Welcome to Healing Foundations

As a safeguard for all visitors, our lobby and waiting area remain locked. Patients are asked to arrive at least 5 minutes before their scheduled appointment. Please ask your therapist or practitioner about any additional protocols that may affect your visit.

Healing Foundations has been serving the Chicago community with acupuncture, Oriental medicine, and other drug-free therapies since 2011. Conveniently located three blocks east of Western Avenue in Roscoe Village—with on-street parking and CTA bus access—Healing Foundations has practitioners available seven days a week for your health and convenience.

Now accepting new patients! Click below to verify your insurance benefits.

Meet Lisa Alvarez, MSOM, L.Ac

Lisa has been a licensed and board-certified acupuncturist since 2007. She earned her master’s degree in Oriental Medicine from the Midwest College of Oriental Medicine in Chicago, graduating with honors, and her bachelor’s degree in Sociology from Beloit College.

Lisa’s approach to health and wellness follows the holistic tradition of Oriental medicine, focusing on balancing the body and mind. She continues to study advanced acupuncture techniques and other complementary healing modalities to provide her clients with comprehensive healing support.

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Our Services

Acupuncture

Acupuncture dates back thousands of years and involves the insertion and gentle manipulation of thin needles at specific points on the body.

Cupping & Gua sha

These two Oriental medicine modalities enhance microperfusion and microcirculation on the surface of muscles that are tight or in areas where congestion or stiffness is present.

Bodywork

Bodywork at Healing Foundations is rooted in Asian techniques that use energetic points on the body, similar to acupuncture.

Qi Gong

Experience a different approach to health and wellness. Qi Gong Master Venus Sabay guides you through gentle movements and coordinated breath to cultivate your Qi—your life force energy.

what people are saying

  •   I love this place. All of the practitioners are very skilled, knowledgeable, listen to your needs, tailor treatments to the individual and have an extremely calming bedside manner. ... read more

    thumb Nora F.
    9/24/2019

      I was referred here by a friend and I'm so glad! I've had chronic hip pain for quite some time and am FINALLY starting to feel some relief. Lisa is... read more

    thumb Allison E.
    9/15/2020
  •   Revital Peremen Review

    I've been with Healing Foundations for 12 years going weekly/bi-weekly. My acupuncturist, Revital Peremen, is a wonder. She deploys her training, intuition and analytical abilities to... read more

    thumb Shaina B.
    3/25/2023

      I would give 10 stars, if possible!

    I thought OrangeTheory would be a good workout (already pretty fit) and of course, day one I do an ab move... read more

    thumb Sarah H.
    6/29/2019
  •   I can't say enough wonderful things about my acupuncturist, Revital. She is truly gifted as a healer on top of being a wonderful person. I always leave Healing... read more

    thumb Kara S.
    9/24/2023

      Healing Foundations helped save my life. Seriously. No drama. I was a heavy smoker for 30 years. I tried hypnosis, the patch, Chantix, etc etc etc and nothing worked. I... read more

    thumb Zelda B.
    6/21/2019
  •   I've been seeing Revital (for acupuncture) and Venus (for sound therapy) for over six years, and they are truly the best. I can't recommend them highly enough. They've supported me... read more

    thumb Audrey P.
    5/30/2025

      I have been coming to Revital for 5+ years now because of one reason: when I am in pain, she fixes me - everytime. I trust her to diagnose... read more

    thumb Kevin C.
    8/18/2020
  •   1,000 stars for Revital. Revital at Healing Foundations is truly the most wonderful and amazing acupuncturist. She has helped me overcome several different medical issues, including terrible headaches. She has... read more

    thumb Jaime S.
    12/23/2024

      Revital at Healing Foundations is truly the most amazing acupuncturist. She has helped me with several health issues. Revital has the most special way, and is a true healer. The... read more

    thumb Jaime S.
    10/25/2021

Frequently Ask Question (FAQ's)

We’re in-network with Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO and BCBS Blue Choice. We can verify your acupuncture benefits for you—just call us—otherwise, you’ll be charged our standard rate at the time of service. Any overpayment after verification will be refunded or credited to your account.

Yes. We’ll provide an itemized receipt for you to submit to your HSA or FSA.

All treatments are provided by fully licensed acupuncturists who have completed at least three years of study (1,000+ classroom hours and 600+ clinical hours) and have passed the NCCAOM national board exam. This ensures safe, comprehensive care—far beyond the shorter dry-needling training that other practitioners may have.

If you’re unsure of your coverage, you’ll be charged our standard out-of-pocket rate at the time of service. Once your benefits are verified, any overpayment will be refunded or credited to your account.

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Contact Us

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Find us.

2112 West Belmont Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60618

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info@healingfound.com

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(773) 880-9939