LICENSED ACUPUNCTURE AND HERBAL MEDICINE / CHICAGO
Personalized care that helps you feel better and stay well.
Acupuncture, East Asian medicine, and thoughtful patient education in North Center.
Start with the care you need
Acupuncture, herbal medicine, fertility and pregnancy care, and community acupuncture - organized to help you find the right starting point quickly.
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Acupuncture
Calms the nervous system, eases pain and muscle tension, and helps your body adapt to stress and everyday triggers.
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Herbal Medicine
Custom formulas from board-certified herbalists, expertly tailored to you.
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Fertility & Pregnancy Care
Support for conception, IUI and IVF, menstrual health, pregnancy, and peri/menopause.
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Community Acupuncture
Semi-private acupuncture with the same benefits at a lower out-of-pocket cost.
What We Treat
Acupuncture and herbal medicine support a wide range of concerns. These are some of the most common reasons patients come to see us.
Pain and injury recovery
Mental health support
Gynecological health and fertility
Pregnancy and postpartum care
Migraines
Colds and allergies
Athletic performance and recovery
New here? Start with one clear next step.
Choose the first-visit appointment, complete your intake forms, and arrive ready to talk through your goals. We’ll guide you if you’re unsure where to begin.
Using insurance?
We help confirm your acupuncture benefits so treatment stays as accessible as possible. For plan-specific questions, we recommend checking with your insurer directly.
Questions patients ask before booking
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Yes. We're in-network with Blue Cross Blue Shield and Cigna. Submit the coverage form before your first visit and our billing team will confirm your benefits. If your plan doesn't cover acupuncture, we offer treatment packages and can provide a Superbill.
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Book a new patient acupuncture appointment through our online scheduler. Not sure which service fits? Schedule a free consultation call and we'll help you choose.
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Your acupuncturist will review your health history and goals, then place very fine, sterile needles. Most people feel little more than a light pinch, tingling, or warmth, and many relax deeply or even fall asleep during treatment.
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Complete your intake forms before you arrive, wear loose, comfortable clothing, and eat a light meal beforehand. If you need to cancel or reschedule, please give us at least 24 hours' notice.
Ready to start your care?
Choose the correct first appointment, or contact the practice if you have questions about where to begin.
Visit Thistle & Thorne
4223 N. Lincoln Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60618
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Hours
Monday–Thursday: 9:00am–8:00pm
Friday: 9:00am–5:00pm
Sat: 9:00am–3:00pm
Sun: Closed
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