Most of the reviews here are about the Yoga. Well, mine ain't. Mine is about Dr. Kim and his pyrotechnic chiropractic. I went to BBIW last week after my lower spine all but disintegrated. I had a violent back sprain and spasms due a life of hard livin' and hard boozin.' (and picking up a 4 year old) I literally could not walk. My body was in total failure. Dr. Kim quickly diagnosed me. He started bending me in strange ways, and I heard various crackling sounds. He then hooked me up to some kind of fancy taser machine. It basically electrocuted my spine back into working order. He had my life in his hands. He could have turned that thing up to 20,000 volts, but he didn't. He didn't electric chair me. This proved to me that he was trustworthy. In addition, he was thorough and showed me some stretches that would help my broke ass body. So, this was my first time being Chiropractored. I am now a new man. I will go here whenever various body parts shatter under the weight of society and its necessary cheeseburgers. Dr Kim- fantastic. read more

TERRIBLE customer service! Avoid at all costs! I got acupcunture here 3 years ago and am having a reocurring medical issue so I tried to get my records from this office - BIG MISTAKE. Laura, the front desk lady was totally unhelpful and basically demanded that I get a release form from my doctor to get my records. They're my records and they belong to me, I shouldn't have to jump through hoops to get my own records for my own PERSONAL use, absolutely crazy. So this morning I call back and speak with Dr Kim who acts extremely rude, unprofessional and irritated to me. He questions why I need my records, asking me what is wrong with me, interrupting me mid-sentence, and being a total dick. This place sucks - never go here for ANYTHING!!!!!! read more

Hot, 95 degree yoga, I have found you! A lovely space, Balanced Body Integrated Wellness offers a variety of services. I am personally visiting Balanced Body for their hot yoga courses. I was very pleasantly surprised to find that there is a specific "shoe" area once you enter the foyer just inside the waiting room; perfect for wet, dripping Winter boots. All the floors are beautiful bamboo; sparkling clean & obviously attentively cared for. There is a space to hang your jacket right near the shoe racks; but they clearly recommend you take any valuables (cell phone, wallet, keys, etc...) with you into your class. Inside your classroom there is a private area at the rear of the room with primary-school-style "cubbie-holes" for you to store your personal valuables. This area is also closed off with a thick curtain so that the heat & humidity of your class does not disturb your belongings (humidity + cell phones = disaster!) Now on to the meat of this: The classes are amazing. The instructors are gentle & understand that there are class participants who have varying levels of yoga experience. They offer alternatives to difficult positions; they also offer alternatives to make you work harder if you feel the positions are "too easy." Expect to work up a serious, stress-relieving sweat during this hour-long class. Deep breathing is a must, plentiful H20 is a must-must, & bring a small towel. You will want it! During cool-down, the instructor will visit with every student & offer an adjustment. You do not need to accept it & they will pass you by if you indicate you would "rather not." While Balanced Body does offer yoga mat rental & bottled water for sale, they do recommend that you bring your own as these rentals are on a first-come, first serve basis. It is incredibly easy to manage your classes online; as Balanced Body requires that you register for classes in advance & also cancel your class in advance if you cannot make it. Your account online with Balanced Body is so easy to navigate & it creates a very nice calendar of your up-coming classes for you. I am extremely pleased I chose to practice hot yoga at Balanced Body Integrated Wellness (& I am interested in their other services!) Balanced Body has a private lot for parking during class, & they are also very close to the California - Blue Line L stop. Side note: Very surprised to discover that Balanced Body is owned by the same person who owns the FABULOUS sushi joint, Wasabi! Balanced Body has the same look, feel & general relaxed decor of Wasabi. I am now tempted to stop at Wasabi for a light dinner pre-class. :) read more

Went years ago as part of Groupon. Only one of 3 visits was worth it. That last visit to this day was a great massage. He was professional and worked my pectoral area which most massage therapist don't for females. Unfortunately he was moving out of area. Rest of visits were forgettable read more

I went to Balanced Body last night for my first hot vinyasa yoga experience. I didn't know what to expect, since my first few yoga experiences in the city were less than great. I'd attended a couple of prenatal yoga classes in Ravenswood in which the instructor and participants spent nearly half the class talking about breast feeding (ahem, it's a yoga class ladies, and some of us don't breastfeed); and another class in Wrigleyville located on Clark street beneath the El tracks (the experience was reminiscent of John Belushi's rented room in the Blues Brothers). So, I was not expecting much from this studio crammed into a nondescript storefront on Fullerton next to a Dunkin' Donuts. Today, I'm happy to say I was wrong! As a new participant, I purchased a month's worth of classes for $25 and my first 60-minute class was everything the others were not: serious (in a good way); serene; and really instructional. Loved it. Pros: The room is hot enough to make stretching easy (95 degrees); the instructor (Meghan) was very personable and reminded us repeatedly of how and when to breathe for each pose; she also suggested many alternate moves for those of us who were not as limber or strong as she; the music was great: Not the timeless, eastern, sitar-strumming stuff, nor the spacey new age music normally found in yoga studios. It was more in the realm of recent and recognizable: there was some Irish, some English and some indie stuff, very relaxing. And it was (thankfully) incense-free. Cons: Not many. The studio is on the small side, but since there were only six students last night, this was not a problem. The receptionist will insist that you purchase a $2 bottle of water if you have not brought your own. But really, you WILL need that bottle of water, so if you don't want to spend $2, just bring your own water. There is only one changing room, which is the unisex bathroom. So if that grosses you out, change into your gear before you get there. Overall, a great experience and I will be back. read more

Balanced Body is a newer yoga studio in Logan Square offering hot vinyassa flow classes. Hot Vinyassa flow is my jam, so I was super excited to have a studio close to home to practice at. The studio at BB is modest but comfortable and they have made many improvements to the space to try to enhance the experience since they first opened. The class size and skill level at Balanced Body varies week to week and from class to class. They don't offer any skill specific classes, which can hinder those looking for a more intense consistent practice. David and Rachel are both very knowledgeable and supportive teachers and have helped me deepen my own practice with their subtle adjustments and verbal reminders. Balanced Body also offers new members an unlimited monthly special for $25 which is awesome for those wanting to give it a try without a big $ commitment up front. The only draw backs to the studio are that the heat never seems to be consistent and I wish that they had some mirrors so that I could check my alignment. If you are in the area and are looking for a place to practice this is a solid studio. They also have an awesome receptionist who is very helpful and friendly. read more

I live right next to this place, and was drawn in by their advertised special: $25 for 30 days unlimited yoga. As if that wasn't good enough, they also offer free community classes on Friday evenings. The instructors are very friendly and make a point to introduce themselves to new faces and say hello to repeat students, and check to see if anyone is working with any limitations, etc. (Check out David's class, if you can.) The music they play during class is not what I expected. I'm used to hearing Enigma, or that sort of thing, but it's actually kind of nice to hear songs I recognize and know while in the class. Overall, I think this is a great little place: clean and welcoming atmosphere, friendly people and awesome workouts. I always leave feeling great. read more

Not my favorite place for Hot Yoga. I found the various teachers to be very inconsistent, and the "all levels" format to be quite frustrating. Some classes were too challenging, some were just glorified stretching. I thought Dede was a very good teacher, but the others were just not very good at all. As someone who is a new but serious student to Yoga, I need much more structure in my practice to make improvements. There are no mirrors in the studio and kind of surprisingly there are no showers. It's not very pleasant traveling home drenched in sweat. read more

I purchased the $20 for 10 yoga classes deal from bloomspot, and was quite excited about the prospect of this place. However, I was sorely disappointed. One phrase: Glorified Stretching My friends and I took a Yin Yoga class the first time we tried it out. We got to the studio about 15-20 minutes before the class started, so we could spend some time on our mat before class, stretching and centering ourselves. However, as the other yoga students entered the room, the chatter in the room was quite loud. I approached it as an extra challenge for me. However, it is not good yoga etiquette to engage in chit chat before class when other people are trying to relax before class. Yin yoga was exactly as it described- more stretching than most other yoga. I knew this. However, when I took the Hot Vinyasa flow class, I could not tell the difference; like the yin yoga, it was made up of 90% stretching and maybe 10% actual yoga practice. Additionally, in the Hot Vinyasa flow class, the instructor did not posess a professional demeanor and announced that we would wait for two other students (who were already late). The late-comers arrived loudly, and the instructor did not show any disapproval of such behavior. Also, the yoga instructor's voice was so loud in the hot vinyasa flow class, that it was distracting. When practicing yoga, it is important to feel as calm as possible. The only reason I give it 2 stars is because I do believe the instructors do try their best; it's just that they aren't professional enough and should command the class more than they do. read more

Massage therapist Larry is amazing. He knows what he's doing and you will feel the difference! We have been working on some trouble spots that I have, and making great progress. He is also great for recommending stretches or movements that I can do in between sessions to help myself be proactive in my wellness. I started there because of the price, but I am staying with it because of the professionalism and the results. read more

I recently started doing hot yoga to give my robotic joints a sense of flexibility and to help in martial arts. For the past month and a half I've been attending the bikram yoga classes here as it was recommended by a friend. The instructors are very knowledgable and help you modify poses for each skill level. They also are very supportive, always explaining "leave ego at the door". The classmates are all very cool also. Everyone is very respectful, friendly, and offering support as well. Overall you can't go wrong with trying out the bikram yoga here! read more

I'd done yoga before as a class in college and really developed an interest in it. However when I moved to Chicago I fell off the bandwagon for a bit, until my boyfriend suggest I try a class of bikram yoga at this location with him and a friend. I'd never experienced bikram yoga before, and woo! was it intense, but I've become totally hooked. I really like this yoga studio in particular because everyone is so friendly, the instructors make a point to introduce themselves to anyone who is new, they are very knowledgeable and skilled, and take the time to help students at different skill levels. Also the music they play in class is pretty sweet, not your typical yoga class music ;) The studio offers free community classes on Friday which is how I started attending and now that I've grown to like it so much I'm planning on taking more classes throughout the week. If you've never done bikram yoga before and are looking to try it out or you have and want to get back into it again I would definitely recommend trying Balanced Body. read more

This for my girlfriend who got a Groupon for x-mas. They have horrible customer service. Called on a Tuesday for a massage and was told that the weekend was fully booked but the following week was available. So I waited the two weeks and showed up to find out that they scheduled me for the previous Saturday and charged me $25. I talked to the people working there and they told me to call back on Monday because they could not do anything. I called today and was told that they couldn't to anything because their system had the date that I missed. That's great but when I'm told a different date I will show up on the date you tell me. Why would I show up a week before when I was told that I wasn't scheduled for that day? I am a student and the $25 they stole from me was my weekly food money, so now I can't eat. I think that they might be doing this regularly because they do a lot with Groupon and they might be trying to recuperate their costs. Either way they are thief's and I will never go their again. I just hope that everyone out there takes this into consideration. You might get charged $25 for showing up on the day you were told instead of the day they write down. You would think that the least they could do was call the day before to confirm the appointment but the only confirmation they give is to you on your initial phone call. Please everyone out there I don't want to see you get robbed like I did find another place to go to. I am sure that at least they will have better customer service. read more

Ok With my Groupon, I finally got in to a wednesday class and a Friday class. 1. Dont like that full blown loud conversations are happening in the classroom by other members instead of silence. I mean c'mon quiet up, mediate and get ready for class. Loud mouth students ruin the Zen. LOL!! 2. No one at the front desk gives you a quick run down to anyone who is new to the class, such as "the classes are in here, we take our shoes off here, you will find cubbies there". It was not welcoming at all. 3. all classes during the week are in the evening so not so keen on evening only classes. The hot vinyasa yoga class on Wednesday was good, Nice instructor who was welcoming and gave me a work out. Raphaella was her name. Good instructor. The Friday was just "meh" in my opinion. I dont profess to be a yogi but have indeed experienced a great class in my past. Didn't even bother taking more classes as I felt that I wasn't up for more . I will continue elsewhere and am grateful I didnt' pay full price for these classes. read more

Let me say I have been going to Dr. Kim now I think for 4 visits. I started going because I wanted a chiropractic/acupunturist person. Turns out I have a little scoliosis in my neck and a little degeneration in my lower lumbar bones. My initial complaint was lower back discomfort - everyday I would feel this. Anyway, after seeing the digital xray of my neck, it explained so much to me! Dr. Kim had me see a massge therapist and physical therapist ON SITE as part of my treatment - same day no coming back for this person, or that person. I get worked on for about 15-30 minutes on my back and neck area and then go for my chiro treatment which most people know takes a few minutes for adjustments. I also started going for acupuncture for overall health. No high sales pressure to pursue services. Just complete honesty from a really great doctor. Example, they offer yoga in this really hot room, I was interested, but Dr. Kim said he didn't think this was the best yoga for me to do with my asthma. He could have just encouraged me to try it, but he didn't. The ladies behind the counters are also super nice and friendly who call to remind you of your upcoming appointments. Try Dr, Kim, his approach of a balanced body makes you feel so attended to and watched over, i can't wait to go to my next appointment, because I walk away feeling so relaxed. How many doctors appointments can you honestly say you look forward to going to? Plus he has Saturday morning hours and is open until 7pm. read more

I have been going to the yoga classes at this location for the last month or so and love it. It's great for a Bikram beginner because the class sizes are small enough where you can get a lot of individual attention if you want it. However, all skill levels are welcome and the instructors are good about offering suggestions as to how you can decrease or increase the difficulty level throughout a class. I've had 3 or 4 different instructors and although they each have their own style, they all give great instruction and are very friendly. The rooms are a touch cooler than a traditional class (e.g. 95 degrees instead of 105), but I don't mind now that it is getting warm outside. Prices are very good relative to other Bikram studios in the city. They also offer a one month discount for new students. If you've every thought about trying Bikram, or are just looking for a quality studio in the Logan Square area, I recommend you check this place out! read more

I just brought the groupon and only have been once. So far, I've found that all the classes fill up incredibly fast online, and a few times I've signed up for a class and the website hasn't registered it. The one class I went to was supposed to be a meditative class and someone was vacuuming in the other room for the entire hour. How much must Someone vacuum?? I sure hope the other classes improve and Groupon doesn't kill it... read more

I LOVE THIS PLACE! They're intro 25 fee for a full month rocks! They have FREE community days on Friday for the summer, and I had a massage from their specials in the Spring and I must say... THEY ROCK! It's not pretentious nor annoying. Everyone is polite and genuine. I've visited some of the hot yoga studios in Lincoln Park and in the West Loop, and I have to admit they didn't make me feel comfortable. Not to complain but if you're a yoga buff because of what you spend on attire... Anyways, this place is for EVERYONE... Just talk to the front desk receptionist Christina and you'll realize how humble and chic (yes, AT THE SAME TIME) this place is. read more

I'm actually upset that even have to give this place one star. Zero would be much more fitting. I purchased a Groupon for Balanced Body with the intention of finding a good yoga studio in Chicago. Cannot even begin to express my disappointment. I am literally in SHOCK that anyone would give a rating over two stars. The customer service here is absolutely horrendous from the front desk all the way to upper management. My brand new Patagonia coat was stolen from their "coat room" while I was in a 45 minute yoga class trying to relax after a long week. The area for coats and shoes is a VERY narrow hallway with a hanging bar and a couple of cubbies which only one person can squeeze into at a time. I hung my coat, went into the class, came out, and my coat was gone. There were only about 15 people in the class, so I figured someone probably took it on accident, and it would be fairly easy to contact all of the participants. The girls behind the desk basically stared at me with their hands in the air. It was 11 degrees outside, and my phone and CTA card were in the coat. They did not offer any assistance WHATSOEVER. I left my contact information and heard NOTHING back from management. When I called again, the woman who answered the phone basically said "Sorry, nothing we can do." I asked if they would at least send out an email to all of the people who had been in the class, and she informed me that she would try but was "very busy". Two days later I received this mass email which was basically a joke. I asked multiple times for contact information for the manager/owner with no response. Finally I got a response from the manager saying they had tried everything they could to retrieve the coat. Did not offer reimbursement for my $400 coat. Did not offer reimbursement for my 10 classes which I CERTAINLY will not be utilizing. NOTHING. I was appalled by the was I was dismissed by Balanced Body's staff and management. I filed a complaint to Better Business Bureau, and informed them that I had done so. Of course no response. Clearly one of their customers or workers is stealing from their patrons, and they don't even care to be proactive about the situation. That being said, the studio is in a strip center in a horrible location. Both classes that I attended started 15 minutes late. The instructors seemed to be making up poses as they went along. And there was a LOUD buzzing noise throughout the entire class. If you love unprofessional, rude customer service from 18 year olds, having your belongings stolen from you, and fake imitation "yoga" classes, then you'll LOVE Balanced Body! Do yourself a favor and stay FAR from this "business". read more

I enjoy the hot yoga classes here. The classes are small enough that you get personalized attention from the instructors. Also, really, it's an amazing $5 per class. Pretty fantastic deal. The studio is also really nice. read more

I got a massage here and it was......well ok I guess. To start out, I was late. I know, shame on me! But after I was given the "you will give up time, shame on you" lecture. Turns out the masseuse was running late to work. Oh no you didn't! So then I just waited and waited! But I'm not upset about that, I'm really upset that they made such a big deal about me being late when I was actually the one that was early! So then I go in for a deep tissue massage and seriously. No one wants to talk while they get a massage. And then the massueses went to do the facial massage and his hands reeked like onions! yuck! This wasn't my idea of an awesome experience but what can you do! read more

I DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS PLACE TO ANYBODY! ONLY IF YOU LOVE RUDE AND UNPROFESSIONAL TREATMENTS I signed for three massages with them and receptionist said that if I cancel my appointment within 24 hours, I have to pay $25.00 fee. I do not remember seeing this policy when I purchased my groupon and it was an unpleasant surprise - we all have hectic lives and things can get changed. But I agreed and gave her my credit card number. I had my first appointment scheduled for Thursday May 3 2012 at 1145. I have several Courts going on and my attorney called me Wednesday May 2nd afternoon and advised that my Court is moved for 1pm on 3rd. Mt massgae was at 11:45 and it was in far distance from the court. I definitely cannot be in both places at the same time and Court is much more important thing to me. I called the receptionist and asked to reschedule my appointment either for later or next day. She was very unhappy about it and said that she will charge me $25 fee because I called in less than 24 hours (it was about 22.5 hours) and she said that it would be "unfair" to them because this spot could be used by someone else. Well, I called to reschedule and I already had two other appointments scheduled with them (means more business and money for them); I was not cancelling, just moving for some other time; I didn't call her at the last minute, so she can easily find someone else at this spot; my situation was very excusable to reschedule; my Groupon was $33.00 per massage. $25.00 charge for reschedule was way too unfair. She ultimately said that I must come for appointment or I will be charged $25.00 for rescheduling. I never had such rediculious service. . I said that I could not be able to use the whole hour as I paid for . She said - its ok, tell him to stop then you think you need to leave. Well, in my situation - court is a mandatory and massage is just a pleasure. I don't think it is fair for me to pay full price for 30 minutes while I purchased a whole hour massage but she thinks that charge me $25.00 is fair. I don't want to be in rush and very stressed out because I would be late for court. It doesn't worth it. I decided that I am already "feed" to death to waste another $25.00 for nothing. I politely asked to reschedule without this unfair charge. She refused. I said that I want to cancel my other appointments and I am not going to come back to this business even if they will pay me for it. Enough is enough, I don't know what happened to America if businesses don't care about its future developments and driven by momentarily enrichment and turn down bigger profit and potential long-term relationship. The bottom line - they lost a client with three appointments and possibilities for more; I am really disappointed with this business and of course would not recommend it to anybody; I will post negative review on Yelp for such lousy customer service. My policy is - I want to get satisfaction for my money. Once again, massage is an extra luxury and pleasure but it is not life necessity and if I decided to go for it - I want it to be relaxing, not stressful and upsetting. I am sick and tired of "feeeeeeeees" for any reason or no reason at all. So, I got my my money refunded and never go back to this place read more

This review is in regards to the Massage ONLY. Quite possibly the worst massage experience ever, I could have gotten a better massage from my massage pillow at home. I was incredibly disappointed with the service here, especially since it was a Groupon. I didn't mind the 5 pages of paperwork at the beginning because it showed that the business cares about the health of their clients, but then my masseuse, do not remember her name, barely looked at it. She led me into a nicely decorated dim room and asked me what kind of massage I was looking for and I explained that I wanted her to focus on my shoulders and neck and she seemed very open to listening. Then as I was changing I banged my elbow on a clear glass shelf that I did not see because the room was so dim. It was one of those incredibly painful elbow hits that still hurt one week later, but I was hoping my massage would take my mind off of it. But it did nothing of the sort! The masseuse just kept rubbing her hands up and down my back and that was basically all she did. I asked her to increase her pressure twice and she really didn't increase it significantly, not to the level of pressure I wanted. Which would have just been SOME pressure because I felt NONE most of the time. She never once focused on any of my knots or really my shoulders or neck at all, she just gently grazed over them. I was in agony the whole time, partly because of my elbow and partly because the massage was doing nothing for me. The only reason this is two instead of one star is because the inside was nicely decorated, free, though cramped parking, and it was clean. But I would not come back for a massage, unless their other masseuses are ten times better and they move the glass shelf!! read more

I used to do Bikram but got tired of the excessive heat. For the last two years I have been coming here for Vinyasa Yoga and even convinced my wife to join me. Becky has been a great instructor. The class sizes are very small so you will get more personal attention than at a larger studio. read more

This is my favorite place for yoga. First I love it because the classes are smaller, the students are nice, the teachers are knowledgeable, and the schedule is convenient. I am not a regular yoga student, but they make it easy to follow along. The staff is very friendly and accommodating. The only complaint that I have is that the parking lot is horrible because all of the Dunkin Donuts customers park there too. read more

I have been going to Dr. Kim for six years, and my experiences with him have always been positive. He is kind, patient, attentive, and has a great sense of spirituality as it related to healing the body. The receptionists are wonderful, but some of the massage therapist's skills are questionable. The office can be cold in the winter and could use a slight facelift, but i enjoy the spa feel that it has. Nevertheless, Dr. has healing hands, and his staff is delightful! If you are looking for a chiro, you will not be disappointed with Dr. Kim. read more

It feels like industrial production, no paying attention to patient, nor sympathy. I pay $20 for a chiropractic treatment (with a group-on deal), and I only get four adjustments within less than one minute, and I didn't get any better. Doesn't worth it at all, read more

This place is the best thing ever. I had been wanting to try some version of hot yoga for a few years. A few months ago, I purchased one of those dealies of unlimited classes for a month from another better known studio chain, but I haven't used it yet because this place is that great! I got hooked after my first class with David (come check out the FREE Friday class!) and signed up for the $25 intro package two days later. Note that this isn't Bikram, but hot vinyasa. Instructors: Rachel is a wonderful yoga teacher and has led most of the classes I have attended here (T, Th, Sa). Meghan is another awesome teacher (M, W). I've only been to David's class once, but that's the one that hooked me in (Su, usually). Friday's classes are usually pretty packed, but that actually heats the room up really well and makes for a really satisfying way to start the weekend (instructors vary). Most of the classes are pretty challenging, but the great thing about yoga is that the poses can be modified to fit your level of practice. There are usually lots of vinyasas to get the body warmed up, and I love that wrung-out feeling that I get after a good, challenging class. The first few classes are the hardest with regards to the heat. After that, you body adjusts rather quickly and the heat just helps loosen you up. I actually find it very comforting. Overall, you can't really beat the $25/month intro special. I mean, come on, that's less than two classes. read more

I really liked their hot vinyasa class and would come here more often if the classes weren't so hard to book. They book too fast and usually find myself scheduling a class two weeks out, which is a pain. read more

Full body massage minus the full body: One hour of neck and shoulders only. When I realized that over half of our time had gone by and she had yet to move on to other things, I asked her to please do a full body massage. She said that my shoulders were so bad that she wanted to spend all of our time working them out, but that she would rub my feet at the end. What? Also had to ask for a blanket halfway through because it was so cold in the room, and noise in the hall made it impossible to relax (people talking loudly, someone using a coffee grinder, squeaky carts being wheeled down the hall). I walked away from this experience more confused than relaxed. read more

Convenient, all 'health-orientated' space that includes hot yoga, acupuncture, massage and chiropractic work. A boutique style studio that offers daily classes in HOT POWER yoga. The staff are super friendly and the instructors are some of the best in town, offering their unique and all inspiring approach to yoga, well being and meditation. A must for all beginners, as well as the most die hard yoga guru! read more

This place is AWESOME! I just moved to the neighborhood and wanted to find a place in walking distance. Atmosphere is great. Everyone is so nice and friendly and the classes are both relaxing and challenging at the same time. They have an excellent monthly special for newbies. I highly recommend this place! read more

Shocking experience! Wish I had read reviews on Dr Kim before this purchase -- would have saved my money! He is every bit as nasty as they wrote. I went for accupuncture -- normally a pleasing, relaxing, healing experience. Dr Kim screamed at me from the minute I walked in. I asked him not to, and he said that was simply the way he talked so I let him go on, but wondered how I could endure 6 sessions that I'd prepaid with Groupon. He badgered me with the same questions over and over and over, e.g did I have an MRI? (no, no, no, still no) and who was I to take St Johns Wort if I wasn't an herbalist?? (I found it recommended on several online sites which is why I tried it --don't believe I need to be an herbalist to do so). Kept asking if I wanted him to fix my pain (yes, yes, yes, that's why I'm here) but told me my pain wasn't where I said it was! BTW, I'm only giving the highlights of my astonishing interaction with Dr.Kim, and also ignoring the equally vexing difficulty in making the appointment,(also noted in other reviews) the wrong guy taking me to his office for the wrong treatment, half hour wait for the doctor, etc.. Not only would I never go back, I don't even want to drive down that same block! Accupuncture should relieve stress, not create it. A THOROUGHLY unpleasant experience. read more

Balanced body was recommended to me for the chiropractic services. When I'm able to get in the adjustments are always great and Dr. Kim is very nice. I am usually seen very quickly and even early sometimes. The main complaint I have is that I can only come on Saturdays. I have to schedule my appointments usually a couple weeks in advance (which is perfectly fine). The problem is they cancel or try to reschedule more often than not. Sometimes they do it a few days before and sometimes the afternoon before. It's very frustrating because with only being able to come on Saturdays I have to rebook for a week later and hope they won't cancel again. I'm not sure if Dr. Kim is too busy with his other businesses or what but we are probably going to have to look for someone else so we have some consistency. If you are ok with last minute changes and can see him during the week it should be just fine! read more

I really enjoy the power yoga classes here. I feel fantastic afterwards. I also like the fact that there is a parking lot. I am looking forward to trying their other services like acupuncture, massage, etc. read more

I've been going to Larry for massage therapy for a little over 6 months now, and I would highly recommend him. He is very professional, knowledgeable, and considerate of what I experience. He works on areas that I feel are bothersome and he is good at finding areas that may become a problem if not addressed. I really appreciate the exercises, stretches, and tips he recommends at the end of the massage. The office is very friendly, comfortable, and clean. I feel very lucky to have found Larry! read more

Definitely a place I will go back to!! I've been meaning to take a class here for weeks and finally had the opportunity one Tuesday evening. I took a Power Vinyasa class with Jastine. Jastine is very engaging and easy to follow because she communicates during class. She challenges you to your full potential with the poses and shows you modifications if needed. I ended up feeling a bit sore the next day, especially in my abdomen area. This means I had a great workout! I am looking forward to taking more with her. She has made me want to try out other classes and services at Balanced Body! read more

I did go back for a massage and got a wonderful massage. Hopefully they have fixed their yoga class scheduling - would definitely go back for a massage! read more

I was there the other night for acupuncture with Sue. I have several problems and it seems like they are the road to recovery after just 1 session. I have more sessions scheduled and should be perfect by the time she's done with me. I definitely recommend this place to anyone in need of that kind of therapy. read more

I'm rating this business on the experiences I've had with yoga. I've been doing yoga for several years now and have tried several Chicagoland yoga studios. I purchased a Groupon for 10 classes for Balanced Body, which is what brought me to this particular studio. I am on my seventh class and I have to say I will not return once I use my remaining classes. If I use my remaining classes. 1. It's difficult to get into a class. From what I've gathered, Balanced Body had both a Groupon and a LivingSocial deal simultaneously. This makes it difficult for students, new and old, to sign up for a class. I'm used to first-come-first-serve basis. This studio has you sign up online, and most of the classes are booked months in advance. Irritating. Stressful. Things you shouldn't feel while doing yoga. Or trying to do yoga. 2. The customer service is very unprofessional. Every person I have spoken with has been in the midst of multitasking, and while this is okay and almost expected at some businesses, it doesn't sit well with me at a yoga studio. Poor, or no, eye contact and they just don't seem to listen. For example, I signed up for a class and canceled it before the 24-hour limit. I still see on my account that I attended said class. I have asked at least five times for someone to correct my account, and even after this morning's class, it's still on there. Additionally, they tried charging me for a mat rental, when I bring my mat to every class. I've heard clients ask why the class wasn't heated and they respond uncertainly, "I think it's only for the morning class." Or, "It says on the flyer..." In short, the front desk is unprofessional and disorganized. Customer service 101--make your clients feel comfortable. They have failed me every time. 3. The studio. The atmosphere of a yoga studio really plays an important role in your experience. The studio here is small and the walls are dingy and dirty. There's a constant humming noise during all hours. The laundry unit is in the studio, and the dryer buzzer went off during one of my classes. Not all the classes are heated, which is okay and is noted on their flyer (apparently), but just because it isn't heated doesn't mean it should be cold! It's currently the middle of winter and students shouldn't have to wear sweaters to their yoga classes. 4. I have no negative feedback for the instructors. I respect what they're doing and both instructors I've had (Sarah and Rachael) have their own style. I think the main thing to remember in teaching a yoga class is individual safety, and they've both succeeded every time. The classes are not challenging for me, which is something I seek in classes. For these reasons I will not return to this studio and I'll continue my exploration. read more