IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD

LAKESIDE NATURAL MEDICINE

3510 N. Oakland Ave., #203

NEIGHBORHOOD: Shorewood FOUNDED: 2011 OWNER: Sarah Axtell EMPLOYEES: 7

What services do you provide?

Axtell: “Lakeside’s naturopathic doctors work with patients on nutrition, diet, and lifestyle changes to address chronic health conditions such as autoimmune diseases, thyroid disorders, hormone imbalances, gastrointestinal disorders, and weight loss resistance. To help identify the root cause of illness, they utilize several labs, such as food sensitivity testing and salivary hormone testing.”

What will your larger space now allow you to do that you couldn’t before?

“The 2,000-squarefoot space is more than double our previous space and includes a teaching kitchen where patients can learn firsthand how to make easy, nutritious meals. (Lakeside) holds virtual group cooking workshops to share the ‘food is medicine’ philosophy with a broader audience.”

How did you choose your current location in Shorewood?

“Originally located further north on Oakland, (Lakeside) moved the business to its current location this past spring to take advantage of newly renovated space in a historic brick building at the corner of Oakland Avenue and Edgewood Avenue.”

What do you like most about the neighborhood?

“I love the walkability of Shorewood. And, of course, the people. Shorewood residents are forward thinking and open-minded. We want to empower people to take their health into their own hands, and Shorewood has really embraced our message.” n

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