Dr. Sandra Scheinbaum is a licensed clinical psychologist with over 30 years of experience, specializing in holistic approaches to mental and physical well-being.  She has offices at the North Suburban Wellness Center in Highland Park, Illinois and the North Shore Oncology Associates in Skokie, Illinois. 

Hospital Affiliationss
North Shore University Health Systems
Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital
Rush North Shore Hospital (1986-2008)  
  Past President of the Women's Board
  Member of the Board of Trustees
  Member of the Institutional Review Board

Speaking Engagements
Dr. Scheinbaum has been a featured speaker for numerous businesses, community organizations, and hospitals, speaking on a variety of topics, including stress reduction techniques, the management of PMS, and the effect of nutrition on mood..  She has also  presented workshops on eating mindfully, eliminating sugar and gluten,  nutrition and cancer and the benefits of yoga. 

Education and Training
Doctorate in clinical psychology from Fielding Graduate University
Masters degree in learning disabilities from Northwestern University
Undergraduate degree in education from Northwestern University
Certtification as a health care proviider in FirstLine Therapy, a  diet and lifestyle change program
Basic course plus advanced training modules in functional medicine through the Institute for Functional Medicine.
Certification as a yoga instructor through Yoga Alliance
Board Certified Senior Fellow in Biofeedback trhough the Biofeedback Certification Institute of America
Numerous workshops and courses with Dr. Andrew Weil through the Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine

Areas of Expertise
Dr. Scheinbaum is a nationally-recognized expert in biofeedback and self-regulation therapies, having presented at national and international conferences, lectured extensively to the general public, taught doctoral-level courses on biofeedback and conducted several research studies, including a controlled study of neurofeedback for ADD and a study of migraine headaches and depression.   Dr. Scheinbaum developed a relaxation tape for children and was commissioned by Biogen to produce a CD for patients with multiple sclerosis to ease the discomfort of self-administered intramuscular injections.  The CD emphasized breathing techniques and hypnotic guided imagery.

As an expert in the diagnosis and treatment of attention deficit disorders, Dr. Scheinbaum founded the Institute for Attention Deficit Disorders, which introduced neurofeedback training to the Chicago area in the early 1990's.  

The nonpharmacological treatment of anxiety and panic disorders is a special interest of Dr. Scheinbaum.  She has helped hundreds of clients achieve inner quiet and break free from an anxiety-ridden state through a combination of biofeedback-assisted relaxation techniques, cognitive-behavior therapy, and lifestyle changes.  Many of these individuals have been able to withdraw from anti-anxiety medications and antidepressants.  She is the author of an upcoming book about natural ways to control panic, accepted for publication and expected to be released in the fall of 2012.

Past Experience
Working with the late Sherry Pfeffer Byer, Ph.D., Dr. Scheinbaum brought the Panic/Anxiety/Recovery Center to Northbrook, Illinois in the early 1990;s.  The Center developed group programs for panic reduction, conducted free screening programs for anxiety at Highland Park Hospital as part of the National Anxiety Screening Day, and sponsored community lectures about panic and anxiety. 

Dr. Scheinbaum held teaching certificates in elementary education, early childhood education, learning disabilities and behavior disorders.  She taught graduate level courses in special education at National-Lewis University and served as the Director of Clinical Training for practicum students in special education.

A consulting psychologist at Highland Park Hospital for many years, she conducted evaluations on the adolescent and adult psychiatric units, the eating disorders unit and the substance abuse unit.  She presented numerous training programs for the nursing staff on stress management and delivered Grand Rounds presentations to the medical staff on anxiety disorders and relaxation techniques.

Recently, Dr. Scheinbaum engaged in additional training in nutritional approaches to mental health and the prevention and treatment of chronic medical conditions.   She studied with Dr. Andrew Weil at the Center for Integrative Medicine, with a specialization in Nutrition and Cancer.  She recently became certified as a FirstLine Therapy health care provider through Metagenics.  She is currently enrolled in a training program through the Institute for Functional Medicine and working towards certification in Functional Medicine.   She also completed a teacher training program in yoga at the Chicago Yoga Center and is certified through Yoga Alliance.  Married for 38 years, she has two daughters, ages 26 and 22.

Professional Affiliations: 
Past-President, Biofeedback Society of Illinois
Past-President, Professionals in Learning Disabilities
Association for Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback
American Psychological Association
Institute for Functional Medicine
Integrative Healthcare Provider Association
American Holistic Medical Association

Media Appearances
Local affiliate of ABC News and NBC News both had featured segmenst and interviews with Dr. Scheinbaum about neurofeedback and The Institute for ADD
Guest on local television talk show about adults with ADD
Numerous radio interviews for nationally-syndicated talk stations and featured articles in print publications about a variety of topics

Beginning in September, 2011, Dr. Scheinbaum launches a 1/2 hour television show, Feed Your Mind Wellness to be aired through the Highland Park Public Assess Channel.  Watch for it the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 2:00 PM.  

Publications
Don't Forget to Breathe: A Guide to Treating Panic Attacks, has been accepted for publication by Jessica Kingsley Publishers and will be released in 2012.

Personal Interests
Macrobiotic and raw foods cooking, quilting, sewing, knitting, crocheting, yoga, dance, music theatre
Married for 40 years
Two daughters and a son-in-law