Clinical Excellence & Professional Credentials
Expert Care Grounded in Advanced Training
At Five Element Chicago, Dr. Steven J. Reiman believes that clinical excellence is the foundation of compassionate, individualized care. By bridging ancient wisdom with doctoral-level academic rigor, he ensures every treatment is strategically designed to uncover your unique “Causative Factor.” This lifelong commitment to education provides a stable, expert presence for patients navigating complex health journeys and restoring their innate ability to heal.
A Synergy of Lineage and Modern Science
Dr. Reiman’s expertise is defined by a rare combination of doctoral-level traditional medicine and specialized lineage-based training. His work in Classical Five-Element Acupuncture is informed by intensive study under world-renowned masters and physicians, ensuring a deep understanding of the body's energetic patterns. By integrating these ancient techniques with modern structural modalities like Craniosacral Therapy and advanced nutritional science, he provides a multi-layered approach to long-term physiological stability.
A Collaborative Approach to Integrated Wellness
Beyond his individual expertise, Dr. Reiman is dedicated to a collaborative healthcare model. By working in tandem with medical doctors and other specialists, he ensures that Five-Element acupuncture and integrative therapies serve as a vital component of a comprehensive health strategy. This partnership with the broader medical community allows for a unified path toward recovery, particularly for patients dealing with chronic conditions, nervous system disorders, and sensitive transitions that require a holistic perspective.
Professional Certifications & Credentials
Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine (DACM)
Doctoral-level training in acupuncture and Chinese medicine; American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine (ACTCM)
NCCAOM Diplomate / Board Certification
National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine; National board certification in acupuncture and Chinese medicine
Licensed Acupuncturist (LAc)
State licensure in Illinois, New York, and Wisconsin
Clean Needle Technique (CNT) Certification
Council of Colleges of Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine (CCAHM)
Academy for Five Element Acupuncture (AFEA)
Master of Acupuncture; Specializing in Classical Five Element acupuncture and Chinese medicine
Five Element Acupuncture for Physicians
Advanced training with Charles Moss, MD, designed for MDs
Institute of Classical Five-Element Acupuncture
Classical Five Element training with Professor Neil Gumenick designed for MDs
Five Element Acupuncture Retreat
Advanced Five Element Acupuncture training led by Hilary Skellon
Upledger Institute
Craniosacral Therapy Training
Usui Reiki Master Training
International Center for Reiki Training
Integrative Chinese Medicine Nutrition
Academy for Five Element Acupuncture; Advanced training in Chinese medicine, nutrition, and dietary counseling
Start Feeling Like Yourself Again
Your path to optimal health deserves the guidance of a practitioner who is both highly credentialed and deeply compassionate. We invite you to experience the transformative difference that strategic, root-cause healing can make for your health.
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