Supporting your health often requires more than one type of care. While acupuncture can play a powerful role in regulating the nervous system, improving digestion, balancing hormones, and reducing pain, lasting wellness usually comes from a network of supportive providers working together.
At Needle & Glow, we believe holistic care doesn’t exist in isolation. True healing happens when practitioners collaborate, share perspectives, and support the whole person. That’s why we partner with several trusted professionals throughout the Chicago area. These holistic wellness practitioners offer complementary services that help our clients feel stronger, more supported, and more connected to their bodies.
Below are a few of the practitioners and practices we trust and often recommend.
Movement is an essential part of long-term health, but not all movement approaches are created equally. At Centered on North, a boutique Pilates studio in Chicago, the focus is on intentional, supportive movement that strengthens the body without pushing it past its limits.
Their instructors specialize in helping clients build core stability, improve mobility, and reconnect with how their bodies move and function. Pilates can be especially helpful for those recovering from injury, navigating postpartum changes, or looking to restore strength in a controlled and supportive environment.
For many clients receiving acupuncture at Needle & Glow, pairing treatment with mindful movement through Pilates creates a powerful combination. Acupuncture helps regulate the nervous system and reduce inflammation, while Pilates helps retrain the body to move more efficiently and with greater stability.
Centered on North provides a calm, welcoming space where clients can build strength while feeling supported every step of the way.
Another important part of whole-body wellness is structural alignment. Back To Life Chiropractic, based in Glenview, IL, provides gentle chiropractic care focused on restoring balance within the musculoskeletal and nervous systems.
Their team works closely with patients to address posture concerns, mobility limitations, and chronic pain patterns. Chiropractic adjustments help improve spinal alignment, which can reduce pressure on the nervous system and support the body’s natural healing process.
For many clients, chiropractic care complements acupuncture beautifully. While acupuncture helps regulate the nervous system and circulation, chiropractic adjustments help ensure the body’s structural framework is functioning properly.
Whether someone is recovering from injury, managing long-standing discomfort, or simply trying to stay proactive with their health, Back To Life offers thoughtful and personalized care that supports long-term wellbeing.
Pregnancy and early parenthood are profound transitions, and having the right support can make a meaningful difference for both parents and babies. Chicago Family Doulas provides comprehensive doula services to families throughout the Chicagoland area.
Their team supports clients during pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period, offering guidance, reassurance, and hands-on care when it matters most. Their services include birth doulas, postpartum doulas, overnight newborn care, and both in-person and virtual childbirth and baby education classes.
Many families appreciate having experienced support as they navigate hospital births, home births, or the first months with a newborn. Their doulas work across all area hospitals and adapt their support to each family’s unique needs.
For women receiving acupuncture for fertility, pregnancy wellness, or postpartum recovery, having trusted doula support creates a strong foundation of care during this important life stage.
Holistic health also benefits from strong relationships with thoughtful medical providers. I-Squared Medical Group is a concierge-style internal medicine and primary care practice in Chicago that focuses on individualized, relationship-based care.
Their model prioritizes prevention, early detection, and comprehensive medical insight. Rather than rushing through appointments, their physicians spend time understanding each patient’s history, lifestyle, and long-term health goals.
For many Needle & Glow clients, having a trusted primary care physician who understands both conventional medicine and holistic approaches provides peace of mind. The team at I-Squared Medical Group integrates advanced medical care with a whole-person perspective, making them a valuable partner in long-term wellness.
Chronic pain can make movement feel intimidating, especially for people who have tried many approaches without success. Achy to Active, led by Tabitha, offers a unique approach that blends Pilates, nervous system regulation, and pacing strategies designed for people living with persistent pain.
Tabitha is a Nervous System Integrative Facilitator, Persistent Pain Pilates Educator, and Nationally Certified Pilates Teacher (NCPT). Drawing from her own experience with chronic illness, she brings deep empathy and understanding to her work.
Her programs help clients rebuild trust in their bodies by focusing on safe, sustainable movement patterns. Rather than pushing through pain, the goal is to create steady progress that feels supportive and empowering.
For individuals working with acupuncture to calm the nervous system and reduce pain sensitivity, pairing that work with Tabitha’s approach to mindful movement can be incredibly effective.
Health rarely improves through one single intervention. More often, it evolves through the combined support of thoughtful practitioners who understand the many layers of the human body.
Acupuncture may help regulate the nervous system, improve digestion, support hormones, and reduce inflammation. Movement practices like Pilates help restore strength and stability. Chiropractic care helps maintain structural alignment. Doulas provide critical support during pregnancy and early parenthood. Primary care physicians help monitor overall health and prevention.
Together, these forms of care create a collaborative network of holistic wellness practitioners that supports long-term wellbeing.
At Needle & Glow, we are grateful to work alongside practitioners throughout Chicago who share a commitment to compassionate, patient-centered care.
If you’re exploring holistic support for stress, hormone balance, digestion, chronic pain, or nervous system regulation, acupuncture may be a helpful place to begin.
At Needle & Glow, Kari provides personalized acupuncture treatments designed to help clients restore balance, improve resilience, and feel more connected to their bodies.
Many clients pair acupuncture with other forms of supportive care like Pilates, chiropractic, and integrative medicine to create a comprehensive wellness plan with trusted holistic wellness practitioners.
If you’re ready to explore acupuncture, schedule a consultation to begin your next step toward balanced, whole-body health.
