We at the Center are on the cusp of change as the Center for Holistic Medicine transitions into WholeHealth Chicago. Mrs. Gore and I want to take this opportunity to thank all of the staff and practitioners that have helped us over all the years, with special gratitude to the Divine for the opportunity to […]
WholeHealth Chicago Riverwoods
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We are thrilled to bring our services to a new location
We are a healthcare practice that strives to integrate the best of conventional and complementary medicine in a caring and healing environment. We believe that both health and disease are functions of physical, emotional, nutritional, and spiritual influences. Many health issues are rooted in a patient’s personal biography – the story of your life – and are most effectively treated by addressing root causes rather than symptoms alone.
Dr. Jerry P. Gore, MD
Dr. Gore received his medical degree at University of Illinois School of medicine, and then received his post graduate education at Northwestern University's Institute of psychiatry while also completing a 3 year program at the Gestalt Institute of Chicago. He then studied Yoga and Tai Chi and began an apprenticeship with Dr. Ballentine at the Center for Holistic Medicine at the Himalayan Institute, then in Glenview, Illinois, which was the first of its kind in the Midwest.
Our Practitioners
Dr. Kelsie Lazzell, DC, ND
Functional Medicine Physician
By supporting the basic naturopathic principle of working with the body versus against the body, Dr Lazzell is able to bring your body’s innate healing ability to the forefront. She works with general lifestyle modifications such as diet, movement, stress, and detoxification to optimize overall health while also being able to support you with higher interventions such as direct supplemental support, IV nutrients, and peptide therapy.
Parisa Samsami, DC, DABCI
Functional Medicine Physician
Dr. Parisa Samsami is a Chiropractic Physician specializing in Functional Medicine. She has great success in treating patients unable to find answers in the traditional medical paradigm. She places a strong emphasis on patient education and believes that diet and lifestyle play an important role in achieving optimal health and chronic disease prevention.
Alexis Larson, APN, NP-C, OCN
Family Nurse Practitioner
Alexis Larson has been working in Radiation Oncology at Northwestern Memorial Hospital since October, 2015. She graduated from Trinity Christian College in Palos Heights, IL., in 2015 with her BSN and began her oncology journey shortly after. She became Oncology Certified Nurse in 2020 and received a daisy award in 2021.
Allison Musso, ND
Naturopathic Practitioner
Dr. Allison Musso is a Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine specializing in homeopathy, psychosomatics and mind-body healing to address illness. She is passionate about working with individuals of all ages to manage both acute and chronic disease in a holistic and individualized manner with a homeopathic, non-pharmaceutical approach. Dr. Allison strives to be an educator and to encourage and guide those seeking an authentic path to their healing.
Carol Gore, LCSW
Psychotherapy, Meditation, Relaxation
Carol has over 30 years of experience in holistic health — both personally and professionally — and has integrated the mind/body/spirit concept into her therapeutic practice.
Rachel Beitler, MSW
Social Worker
Rachel Beitler is a social worker who helps clients let go of society's expectations to lead a more meaningful existence and become the people they are truly meant to be.
Dr. Mitchell Katz, DC
Doctor of Chiropractic Medicine
Dr. Katz is certified as both a chiropractic sports physician and a rehabilitation specialist. He has extensive experience working with athletes and served as the official chiropractor for the Chicago Bears from 1991 thru 2004, and as a chiropractor for Trinity University and Highland Park High School teams.
Mary Ellen Boyte, DN
Naprapath
Our Services
We are currently offering the following services at our Riverwoods location with more coming soon!
Naturopathic Medicine
Infusion Therapy
Natural Apothecary
Internal Medicine
Functional Medicine
Traditional Chinese Medicine
Homeopathy
Acupuncture (coming soon!)
Nutritional Counseling
Anti-Aging Therapies
Laboratory Services
Holistic Psychiatry
Osteopathic Manipulation
Chiropractic for Infants and Children
Prenatal Chiropractic, including Webster Technique
Exercise Therapy
Naprapathy
Treatments Offered For
Allergies & Food Sensitivities
Anti-Aging & optimization
Candida (Yeast) & Parasite Issues
Cardiovascular health & disease prevention
Environmental Sensitivities
Fibromyalgia & Chronic Fatigue
Gut health & digestive concerns
Immune and Inflammation support
Lyme disease and tick-borne illness
Men's Health
Preventive Health & Physicals
Thyroid, Adrenal & Sex Hormone Issues
Weight Management
Women’s health & pregnancy support
Articles by Dr. Jerry Gore
Can I please have some more pain and chaos?” Said nobody ever—but the truth is, any area of pain or chaos we may be experiencing is an attempt to alert us to what we need to change. The pain is saying to us, “hey you! I’m trying to get your attention here, because “this” isn’t working anymore, so can you please make some changes?!” Nobody likes pain and chaos, but there is a purpose and positive intention, which is to serve as a notification center that alerts us to what is no longer serving us.
Heading into Winter can feel bleak. We are getting less sunlight, and perhaps less exercise, than we have been accustomed to during warmer months. The cycles of seasons may also be mirrored in our own hormonal cycles, as suggested by data studied by The Weizmann Institute of Science (as reported on in Scientific American). Have […]
These days, everywhere you look, there seem to be gluten-free versions of every product on the market. You can buy gluten-free pizza, gluten-free pasta, and most stores have an entire aisle dedicated to gluten-free foods. The rise of these gluten-free products is designed to cater to the 1% of the population that officially has Celiac […]
Looking for an tasty, weeknight dinner that’s also gluten-free? You’ll love this one-pan chicken and rice dish that uses a lemon-Dijon marinade to add a little Mediterranean flavor. This will definitely end up in your weekly rotation. INGREDIENTS Chicken 5 chicken thighs, skin-on and bone-in 2 Tbsp. olive oil Marinade 2 lemons, juiced and zested (approx 1/4 cup of juice) 2 tsp. Dijon […]
You’ve probably heard about various types of alternative health treatments — such as acupuncture, homeopathy, breathing techniques, yoga and others — that claim to solve many health problems, but you may not realize that often times these treatments help people heal by changing a person’s energy flow. But how exactly does changing someone’s energy help […]