James Harvitt, L.Ac., EMT, LMT, MBA

Holistic Medicine

Jim Harvitt graduated from the Midwest College of Oriental Medicine in 1993 where he currently serves on the Board of Advisors. His internship was in the Department of Anesthesiology at CookCountyHospital. After achieving board certification in clinical acupuncture, herbal medicine and oriental massage therapy. Jim completed the Advanced Clinical Training Program in Mind/Body Medicine at Harvard Medical School Mind/Body Medical Institute.

As a specialist in mind/body medicine, Jim motivates clients to engage the mind-body-spirit connection to balance life energies, alleviate stress and anxiety, maintain wellness, prevent premature aging, overcome addictions and cravings, enhance the immune system and manage pain. He employs holistic therapies tailored to each client that may include acupuncture, acupressure, acu-face lift, Traditional Chinese Medicine, moxibustion, guasha, cupping, magnet therapy, Ayurveda, mindfulness meditation, visualization, guided imagery, behavioral finance and relaxation therapies.

Jim Harvitt is a member of the Global Medical Foundation, the Chicago Psychological Association and is a Certified Mind Body Educator at the ChopraCenter for Well-Being. He is a certified instructor for the American Heart Association in CPR and First Aid.