Zahava is the founder of Chicago Family Acupuncture. She is an acupuncturist, mother, tea lover, lactation counselor, pop culture enthusiast, and passionate wellness educator.
As an advocate of women's health and reproductive wellness, Zahava has focused her studies in treating fertility, pregnancy, menopause, PCOS, endometriosis, migraines, thyroid disorders, depression, and anxiety for women.
Zahava is also a certified lactation counselor through the Healthy Children Project to help her patients navigate the world of breastfeeding. Zahava is a Doctor of Acupuncture certified by the National Certification Commision for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. She received her Masters of Science in Acupuncture and her doctorate from Pacific College of Oriental Medicine. Zahava has trained extensively in Balance Method, a style of acupuncture known for its quick and effective techniques in treating chronic musculoskeletal pain.
Her goal is to support, educate, and empower women throughout all of their life stages.
You can find Zahava on:
Instagram: instagram.com/thechiofz
Facebook: Chicago Family Acupuncture
Website: www.chicagofamilyacu.com
Timestamps:
02:09 Introducing Zahava Berkowicz
07:52 Managing business and family of Zahava
10:32 Impact on making decisions
11:34 Zahava's passion for womanhood
12:48 More about acupuncture and Chinese medicine
14:03 The concept of Yin and Yang
16:30 How did Zahava treat a person?
19:24 What does the ideal tongue look like?
21:40 Connection of constitution and environment
27:34 Common conditions Zahava face
35:05 Treating fertility patient
37:53 Acupuncture and consults online
41:04 Zehava's backstory
45:33 What did Zehava do before acupuncture?
47:23 Chinese interpretation of Zehava's bronchitis
54:43 Seeking holistic therapies to connect the dots
1:01:15 Gua sha
