I've got some great news for you!

Written By Sonia Rivera, L.Ac.

The Autumnal Equinox is a few weeks away, marking the end of one season and the beginning of a new one. In that spirit, I’m excited to let you know that the same is happening at Inner Spring Wellness! Marking the end of 8 wonderful years in River Forest, I will begin a new season in my practice starting September 1st at the Shaker Building, 1100 Lake Street, Suite LL62 in Oak Park.  

While the location is new, my commitment to helping you feel your best remains ever the same. My treatment approach is highly personalized based on individual needs and informed by my three areas of specialization. These include:

  • Acupuncture
    Acupuncture is ancient medicine.  Although its wonderful support for overall general health and wellbeing, acupuncture uniquely addresses a broad spectrum of issues including: fertility (IVF/IUI support, pregnancy and postpartum), women’s health (including hormone and cycle balancing, menopause), PCOS, headaches and migraines, immune system support, stress/anxiety/trauma, cosmetic acupuncture and microneedling, sports recovery and injury, Bell’s Palsy, weight loss, smoking cessation, pediatric acupuncture, Moxibustion and Gua Sha. Have another issue in mind? Please ask; I’ll always make time to explore how to support you best. 

  • Bodywork
    Whether you’re dealing with chronic pain, stress, limited range of motion, or recovering from long-held tension patterns, my goal with bodywork is to help restore ease, freedom and balance throughout your body. Bodywork is tailored to your individual needs and often integrates several modalities for the most effective results, including cupping therapy, myofascial release and massage cupping. 

  • Energy and Nervous System Regulation
    At Inner Spring Wellness, I am committed to energy work that is intuitively heart-centered. Energy work has the unique ability to help guide the body out of stress and into a more regulated, restorative state. These therapies help release stored tension, shift long-held patterns and clear energetic blockages. By working with both energetic and physical systems, these therapies create space for healing that is both subtle and profound. Each personalized session may include a combination of: 

→ Reiki & Dar’Shem Reiki - Gentle, energy-based therapies that promote relaxation, emotional balance, and energetic alignment. 

→ Craniosacral Therapy - A light-touch therapy that works with the central nervous system to release tension, calm an overactive nervous system, and support deep regulation.

→ Shamanic Healing - An intuitive approach that supports energetic clearing, soul-level healing, and reconnection to your inner guidance. 

Whether you’re looking for relief from pain and tension, support for your nervous system, help managing stress or simply seeking a space to slow down and reconnect with yourself, I look forward to the opportunity to support you as part of your health care team.  

To celebrate this new chapter, the first 50 patients who book and complete a session at the new location will receive a complimentary wellness bath soak as a little thank-you for supporting Inner Spring Wellness. I really think you’re going to love the new space.  

For your convenience, there is a garage located behind the building, with access to both the ground level and 3rd floor where you can easily access Suite LL62.  A building concierge is available to assist and guide you if needed. 

I can’t wait to welcome you into the new space! 

With gratitude, 

Sonia

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🔸 About Sonia 🔸

With over 20 years of experience, Sonia Rivera provides personalized care to patients of all ages. Licensed in Acupuncture and Shamanic Healing, she is certified in: Alchemical Healing, Advanced Cupping Therapy, Craniosacral Therapy, Foot Reflexology, Flower Essence Therapy, Myofascial Release, and is a Reiki Master. Sonia’s studies in ritual, ceremony, and earth-honoring traditions inform her approach to spiritual and aesthetic wellness, helping patients connect mind, body, and spirit while supporting natural vitality and holistic balance. 

Sonia specializes in helping couples struggling with conception achieve healthy pregnancies. Combining Traditional Chinese Medicine with modern reproductive care, she integrates research-based protocols and clinical expertise to enhance reproductive potential for both men and women. Her training includes mentorship with world-renowned fertility experts such as Dr. Randine Lewis, Debra Betts, and Giovanni Maciocia, ensuring a cutting-edge, evidence-informed approach. 

Sonia studied extensively with Matt Callison, M.S. L.Ac., a leading expert in sports medicine and orthopedic acupuncture. She incorporates his advanced methods to treat acute and chronic pain, sports injuries, and musculoskeletal conditions, helping patients regain strength, mobility, and balance. 

Bilingual in Spanish and English. She served on the Board of Directors of the Illinois State Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (ILSA) and is a member of the American Society of Reproductive Medicine (ASRM). 

Sonia Rivera, L.Ac.