Iris Nichole Patterson, LCMT, CHN
Iris Nichole Patterson is a Certified Holistic Nutritionist and Certified Health and Wellness Coach. She received her certification from AFPA, American Fitness Professionals Association. Iris is the Founder of Chicago Integrated Health, a lifestyle management practice that integrates nutrition, mental health therapy, massage therapy and fitness to combat anxiety, depression and lifestyle diseases. Iris is also the Founder of Iris Botanicals, a natural hair care company that was formulated in her kitchen after losing her hair from a quick weave removal months before her wedding. After trying countless hair products she researched a growth formula that restored her hair just in time to walk down the aisle. Exactly one year after launching, she landed her first retail chain, Whole Foods Market. Iris is also a licensed Clinical Massage Therapist. She graduated from The Soma Institute for Massage Therapy in 2010. Iris' mission is to help everyone find their happy place in health. Lauren White, LCPC
Lauren White-Johnson is an experienced board certified licensed mental health counselor practicing in Orland Park, IL. Lauren’s philosophy is to provide her client’s with tailored treatment plans that can be integrated into their daily lives. She utilizes established clinical protocols that incorporate empirical and current therapeutic outcomes, that are beneficial to the client, while providing a nurturing clinical environment that empowers the individual to face and conquer the issues and stressors they believe are the cause of disruption or imbalance in their daily life. Lauren has completed specialized training in contextual behavioral approaches to therapy including Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing, Mindfulness and Cognitive Behavioral techniques. She values treatments that allow the client to develop skills to effectively change behavior. Lauren has a breath of experience in various areas. Prior to becoming a full-time mental health counselor, Lauren worked in executive senior management and has taught at several Illinois institutions of higher learning. Moraine Valley Community College, North Eastern IL University, and Chicago State University's Department of Psychology. She has also served as Professional Advisor to DePaul University students. Lauren completed her undergraduate degree at DePaul University and her Master’s of Arts in Professional Counseling at Argosy University, Chicago campusWhat People Are Saying
“She is awesome. I am pleased with the services she provides for me.”
— Lakisha Reasnover
“Iris is excellent and professional. She always delivers a superb deep tissue massage.”
— Juan Lopez
“I am a frequent client of Iris’. I’ve had many massage treatments over the years and none compare to the excellent treatments I receive each and every session.”
— Marcus Robinson
“Lauren helped me to face some tough challenges. I feel so much better.”
— Nicole Johnson
Mission
CIH is a comprehensive wellness center that offers holistic solutions to our clients. Our Mission is to positively impact our clients’ health and well-being.
Vision
CIH vision is to create a global movement to make health and wellness the number one priority when you are in pursuit of being happy, healthy and whole.