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Bodyscapes Massage & Yoga Center Bodyscapes is a natural healing clinic specializing in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Practitioner, Ellie Pickering, has maintained a successful practice since 1987, and provides her patients with caring and thoughtful treatments. She offers an array of healing modalities including gentle acupuncture, Chinese herbs, massage therapy, nutritional evaluations, cupping, moxibustion, and guasha therapy.

Sunday Morning Yoga (9:30am-10:45am). Open for Summer Registration! Join Ellie on Sunday mornings at Room to Move Studio in Steger, IL for yoga class.
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Ellie Pickering started her practice in 1987 after completing her certification in massage therapy from the Chicago School of Massage Therapy. In 2003, she received her master's degree in Chinese medicine from the Midwest College of Oriental Medicine where she studied acupuncture and Chinese herbs.
Appointments can be scheduled online (quickest way) or by calling (847)864-6464. Scroll down to access the Online Appointment Scheduler. Free consultation with treatment. A consultation is required for all new patients. Your first visit will take approximately two hours and will include a consultation and treatment.
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Spring Session dates: Mar. Location: Room to Move Studio. 3725 Chicago Rd. This yoga class is designed for the beginning/intermediate level student and moves at a medium pace. Instructor Ellie Pickering teaches Iyengar-style yoga and provides an assortment of props for ease and comfort. Students will work on all categories of poses - seated poses, standing poses, twists, forward/backward bends, balancing poses and inversions.
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Steve W.
Nov 24, 2020
Excellent response to online appointment request. The acupuncture treatments have been helpful. Treatments and procedures are explained clearly. A wholistic approach for improving your health is available using the chines medical model.
Patricia Y.
Apr 08, 2019
I took my young adult son who was suffering from status migrainosus for acupuncture treatments at Bodyscapes. After months of non stop pain I was refused to stop praying and believing for something that would help since not even triptans were helping. Ellie's service was God's help for us. My son felt the pain starting to slightly ease on the FIRST visit.

Despite his initial reluctance to go he left the first visit wanting to continue the visits weekly. By visit 5 the headache was gone. We will continue this as a part of his health maintenance plan.
Chez Delali Salon
May 30, 2018
Ellie is a miracle worker! I felt very welcomed and educated during my consultation. My acupuncture and massage treatments are heavenly. Ellie came highly recommended by a client and I second that.
Iraetta L.
Apr 19, 2018
Ellie is the absolute best. I had two significant health issues and she did a miraculous job. My quality of life is so much better. I am grateful for her experience, gentle calm demeanor, quality of care and expertise. I can't say enough and I highly recommend her services!
Linda K.
Nov 30, 2017
Ellie is well versed in her field. She always makes me feel welcome and I feel soooo much better after my visit. Would recommend highly.
Anna M.
Aug 14, 2017
Ellie is amazing. She is so knowledgeable in her practice, and gives personalized treatment that works.
Kelly M.
Feb 21, 2017
Ellie is amazing! I have been going to her for almost 2 years and I look forward to each time! I can tell the difference when I go for regular treatment vs not going. I see her for menstrual cycle issues. She is very kind and gentle and I would highly recommend her!
Bruce M.
Jan 26, 2016
I'm so happy I found Ellie Pickering for Acupuncture! I've seen her for 3 visits so far and each visit leaves me feeling better. I was told to be careful, she will push expensive herbs and other exotic alternative medicine. That could not be further from the truth. She did a careful analysis of my health and other issues. She listens thoughtfully and provides her thoughts.

As Pat M said, Ellie is a very kind, compassionate and warm caring individual. It's hard to describe, but my body feels so much better, very chill and calm. I emailed 3 practitioners and she was the only one to respond. I found another in China Town, but his hours did not work for me. Yes some of the insertions are not necessarily ticklish, but it quickly subsides.

My stress levels are much lower and many aches and pains are going away. I highly recommend anyone considering Acupuncture speak with Ellie before making a final decision. I'm certainly glad I did!
Pat M.
Jul 17, 2015
Ellie was highly recommended to me. She is very passionate about her care and practice, and highly experienced. She treats the whole body, not just the area of discomfort. Her nutritional consult was also helpful and beneficial. She is also a very kind, compassionate, and warm practitioner.
Ellen R.
Jan 30, 2014
Ellie is by far the best acupuncturist I have visited. She takes the time to make sure she is doing everything possible for her patients' well-being. Her personality is incredibly calming and that peaceful energy channels into her treatments as well. She is also very gentle, at times I didn't even notice that she was inserting needles, I think this also stems from the fact that she is easy to talk to and will keep a conversation going to distract from any potential discomfort.

Before starting acupuncture I regularly suffered from migraines. My migraines became much less frequent and less severe. I would recommend Ellie to anyone who was curious or wanted to try acupuncture. I'm just sad I moved away from the area!
Loren H.
Oct 16, 2012
I went to Bodyscapes for a lower back injury. I had never tried acupuncture before. It was a wonderful experience. The space was inviting and everything was relaxing. The process didn't hurt and massage was incorporated as well. I almost fell asleep toward the end. It really helped me a lot and I felt remarkably better afterward. Overall I would highly recommend acupuncture and massage with Ellie. She really knows her stuff and is really great at what she does!