Name: Wild Lavender Acupuncture Clinic
Telephone: (224) 280-6228

Acupuncture In Vernon Hills

Carrie Wilhelm MSOM, L.Ac.

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Our Mission

We provide compassionate healthcare and wellness education that inspires our patients to better understand their health and well-being while effectively treating their mind, body and soul.

We accomplish this by offering safe and natural acupuncture and Chinese medicine treatment plans that guide our patients to the root of their health concerns while, at the same time, relieving the symptoms of their individual and unique health presentations.

Allergies

Pain Management

Digestive Symptoms

Emotional Wellbeing

Fertility

The Benefits of Gua Sha: Ancient Technique, Modern Science

Published May 18, 2026

For centuries, practitioners of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) have used Gua Sha to promote healing, circulation, and balance in the body. Think of it as a scraping therapy performed with a smooth-edged tool. Today, it has evolved from a full-body therapeutic practice into a global wellness and skincare ritual used by acupuncturists, massage therapists, estheticians, athletes, and everyday consumers.

Meridian Theory: The Ancient Map of the Body

Published May 4, 2026

For thousands of years, practitioners of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) have described the human body using a very different “anatomy” than modern Western medicine. Instead of nerves, vessels, and organs alone, they spoke of an energetic network or a communication system linking every structure, function, and sensation.

This network is called the meridian system. Today, interest in acupuncture, fascia Continue reading

How Acupuncture Complements Sports Medicine: An Integrated Approach

Published April 20, 2026

Modern sports medicine has evolved far beyond rest, ice, and painkillers. Today’s athletes, both professional and recreational alike, are increasingly supported by multidisciplinary care teams that may include physicians, physical therapists, athletic trainers, chiropractors, nutritionists, and mental performance coaches. Within this integrated model, acupuncture has emerged as a powerful complementary therapy, bridging ancient medical wisdom with contemporary sports science.