Learn About Your Lombard Acupuncturist
Rina Sem, L.Ac, MSAC, Dipl. Ac
My Calling:
I have been exposed to the beginning of life, handing a newborn baby to a first-time mother, and assisting an elderly man who just had a CAGB (open heart surgery) as we ambulate around the hospital floor. I have comforted a woman who was just diagnosed with cancer. I have said goodbye to children who left this world too soon.
No matter what stage of life, beginning, during, or the end, I have learned much in these decades. I have prayed and meditated, believing with my mind, body, and soul that this is my calling.
As my journey as a Holistic Practitioner continues, it has led me to understand the path for my highest good. I have learned to share my experience through service and education.
I am a passionate healer with an alternative approach, and I am dedicated to helping my patients move through a wide range of physical, emotional, and spiritual transitions in the most efficient and transformative way possible.
Lombard
Our Services
CHIROPRACTIC SPECIALTIES
“The natural healing force within each and every one of us is the greatest force in getting well.” - Hippocrates
Adults, children and adolescents
At our Lombard location, we pride ourselves in providing excellent Chiropractic and Acupuncture care as well as massage therapy to individuals of all ages. We see patients as young as a few months old. We also pride ourselves in being of service to our older population, with our oldest patient being 87 years old.
Neck and upper back pain
In today's technology filled world, almost everyone suffers from neck and upper back pain. At our Lombard location, we provide Chiropractic adjustments along with stretching, muscle therapy, and e-stem. Our Chiropractor uses a combination of adjusting techniques and muscle therapy to help reduce pain and keep the pain away.
Low back pain
Sitting is the new smoking! Research shows that sitting has just about the same negative effects on the body as cigarette smoking. At our Lombard location we will adjust your back, but our Chiropractor will also use McKenzie exercises to help with disc issues. We also use Acupuncture, massage therapy, stretching and muscle strengthening to help you get moving.
Sciatica
Sciatica is a condition that can cause severe pain in the glutes and possibly radiation into the hamstrings and calves. Our Chiropractor and Acupuncturist will work to align your hips using a variety of techniques. Our Lombard Location also has a hylo table, which is often considered the most accurate way to diagnose misaligned hips. Along with adjusting the lower back and working on the piriformis muscle, we can help reduce symptoms caused by sciatica.
Headaches and Migraines
The first vertebra in the spine is called the Atlas. The Atlas misaligns very easily and is a contributing factor in headaches and migraines. Aligning the Atlas along with sub-occipital muscle work to reduce Anterior Head Carriage can help relieve symptoms. Your Lombard Chiropractor and Acupuncturist are excellent with neck adjustments and will also work on reducing any build-up of sinus pressure that can sometimes accompany headaches.
Shoulder, elbow and wrist pain (including Carpal Tunnel Syndrome)
When assessing upper extremity pain, it is essential to not just look to the source of pain, but to start all the way at the neck, the ribs, the shoulder blade, the shoulder, elbow, the 8 bones that make up the wrist and all the muscles along the way. We pride ourselves at our Lombard location to be able to do this particular type of rehab on muscles and joints. Our Chiropractor and Acupuncturist have taken extra training to be able to do this and can help people suffering from extremity pain.
Hip, Knee and Ankle Pain (including Plantar Fasciitis)
When assessing lower extremity pain, it is essential to start with aligning the hips, adjusting the lower back, hips, knees and ankles. We have a variety of tools and tables at our Lombard location to be able to help you with this particular type of pain. It is also necessary to work on the muscles that originate in the low back and insert in different regions of the legs. Our Chiropractor and Acupuncturist have taken special courses to be able to do soft tissue work to help relieve pain in the lower extremities.
Dr. O's special interest.
Research shows that Chiropractic adjustments releases dopamine, epinephrine and possibly serotonin. These neurotransmitters can decrease the stress produced in the body from Anxiety, Depression and Substance Abuse Disorder. Our Lombard office funds a non-profit known as I Health U (formerly 2nd Chances). The goal is to make Chiropractic Adjustments accessible to people who suffer from Substance Use Disorder. A lot of people who have SUD, also have mental health problems. Research shows that Chiropractic treatment can help reduce stress produced in both patient populations. Dr. O's goal is to make Chiropractic accessible to this patient population.
ACUPUNCTURE SERVICES
Acupuncture has overall health benefits of a better sense of control over your health spiritually, mentally, and physically. Supported by cupping, moxibustion, ear seeding, nutritional recommendations, and herbal treatments helps you achieve full balance in both Qi and body.
Acupuncture helps to correct imbalances physically and emotionally in the body caused by external factors such as stress, toxins, and injury by stimulating your body’s natural response. The benefits of acupuncture have been known to help with anxiety, destress, acute or chronic pain, weight management, migraines, enhancing fertility, improving autoimmune conditions, and mood disorders. Acupuncture is also known to improve immune system function, support metabolism, enrich sleep patterns, increase mental clarity, help with allergies, and digestive issues. There is always an acupuncture point that can help balance the scale in life.
At Accurate Chiropractic Care, we believe in a truly integrative approach to wellness—combining chiropractic adjustments with therapeutic massage to deliver optimal results for pain relief, mobility, and overall health.
What Is Therapeutic Massage?
Our massage therapy goes beyond relaxation—it’s a clinical and functional treatment designed to support your chiropractic care. By targeting soft tissue, fascia, and muscle tension, it helps restore mobility, reduce pain, and promote full-body balance.
Benefits of Combining Massage with Chiropractic Care
• Reduces Muscle Spasms & Tension
• Improves Circulation & Speeds Recovery
• Enhances Range of Motion & Flexibility
• Supports Stress Relief & Mental Relaxation
Types of Massage Offered
• Deep Tissue Massage – Relieves deep muscle tension and chronic pain
• Swedish Massage – Promotes relaxation and improves blood flow
• Trigger Point Therapy – Targets specific knots and tight areas
• Sports Massage – Supports athletic recovery and injury prevention
Who Can Benefit
• Individuals with chronic pain or muscle stiffness
• Patients recovering from injury or surgery
• Athletes or active individuals
• Anyone experiencing stress, fatigue, or poor sleep
Why It Works
Chiropractic adjustments realign your spine—massage helps ensure the muscles around it are relaxed and responsive. The combination creates longer-lasting results, faster recovery, and a deeper sense of wellness.