Outstanding care at Balance and Wellness. I have seen Lisa Crowe multiple times for a variety of aging body and medical issues. Her expertise is amazing as an acupuncturist and as a Chinese medicine practitioner. I cannot say enough positive things about her. The office staff is professional and friendly and the facility is spotless. My western medicine doctor is also impressed! read more

Went there for shoulder and back pain and this place is terrific. Nice staff the doctor spent a lot of time examining my issue. Already feels better on one visit. Also office is really nice. read more

I highly recommend Balanced Health and Wellness for all services. I always receive professional care and real relief from chiropractic & massage therapy. Pilates instructors are skilled as well. Dr. Mauer and Therese have improved my quality of life. read more

I've been going to Balance Health + Wellness to see Dr. Bryan for over a year now. I started because I was pregnant and very uncomfortable. I wish that my OB/GYN would have let me know that some women find that chiro and/or massage helps, because I would have gone sooner if I would have known how much better I would have felt. Dr. Bryan adjusted me, and recommended a massage. My first few massages were with Patty. And now, just because of my schedule and availability, I see Therese for massages. They are all wonderful and really listen when I let them know what areas I'm concerned with. Therese takes the time during the massage to point out certain areas that she's working on and to clue me in - which helps me be more mindful about my posture or how I pick things up. Dr. Bryan, as well as the masseuses, all give me recommendations for stretches, yoga poses, sleeping positions, etc that I can do at home in order to feel my best, which I so appreciate. read more

Clearly more interested in running a business then caring for her patients. Disappointing considering I gladly paid 100% out of pocket to see an ND for more hands on care. Any MD would call with a follow-up on test results when infections are suspected and at minimum confirm appointments. Kelly Simms clearly is waiting for any moment to rob you. My abnormal test results sat on her desk for almost 3 weeks, no call. When I got stuck in an accident and was 15 minutes late - She refused to see me and charged half of the appointment fee. Mind you this was only the second time seeing me, you think you would have better customer service for a new patient. Horrible horrible horrible! I'd give a negative star to the front desk staff as well. I will also add, I felt very uncomfortable that part of my labs were order under another doctors name that I never met. read more

I have been going here for the past few years, and have seen good improvement in my chronic neck and upper back pain with the help of Dr. Hirsch and multiple of their wonderful massage therapists, namely Erin. I have seen many different chiropractors in my life, but have never felt that any of them actually knew what they were doing until Dr. Hirsch. He does muscle testing to see where you need to be adjusted, doesn't just give you a generic round of standard adjustments. He has even adjusted my cranium when needed! He also uses electro-stim and heat, which are very helpful. In terms of massage therapy, Erin is THE BOMB. But everyone has different preferences, and I think that they have a good enough variety of therapists and styles here that you are bound to find a good fit. The receptionists are pleasant and the office is beautiful, serene, and spa-like. I rarely have trouble getting an appointment, even though I regularly call last-minute. Balance is a great place to come and "get balanced"! Also, the fact that they take insurance doesn't hurt... read more

Kim is probably the best massage therapist I've ever went to (I've had tons of massages). She was fantastic and able to really apply a lot of pressure to places where I said I needed it most. I had purchased a special off of Living Social and would love to return for another massage, but really cannot afford $95 dollar massages :( If you go, ask for Kim because she really was a miracle worker. My back felt great a few days later and my headaches subsided. read more

I can't say enough good things about this place. As a working parent of two young children, I treasure the precious few opportunities I get for true self-care and have pretty high standards for the quality of care offered. I have had massages with two different providers at Balance and met with several other members of their team. I have been blown away by the skill and professionalism of their entire team. Dr. Bryan seems to take great pride and joy in running a top-notch wellness clinic and it shows in the environment he has created at Balance. I highly recommend this place to everyone in need of some solid self-care! read more

Went for an acupuncture appointment with Mary Pat and she wasn't for me. I cancelled the second appointment the morning of the appointment, due to illness, and understanding that I would have to pay per the cancellation policy. Today, almost four months after the appointment, she cashed my check resulting in an overdraft on my account. If you are going to wait four months to process a payment, I think it would be courteous and professional to advise me that you hadn't yet processed my payment and would be doing so soon. Disappointing, unprofessional. There's too many good acupuncturists in the city to waste time here. Tanuja at Sage Community Health and Dr. Christie and her team at Source Healing are two of the best... read more

When I first went to see Dr. Bryan, my back was really messed up and causing me major pain. He quickly begin treatment and within a few treatments, I was good as new. What also helped was getting weekly massages from the best massage therapist, Kim. Kim talks to you and listens to what you tell her regarding your needs and where the pain is. She is then adjusts her therapy to meet your needs. The staff in the office are friendly and knowledgeable and knows how to deal with insurance issues when they arise. All in all Dr. Bryan, Kim, Emily and Meghan are the best!! read more

I realized this weekend that I've been going to Balance - and have been in the care of Dr. Bryan - for more than 11 years, since before they moved to their current, simply gorgeous location. As a physically active person moving out of my 30s during that time, Dr. Bryan, Lee Ann Lodder, Karen Fodor, David Kedney, and others have performed incredible work to help me bounce back from injury (lower back, hip, knee), change/improve my lifestyle, and generally stay mobile, body-aware, and active. I am so grateful for all of the healers there, and their vast knowledge of bodies and what mine needs when I don't always hear it. I can't recommend their expertise and relaxed, friendly approach more. Lifesavers!! read more

I'm an ass for not coming here sooner. I can only review Dr. Rich Arrandt, Chiropractor, and he gets 10 stars but it looks like I can only pick 5 :O). He is a Master. I've been seeing him 'irregularly' for 20 years and he's been practicing for 35 years! He is fit as a fiddle, and practices what he preaches. He's a master of nutrition, functional medicine, chiropractic, supplementation and rehab exercise, head to toe. There are too many chiropractors 'out there' in my humble opinion. You don't need to hesitate however, on a decision to let Dr. Rich Arrandt treat you. He is a Master. Just a fact. read more

I went here over the weekend after receiving an awesome deal from Living Social. After getting frequent massages to treat chronic pain, I was really happy to try a new place for half the price. And that is where my happiness ended. My masseuse, Sarah, asked why I was there and asked about my main concern. I replied upper back and neck pain mentioning that I usually get deep-tissue massages. So upon saying that, I expected to get a back/neck focused massage with a lot of pressure. Well, my expectations were certainly not met as I got every other part of the body (face, stomach, hands etc) covered with zero attention to my actual back. This is the first time EVER that a masseuse completely neglected to massage my back (isn't that covered in 101?). When I mentioned that I could handle more pressure, she simply exhaled and proceeded with the same technique. At one point, she even mounted the table and straddled my legs and body to tackle my hamstrings (again, no mention of back here). I mentioned the pressure thing another time with no response. In my haze, I thought the massage was to last another 20min or so where she could gradually add more weight and focus on my main concern. This did not happen. My massage ended abruptly and I got dressed feeling completely unsatisfied and frankly, jipped. When I exited the room, Sarah met me and finally acknowledged that I actually said something during our session. She told me that when she tried to apply more pressure, my body resisted and therefore she stopped. Hmm..could that be because there is tension and knotting in that tissue? That could therefore be alleviated by applying some massage techniques? She proceeded to say that while I had good muscle tone, (and here's the kicker) I really should find something to help me relieve the tension in my muscles. For example, i should consider practicing yoga (which I do) or meditating. So please tell me why I wasted an hour and 50 bucks (thank god, it was 1/2 off), to be told that I should do something to relax. ISN'T THAT WHY I CAME TO GET A MASSAGE?? This was a complete disappointment from start to finish, and I certainly will not be returning in the future. Awful. I cannot believe that someone in a service position was so unwilling to communicate with yet willing to completely disregard the wishes of their client. read more

This is for massage I booked 90minute massage through Groupon beauty. The place seems clean but not for relaxation AT ALL!!! The massage was ok. I had way better. During my 90 minute my therapist was out of move ‍ and I can hear so loud people talk,laugh, and walk read more

Livingsocial promised us an "ultimate balancing massage" and so here we were. We each had the 60 min massage, and it was great. I loved my therapist, Elizabeth. She gently yet firmly worked out the problem areas, and were very informative about them. The studio itself was bright & airy with modern interior decoration. Amazing space for a rehab of a photo frame factory. read more

Eugenie pabst and her approach to biometric therapy is amazing.

Today I saw Kim for a massage. I had been having some acute neck pain over the past week, which Dr. Bryan helped me with. The combination of chiropractic and massage greatly eased my symptoms. Kim's myofascial/deep tissue style is just what I needed to feel better. Dr. Bryan has a caring and intuitive demeanor that put me at ease. I would highly recommend Dr. Bryan, Kim and the Balance facility to anyone! read more

I enjoyed this place. It was the first time I worked with a Pilates instructor and I was thankful for the educational lesson. Maintaining or finding Balance within our body could be challenging. The environment is awesome! I look to return for another Pilates session as well as try other options that they offer. read more

I've been here for chiropractic treatments and massage about four or five times. Dr. Bryan is excellent and always offers long term solutions that are practical and effective. Bill has provided truly outstanding massages for me. I've had two sessions with Bill now and each were great. Highly recommended! read more

If first impressions mean anything the receptionist needs to be trained better. I was trying to make an appointment due to migraines and I don't think that the receptionist is train yo deal with people. So I asked for a manager and was told that someone will call me back. We will see if they are true to their word. So I can't speak to the acupuncturist because I didn't make it that far and might not do to the receptionist. read more

I had 2 living social groupons here and both massages were great! I love the ambiance and I love that they have chiropractor & pilates if i should decide to add that to my overall routine. read more

everyone here is stellar! Dr. Hirsch is just great.. they are enormously helpful professional and wonderful..

Fantastic massage (you rock Kim!) and attentive caring service make this place the tops. Dr. Bryan will offer you all kinds of methods to treat injuries- stuff you can do on your own as well as services offered at BHW. Cessie runs a tight ship with the pilates. They'll whip you into shape but will modify exercises as needed to best suit your physiology. read more

Absolutely a life saving experience with Dr Richard and his staff ! My left IT Band & knee cap were a mess ( many sleepless nights of knee pain, knee pain during the day, endless pain during flights, etc.. ). After several visits and treatment with DR Richard and his team, I started to notice the pain decreasing, then shortly thereafter my knee pain was gone. I'm back to being able to run, swim, ride my bike long distances and continue my triathlon training ! I had visited other Dr's previoulsy but they could not help solve my pain issues. Needless to say, I highly recommend Dr Richard & thank him very much for helping me to get my life back to normal. Also, the staff here is extremely helpful & friendly, the offices are simply amazing inside. Simply the best medical experience that I have ever had & I've had more than my share after 40 plus years of athletics. read more

Hi, I agree that the front desk is rude. It was a bad experience making business with them. I was in a car accident and my car insurance covered a certain amount for medical expenses. I asked them to do therapy only for that amount and let me know constantly about my balance to make further decision about payments out of my pocket. Balance notifications were delayed and I ended up paying another 50% extra than what the insurance covered. My dissatisfaction was deeper when I saw my detailed bill and felt like paying for a full package of services I didn't received. read more

I have been under Dr. Arrandts care for several years and through his guidance for nutrition and chiropractory, there has been an undeniable improvement in my overall health. Their staff of massage therapists are the most talented in the city. My blood pressure has gone from boderline high, to within normal limits with just the few dietary and excersize suggestion that Dr. Arrandt gave me. The overall condition of my body has improved. I came into the center thinking I was in pretty good shape with a backache that needed to be cured, after several years of treatment my body has improved to heights I never knew I could achieve. Dr. Arrant is the man!! read more

Thank God for Richard and Ceci and their fabulous full service studio! Balance Health And Wellness offers pilates, physical therapy, chiropractic services, massage and acupuncture. Carissa, Shauna and Elizabeth have changed my life! This sounds silly, but I had an injury in college, have gone to over a decade of physical therapy, injections, prescriptions, etc. REAL, focused pilates instruction has made me feel better than I did when I was in college. If you don't go here, find a priate pilates instructor somewhere else ...but I will tell you the team here is knowledgeable, professional and very nice too! read more

I have been treated by Dr. Arrandt since 1999. I look forward to my visits because of the personalized service, adjustments and massage therapy. I always leave in a better mood and the attention has never wavered. I consider Dr. Arrandt a great professional and a good friend. Although I no longer live in Wicker Park, I make the drive in from Oak Park and will not change. Do yourself a favor and go in for a treatment. read more

Massage therapist Patty is fantastic. My neck and shoulders were tied up in knots before I saw Patty. After just one massage, I have regained almost all of my range of motion. She found all the tight spots and systematically relaxed them. By the time she was finished, all the stress in my back was gone. She focuses on a balanced approach to massage and healing. Making sure I kept a slow rhythmic breath while she worked the tension out of my shoulders. I am looking forward to my next appointment with her. read more

Dr. Arrandt (I call him Rich), combines efficiency, with thoroughness, with compassion - and that combination can't be beat. He has been doing chiropractic for a very long time and he also specializes in functional medicine and nutrition with his wife Linda. I am primarily visiting him for adrenal and nutrition issues, and have had adjustments, which I completely trust Rich to do. The staff are accommodating and friendly and they have frankly gone above and beyond to accommodate my needs - care, financial arrangements, and scheduling. Rich is superb. I can't recommend him enough. read more

I have been adjusted by Dr. Arrandt for 17 years. I trust him with my life!

I have been consistently going to Balance for over a year, which is pretty much the most loyal I've ever been to a business, ever. It's pretty and calming inside, the desk staff are always really nice and remember your name and the services are perfect. I see Dr Bryan for chiro and Erin for massage. They have completely fixed my chronically painful back. They are warm and professional and most importantly, I feel incredible. Erin is hands down, by far, the best masseuse I have seen, and I have seen a lot. I have never seen another chiro before Dr Bryan but I suspect he would be my favorite too. The cool thing about Balance is you get clinically good treatment in a spa environment. I don't have enough nice things to say about them and about the facilities. read more

Dr. Arrandt and staff are great! Been coming here for a year. Very professional, and I never have a problem getting an appointment.

I had tried everything to alleviate the chronic pain in neck and shoulder for over a year (due to an auto accident). A friend recommended me to Dr. Bryan. He was very thorough and we initially discussed my symptoms at length and did some tests of my movement and range of motion in order to determine an appropriate course of treatment. Between Dr. Bryan's treatment & Kim's amazing therapeutic massage techniques, I am free from all that pain I'd been carrying around. I felt relief after one visit, but after 2-3 visits, I had my full range of movement back and was no longer compensating for the chronic pain (I couldn't even carry a bag on that side of my body when I initially went in.) I only wish I had made it to them sooner, as I had almost given up on ever feeling "normal" again. They are amazingly engaged, friendly and easy-going, and the facilities are beautiful. (Have also done some pilates here -- excellent instruction and equipment.) read more

Caveat: I have never been to Arrandt Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, because I can't get a damn appointment! I purchased a groupon for a body wrap and called to schedule it, hoping to get it in before Thanksgiving. Since it lists many available slots "by appointment" on their website, I was sure I could fit it into my schedule. I called twice, once on a Thursday and once during business hours on a Friday. No one picked up. A Monday morning, 9:05, no one in the office to pick up, left a message. No return call. Called again Wednesday, woman picked up the phone. Apparently "by appointment" on the website means they're closed and no one will come in! She tells me she'll call back by Friday to see if someone can "make an exception" and make an appointment with me...on a Thursday. No call back. FINALLY get a call back a week later offering me the same slots I already told her I could not make. Totally forgot she was supposed to check to see if someone would come in, but then decided no one could come in on a Thursday even though the website says "by appointment." I mentioned I had wanted to try to fit it in before Thanksgiving, as I was flying home on Tuesday. The woman had the nerve to ACTUALLY ARGUE WITH ME about when I was leaving for Thanksgiving, saying that "Tuesday was before Thanksgiving so I could make it." Needless to say I am going to try to somehow get my money back, and if not, maybe it is a dodged bullet. I'll revise my rating if I ever actually get there. read more

As an ND recommending a Paleo diet to her patients, what do you say in response to this research: http://nutritionfacts.org/video/the-problem-with-the-paleo-diet-argument/ read more

I have never needed Chiropractic care before, but going in for a body wrap with Dr. Arrandt was one of my better decisions. Dealing with stress as a college student during finals week, I decided to treat myself to something that would relax me physically and mentally. The staff is friendly, and the enviornment is peaceful! I would definitely recommend Dr. Arrandt's services to my friends and family. read more

It took me two years back in Chicago to find the best chiropractor, (as I went to many not so good ones) after being spoiled by some of the best in Colorado. He is excellent with adjustments and knows all about the holistic approach of nutrition, exercise,etc that all of us need. He is kind and helpful and I am very thankful to have found him!! read more

I have been a patient of Dr. Richard Arrandt for several years, and for several ailments. Each time, I am evaluated compassionately and prescribed a realistic, integrated holistic course of treatment. He employs a marvelous staff of massage therapists and in the front office. I have referred many others to his kind care, and I am very please to report a high level of satisfaction from all! read more

Balance Health and Wellness is beautiful studio. Most of all, I am sure some of the best Pilates teachers in the city work here. I have been taking lessons here for several years. The knowledge and expertise of the instructors is outstanding. They have studied and practiced extensively and are very knowledgeable regarding their craft and the dynamics of human anatomy and performance. There is a variety of class formats to choose from. I have also had the opportunity to have a massage that was wonderful. I highly recommend Balance to anyone who is interested in achieving greater strength, fitness or improved sense of physical well-being. read more