Editor's note: This article originally appeared in Sun Life Magazine, an Independent Newsmedia publication.
For some patients, acupuncture brings to mind a mystery of tiny needles, ancient practices and a bit of uncertainty. Dr. Amy Whittington sees it as something far more practical — a tool that can help people manage pain, reduce stress and restore balance.
A naturopathic physician and hormone specialist, Whittington has practiced for 19 years at Alvea Spa, within the Kiva Club in Trilogy at Vistancia in Peoria, where she blends Eastern traditions with modern medical understanding.
