Dr. Amie Shimmel Handa - A strident presence in the ever-evolving fields of Acupuncture and Chiropractic Medicine, Dr. Amie Shimmel Handa has been a cogent force in the practice of these healing arts for the past 31 years. Dr. Shimmel is a true visionary among an exciting new crop of American Acupuncturists. As a Fellow with the International Academy of Medical Acupuncture since 1989, Dr. Shimmel has additionally completed an Advanced Acupuncture certification course at Lincoln College. Dr. Shimmel’s distinguished credentials include her earning a Master’s Degree w/high honors in traditional Holistic Medicine and Advanced Acupuncture at the Midwest School of Oriental Medicine. Dr. Shimmel’s reputation for excellence in the healing arts is well established by her highly successful practice, located in Chicago’s Gold Coast neighborhood, where she has assisted countless clients with pain management and stress reduction, among other chronic health issues. Dr. Shimmel’s clinical practice transcends traditional medical practice, as the goal is pain and stress reduction through healing practices of acupuncture, which is also utilized to elicit relief from a host of associated maladies, such as chronic disease, stress, anxiety, weight and gut issues. As a lifelong advocate of forging strong interpersonal relationships with her clients, Dr. Shimmel’s practice has always been focused on her three main passions: Health, People and Healing.

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