Harmony Health, Inc. Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine in Chicago

04/21/10

Miracle workers

by aschribs at Citysearch

My husband and I tried to have a baby for 2 years. After 1 miscarriage and much heartache, I felt I needed extra help in some sort of way. I was hesitant on trying acupuncture as it is something so different to me...but once I turned to Kelly Lee at Harmony Health, I felt comfortable in starting this journey with her. I saw positive physical changes in my body and cycles within 1 month. On my 3rd month, we were pregnant. I feel we couldn't have done it without their help.

Now we are going to try for another baby. My 1st thought was to call Kelly Lee. I had an amazing experience my 1st day back to see her. It happen to be the day I began my cycle and was doubled over in pain (which typically would last 1-2 days). After my session, I didn't have an ounce of pain, nothing. I had never experienced such immediate affect of acupuncture like that.

With no other words to describe Harmony Health, they are miracle workers. They are accomodating, great listeners and talk you through everything in detail. They are very knowledgable on what your body needs and where it needs extra help.

Last but not least, it is the best nap. I never take naps, but every time I go for an apt. I end up in the deepest sleep possible and feel so rejuvinated when I leave. I never sleep like that at home. It is different, I just can't explain it. So peaceful.

• Pros: pregnancy, menstral cramps, napping
• Cons: not a thing

09/25/09

An amazing place!

by osi326 at Citysearch

My wife and I had tried to have a baby for over 3 years with no success-she had issues with endometriosis and I had some male factor issues. After several procedures of iui and ivf, we decided to try acupuncture based on the success of another couple we knew going through the same thing. We met with Dr. Lisa Corrigan-Bilkey, who talked to us about our experience and also explained hers, which was really nice. With her experience with people similar to us we decided to give it a shot-and you know what it worked just like she said it would- the acupuncture was painless and actually has improved my sleep and stress level as well. We could not be happier as we our now 22 wks pregnant with a healthy baby!

• Pros: Professsional, relaxing, effective treatments
• Cons: none in my opinion

10/23/08

Highly recommended for fertility!

by nola60622 at Citysearch

I saw Kelly Lee Whiteside and she was fantastic. I was treated for fertility. My husband and I were trying for 5 months and were not yet pregnant. My doctor said nothing was wrong with me and to just keep trying, but it was making me anxious to just stand by and wait. I didn't feel in control. I saw Kelly for 3 weeks and I got pregnant (I found out 2 weeks later)! It happened that fast! I'm not sure if it was the accupuncture, but I think it was. And if anything it gave me peace of mind and let me be an active participant in my health, since my doctor was telling me to just wait and let it happen. I continued to see Kelly through my first trimester. She made me feel really comfortable and I trusted her completely.

The rest of the staff was also great. The new location is wonderful - it instantly relaxes you and it's more like a trip to the spa than the doctors office. Also, the treatments can get expensive, depending how often you go. If you're not able to afford what is recommended, just let Kelly know and she's very cool about working with you and letting you know what treatment is absolutely necessary and what you can forgo if you can't afford it. Overall I loved Harmony Health and I would go regularly for anything that is ailing me, if I could only afford to!

• Pros: new, nicer location

09/03/07

A miracle!

by nat2 at Citysearch

A miracle! After being told by a very prominant Reproductive Specialist that not only would I never get pregnant naturally, but I was not even a candidate for IVF- I was ready to give up-Then I found Lisa Corrigan-Bilkey. Not only did she nurture my broken spirit, she also 'attacked' the endometriosis that had been blocking my tubes with acupuncture(it really does not hurt the way she does it!), herbs, and diet. I started getting a regular period, with no cramps or pms, and began feeling alot more positive overall. Now I have a 2 mo. old, healthy, baby boy-all natural just like Lisa always told me I could. I would definitely recommend Lisa to anyone having trouble getting pregnant- her confidance in me changed my life!

• Pros: Lisa's gentle hands-on style of care, her experience and specialty in infertility

02/08/07

I'm still in shock

by jgb1 at Citysearch

I feel very blessed to have met Kellylee Whiteside at Harmony Health. I started seeing her last year for help with my Endometriosis. My doctors at the time said the condition was so far advanced that both fallopian tubes were completely blocked and be my only hope might be IVF but that may not even work. I was devastated as It has always been my dream to have children. This year I got married to a wonderful man and we started to consider the idea of adoption. Kellylee suggested I see a reproductuive specialist to check the status of my endometriosis (which felt much better now). My husband and I were stunned to find that both tubes are now completely clear from my treatments with Kellylee! I was even told that there was no reason why I couldn't conceive naturally now. We are soo excited to await the birth of our first child.

• Pros: location and parking