Overview of the Services of ACHPM

Naprapathic Medicine Naprapathic Medicine is a system of healthcare that employs Manual Medicine, Nutritional Counseling and Therapeutic Modalities, specializing in the treatment of pain caused by Connective Tissue Disorders.

Connective tissue supports the spinal column and all joints and articulations of the body. Connective Tissue Disorders are characterized by abnormal rigid and/or contracted (strained) ligaments, tendons and muscles. These disorders interfere with nerve conduction and the circulation of blood and lymph. This can result in pain and inflammation to the affected area of the body. Causes of connective tissue disorders can include traumatic injury (car accidents, sports injuries, falls, etc.), RMS (repetitive motion syndrome, such as work-related computer or machine use), heavy lifting and improper posture.

Doctors of Naprapathic Medicine are connective tissue specialists and use a three-fold strategy in the treatment of connective tissue disorders.

Naprapathic Manual Medicine: Hands-on (gentle) connective tissue manipulation (CTM) to the spine, joints and articulations of the body.

Nutritional Counseling: Recommendations for dietary changes, food supplementation (as through the use of herbs, vitamins and minerals) to assist the body in achieving optimal health.

Therapeutic Modalities: The use of the effective properties of physical measures of heat, cold, light, water, radiant energy, electricity, sound, air and assistive devices for the purpose of preventing, correcting or alleviating a physical disability. Modalities include ultrasound, electro-stimulation and low-level laser therapy (LLLT, also known as "cold laser therapy"). (See Laser Therapy)

(See also Naprapathic Medicine and Neuromyology)

Energy Medicine

Bioresonance
Bioresonance or Pulsating Energy Resonance Therapy is a very effective holistic body treatment system with success rates up to 95%. PERTH works with very LOW magnetic fields in a body-like frequency window in the pico tesla range. Higher magnetic field strength is not sufficient for therapeutic use! In one session the entire meridian system is stimulated and the oxygen partial pressure increases about 61% after 10 minutes. Blood is the transport agent for oxygen and nutrition to the cells. After a short treatment time the energy level of a person is increasing. More energy = more health. After 20 years of research it is now possible to treat various diseases naturally and very effectively. See Bioresonance.

Microcurrent / Alpha-Stim
The Alpha-Stim is based on the concept that the biophysics underlying the body’s biochemistry also plays a significant role in regulating all of life’s processes. There are about 75 trillion cells in a human body, each having a small electrical potential of ~80mV across its cell membrane, similar to a battery. Alpha-Stim’s proprietary waveform works by moving electrons through the body and brain at a variety of frequencies, collectively known as harmonic resonance. This normalizes the electrical activity of the nervous system and brain as measured by an electroencephalogram (EEG). See Alpha-Stim.

Neuro Scan / Electrodermal Screening
Electrodermal screening instruments are a synthesis of advanced electrical and computer technology and the ancient concepts of Chinese medicine. Known as "chi" in traditional Chinese medicine, bioelectric energy is said to flow through a series of circuits called meridians which can be affected by stimulating the topical meridian points of the body. Although the theory of life-energy (called the vital force in European natural medicine) seems very abstract to logical Western thinking, European researchers have validated the existence of meridian points by electrical conductivity readings. Over the last 45 years, German research has led to electrodermal screening being utilized to aid in the determination of the appropriate therapy for the patient as well as to evaluate disturbances in the body. See Neuro Scan.

Weight Management Program

We take great pride in delivering a comprehensive, medically supervised and effective weight loss program for each of our patients. This begins with our center staff consisting of a Naprapathic Physician and Licensed Dietitian who offer careful monitoring throughout your program to help assure you of sensible and effective weight loss. It continues with our professional services, which consist of outstanding one-on-one support by our staff, weekly weigh-ins, body measurements, regular body composition analyses, behavioral diet and life style guidance, exercise prescriptions, and a continuous monitoring of baseline vital signs and general health. Because we realize that not all diets work the same for everyone, we conduct a pre-diet testing and evaluation process, which helps us select the program that would be most effective for you! This process consists of a medical questionnaire, a comprehensive weight loss history, and a goal sheet, which evaluates where you are at with your current weight, body measurements and body fat, and where you want to be at the end of your program.

Our center also offers Detoxifying Body Wraps, Lymphatic Massage and Cellulite Therapy.

(See Weight Management )

Stop Smoking Program

If you have tried patches, nicotine gum, Zyban, Hypnosis, etc. and you are still smoking....
You are not alone. There is a treatment that can eliminate your urges and cravings for nicotine. We can stop the withdrawal and eliminate the torment of quitting smoking. Nicotine addiction is particularly complicated with many sources of resistance. That's where our experience and program stand out. Our program works because it eliminates physical withdrawal symptoms, reprograms habits, and alters the pleasure/pain connections patients have to smoking. Smoking not only is maintained by its positive or pleasurable results, it is negatively reinforced too. Smoking brings pleasure. However, when nicotine levels in the body drop below accustomed levels, the smoker can experience feelings of anxiety. Smoking relieves this discomfort. So by smoking, the psychological pain of withdrawal is avoided. The ACHPM takes great pride in delivering a comprehensive and effective smoking cessation program by the use of Laser Meridian Therapy and Life Coaching. The Stop Smoking Clinic offers assistance with smoking cessation, including behavioral counseling to break the psychological dependence on cigarettes. Our treatment program eliminates cravings, the physical need, immediately because our laser stimulation treatment blocks the cravings from nicotine and other harmful stimulants that often contribute to heart disease. There are no withdrawal pains ... no drugged feeling. Our treatment makes you feel like you are 10 days "down the road" past the cravings and withdrawals, usually associated with smoking cessation. You will leave feeling calm and relaxed, as though you had never smoked. (See Stop Smoking Program)

Pain Management Program

Our Pain Management Clinic was established in 1979 to treat individuals who suffer from acute and chronic pain of the Neck, Back, Shoulder and Knee, Sports Injuries, Arthritic and Rheumatoid pain, Fibromyalgia, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Spinal Stenosis and Headaches including Migraine, Sinus and Stress. The uniqueness and strength of our Pain Management Center lies in its ability and experience in utilizing the multidisciplinary approach effectively to benefit the patient, the employer and the insurer. We know that pain is a complex medical problem that can have profound effects on your physical and mental well-being. Our goal is to help you decrease your level of pain and suffering so that you can return you to your maximum level of function and independence and lead a quality life. Through the combined expertise of a multidisciplinary team of pain specialists, our center offers the most advanced treatment options currently available, in a supportive, compassionate environment.  (See Pain Management)

Stress Management Program

This program is designed to teach mind and body awareness techniques to help people living with physical or psychological symptoms due to stress, pain, or illness. Life Coaching is the practice of cultivating non-judgmental awareness in day-to-day life. Life Coaching develops the potential to experience each moment, no matter how difficult or intense, with serenity and clarity. Communication can help you feel better, sleep better, increase your ability to cope with stressful situations, improve self-esteem and renew enthusiasm for life and work. One can feel more alive and joyful and gain immediate access to powerful inner resources for healing. Signs and causes of stress include:

For more information on any of our services or to set up an appointment please call:

(630) 833-4007 Villa Park Treatment Center
or
(708) 656-7000 Cicero Treatment Center