INDIVIDUALIZED HEALTHCARE SERVING THE CHICAGO COMMUNITY
Welcome to a place of personalized healing.
Five Element Chicago is led by Dr. Steven J. Reiman, a practitioner dedicated to treating the "root" of illness rather than surface-level symptoms. Located in Northbrook and serving the greater Chicago community, Dr. Reiman looks beyond symptoms to identify the root of your illness, which we call,“The Causative Factor."
Patients often come to us for a specific symptom—such as pain, injury, or digestive issues—but stay because they begin to feel more like themselves again.
Whether you are navigating an injury, chronic pain or life transitions, Dr. Reiman aims to restore your your body’s innate ability to heal. Our practice provides a compassionate and supportive environment for individuals across the Chicago area dealing with a wide array of complex issues.
A Holistic Blueprint for Systemic Wellness
We specialize in Five Element acupuncture, and offer a comprehensive range of integrative therapies to support your physical and emotional well-being as a single, unified system. Our approach is diagnostically unique, ensuring that every modality—from five-element acupuncture to craniosacral therapy—is tailored specifically to your physiological needs. This personalized care at our Northbrook clinic is the key to our Chicago-area patients achieving long-term vibrant health rather than temporary relief.
Dr. Reiman's Journey
Since 2015 Dr. Reiman has had the honor of learning extensively from master acupuncturists (M.A.P.) Neil R. Gumenick M.Ac. (UK), Mary McCullough DACM, Eliot Ivanhoe MD, Charles Moss MD, and Ron Puhky MD; as well as Lee Zeitlin (PharmD), JR Worsley’s personal physician and pharmacist of over 30 years.
After Dr. Reiman completed his formal training at The Academy for Five Element Acupuncture in Gainesville Florida, he received a doctorate from The American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine in San Francisco, California where he researched the treatment of facial palsy with 5-Element acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine. Dr. Reiman is uniquely educated in both TCM and 5-Element acupuncture.
Dr. Reiman first practiced with renowned cranial osteopath, Richard A. Feely, DO in downtown Chicago at The Feely Center for Optimal Health from 2017-2022. Then, between 2018 and 2021, Dr. Reiman taught at Neil Gumenick’s internationally recognized Institute of Classical Five-Element Acupuncture in Los Angeles California.
Dr. Reiman is now partnered with one of Chicago Magazine’s top doctors, Cathie Dunal, MD, MPH, board certified in public health and preventive medicine, and has been in practice at More Than Medicine MD in Northbrook, Illinois since 2023.
Dr. Reiman was drawn to the field of medicine following a TMJ (Temporomandibular Joint) injury in 2010. His injury resulted in Dr. Reiman forming a unique bond with dentists, osteopaths, pharmacists, and healers who stewarded his education in ancient and modern medicine.
The Vision Behind Our Wellness Practice
We specialize in helping patients with pain - both acute and chronic. We often treat disorders that affect the nervous system - including Bell’s palsy, Meniere’s disease, peripheral and radicular neuropathy, back pain, headaches, and stroke recovery.
In conjunction with your MD, we also treat fertility and pregnancy-related morning sickness, including acupuncture and moxa treatments to turn breeched babies.
Additionally, we offer support for smoking cessation, as well as treat sciatica, muscular spasms, and TMJ pain.
Dr. Reiman also provides expert care for those navigating end-of-life transitions or struggling with deep emotional distress.
Your Path to Optimal Health
The Power of Integrated Treatment Modalities
Dr. Reiman utilizes a diverse range of eastern and western therapies to address the root of your diagnosis during every session. By combining the ancient wisdom of Five-Element acupuncture with modern structural modalities like craniosacral therapy and myofascial release, we create a synergistic healing effect that addresses the body on multiple levels. This individualized approach ensures that we are actively shifting your physiology toward lasting stability and holistic wellness, providing a supportive path for recovery from chronic illness, stress, and physical injury for all Chicago residents.
The Five Element Advantage: Why Our Patients Thrive
We offer a unique diagnostic model that encourages your body to heal itself through precision care and dedicated attention. As our health often changes when the seasons shift, we strive to treat patients seasonally, 5 times per year.
We recognize that some conditions require more frequent visits, and our commitment to your long-term stability is reflected in our membership and multi-pack pricing structures designed specifically for those requiring frequent treatment. As we recognize that healing cannot be rushed, our appointments are billed by service rather than by time and this allows us to have longer visits if needed.
Root-cause focused diagnostic model that identifies the core source of your health issues.
Two-hour comprehensive initial intake to ensure a deep understanding of your history.
Collaborative care working in tandem with your MDs to provide a unified health strategy.
Flexible membership and multi-pack pricing to make consistent healing more accessible.
Compassionate care for highly sensitive needs, including mental health and end-of-life care.
Ready to Start Your Healing Journey?
Reach out to discuss how personalized Five-Element acupuncture can support your unique needs.