Building a business from survival mode to success takes bold decisions, resilience, and a deep alignment with your purpose—just ask Dr. Zahava Berkowicz, the founder of IMMA Acupuncture and Wellness. From her early days of renting a single treatment room to leading a thriving acupuncture clinic, Zahava’s journey is a testament to trusting your gut and knowing when to evolve.  

What does it take to rebrand a small business in a way that feels true to you? Zahava shares the turning point that led her to shift from Chicago Family Acupuncture to IMMA Acupuncture and Wellness, a name that reflects her focus on nurturing women’s health and the care she provides to every patient. Along the way, she opens up about the personal experiences that shaped her path—overcoming trauma, rebuilding her identity, and finding healing through acupuncture.  

If you’ve ever questioned whether your business truly aligns with your values, Zahava’s story offers a relatable perspective on growth, change, and the courage to let go of “playing it safe.” How do you take the leap? How do you make sure your business feels like ‘yours’? Tune in for insights on building a practice that serves others while staying grounded in what matters most. 

Quotes

• “In my heart of hearts, I knew I would not be satisfied under the name ‘Chicago Family Acupuncture.’ The more I practiced—gaining both clinical and business experience—I started to realize we’re not for everyone, you know? This is not the practice for everybody, and that’s okay. It was almost like I had to prove to myself a certain level of success to allow myself to feel the confidence that I’m enough, and this is enough. I wanted to rebrand to something that felt limitless to me.” (29:58 | Dr. Zahava Berkowicz)
• “I think, as a business owner, you know when things don’t feel right. But it’s often very inconvenient to admit that to yourself because it’s going to take time or money. Even now, I’m doing certain things in our business to clean things up and fix broken systems, and it’s painful. But at the same time, when you know in your heart and in your gut that these are the right decisions to make, you do it anyway—even though it’s challenging—because the outcome is always going to be amazing.” (41:06 | Dr. Zahava Berkowicz)
• “Just keep going, because you’re not going to see the fruit of your labor… You have no idea what’s going to come from it, but you have to just keep doing it.” (46:02 | Dr. Zahava Berkowicz)
• “Live as if you’re on your deathbed every day. If I was on my deathbed and I didn’t give this business my 110%, I’d be so disappointed.” (46:29 | Dr. Zahava Berkowicz)

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