Thistle & Thorne

The Center for Holistic Care.

Thistle & Thorne combines the principles of modern healthcare and preventative practices to create elevated and customized healthcare.

Years of Exceptional Care

Thistle & Thorne has been providing healthcare services in the NorthCenter neighborhood for four years, and was founded following 15 years of experience in the Healthcare field. We provide a variety of modalities to meet your needs, including acupuncture, bodywork, board-certified herbal medicine, and dietary and lifestyle recommendations. We work with you to establish a treatment plan and create lasting change.

Our Services

  • Acupuncture

    Acupuncture

    Safe, comfortable and effective at treating your symptoms

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  • Herbal Medicine

    Herbal Medicine

    Customized to fit your needs by board-certified herbalists

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    Fertility & Pregnancy Care

    Support through conception, IUI , IVF and every stage of pregnancy

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  • Gua Sha/ Cupping

    Gua Sha & Cupping Therapy

    Gentle bodywork to reduce pain and speed recovery from injury and illness

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    Acupuncture Consultation

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    Community Acupuncture

    Semi-private acupuncture treatment

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What We Treat

One of the biggest misconceptions about acupuncture is that it only treats pain or muscular issues. While it is exceptional effective at reducing pain, it also has centuries of successfully treating more complex diseases, from fertility to adjacent cancer care. Seeing a licensed acupuncturist can be especially beneficial if you are experiencing symptoms and have not found relief from pharmaceuticals, or answers from lab work or other examinations.

Pain & Injury Recovery

Acupuncture has been proven effective for treating a variety of pain, from acute injuries to fibromyalgia and pain caused by long-standing issues. T&T works with pro athletes, marathoners and helped manage chronic pain.

Mental Health Support

The mind and body are consistently sending signals to each other. By regulating the symptoms the body is experiencing, we can calm the symptoms of anxiety, insomnia, depression, and overthinking and the effects of high stress.

Gynecological Health & Fertility

Thistle & Thorne helps to address menstrual and hormonal issues, including PCOS, irregular cycles, menstrual pain and PMS. We also work with both parents through the processes of IVF, IUI, and natural conception.

Pregnancy and Post-Partum Care

We work closely with you throughout your pregnancy, adjusting care as your body changes. We are also partners with Partum Care, which specializes in parental health.

Migraines

Thistle & Thorne works with migraines of all kinds, reducing the pain and symptoms during an active migraine and the overall frequency of migraines. We track your triggers to understand and reset your migraine pattern.

Colds and Allergies

Acupuncture has a strong effect on the immune system, making it effective at addressing colds, flus, and allergy symptoms. Treatments, especially during the sick season can be beneficial at reducing frequency and intensity of illness.

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  • "Whether I'm there for neck pain relief or easing cramps, I've always left her treatment room feeling eons better than before. Highly recommend!"

    N.T.

  • "Sarah is an absolutely great healer. I have seen her several time across different ailments and needs and she is always insightful in diagnosis and treatment. Sarah is very educational and will always take the time to explain things when you ask questions. She is that she is truly passionate about TCM practice."

    T.K.

  • "As a healer myself, when you are able to see people who care so deeply about what they do and what it can offer, it really does translate to better treatment and better care. Which to me, really describes my experiences with her. I would absolutely recommend her. "

    J.D.

  • "Every appointment with Sarah is a calm and restorative session. She is kind, professional, knowledgeable, personal… So much positive change has come to me from working with her. I truly cannot recommend her enough. Looking forward to my next treatment."

    M.K.

  • "Sarah treated the pain in my hands with wonderful care and compassion. I'm a great fan of acupuncture now, and an even greater fan of Sarah as my practitioner."

    R.K.

Insurance

Thistle & Thorne is in-network with multiple major insurance companies. We recommend confirming your benefits before scheduling your first appointment with us. If you are looking to use your insurance or have questions about your coverage, please complete our insurance form and our billing team will be able to connect with you about your plan. If your specific coverage does not cover acupuncture treatments, we also offer various treatment packages to keep your treatments as accessible as possible.

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Location + Hours

4223 N. Lincoln Ave
Chicago, IL 60618

Hours

Monday - Thursday: 9:00am - 8:00pm

Friday: 9:00am - 5:00pm

Saturday 9:00am - 3:00pm

Phone
(773) 799-8115

Email
Info@ThistleThorneCenter.com

 

Questions about insurance coverage?

We are in-network with Blue Cross and Cigna. Send us an email with your insurance information and we can assist in confirming your acupuncture coverage.