Dr. Mari Allevi-Zalesky

Orland Park Integrated Health
Dr. Mari Allevi-Zalesky

Dr. “Mari” enlisted in the United States Air Force after graduating high school, and had her sights aimed high on becoming a Pharmacist. Dr. Mari knew since she was a little girl, that she wanted to help people live better lives! As a pharmacy technician in the Air Force, she went on to complete her tenure while serving during Desert Storm, the first Gulf War and receiving 2 Medals of Achievement. Upon leaving the Air Force, Dr. Mari went on to work many dedicated years in hospitals and retail pharmacies while finishing her education to become a Pharmacist. However after being witness to much suffering from pain and disease, she started to believe there had to be a better way to deal with the human condition than just medication.

Her interest led her to shadow a doctor of chiropractic to learn more about the wonders of chiropractic. She witnessed people get *Natural Pain Relief *and *Amazing Health Care * without the use of medication. Those elements led Dr. Mari to enroll in the next class at The National University of Health Sciences and graduated in 1999. Dr. Mari also studied the Cox Flexion/Distraction Technique, as well as taking courses in Pediatrics. During her course study in pediatrics she became certified in the Webster Technique.

While Dr. Mari was studying to become A doctor of chiropractic she was introduced to another wonderful form of health care, dating back thousands of years, Acupuncture. She became very passionate about Acupuncture when she received it for the very first time while working for a chiropractor. She was suffering from a very stubborn sinus infection and nothing worked until she tried Acupuncture. This was an amazing turning point for Dr. Mari, she continued her education in Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine(TCM). After successfully treating thousands of patients with conditions such as asthma, sinusitis, infertility, migraines chronic pain, pregnancy, menopause, PMS, chronic fatigue and so much more, Dr. Mari now focuses her practice on acupuncture and TCM.

Dr. Mari believes that the Mind – Body connection is very strong, and with a Healthy Mind helps to accomplish a Healthy Body. This is the basis that she treats all her patients helping them achieve Optimal Health by the best care possible with incredible results.

Dr. Mari has been featured on the cover of the Daily Southtown Sunday business section. She also has been interviewed on the radio on station 88.5FM KAKU Maui Hawaii, where she resided for 5 years. During her interview she emphasized the need to heal all components of the human condition, Emotional, Spiritual, and Physical and by successfully treating these three components Optimal Health is achieved.

When Optimal Health is achieved a more Happy and Productive Life follows. Life is too short for pain and suffering, call today to set an appointment. We look forward to assisting you with all your health care needs.