1001 Madison St., 1st Floor, Oak Park
Phone: 708-383-1200, Fax: 708-383-3630
www.whitelotuschiropractic.com
Services:Chiropractic Medicine, yoga, holistic health and wellness care, massage, acupuncture, naturopathic medicine
Founder/Owner:Tara D. Gerou, D.C.

Describe your center’s mission:

White Lotus Chiropractic of Oak Park is dedicated to non-surgical and non-prescriptive health care options, with a resounding respect for the mind-body link.  Restoration of balance in the mind, body and spirit is the main goal of our center, utilizing the benefits of many types of physical medicine, including body work, yoga and patient education.   We are dedicated to providing effective, comprehensive and inspired health care options to anyone with a desire to optimize their quality of life and maintain their overall wellness through natural methods.

As founder/owner, why did you start/buy your center?

The principles of chiropractic medicine and the ancient teachings of yoga blend in perfect harmony with each focusing on balance in the body and balance in the mind.  By combining the two disciplines I find a natural and yet effective method evolves, providing a conservative and highly integrated path to wellness and to the restoration of health. It was my desire to begin a center in the Chicagoland area where I could provide access to both practices in the same location. Top

What services/mix of modalities does your center offer?

White Lotus Chiropractic provides conservative, non-invasive, holistic and comprehensive health care options including: chiropractic medicine, prenatal and postnatal health care and counseling, yoga, rehabilitative and physiological therapeutics, nutritional and dietary counseling, acupuncture, massage, reiki energy healing and meditation guidance.

Does your center focus on a particular type of clientele?

Every body is welcome at White Lotus, and every body has the potential to benefit from a deeper understanding of the connection between the mind, the body and the spirit.  Dr. Gerou’s main focus is on the promotional of wellness and the desire to improve overall quality of life at every stage of one’s life.  She effectively treats a wide range of conditions such as:

-Arthritis pain
-Neck Pain
-Low Back Pain
-Sciatica/Stenosis
-Anxiety and Stress
-Sports and traumatic injuries
-Depression and fatigue
-Osteoporosis
-Occupational health concerns, such as ergonomics
-High cholesterol and high blood pressure
-Diabetes and weight management issues

Many others!.

Do you take insurance?

Yes.  Insurance coverage for services differs between the different carriers, and therefore our staff is prepared and happy to confirm patients’ coverage.

Do you have a cancellation policy?

24 hour cancellation is required to avoid a 25% fee.

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Specifically describe teamwork at your center and how it enhances client care:

The physicians and staff at White Lotus strive to provide patients an integrative, comprehensive and inspired route to their health and wellness goals.  Specifically, the center provides:

-Chiropractic Medicine
-Massage Therapy
-Rehabilitation
-Yoga Practice
-Acupuncture
-Energy Healing through Reiki and guided meditation.

Our practitioners understand their own position in the therapeutic order and work together to ensure that the benefits received from treatment extend beyond the center and into the home, including:

  Decreased inflammation in the body, which is at the root cause of many chronic conditions   and disease.

  Decreased stress in the body, which also contributes to a vast range of health conditions

  Increased mental balance and clarity, aiding the overall productivity and joy of life.

  Increased flexibility and core strength, which can treat and prevent many joint and muscle   pains.

  Decrease reliance on over-the-counter medication and prescriptive drug use, which cannot   only benefit a person’s overall being but also their pocket-book.

It is our goal to provide a stream-line and relaxing experience from start to finish, and teamwork is the backbone of this process.

What common practices, standards, or philosophies does your group hold / you require of your group?

An open-mind and an open-heart are the necessities for participation in my group.  The ability to address any new challenge with a deep breath and heartfelt focus enhances and strengthens the foundation of the group as a whole.  I require from my group the same standards I require of myself: proactivity over reactivity, understanding and pause, efficacy and reliability, respect for the therapeutic order, and adherence to the principles of holistic care.Top

What criteria did you use in choosing your employees/tenants?

The assembly of the staff was an ‘organic’ experience.  Not only did I consider whether ‘we’ could work together as a team, but I also considered the ‘messages’ that the patients would be receiving from each of the practitioners and whether these messages could be sung in harmony.  I chose my employees based on my knowledge of their ability to achieve measurable outcomes with their patients, their ability to compliment and enhance the relaxing environment at the clinic and their unique talents and gifts in the healing arts.

Practitioner Profiles
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Describe the atmosphere and any extra goodies your center has to offer:

White Lotus is conveniently located in Oak Park, with access to the center by car, train and bus.  The center is a freshly rehabbed beauty located in a historic Oak park store-front.  The expansive yoga studio/rehab room provides patients the chance to tune out the world around them and draw their focus inwards-into their own minds and bodies, while surrounded by the warmth of the atmosphere, the pale and soothing colors, and a lack of clutter and over-stimulation.

Days of the week and hours of operation for the center.

Mon, Tues and Thurs 8-6

Wed: 12-7

Friday: 10-3

Saturday: By Appointment

Both group sessions, drop-ins, and semi-/private yoga practices are offered.  The monthly practice schedule is updated frequently and posted on the websiteTop