazing!). On my first session we set timelines and goals and continued to check in on those throughout my following sessions. Amy tackles an issue from multiple angles suggesting a treatment plan that included acupuncture, diet changes, herbs, traditional western medicine methods and more. We then discussed together the treatment options that I was comfortable with and went from there; she wasn’t pushy when I didn’t want to do something. I ended up getting pregnant within 3 months of seeing Amy and I’m happy to share that I had a healthy baby boy a few weeks ago!

I loved working with Amy on my skin using the micro-​needling technique. My skin looks ten times better than when we first started and I imagine that I’ll continue with this treatment for maintenance or to improve any imperfections that come up in the future. The reason I committed to working with Amy is because she is trustworthy and genuinely cares about my results. It was such a pleasure to work with her that I actually decided to start acupuncture treatments for another issue I’m having. When it comes to Amy, it’s the attention to detail and her education, in conjunction to her positive attitude and support, that compelled me to work with her.

Went for my first ever acupunture today and had a great experience with Amy. She was very attentive and helped me to come up with a healing plan. The acupuncture itself was well described and was not as painful or uncomfortable as I would have thought. Overall a great experience!

Amy has been incredible to work with and really takes the time to listen to her patients while sharing her extensive knowledge in a straight forward and educational manner. Being a physician myself that specializes in preventative medicine, when she began speaking to me about the benefits of microneedling/​Skinpen to not only reverse previous skin damage, but also slow down the effects of aging it really made sense to me. The results even after the first session were very impressive, and given all of the compliments I received afterwards it made even a man like me with no real skin care régime take notice. With each additional session there was a compound effect and I couldn’t be happier with the results! I highly recommend Amy and Skinpen!

Over the years I’ve been treated for various ailments by different practitioners and NONE have healed me the way Amy has. There is something about her touch that cures the soul. I’ve had acupuncture and skin pen treatments from Amy. Skin pen is a great alternative for face treatments if you’re not interested in injections but want more youthful and glowing skin. The acupuncture is what will keep me coming back for more, Amy is a natural born healer with an education and the knowledge to support her practice. I walk in stressed to the max and leave feeling like all the pressure left my body. Next, I plan on diving into her specialty of eastern herbs. It’s an exciting alternative for those of us who want to try natural treatments versus pharmaceuticals. Hope this is a helpful review for those wanting to seek Amy’s services! Try her out, you’ll fall in love!

I went to see Amy when I was overdue with my first baby in hopes of kick-​starting labor and it worked! She devised a plan that included a few visits to help ease on labor without doing anything too strong on my body. Turns out I only needed that first appointment as I went into labor the next evening. I had also been anxious and nervous about the pending labor as it was my first child and I found that after my visit with Amy I was much more relaxed and at ease with everything. She was very knowledgeable and made me feel incredibly comfortable with doing acupuncture at full term. I will definitely be going back to her earlier on for help with baby number two!

I’d always been curious about acupuncture but didn’t know what to expect at my first appointment. The process & approach was a lot more similar to a western doctor than I was expecting. I answered a bunch of questions about regular symptoms (some of which I never even thought about, because they’d been happening for so long that it just became my normal state) and based on my responses, Amy decided which points/​systems we would focus on (in my case, sinus & stomach primarily).

For me, the benefits were immediate. My sinuses opened up during/​after the appointment and I haven’t experienced any of the pressure/​congestion that I typically felt before. Beyond that, I always feel extremely relaxed & recharged after my acupuncture appointments — similar to the feeling after a good massage.
During appointments, Amy does a great job of explaining what we’re doing, and why. She’s also helped me understand the connections between food, sleep & other environmental factors, and how they relate to [seemingly unrelated] medical symptoms.
Whether you’re dealing with lingering or mysterious health issues (that western medicine isn’t fixing) or just looking to relax & improve your overall health, I’d recommend trying acupuncture, and I’d definitely recommend Amy.

Great service and results!
My background-​Male, mid 30s, non smoker/​moderate drinker.
I’d been having breathing problems a few months after moving to Chicago (I chalked it up to the polar vortex). After a few months it started getting worse (prevented me from working out at my usual intensity) so I went to see the doctor and have them check me out. They diagnosed it as GERD and gave me some nexium/​pepcid ac and sent me on my way. Sadly this didn’t help and I was back at square one except now I was waking up in the middle of the night with shortness of breath. My doctor prescribed an inhaler which helped the symptoms but I was determined to get to the cause.
I was introduced to Amy at Herb and Ohm through my wife and before any treatment took place we went through a detailed conversation to gather background information on my breathing issues. The first session was very productive and I felt a lot better that night. The best way to describe it would be that I felt a lightness in my chest and my breathing was smoother.
The following sessions felt great as well and the improvement was noticeable but not as dramatic as the first session. Ultimately after 5 sessions I felt significantly better than when I first walked in the door (no more breathing issues). If it comes back again I’ll definitely be back and I may just go visit during winter as a «tune up.»
Highly recommend

I was looking for an accupuncturist to work on a chronic migraine problem I’ve had for over 20 years, and I met Amy through a friend. I immediately liked how knowledgeable she was about Chinese medicine and felt comfortable with her demeanor, so I booked a consultation in January. I’ve been seeing Amy for three months now, and I haven’t had a single migraine since I started which is amazing since I usually average at least 1 migraine per month! She has also helped with other issues like stress and anxiety (there are a lot of unusual things going on in my life), and I can honestly say that without her help over the past three months, I would be a complete wreck.
Her sessions always make me feel more relaxed and ready for the day. She also is also very conscientious about following-​up to see how I’m doing, and discussing my migraine history to book appointments at critical times to get ahead of them rather than treat them.
I am much more mindful of my body and how I’m feeling because of Amy’s help. I personally believe that western and eastern medicine have their place in a holistic wellness program, but for my migraine problem, accupuncture has been the best solution for me versus anything else I’ve tried.
I couldn’t recommend her more highly. It has been a pleasure working with her!

I have been seeing Amy on and off for about 6 months now, and I have to say that my experience with her has been beyond my expectation. I sought out acupuncture/​Chinese medicine for symptoms of urinary incontinence along with longstanding back/​leg pain and nerve symptoms– tingling, weakness. I had seen several Western doctors, including 3 specialists, who either told me the worst (I had a progressive neurological disease) or blew me off because my case was not severe enough to be interesting to them. I was frustrated, to say the least. I did go through a round of therapy, which helped some of the symptoms but did not resolve them entirely. When I arrived at PCOM I was not sure what to expect. Amy was great– she listened to my concerns (all of them), and I felt like she was really treating me as a whole person. She also took the time to explain how my symptoms present within the frame of Chinese medicine, and the treatments’ aim to restore balance to my body and energy. She was able to answer all of my questions regarding the process, as I am obviously not familiar with Chinese medicine. I received acupuncture, which I actually enjoyed very much (I don’t have a fear of needles or anything like that, so can’t speak to those who might). I have had dry needling done before and felt similar to that. Amy is very thorough with putting the needles in and removing them, and is very meticulous about checking to make sure they are all out at the end– which I appreciate! She also had me take an herbal formula, which she tweaked along the way depending on the effects. At this point, my urinary symptoms are 90−95% improved, which is amazing to me. After a year and a half, I was starting to think it would never change, but with Amy’s help, it has. The pain and tingling in my leg (which has been present intermittently for 4 years) is still there (depending on my level of activity), but the frequency, duration, and intensity are significantly decreased overall. I would recommend Amy without hesitation to anyone who is looking for an holistic alternative to healing.

Amy is a miracle worker. She is an indispensable part of any wellness program, mental and/​or physical. Her listening skills, bedside manner, and acupuncture skills are an unbeatable combination. She also follows up after treatment with her patients, which is unheard of. I would trust her with my health, my lfe, and I’m reasonably sure there nothing she can’t fix! A true gem, and we are so lucky to have her at PCOM. When she opens up her own practice, I can only hope it is close to my home.