Nationwide — Meet Iris Patterson, the Founder and CEO of Chicago Integrated Health, the newest Black-owned wellness center and medical practice in Matteson, Illinois (just 20 minutes from Chicago). Three generations of Black women are running the company – 43-year-old Iris, who is a Certified Holistic Nutritionist; her mom, 60-year-old Lauren White, who is a Licensed Psychotherapist; and her daughter, 26-year-old Teylor Johnson, who just graduated from DePaul University and will soon be a licensed psychologist.
Having grown up on welfare herself, Iris says that her practice is very passionate about serving other disadvantaged families on welfare. They accept both Medicaid and Medicare, and all in all, have 18 people on staff including mental health practitioners, a nurse practitioner, a supervising medical doctor, personal trainers, and massage therapists.
Iris comments, “We are remarkable women running this company. My mom was 16 and pregnant when she gave birth to me, and I too was only 16 when I gave birth to my daughter. We were young moms, but this did not stop us from becoming successful and giving back to our community.”
To book an appointment with Chicago Integrated Health, call 773-234-7775.
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About the Founder
Iris Nichole Patterson is a stage 4 Colon Cancer survivor, a multifaceted professional, and a philanthropist. She is also a Certified Holistic Nutritionist and Certified Health and Wellness Coach having received her certification from the American Fitness Professionals Association (AFPA).
In addition to being President and Founder of Chicago Integrated Health (CIH), she 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 sheresearched 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. Her mission is to help everyone find their happy place in health.
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