The Light Heart Center

3.5 (13 reviews) RECOVERY INFRARED SAUNA FLOAT THERAPY RED LIGHT THERAPY

📍 0S165 Church St, Winfield, IL 60190

📞 (630) 352-9097

The Light Heart Center is an alternative health center established in 1987 in Winfield, IL, offering hypnotherapy, neurofeedback, and movement inst...

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3.5★
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Services

ServiceDurationPrice
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)
Hypnotherapy
Neurofeedback
Qigong and Tai Ji
Hawaiian Energetic Healings
Massage Therapy
Reiki

The studio receives polarized reviews. Positive reviewers praise the caring staff and healing environment, while negative reviewers report severe scheduling failures, unprofessional treatment, and ...

Based on 13 Google reviews

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About This Studio

The Light Heart Center is an alternative health center established in 1987 in Winfield, IL, offering hypnotherapy, neurofeedback, and movement instruction as primary services. The studio does not appear to operate recovery modalities (sauna, float therapy, red light therapy) based on their current website content. Appointments are required; the center operates Monday-Saturday with flexible daytime and evening availability.

What Sets Them Apart
  • Oldest alternative health center in Chicagoland, established in 1987
  • Founder Ryan Elliott is Board Certified Medical Hypnoanalyst with media appearances on Oprah Winfrey Show
  • Co-director Reneé Ryan holds multiple certifications in traditional Asian medicine and energetic healing
  • Specializes in treating anxiety, depression, phobias, and addictions through hypnoanalysis, EMDR, and neurofeedback
Service Details
Hypnotherapy
Board Certified Medical Hypnoanalyst services provided by Ryan Elliott, MSW. Hypnoanalysis used to redirect subconscious mind and address anxiety, depression, phobias, low self-esteem, fear, behavioral problems, spiritual ennui, and addictions.
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)
EMDR therapy provided by Ryan Elliott as part of his treatment modalities for trauma and anxiety-related conditions.
Neurofeedback
Neurofeedback training offered by the center, listed as one of Ryan Elliott's three primary treatment modalities.
Qigong and Tai Ji
Qigong and Tai Ji movement instruction provided by Reneé Somer Ryan, AOBTA C.P., Dipl.ABT (NCCAOM).
Massage Therapy
Massage therapy services provided by Reneé Somer Ryan, LMT.
Reiki
Reiki Master services provided by Reneé Somer Ryan.
Hawaiian Energetic Healings
Hawaiian Energetic Healings practitioner services provided by Reneé Somer Ryan.
What Reviewers Say

The studio receives polarized reviews. Positive reviewers praise the caring staff and healing environment, while negative reviewers report severe scheduling failures, unprofessional treatment, and operational issues including missed appointments and poor communication. Business management and administrative reliability are primary concerns.

Based on 13 Google reviews

Cleanliness & Hygiene

smelly and cramped facility
1x

Staff

+
wonderful and caring staff'Wonderful staff and soothing'
2x
unprofessional behavior
2x

Facility

+
soothing, healing environment
1x
smelly and cramped
1x

Value

+
wasted time and gas
+
paid for unclear services without job outcome

Standout Staff

Renee — mentioned negatively in 2 reviewsRyan (owner) — mentioned negatively in 2 reviews

Most Mentioned

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Your First Visit
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Open weekends
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Late evening hours

Hours

Monday9 AM–5 PM
Tuesday9 AM–6 PM
Wednesday11 AM–6 PM
Thursday9 AM–7:30 PM
Friday9 AM–5 PM
Saturday9 AM–5 PM
SundayClosed
The Team

The Light Heart Center is co-directed by Ryan Elliott and Reneé Somer Ryan, founded in 1987. The team includes a Board Certified Medical Hypnoanalyst, Licensed Massage Therapist, and certified movement instructors.

Ryan Elliott Co-Director and Founder — MSW, Board Certified Medical Hypnoanalyst, International Medical and Dental Hypnotherapy Association member
Reneé Somer Ryan Co-Director and Founder — LMT, AOBTA C.P., Dipl.ABT (NCCAOM), Massage Therapist, Tai Ji and QiGong Movement Instructor, Reiki Master, Hawaiian Energetic Healings practitioner
Owner: Ryan Elliott, MSW and Reneé Somer Ryan, LMT

Data last verified: 2026-03-16

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