Evan Stokar, MD - Chicago/Lakeview Office

Dr. Shivani Batra is a fellowship-trained Interventional Spine and Musculoskeletal Medicine physician specializing in the minimally invasive diagnosis and treatment of spine, joint, muscle, and nerve injuries. Her approach focuses on restoring patients’ physical, functional, and emotional well-being while minimizing the need for habit-forming medications. With a background in exercise physiology and osteopathic medicine, she emphasizes the connection between structure and function. Dr. Batra uses cutting-edge, patient-centered treatments to help individuals return to sports, work, or daily activities safely and efficiently, always aiming for the least aggressive, most effective intervention.

HistoryThe Center for Personal Development is committed to the psychological wellness and growth of the individual. We focus upon helping people clarify their goals and expand their way of thinking. Our goal is to help the client to feel empowered to handle previously overwhelming problems or difficulties by providing them the space to grow in a nurturing environment.SpecialtiesThe Center for Personal Development team is a group of Chicago therapists committed to the psychological wellness and growth of our clients. We focus on helping people clarify their goals and expand their way of thinking. We aim to help our clients feel empowered to handle previously overwhelming problems or difficulties by providing them the space and the psychological tools to grow in a nurturing environment.