J.R. Heiz-Neri

Jean-Rafael R. Heiz-Neri is a licensed acupuncturist based in Chicago; his father is French and his mother is Venezuelan. His diverse cultural background has given him the opportunity to apply a number of healing techniques from various cultures. JR no longer approaches medicine from a traditional or alternative view — rather his approach is complementary. He believes that health is a state of balance, and smiles when he witnesses his patients get better as a result of their own ability to acknowledge, feel, and heal.

His experience in Nanjing Hospital in China — where he treated on average 100 patients a day — has greatly strengthened his skills as a practitioner. Under the guidance of experienced native Chinese medical professionals including acupuncturists, medical doctors, naprapaths, and herbalists, he acquired more clinical experience in a short period than the typical acupuncturist does in the United States.