Clinic Updates

Upcoming Clinic Closures

The clinic will be closed on Monday, September 7th for Labor Day.

MCA Welcomes New Staff Acupuncturist Al Ladesic

Learn more about Al:

Al’s discovery of Traditional Chinese Medicine began when he sought out an alternative treatment for depression and insomnia. Unfortunately, the side effects from conventional medications were placing a substantial strain on his health, home and work life. Heeding a friend’s advice, Al began seeing an acupuncturist, and his improvement in sleep quality and well-being were almost immediate. It was truly a life-changing experience.

Inspired by the power behind his own healing, Al decided to leave a long career in real estate and finance to pursue a calling in Chinese Medicine. He enrolled and graduated from the Master’s program at Midwest College of Oriental Medicine and is NCCAOM board-certified in acupuncture and herbal medicine. He also holds a Bachelor Degree in Engineering from the University of Pittsburgh, and an MBA from the University of Arizona.

Practicing in the suburban Chicago area since 2019, Al specializes in the treatment of acute & chronic pain, migraines, neuropathy, sleep disorders, stress management, digestive issues and fertility. Al’s previous experience includes having his own practice, Restorative Acupuncture & Wellness, in Deerfield, as well as working on staff with Family Tree Holistic Health in Arlington Heights and Aligned Modern Health in Deerfield.

Al will be seeing patients on Tuesdays from 12-5, Wednesdays 3:20-8:20 and Saturdays 9:30-2:30.

A Staff Farewell

Megan Bielinski, one of our acupuncturists, is pregnant which is wonderful news. Unfortunately, she is experiencing medical complications and is no longer able to work, effective immediately. Megan is planning to stay home with her children afterwards, so this is goodbye. We know she will be missed both by staff and patients alike. If you would like to bring in a card for Megan please feel free to leave it at the desk with reception, and we will get it to her. Please bear with us as we shuffle around the schedule this summer.

Here is a message from Megan:
As we all know, life is full of ups and downs. For my family, the good news is that our almost three-year old daughter Nora will become a big sister this fall, as we await the birth of our son.

On the unexpected side, last week at work I experienced a medical emergency that required EMT assistance and a hurried trip to the ER. Thanks to their help, the baby and I are now doing well.

Since that day I have made the difficult decision to immediately step away from my work at MCA to prioritize the continued health of myself and our unborn child.

Working at MCA for 11 years has been one of my greatest joys. Moving on is hard to do. I have been fortunate to meet and serve so many wonderful individuals who have become treasured patients and friends. And I was blessed to work with like-minded colleagues who became family, that are as deeply committed to affordable healthcare and patient well-being as I am. I would love to come back someday, but for now I need to put my family first as we
navigate this next chapter of life.

Thank you all for everything you have given me over the years, I will deeply miss seeing your smiling faces. Thank you for your trust in me and the acupuncture profession. Be kind to yourself and others. And until we meet again, I wish you the best of health and happiness.

Love,
Megan

Donate to MCA

Donations to MCA help fund our pay-it-forward program and are tax deductible. For every $20 donated to MCA, we will give 1 free acupuncture treatment to a community member.

New Patients

All new patients need to call to schedule their first appointment. You will be able to schedule subsequent appointments online.

Acupuncture for Veterans

MCA is a Community Care Network provider through the VA. Veterans can request a referral from the VA and receive acupuncture treatments at no cost to them with an active referral.

Illness Guidelines

Please reschedule if…

• You feel ill or have any symptoms of COVID-19. Symptoms include fever, chills, muscle aches, cough, shortness of breath, sore throat, headache, or new loss of taste or smell. Even if you have tested negative, please wait until your symptoms have subsided to come in for an appointment.

• You currently have allergies and can’t control coughing or sneezing.

At your appointment:

• Check in with the receptionist.

• If you are new to our clinic, please fill out our online paperwork before your appointment time or arrive early to fill it out in the office.

• Pay for your appointment before heading back to the treatment room.

• Sliding scale is $20-$50.

• Enter treatment room, choose a chair with a Ready sign in the seat.

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