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Alternative Health Group, LLC
Categories: Health and Medical Acupuncture Active Life Fitness & Instruction Yoga Health and Medical Traditional Chinese Medicine Acupuncture, Yoga, Traditional Chinese Medicine
1834 W North AveSte 1
(between Honore St & Elk Grove Ave)
Chicago, IL 60622
Neighborhood: Wicker Park
(773) 227-9150
- Nearest Transit:
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Damen-o'hare (Blue Line)
- Hours:
Mon-Thu 8 am - 7:30 pm
Fri 8 am - 12 pm
Sat 9 am - 4 pm
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- By Appointment Only:
- No
20 reviews for Alternative Health Group, LLC
20 reviews in English
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Review from Janine G.
Chicago, IL
5/9/2011
After having a nasty cold and sinus infection for about a month, I came here to get a second opinion after a doctor prescribed antibiotics to clear it up (i.hate.antibiotics). I met with Heidi, one of their Acupuncturists, for an initial consultation and an acupuncture treatment. The next day...literally, when I woke up, my intense sinus pressure that prevented me from even bending over and breathing through my nose for weeks, was 90% gone. The cold lingered for about 2 days or so, but I was completely cleared up and felt more energized and better than before (I also got some Chinese Herbs that helped).
Heidi was extremely friendly, knowledgable and professional during the consultation. I intend on returning soon for some followup appointments (my insurance doesn't cover the $150 initial consultation fee and $100 followup appointments---they do have student discounts of 20% though!). They also have a great deal for new yoga students --$30 for 30 days of unlimited yoga. I am definitely jumping on that train the second finals are done with. -
Review from Katie R.
8/13/2011 5 Check-ins Here
$30 unlimited yoga classes for your first month. The instructors are very good with beginners and willing to answer any questions. All of the classes are drop-in so you never really know who will show up and how big your class will be.
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Review from Chiara F.
Chicago, IL
5/24/2007
I cannot say enough good things about this place! They have such a great deposition, and I can feel the soothing energy as soon as I walk in (the incense smell does help). Their yoga classes are amazing with an attentive but patient instructor, Tim. I'm going to try Tai Chi soon (when I have time) and I'm looking forward to it.
They also have a free art show (with FOOD!) once a month, and they accept donations for charity.
They also have some great herbal remedies and Tim is also an acupuncturist. My friend had a sore throat once, and Tim took a look at it and told her what kind of herbs she needed to take. It worked, and she was thrilled because it saved her hundreds of dollars at the doc's office.
If you're into Tai Chi, Yoga, or natural remedies, this is the perfect place to visit. They'll welcome anyone with open arms. -
Review from Juliette B.
Chicago, IL
4/28/2011
i went here after a trip to india wrecked my stomach/intestines for 1 year +. after about $6k worth of tests from my regular doctor that gave me nothing other than $5k in bills not covered by insurance, i decided to give this place a shot. i went for a few rounds of acupuncture and herbs and it totally helped. i wish i'd found this place many months earlier!
this place is great for anyone open to a different medical philosophy (or sick of inconclusive CT scans, etc), i was really impressed with everyone here and was beyond happy after a few rounds of $50 herbs made a huge improvement to my health.
oh, and the names of the potions are awesome. i took some stuff called "relaxed wanderer" that made me die laughing everytime i opened my cabinet. i could never come up w/ that phrase on my own but it's pretty much how i (@least try to) go through life. -
Review from Todd B.
Chicago, IL
8/8/2010
Tim is a rock star in my book. I first visited the studio (my first acupuncture) in summer 2006. What a difference, what a feeling! First there was a painless consult, then Suzy took over and applied many painless needles into my many tight, painful, stress-bearing muscles to free up my Chi. My Chi now flows freely. I have not been so relaxed since...
I cannot recommend these superstars of alternative health enough. All super friendly, very professional, and Tim gets my vote for best doctor who's not a doctor. Tim is a total body systems professional, who explains what's going wrong and what he's doing to address the root cause. He knows his stuff, truly. And check out the yoga! -
Review from Brian M.
Chicago, IL
8/15/2011
I kind of did yoga backwards, getting into meditation first before I realized why hatha yoga is exactly the kind of exercise you need to help a meditative mindfulness practice. The Sivananda class is perfect for me. Suzanne was very nice and very helpful with a ridiculously unflexible beginner like myself.
I like the vibe a great deal and everyone is very nice. This place seems to me to be closer to the heart of yoga than some of the most fitness-based places I've dropped in on with my mother. -
Review from Erin H.
Chicago, IL
5/26/2010
So, I wondered into AHG a little over 2 months ago and it has seriously changed my life and outlook! I was going through some stressful life changes and decided to try Yoga out. I have taken gym yoga but never a class at an actual studio!
I went with the $30 unlimited classes for 30 days. It was great. I am in love with this new activity in my life and it has seriously helped a lot with anxiety/stress etc.
I continue to drop in 1-2 times a week and hope to start getting in there 3x a week! Nadine's class is great and everyone that I have met at the studio have been awesome. There has been times when there was only 2 people in the class and I was one of them! Totally a personal touch and I have been able to learn so much more.
Defintely make sure and check them out! -
Review from Meredith C.
Chicago, IL
11/18/2011
I love AHG! Tim's Sivananda class is my #1 favorite yoga class ever. He's also an amazing acupuncturist. Can't recommend Alternative Health Group enough.
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Review from Felencia T.
Chicago, IL
5/3/2011
I love this place! I stumbled upon AHG while searching my physicians directory. I'd had a visit with my primary physician who scheduled a MRI for headaches I'd been having. When I visited the neurologists she determined that I suffer from migraines/tension headaches and she prescribed deep tissue massage and therapy.
I first visited a physical therapist at an unnamed facility for a few weeks and I noticed that my symptoms worsened. So, I called my doctor and got a new order and began my search again. And that's when I found AHG. I've been a patient for a little over a month now...primarily seeing Linda Butts who is phenomenal! Her treatment style is very interactive, informative and relaxed. I've learned so much from my visits...and I don't feel like I'm being shoved through a revolving door! She's taught me techniques that I've adopted for use in my everyday life; many based on Yoga principles. They have been life savers! My headaches have not completely diminished but the frequency and severity have improved significantly. An added plus are the deep tissue massages I receive as a supplement to my treatment. Danielle is an awesome masseuse and she knows how to knock the kinks out!
The environment is pleasant and very relaxed! I would recommend AHG to anyone who is open to alternative health practice and I've shared much of what I've learned with my family and friends! -
Review from Maria C.
Chicago, IL
4/12/2007
I came here every Monday for a while. I got out of work at 6 and the classes started at 6 also so I called him in advanced and he would actually start me off at 6:15 and usually his classes last way longer than an hour. He would ask me if there was anything wrong i.e my knees would sometimes hurt and he would help me w/ positions to mediate the problem. I need to start going again but it's a lot farther for me now.
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Review from lauren s.
Chicago, IL
11/22/2010
This is absolutely my favorite place to do yoga. The instructors are wonderful, both as teachers and as people, + are incredibly accommodating. They really take into account your personal goals + limitations, + having small classes gives it a much more personal feel than I have experienced at other yoga centers (which are often way too packed for me). I am always recommending this place to friends!
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Review from Sunshine B.
San Francisco, CA
2/19/2008
This is truly a place for healing. Tim is sweet, passionate and attentive and ridiculously knowledgeable. After meeting him, I think the name "Tim" is the Korean word for "Wikipedia for Healing Ones Body". Suzie (my favourite person in Chicago - even a little bit more than my husband) is an calming sweet angel of mercy with needles (for acupuncture, of course.) She knew my symptoms within 5 mins of looking at me and taking my pulse and knew how to solve the issues. She noticed my fear during my first visit and her technique speaks of years and year of expert training from caring hands. She is gentle, confident and knowledgeable. I got a massage there for my birthday and there is a woman (who I cannot remember her name) who bent and twisted and rubbed me so hard that I felt as if she removed every stress from my body that I had since birth.
Highly, highly recommended. Superior quality in their staff, their care adn their services. -
Review from Nourhy C.
Chicago, IL
2/23/2007
Great Yoga classes by Tim Suh, who is also a very skilled acupuncturist.
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Review from Jennifer K.
Chicago, IL
4/25/2010
This place is amazing, and everyone should try it! Mostly the yoga instructor was awesome Amanda B. Individual attention is paid to each yoga member by her and the classes are not OVERCROWDED. Many times you go to yoga studios and people's feet are in your FACE. Very reasonably priced. If you are looking to branch out on your workout, or even if you are going for the first time, this studio is perfect for you! Also street parking is not as hard as people think.
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Review from Heather H.
Chicago, IL
4/23/2009 1 Check-in Here
I needed to find a new acupuncturist after moving back to Chicago and decided to try Alternative Health Group because of all the great reviews. I'm so glad I did because Daryll is amazing. He's great at addressing issues both physical and emotional. Plus I've never had an acupuncturist follow up the needles with massage/acupressure and meridian alignment. It's heaven. They also offer massage, Chinese herbs, Tai Chi, and yoga.
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Review from Karen C.
Chicago, IL
4/16/2011
soothing, expert but unpretentious, and friendly - both the atmosphere and the staff. i just found them through their recent groupon and i want to go every day from now on. i've done classes with both audrey and rhiannon and they were both spectacular. i'm a beginner and i felt completely comfortable going at my own pace and trying my best but not succeeding in everything the first (or tenth) times. very peaceful and welcoming. i cannot say enough good things. i can't wait to continue my practice at AHG. they are amazing.
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Review from Keli W.
Chicago, IL
12/9/2009
Love love love this place. Yoga at AHG has changed my life as I know it. Rihannon awesome, and a great instructor. Tim equally amazing. I am always made feel welcome and always leave with a great sense of peace.I highly recommend the experience!
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Review from Minette H.
Chicago, IL
9/9/2008
I have seen Tim at Alternative Health Group. I was having a lot of trouble with pain and wasn't in great shape when I got there. Within 2 hours my troubles were "handled" and the treatment lasted at least a week. There is your information about results. Now, about the ever important human connection. Tim show'd a genuine interest in my health and my feelings about my health. This is a truly gentle, compassionate man who really cares about how you are feeling. He shows a great respect for you, your body and your feelings about your health care. His outlook is always positive and reassuring. What ever the reality may be I always leave feeling that everything wil be O.K. I really don't know what else you could ask or hope for.
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Review from Mary Kate R.
Chicago, IL
4/20/2009
dr. tim is seriously a miracle worker. my insomnia had proved untreatable by western medicine. i had tried every pill imaginable. as well as other natural remedies.
although im not very compatible with acupuncture (unfortunately...though im hoping for another go at it soon), dr. tim was able to recommend a couple different herbs, as well as diet and exercise changes. since i started working with dr. tim, my sleep and anxiety, as well as my overall well being, have been better than ever. i recommend him to everyone. my insomnia seemed like it was never going away, and now its MUCH improved.
im sure everyone at the alt. health group is pretty amazing, but dr. tim is my go-to for pretty much everything. he's always available, and super quick to return all emails and phone calls. also seems to find a way to squeeze you into his schedule no matter what. im consistently impressed by him! -
Review from Donald C.
Chicago, IL
4/1/2009
Dr. Tim Suh is great! I got treatment for my aching neck and upper back and now it doesn't ache. Also my posture is 100% better and I feel great. I am so glad I saw Dr. Suh for treatment. He is straightforward and caring. Thumbs up!!! I highly recommend going to Alternative Health Group.
