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Integral Alternative Medicine LLC

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Integral Alternative Medicine LLC

Founded by Maria Cristina Torres, a veteran physician who shifted to holistic medicine and healing.

Helping women over 40 at her alternative medicine practice in Chicago and remotely. She offers personalized care and coaching with natural solutions. We provide Eastern Medicine, including Acupuncture to the Chicago area community. We believe that every patient deserves personalized treatment and that we can help you to take control of your health.

02/03/2026

If you’re in the Chicagoland area, you know the temperatures these past few days have been no joke. ❄️

Freezing temps, gray skies, and staying bundled up for weeks at a time can quietly take a toll on your body, especially if you’re living with a chronic or autoimmune condition.

We see it all the time this time of year: more fatigue, more pain, disrupted sleep, digestive issues, and heightened anxiety. When the nervous system is already under strain, winter stress can push it even further.

At Integral Alternative Medicine, we focus on supporting the nervous system before imbalance becomes chronic, using in-clinic, complementary care like acupuncture, hypnosis, and herbal tonics.

👉 Our latest blog breaks down how holistic support can help you feel more steady and resilient through it.

https://www.integral-clinic.net/supporting-mental-health-in-winter

12/30/2025

Why our integrative approach helps chronic illness:

Acupuncture → calms the nervous system & reduces pain
Herbal Medicine → nourishes digestion, hormones & Qi
Hypnosis → releases emotional patterns & subconscious stress

Together, they support the whole woman, not just her symptoms.

👉 Learn more in our new blog: https://www.integral-clinic.net/chronic-illness-mind-body-connection

12/26/2025

Chronic illness isn’t just physical; it affects your emotions, your energy, your sleep, your digestion, and even your sense of self. That’s why true healing requires more than symptom management.

At Integral Alternative Medicine, we use acupuncture, herbal medicine, and hypnosis together to calm the nervous system, nourish the body, and release emotional patterns that often accompany chronic conditions.

When these therapies work in harmony, the body shifts from survival mode into healing.

👉 Read our latest blog to learn how they support women with chronic illness: https://www.integral-clinic.net/chronic-illness-mind-body-connection

12/23/2025

🤔 Planning to try acupuncture only when you’re sick? Think again. It’s actually a powerful tool for prevention.

In Traditional Chinese Medicine, staying healthy before illness strikes is just as important as treatment. Preventive acupuncture can strengthen your immune system, improve digestion, boost energy, and calm stress, helping you stay balanced and resilient year-round. Pair it with simple acupressure techniques at home, and you’ve got daily support for your mind and body.

👉 Discover how acupuncture supports long-term health in our latest blog post: http://www.integral-clinic.net/contact

12/22/2025

Many first-time patients are surprised to learn that acupuncture is virtually painless. The needles are hair-thin, nothing like the needles you may picture at a doctor’s office.

Most people feel only a tiny sensation when the needle is inserted, often followed by a wave of relaxation, warmth, or gentle tingling as the body’s energy begins to balance.

In fact, many patients say their acupuncture sessions are deeply calming, some even drift off to sleep! 😴

👉 Curious about how acupuncture can support you? Reach out today with your questions. We’re here to help: http://www.integral-clinic.net/contact

12/19/2025

Living with IBS can feel exhausting. pain, bloating, and unpredictable digestion can take over your days.

At Integral Alternative Medicine, we look beyond symptoms to uncover the root imbalances in your body. With acupuncture and herbal medicine, we help restore balance, improve digestion, and bring lasting relief—naturally.

👉 Swipe through to learn more, then read the full blog post here: https://tinyurl.com/27sfnyhw

12/17/2025

❄️ Feeling more tired, irritable, or overwhelmed this winter? Perimenopause often intensifies in colder months. But you don’t have to suffer through it. Acupuncture and holistic support can help regulate hormones, improve sleep, and restore balance.

👉 Read our new blog for supportive winter tips for women during perimenopause: https://www.integral-clinic.net/perimenopause-during-the-winter

12/15/2025

Did you know acupuncture isn’t only for when you’re sick? In Chinese medicine, prevention is just as important as treatment.

By supporting balance in the body, acupuncture can boost immunity, improve digestion, regulate sleep, and reduce stress before health challenges appear. Pair this with simple acupressure techniques, and you can extend the benefits of your sessions into everyday life.

👉 Read our latest blog post to learn more: https://tinyurl.com/5n95ns7b

12/13/2025

Living with IBS can feel incredibly exhausting. Abdominal pain, bloating, and unpredictable digestion can take over your life. But relief is possible.

In Chinese medicine, IBS often points to imbalances in the spleen, liver, or kidney Yang. Through acupuncture, herbs, and dietary support, we address the root cause of your symptoms, not just the surface discomfort.

👉 Learn more about how we help with IBS in our latest blog post: https://tinyurl.com/27sfnyhw

12/11/2025

Perimenopause is a natural transition, but that doesn’t mean you have to struggle through it. Hot flashes, night sweats, mood swings, sleep disturbances, irregular cycles, and fatigue can make this phase feel overwhelming.

At Integral Alternative Medicine, we take a holistic approach to easing perimenopausal symptoms through:

🔹 Acupuncture to balance hormones and calm the nervous system

🔹 Herbal medicine to reduce hot flashes and improve sleep

🔹 Nutritional and lifestyle guidance to restore energy

🔹 Mind-body support for emotional well-being

You don’t have to just “push through” this season of life. With compassionate, personalized care, it’s possible to move through perimenopause with more balance, ease, and vitality.

👉 Reach out today to learn how we can support you on your journey: https://lnkd.in/gXbWNKcE

11/28/2025

The holidays can be especially challenging when you’re living with a chronic illness. Stress, travel, cold weather, and busy schedules can trigger flare-ups, but with the right support, you can move through the season with more peace and less pain.

Our latest blog shares holistic tools to help you stay grounded, balanced, and nourished through the holiday months.

👉 Read here: https://www.integral-clinic.net/navigating-the-holidays-with-chronic-illness

11/27/2025

Fall is the season to support your Lungs + Large Intestine—your body’s protective organs. 🍂 Here’s how to stay resilient:

✅ Breathe deeply with intention
✅ Eat warm, fiber-rich seasonal foods
✅ Dry brush & sweat to release toxins
✅ Sleep earlier as the days shorten
✅ Try acupuncture & herbal medicine
✅ Allow yourself to release grief

Want more tips? Read the full blog post here: https://tinyurl.com/3tz5hbth

Address

1609 Sherman Avenue Ste 205
Evanston, IL
60201

Opening Hours

Tuesday	10am - 6pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	10am - 5pm
Saturday	9am - 5pm

Website

https://www.integral-clinic.net/

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After many years in the western medicine world, Cristina Torres turned to a holistic approach with Traditional Chinese Medicine. She is a health consultant, providing acupuncture treatments and Chinese herbs consultations to the Chicago community. We believe that every patient deserves personalized treatment, we listen and come up with a plan to support your health and wellness goals. Take control of your health!