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Osteopathic Healing Arts Direct Primary Care

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Osteopathic Healing Arts Direct Primary Care

We are a monthly membership-based medical clinic providing holistic care for the entire family!

We have two practitioners who are available to help patients regain their health. Dr. Starkman is an Osteopathic Family Physician and Therese Adams is a Holistic Nurse Practitioner. Together, they practice Integrative and Holistic Medicine here in Libertyville, IL. Integrative Medicine is healing-oriented medicine that takes account of the whole person (body, mind, and spirit), including all aspects of lifestyle. Our providers can treat and improve many conditions naturally, nutritionally, energetically and otherwise non-invasively.

12/26/2025

✨ A Gentler Approach to New Year’s Resolutions — Through the Lens of Osteopathic Medicine✨

In osteopathic medicine, we don’t believe your body needs to be forced into change. We believe it needs to be supported.

As the new year begins, instead of rigid resolutions, consider listening to what your body is asking for. True health comes from balance, self-regulation, and honoring where you are right now, not from pressure or perfection.

Small, sustainable shifts can support your body’s natural ability to heal:
• More rest instead of more rules
• Gentle movement instead of extremes
• Nourishment instead of restriction
• Consistency instead of urgency

At Osteopathic Healing Arts Direct Primary Care, we focus on care that works with your body, supporting long-term wellness through relationship-based, whole-person medicine.

🌿 If this year you’re ready for healthcare that meets you with compassion and time, visit OHADPC.com to connect and see how we can support you on your wellness journey.

12/22/2025

If you’ve tried “everything” and still don’t feel like yourself, the answer may not be more treatment, it may be a different approach.

Functional + osteopathic care looks at the whole picture, over time. Instead of focusing on isolated symptoms, our approach explores patterns, structure, nervous system regulation, lifestyle, and how the body adapts to stress and change. It allows space to listen, connect the dots, and support healing in a way that evolves with you.

Long-term care isn’t rushed. It’s relational. It’s preventative. And it’s designed to help you build resilience, not dependency.

This is what medicine can feel like when there’s time, attention, and partnership. We proudly serve our patients at Osteopathic Healing Arts Direct Primary Care with compassion and true listening.

👉Click here to see how we can support you on your wellness journey: https://ohadpc.com

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12/19/2025

🌱The Osteopathic View of Self-Healing and Self-Regulation🌱

In osteopathic medicine, we believe your body is not broken, it is intelligent. Your nervous system, immune system, and musculoskeletal system are constantly working together to heal, adapt, and restore balance.

At Osteopathic Healing Arts Direct Primary Care, our role isn’t to override your body, it’s to support its natural ability to self-heal and self-regulate.

When structure is balanced and the nervous system is supported, the body can:
• Improve circulation and lymphatic flow
• Reduce inflammation and pain
• Regulate stress, sleep, and digestion
• Heal more efficiently and sustainably

Through hands-on osteopathic care, longer visits, and the relationship-based Direct Primary Care model, we create the space your body needs to do what it already knows how to do, heal.

✨ You don’t need more quick fixes. You need care that works with your body.

🌱 Visit OHADPC.com to connect and see how we can support you on your wellness journey.

12/18/2025

✨🎄 Happy Holidays from Osteopathic Healing Arts Direct Primary Care! 🎄✨

Wishing you and your loved ones a joyful, peaceful, and safe holiday season. As you celebrate, we invite you to enjoy just a few of the many local free holiday light displays right here in our community — a simple and beautiful way to make memories together as a family. 🚗✨

May this season be filled with warmth, connection, and moments that light up your heart. 💛

12/15/2025

✨NEW BLOG✨

Feeling dizzy, exhausted, or “off” — but routine tests keep coming back normal?

Dysautonomia affects the autonomic nervous system, the part of the body responsible for regulating heart rate, blood pressure, digestion, breathing, and temperature. When this system is out of balance, symptoms can feel unpredictable, overwhelming, and difficult to explain.

At Osteopathic Healing Arts Direct Primary Care, we take a whole-person approach to understanding dysautonomia — looking beyond isolated symptoms to support the body’s ability to regulate itself more effectively.

👉 Finish reading our full blog to learn what dysautonomia is, why it matters, and how osteopathic care can help: https://ohadpc.com/dysautonomia-what-it-is-and-why-it-matters/

12/12/2025

✨3 Things a D.O. Sees That an M.D. Might Miss✨

At Osteopathic Healing Arts Direct Primary Care, we practice medicine through an osteopathic lens. This means we look beyond symptoms to understand how your entire body works together. Here are 3 things a D.O. often catches that others may overlook:

1️⃣ How your structure affects your symptoms
Tight fascia, restricted joints, or imbalanced posture can trigger issues like headaches, digestive problems, and fatigue.

2️⃣ Nervous system dysregulation
A stressed or overwhelmed nervous system affects everything including sleep, hormones, immunity, pain, and mood.

3️⃣ Subtle patterns in how your body compensates
Your body adapts to old injuries, trauma, or chronic tension in ways that create new symptoms. A DO is trained to see these patterns and address the root cause.

This is the heart of osteopathic medicine. We treat the whole person, not just isolated symptoms.

Want care that looks deeper and listens longer? Visit OHADPC.com to connect and see how we can support you on your wellness journey.

12/10/2025

OMT for migraines: How Gentle Touch Can Relieve Pain Without Medication

Migraines don’t just disrupt your day, they impact your entire life. At Osteopathic Healing Arts Direct Primary Care, we use Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment (OMT) to help ease migraine symptoms by working with your body’s natural ability to heal.

Through gentle, hands-on techniques, OMT can:
• Reduce muscle tension
• Improve blood flow
• Calm the nervous system
• Release triggers stored in the head, neck, and shoulders

For many patients, this approach offers real relief without relying on medication, and supports long-term health rather than temporary fixes.

If you or a family member struggles with migraines, we’re here to help.

➡️Visit OHADPC.com to connect, learn more, and see how we can support you on your wellness journey.

12/08/2025

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Why a single provider for your whole family changes everything✨

At Osteopathic Healing Arts Direct Primary Care (OHADPC), we believe your health is a lifelong journey and your family deserves a provider who truly knows your story. When one doctor knows your family’s full health history, care becomes personal, consistent, and proactive. No more repeating histories, no rushed visits, and a provider who understands your needs. Everyone from the kids to grandparents.

With Direct Primary Care, you get the time, attention, and continuity your family deserves. Health isn’t just about treating symptoms, it’s about building a relationship that supports long-term wellness.

🌟 Visit us at OHADPC.com to connect and see how we can support you and your family on your wellness journey.

12/05/2025

What is Direct Primary Care (DPC)?

It’s healthcare that puts you — not insurance companies — at the center.

DPC is simple: You pay a low monthly membership, and in return you receive:
✨Staff and Providers that KNOW you
✨ Longer, unrushed appointments
✨ Same- or next-day availability
✨ Direct messaging with your provider
✨ Discounted labs & imaging
✨ Whole-person, preventive care
✨ No co-pays. No surprise bills. No insurance hassles.

At Osteopathic Healing Arts DPC, this model allows your provider to practice real medicine:
• with presence
• with time
• with hands-on osteopathic treatment (OMT)
• and with a root-cause, whole-body approach

Instead of being one of thousands… you become one of a few hundred. Instead of feeling rushed… you feel seen, heard, and supported.

This is healthcare reimagined — simple, transparent, and truly personal.

👉 Learn more or join the practice at: OHADPC.com

12/04/2025

Kid running a fever? Here’s a little peace of mind for tired parents.

It always seems to happen in the middle of the night. Your kiddo feels warm, you grab the thermometer, and suddenly you’re wide awake doing the “Is this normal?” spiral.

This time of year, between holiday excitement, extra family gatherings, and all the winter germs floating around, fevers show up more often. The reassuring part? A fever is usually your child’s immune system doing its job.

At Osteopathic Healing Arts Direct Primary Care, we look at the whole picture. When a fever hits, it’s not just about lowering the number—it’s about supporting their body so it can recover well.

Here are a few things that genuinely help:
💧 Hydration — water, electrolytes, even popsicles if that’s all they’ll take
😴 Rest — early bedtimes, quiet mornings, and slower days
🛏️ Comfort — light layers and breathable blankets
❄️ Gentle cooling — lukewarm washcloths or a quick sponge bath
👀 Pay attention to red flags — rash, trouble breathing, severe headache, or repeated vomiting
Parenting during the holidays is already a lot. Knowing when to watch and when to reach out can make nights like these a little less stressful.

📖 Full guide here: https://ohadpc.com/kid-with-a-fever-a-parents-guide/

12/01/2025

❄️ Your Body in Winter: Why OMT Helps You Adapt to the Cold

During the winter, the body naturally tightens to keep heat in, and this can lead to decreased circulation, tightened fascia, reduced joint mobility, and the flare-up of old injuries. Osteopathic medicine focuses on restoring flow—blood flow, lymphatic flow, respiratory movement, and structural balance. OMT helps your system adapt rather than contract so you can move through winter with more comfort, mobility, and resilience.

Winter Body-Care Reminders from Osteopathic Healing Arts Direct Primary Care:

✨ Keep your core warm to protect lumbar and pelvic mechanics
✨ Hydrate more than you think—cold air dehydrates fascia
✨ Use proper gait traction to prevent slips, falls, and sudden strain
✨ Consider monthly OMT tune-ups to support circulation, alignment, and immune function

3 Key Things Your Body Needs in Winter Before You Need OMT:

1️⃣ Gentle daily mobility (5–7 minutes).
Cold weather stiffens joints and fascia. Light spinal mobility, hip openers, ankle circles, and shoulder rolls help maintain fluid movement.

2️⃣ Support your lymphatic system.
Dry brushing, light rebounding, diaphragm breathing, or brisk walking help keep lymph flowing when we naturally move less in winter.

3️⃣ Replenish your minerals—especially magnesium.
Cold-induced tension, stress, and decreased sunlight can deplete minerals. Magnesium supports circulation, muscle relaxation, and nervous system balance.

Your body is designed to self-heal—osteopathy simply supports the process, especially during the colder months when the body works harder to maintain balance.

👉 Want support this winter? Visit us at OHADPC.com for more info, winter wellness guidance, and osteopathic care.

11/28/2025

✨NEW BLOG POST✨

🌿 Children and Screen Time: Finding a Healthy Balance 🌿

Screens are part of modern life—at school, at home, and everywhere in between. Technology can support learning and creativity, but it also has real effects on a child’s posture, sleep, sensory system, and emotional regulation.

At Osteopathic Healing Arts DPC, we don’t believe in “no screens.” We believe in healthy screens—and in understanding how a child’s growing nervous system responds to digital stimulation.

✨ In our latest blog, we explore:
• Why screens affect children differently
• How posture, vision, and the nervous system play a role
• Simple habits that support healthier screen time
• When it may be time to seek osteopathic care
• How OMT can help children regulate, feel better, and thrive

If you want realistic, judgment-free guidance to help your child navigate the digital world, this post is for you.

👉 Finish reading the full blog here: https://ohadpc.com/children-and-screen-time/

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333 E. Illinois Rt. 83, Suite 106
Mundelein, IL
60060

Opening Hours

Monday	9:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	9:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	9:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday	9:30am - 4:30pm
Friday	9:30am - 3:30pm

Telephone

+12244240168

Website

http://www.ohadpc.com/

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