Today we’d like to introduce you to Amy Wolf.
Amy, please share your story with us. How did you get to where you are today?
I am fueled by my dream to own and operate a business in an area that I am truly and authentically passionate about: Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and integrative healthcare. Before becoming a Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine and a licensed acupuncturist, I was a tax accountant. A drastic change, right? It was. After spending five years in the corporate business world, I realized that my career was not providing me with the satisfaction that I sought in my personal and professional life. The absence of any semblance of work/life balance prevented me from making my health and well-being a priority, and I was growing old in the prime of my life! This led me on a journey towards changing my life for the better and using my business background to start a practice in an area that I was truly passionate about: TCM. Even when I was in tax, my favorite part of the job was helping, supporting and educating my peers. It was, and has always been about caring for and connecting with people in order to achieve a common goal. Today, this goal is improving one’s quality of life by helping them to feel their best every day.
Has it been a smooth road? If not, can you talk us through some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced?
I was 25 years old working in excess of 80 hours per week, sitting at a desk, doing something I didn’t enjoy, when I realized I was growing old in the prime of my life. I was starting to experience lower back pain, I was gaining weight, my face started to appear swollen, and I was grossly unhappy with my life. There is an ancient classic Taoist text called the Tao Te Ching that was written over 2500 years ago by a Taoist sage named Lao Tzu. The Tao means the way of life and the Tao Te Ching means how to live life in accordance with nature and the universe. There is a line in the text that loosely translates to, “if you find you are growing old in your prime [i.e. the prime of your life], you’re not living in accordance with the Tao. Not living in accordance with the Tao will lead to an early demise.” I was growing old in the prime of my life, and I knew that if I didn’t make a change, I likely wouldn’t live long. This propelled me on a journey towards finding my purpose and passion.
Shortly after, I found an article in the newspaper about four corporate business women that left the corporate world to pursue their passions. One woman left a career in finance and accounting to become an acupuncturist and became a lot more successful than she ever was in corporate America. This was my ah ha moment in realizing I wanted to pursue acupuncture and Chinese Medicine. Even though I had never experienced it myself, something about it resonated with me on a spiritual level and I sought out an acupuncturist to get a treatment. I was having some pain at the time and within one treatment it was gone. After that, I made my decision to leave corporate America and never looked back.
Tell us about your practice and what makes it unique:
Herb + Ōhm is rooted in the wisdom of Traditional Chinese Medicine, adapted to the needs of modern Chicagoans. Our practice nurtures the mind, body, and spirit through Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine, while recognizing the value and offerings of Western medicine.
At Herb + Ōhm, we bridge the gap between the familiar and the foreign. We appreciate the distinct advantages of Eastern and Western healing philosophies, while maintaining an optimum balance between the two. This synthesis creates maximum benefits and results for our patients.
Most importantly, there are no secrets or mysteries in your experience. We empower you by providing the why as well as the how to help you become an active partner in your health and renewal.
Beyond what you have described above, what sets your clinic apart from others:
After two short years of starting Herb + Ōhm to help our patients practice the art of balanced living, we’re thrilled to announce the opening of our expansive new office, located on the border of the Loop and West Loop neighborhoods in downtown Chicago. We’ve created this one-of-a-kind space to expand our services, our ability to treat more patients, and to more effectively convey the luxe, calming atmosphere our patients have come to expect from our growing practice.
A Haven of Relaxation and Comfort
Clean. Modern. Luxurious. These are some of the words we’d use to describe Herb + Ōhm’s new office. Most importantly, our new space offers not just effective medicinal treatment from the best acupuncture team in the city, but also an unparalleled calming and relaxing experience for the entire mind, body, and spirit.
From the moment you walk through our doors, you’ll notice that everything has been carefully selected to enhance your relaxation and comfort. Our nature-inspired décor brings the best of the elements to you, including oak, marble, cedar, and water—all in stunning neutral tones. One of the most striking visual effects we built in this new space is our unique display of traditional Chinese herbs in spot-lit glass jars, which double as both art and education tools and show our patients how an authentic herbal pharmacy might operate in the East. We also enable you to customize your treatments by choosing from an unlimited catalogue of soothing music on our Sonos system, which is available throughout our space, from the reception area into our seven unique treatment rooms.
Each one of Herb + Ōhm’s treatment rooms feature the following subtle details designed to help you to leave your daily stress and pressure at the door:
–Heated massage tables customized to your preference at the start of your treatment
–Memory foam face cradles providing optimal support for your face and neck
–Special tables for patients who are pregnant or who have recently given birth
–Fully adjustable room temperature
–Infrared heat lamps to enhance blood flow and stimulate healing
–Handheld bells to immediately alert our team if assistance is needed during treatment
–Customizable aromatherapy to enhance your immersive experience.
New location, Enhanced Experience
When it comes to our treatments, Herb + Ōhm is continuing to provide our patients with the best methods and teachings of Eastern and Western medical philosophies. We will continue to utilize acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine to bring healing and balance to our patients: ancient wisdom adapted to the needs of modern Chicagoans.
Contact Info:
- Address: 205 W. Randolph St., Suite 1800
- Website: herbandohm.com
- Phone: 312-757-1882
- Email: amy@herbandohm.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/herbandohm/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HerbAndOhm
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/herbandohm
- Yelp: https://www.yelp.com/biz/herb-%C5%8Dhm-chicago-2
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