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.

Non-surgical Face-lifts

Microcurrent non-surgical face-lift uses microcurrent electricity to accelerate cellular repair. Microcurrent stimulates muscles of the face and neck. Studies have shown increased production of collagen and improved blood circulation after microcurrent treatment for anti-aging. Microcurrent cause facial muscles to flex and relax, thereby strengthening and toning them. Lift up jaw lines, reduce jowls and reduce double chin with this non-surgical skin repair therapy. See Non-Surgical Face-lifts.

Light Therapy Face-lifts

Light therapy can be used to treat many cosmetic conditions as well as improve skin tissue and muscle tone. Treatments are designed to penetrate deep into the tissues by utilizing different wavelengths of light. The system works by stimulating a natural cellular regeneration and repair process resulting in treatments that are quick, painless with immediate outstanding results. See Light Therapy Face-lifts.

Weight Loss 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 Board Certified Physician, Naprapathic Physician, Licensed Dietitian and Life Coach who all 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 Loss Program)

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:

Clients report after therapy sessions they have decreased physical and psychological symptoms including

• Increased ability to cope with stressful situations
• Coping better with illness and chronic pain
• Improved self-esteem and enthusiasm for life.

Our program includes Laser Meridian Therapy and communication with a Life Coach to discuss life’s stresses. (See Stress Therapy)

Cellulite Therapy Program

Lose Inches and Cellulite with a Body Contour Wrap

What is a Body Wrap?
A Body Wrap process is a treatment to aid in taking off inches, changing body shape, size, contour, as well as tightening and toning the skin. It involves wrapping the body with elastic pliable type bandages which are saturated with our special Amino Acid, Herbal Extracts, and Collagen solution. The treatment is applied to the specific areas of concern, to aid with slimming and help to disperse the toxins which cause cellulite. You are frequently measured to determine your inch-loss.

During the weight-loss process, the skin will begin to feel smooth and tight. Collagen Body Wrap will help ensure that the inches and weight that are lost are in the areas of the first concern. Collagen wrapping, while losing weight, helps in rapid size drops for optimum weight-loss and utmost motivation .

The Body Wrap uses circulation and gentle pressure to flush out toxins and waste material which impair the body's circulation and elimination systems. When theses systems become impaired, toxins are stored at the cellular level through the circulatory system and lymphatic systems.

The Body Wrap removes waste materials from the system through internal detoxification of the body, creating a permanent inch loss of up to 14 inches, while improving general health, nourishing the skin, and contouring the soft areas of the body. The Wrap consists of 8 steps.

Step 1: Consultation. Our therapist will help you determine your goals and will review any pertinent medical history.

Step 2: Preparation. The client will come to the wrap appointment freshly bathed, without lotions or perfumes on the body. The legs should be shaved the night before the wrap, rather than the same day.

Step 3: Measurement. The areas of the body where inch loss will occur are measured and marked to ensure accurate measurement after the wrap. Dimensions are recorded on a progress chart.

Step 4: Wrap. Specialized ACE wrap is used to contour the body and create a capsule. The ACE wrap helps to hold body heat in, thus aiding in absorption of the cream.

Step 5: Oasis. A Far infrared sauna therapy is delivered to the body through a distinct process known as conduction. Far infrared has shown to assist in weight loss, skin purification, detoxification and stress reduction. This process surrounds the body delivering heat to the problem areas by penetrating deeply speeding oxygen flow and increasing circulation causing the cream and wrap to begin to work. The client remains warm and comfortable throughout this process.

Step 6: Remove and Re-Measure. The wrap is removed and the client is re-measured in the exactly the same places as before. Measurements are recorded and compared. Clients can see the results on paper as well in the mirror.

Step 7: Complete the Treatment. The excess cream still on the skin is massaged in. Many clients report additional inch-loss following the wrap.

Step 8: Exercise. To stimulate lymph movement and to maintain proper circulation in problem areas, we recommend exercising 4-5 times each week.

A series of 3 to 6 Body Wraps are recommended, with 4 to 7 days between each wrap. If a client is overweight and on a weight loss program, a wrap is suggested for each 5 to 10 pounds lost.

The wraps act upon all factors that cause body misshaping, including excess fluids, trapped waste, cellulite, and tissue weakness. In addition to inch and cellulite loss, other advantages include re-contouring, skin hydration and smoothing, the restoration of blood circulation, and detoxification, the cleansing of the body tissues for improved health.

What is Cellulite Reduction Therapy? Over ten years ago Cellulite Reduction Therapy was developed in France for therapeutic purposes; however within one year they discovered that the process had incredible cosmetic results.

Since then, Cellulite Reduction Therapy has been used to fight cellulite around the world. It is a process that combines gentle suction and deep massage to smooth out the surface of the skin and get rid of the dimpled, uneven “orange peel” appearance.

There is no pain with this procedure, in fact it should be a relaxing and pleasurable experience. Results can be seen in as few as 7 or 8 sessions, with the average person reaching their full potential in about 14 to 20 sessions. (See Cellulite Therapy)

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