Dr. Teresa Melton is a Chiropractor & Acupuncturist serving Sycamore and the surrounding communities. Dr. Melton and the rest of the friendly team at Allergies, Aches & Pains Chiropractic & Acupuncture Center are committed to helping you improve your health, naturally! Whether you are suffering from the effects of overworked muscles causing neck and back pain, headaches, digestive issues, unresolved pain, or are starting your family and looking for fertility support and/or pregnancy support or care for your kids to help keep them healthy and focused, Allergies, Aches & Pains Chiropractic & Acupuncture Center is the place for you.

Allergies, Aches & Pains Chiropractic & Acupuncture Center opened in Sycamore on July 9, 2002. Since then, we have been fortunate to accrue the staff that we now have.

If you are looking for a health care team that will listen and provide you with individualized care, look no further. We are happy to be a part of this community and are grateful for the opportunities we have to help improve the health of each and every one of our clients.

Introduction:
Dr. Lexy Ballinger is a highly skilled practitioner specializing in acupuncture and holistic healthcare. With a strong background in both Western medicine and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Dr. Ballinger brings a unique and comprehensive approach to patient care. Her expertise is enhanced by her extensive experience as a registered nurse in the intensive care unit (ICU) for over 25 years. Driven by a deep commitment to healing and patient well-being, she is dedicated to providing personalized and integrative treatments that address the physical, mental, and emotional aspects of health.

About:
Dr. Lexy Ballinger is a trusted practitioner at Phoenix Rising Acupuncture, where she combines her NCCAOM certification in acupuncture with her extensive background in critical care nursing. Her holistic approach recognizes the interconnectedness of the body, mind, and spirit, and she believes in the importance of addressing the root causes of health imbalances. With her strong foundation in Western medicine, Dr. Ballinger is adept at integrating her knowledge of conventional treatments with the ancient healing art of acupuncture.

Having spent over two decades in the ICU, Dr. Ballinger has gained a deep understanding of the complexities of health and the impacts of acute and chronic illnesses. Her experience in critical care has shaped her compassionate and patient-centered approach, enabling her to provide comprehensive care for a wide range of conditions. She takes the time to listen attentively to her patients, ensuring a thorough understanding of their unique health challenges.

Dr. Ballinger's passion for Traditional Chinese Medicine and acupuncture stems from witnessing the transformative power of these modalities in her own patients. She believes in empowering individuals to take an active role in their well-being and strives to educate and support them on their healing journey. Her treatments encompass acupuncture, herbal medicine, lifestyle modifications, and nutritional guidance, tailored to meet the specific needs of each individual.

Anne Barnard is fully qualified and licensed Traditional Acupuncturist. The clinic offers moxibustion, cupping, Gua Sha, Korean hand therapy, Tui Na, magnet therapy and Chinese nutritional therapy alongside traditional acupuncture treatment.

Michael Hartlaub, L.Ac, has spent his life studying global healing traditions, and has traveled to Western Europe and Amazonian Peru to study indigenous herbal medicine.
Always seeking to improve upon his understanding of the dynamics of the human biosystem, Michael has made it his life's mission to facilitate partnerships that empower individuals to take further steps in their journey towards optimal wellness.
Michael is a nationally certified acupuncturist and Diplomate in Acupuncture by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. He is licensed by the State Medical Board of Ohio to practice acupuncture.