Osteopathic Healing Arts Direct Primary Care

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.

🌿 DO vs. MD: What’s the Difference? 🌿Did you know there are two types of complete physicians in the U.S.—Doctors of Oste...
11/10/2025

🌿 DO vs. MD: What’s the Difference? 🌿

Did you know there are two types of complete physicians in the U.S.—Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine (DOs) and Doctors of Medicine (MDs)?

Both are fully licensed physicians who can prescribe medication, perform surgery, and practice in any specialty. But what sets DOs apart is their holistic approach—seeing the body as an interconnected system with an innate ability to heal itself.

At Osteopathic Healing Arts Direct Primary Care, we honor the body’s natural intelligence. Through techniques like Osteopathic Manipulative Therapy (OMT) and Cranial Osteopathy, we work with your body to restore balance, relieve pain, and support whole-person healing—not just manage symptoms.

💫 Experience medicine that sees you as more than your diagnosis.

👉 Finish reading this fascinating blog post here: https://ohadpc.com/do-md-explained/

Birth is a beautiful transformation — for both parent and child. Yet even the gentlest birth can place stress on a baby’...
11/05/2025

Birth is a beautiful transformation — for both parent and child. Yet even the gentlest birth can place stress on a baby’s delicate body. 💗

At Osteopathic Healing Arts Direct Primary Care, we offer gentle, hands-on osteopathic care that supports your baby’s comfort, feeding, sleep, and development — helping them begin life in balance and ease. 🌸

Learn more in our newest blog, “Supporting Your Baby’s Health with Osteopathic Care.”
👉 Read it here: https://ohadpc.com/supporting-your-babys-health-with-osteopathic-care/

🌿 Caring for Your Whole Self This Holiday Season 🌿As the holiday season approaches, many of us feel both excitement and ...
11/03/2025

🌿 Caring for Your Whole Self This Holiday Season 🌿

As the holiday season approaches, many of us feel both excitement and stress. This time of year can fill our hearts — and our calendars — quickly. At Osteopathic Healing Arts Direct Primary Care, we encourage you to honor your health by caring for your whole self — body, mind, and spirit.

Here are a few gentle reminders to support your well-being:

💆‍♀️ Listen to Your Body:
Your body communicates through sensations — fatigue, tension, or discomfort are invitations to rest, not signs of weakness. If your body wants you to rest, rest. If it needs you to get outside and run or walk-honor what your body is communicating to you.

🫀 Soothe Your Nervous System:
Take mindful breaths, enjoy time outdoors, or move your body in ways that feel good. Even a short moment outside with the sun on your face can calm the mind and support immunity functions.

🥗 Nourish Yourself with Intention:
Enjoy your favorite holiday foods with presence and gratitude. Focus on how what you eat makes you feel, not on perfection.

💬 Protect Your Boundaries:
It’s okay to set boundaries or say no to extra commitments. Creating space for yourself helps you show up with genuine joy when it matters most.

🕊️ Allow Time to Journal and Move Through Emotions:
The holidays can stir memories and emotions — both joyful and heavy. Give yourself permission to write, reflect, and feel. Journaling helps release what’s been held inside, offering clarity and peace to the mind and body.

💤 Rest and Reconnect:
Prioritize sleep, stillness, and moments of quiet reflection. Healing happens when the body feels safe and supported.

✨ As we move through this season, may you remember that wellness isn’t about doing more — it’s about being present with yourself.

Your team at Osteopathic Healing Arts is here to support you through every season of life. 💛

🎃Happy Halloween from your friends at Osteopathic Healing Arts Direct Primary Care!🎃Share your costumes with us in the c...
10/31/2025

🎃Happy Halloween from your friends at Osteopathic Healing Arts Direct Primary Care!

🎃Share your costumes with us in the comments! We would love to see what creative ideas you came up with!

🎃Check out our post from Monday for a list of Trick-or-Treat times across Lake County, IL. Have a blast and stay safe!

Cholesterol isn’t just about one number — it’s about balance. 🫀 Understanding the difference between good (HDL) and bad ...
10/29/2025

Cholesterol isn’t just about one number — it’s about balance. 🫀 Understanding the difference between good (HDL) and bad (LDL) cholesterol, and how your HDL-to-triglyceride ratio affects heart health, can make all the difference in preventing disease and improving longevity.

From nutrition and movement to natural supplements and medications, there are many ways to optimize your cholesterol levels safely and effectively.

💡 Take charge of your cardiovascular health — start by learning what your cholesterol numbers really mean. Osteopathic Healing Arts Direct Primary Care is here to support you on your wellness journey. 

👉 Finish reading the full blog here: https://ohadpc.com/what-you-need-to-know-about-cholesterol/

🎃👻 Happy Halloween, Lake County! 👻🎃We love being part of this amazing community and wish everyone a safe and fun night o...
10/27/2025

🎃👻 Happy Halloween, Lake County! 👻🎃

We love being part of this amazing community and wish everyone a safe and fun night of trick-or-treating!

Enjoy the laughter, costumes, and sweet treats with your loved ones — and remember, a little candy can absolutely be part of a balanced, healthy life. 🍬✨ Moderation is key to overall wellness!

Your wellness journey matters to us year-round. Visit OHADPC.com to learn how we can support you and your family in feeling your best — mind, body, and spirit. 🌿

Feeling that afternoon crash or sugar craving? 🍪Your blood sugar might be on a rollercoaster.We love how Glucose Goddess...
10/24/2025

Feeling that afternoon crash or sugar craving? 🍪
Your blood sugar might be on a rollercoaster.

We love how Glucose Goddess breaks this down — simple hacks that support steady energy and less inflammation.

At Osteopathic Healing Arts Direct Primary Care, we weave these principles into our holistic care so your body can thrive naturally:
🌿 Eat veggies first
🚶‍♀️ Move after meals
💧 Breathe + slow down when stressed

Because healing isn’t about restriction — it’s about alignment, balance, and listening to your body’s wisdom. 🌸

Therese Adams, MSN, APRN, FNP-C has been recently working with patients to educate and implement this simple yet effective lifestyle change to improve their overall wellness and health. We would love to connect with you and support you on your wellness journey.

👉🏼Visit us at OHADPC.COM

🩺Whole-Person Care, Rooted in Connection🩺At Osteopathic Healing Arts, we go beyond treating symptoms — we focus on under...
10/22/2025

🩺Whole-Person Care, Rooted in Connection🩺

At Osteopathic Healing Arts, we go beyond treating symptoms — we focus on understanding you. Through our Direct Primary Care in Mundelein, Illinois, we build lasting relationships that support your body’s natural ability to heal. With accessible, membership-based care and a comprehensive approach that includes osteopathic medicine, family medicine, and functional medicine, we’re here to help you thrive in every stage of life.

⚕️Our integrative healthcare model allows us to care for you as a whole person — mind, body, and spirit. We offer services for wellness care, preventative medicine, acute and chronic conditions, and osteopathic manipulative therapy (OMT). Whether you’re seeking functional lab testing, nutritional counseling, or compassionate primary care, our team is here to guide you on your path to optimal wellness.

Meet Our Practitioners:

👉🏼Dr. Joseph J. Starkman, DO — Founder & Head Physician
Dr. Starkman is a Board-Certified Family Physician and graduate of Midwestern University–Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine. His integrative approach combines Family Medicine, Osteopathic Manipulative Therapy (OMT), Nutrition, and Functional Medicine to help patients recover from illness and achieve lasting wellness. With advanced training in Cranial Osteopathy, Fulford Percussion Hammer, Fascial Distortion Model, Myofascial Release, and Balanced Ligamentous Tension, Dr. Starkman provides holistic care for both children and adults.

👉🏼Therese E. Adams, MSN, APRN, ENP-C
Born and raised in Mundelein, IL, Mrs. Adams is honored to serve the community she calls home. With a rich background in oncology, orthopedics, and holistic medicine — including her years at the Cancer Treatment Centers of America — she blends medical expertise with compassionate, whole-person care. At Osteopathic Healing Arts, she continues to expand her passion for integrative and natural medicine, empowering patients to heal and thrive.

✨ Discover how our team can support your wellness journey: OHADPC.COM



🦴 Healthy joints = lifelong mobility. Whether you’re an athlete, a desk worker, or simply striving to stay active as you...
10/20/2025

🦴 Healthy joints = lifelong mobility. Whether you’re an athlete, a desk worker, or simply striving to stay active as you age, your joints are central to your quality of life.

At Osteopathic Healing Arts Direct Primary Care, we take a holistic approach to joint health—balancing structure, movement, circulation, and recovery to keep your body functioning at its best. Discover actionable ways to strengthen, nourish, and protect your joints through the osteopathic lens.

✨ Read our latest blog here: https://ohadpc.com/healthy-joints-an-osteopathic-approach-to-lifelong-mobility/

✨ Mindfulness is more than meditation — it’s the art of being present in each moment. Whether you’re feeling the warmth ...
10/17/2025

✨ Mindfulness is more than meditation — it’s the art of being present in each moment. Whether you’re feeling the warmth of water as you wash the dishes, noticing your breath, or simply pausing to observe your surroundings — these small acts of awareness can nurture your mental and emotional well-being.

At Osteopathic Healing Arts Direct Primary Care, we believe in supporting the mind, body, and soul through compassionate care and mindful living. 🌿

Visit OHADPC.com to explore how we can support you on your wellness journey.

✨Strong body, sharp mind, steady energy.✨At Osteopathic Healing Arts Direct Primary Care, we often recommend Creatine Mo...
10/15/2025

✨Strong body, sharp mind, steady energy.✨

At Osteopathic Healing Arts Direct Primary Care, we often recommend Creatine Monohydrate — a trusted, research-backed supplement that supports cellular energy, muscle repair, and cognitive function.

Creatine (especially in powder form) is one of the most effective and well-absorbed ways to enhance strength, endurance, and recovery. Supporting your body’s natural structure–function balance helps your muscles, bones, and brain work in harmony — the foundation of osteopathic wellness.

✨ Ready to support your body’s vitality and longevity?
👉🏼Visit OHADPC.com to connect with us and explore a truly integrative approach to health and healing.

💡 No insurance hassle. No high deductibles. Just quality care and low lab costs.Annual lab testing checks everything fro...
10/13/2025

💡 No insurance hassle. No high deductibles. Just quality care and low lab costs.

Annual lab testing checks everything from anemia and cholesterol to immune health and inflammation — but in traditional systems, these simple tests can cost hundreds, even over $800! 😳

At Osteopathic Healing Arts Direct Primary Care your membership gives you predictable, whole-body care without dealing with insurance companies or paying twice.

✨ Experience the difference of Direct Primary Care today.

📖 Read the full blog: OHADPC.com/lab-testing-another-good-reason-to-choose-direct-primary-care
🌐 Visit us: OHADPC.com

Address

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

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