had a very positive first experience at this chiropractor clinic. The clinic itself made a great…read morefirst impression -- clean, professional, and welcoming. As someone new to chiropractic treatment and receiving it for the first time outside my home country (I'm originally from the Philippines and now living in Finland), I really appreciated how well the chiropractor explained everything clearly. The treatment was done with great care, and I felt comfortable and well taken care of throughout. Highly recommended for first-timers and anyone looking for quality chiropractic care! Chiropractor Kaisla

As a programmer, I spend most of my day at a desk bent over a computer. I started getting awful…read moreneck and middle back pain that was interfering with my sleep and ability to focus. When I came in for the first appointment, Dr. (of Chiropractic) Laura Leinonen immediately identified areas of tension, and treated me through massage and spinal manipulation. 3 visits and the back pain is gone for now. She also gave me really helpful stretching exercises and posture tips to avoid issues in the future! Speaking English wasn't a problem and overall the service was really great. They also have discounts for students.

The doctor who runs the place, Yulan, seems to know her stuff. A typical visit consists of…read moreacupuncture, cupping (like a massage, no blood), and a short massage. The whole visit is about 2 hours and costs 50 euros. She doesn't speak English (so I recommend knowing at least some Finnish), but her fiancee graciously came and translated for me the first couple times I came. Overall kind and effective care.

My grandmother, who is almost 90 yrs old, is one of the most important people in my life. She…read morepractically raised me when I was very young while my mother (who was a single mother) worked around the clock. Approximately 3 years ago, she began to have the onset of dementia (along with other illnesses that come with old age) and, about 1 - 1 1/2 yrs ago, it was no longer safe for her to live by herself. My family started to look around for places for her to stay at and finally decided on Atzalea. This was for a couple reasons - 1) it was close to her home on Kielotie and 2) was one of the best priced ones out while still having quality care (although 4,000 euros a month is still a lot in my opinion). She has been living at Atzalea for over a year now. The caregivers here are amazing. I speak little Finnish (since I grew up in the U.S). and know VERY little about hearing aids and elderly care but that doesn't matter to them. They are very understanding and extremely helpful when I need help moving my grandmother or fix her hearing aid, etc. Some things I don't like : When it's raining or snowing, there's very little for my grandma to do since she doesn't read anymore and doesn't enjoy watching a lot of TV but there's nothing they can really do about that. And sometimes I wish there were more caregivers but, from what I hear, the caregiving sector is typically understaffed and underpaid so I can't complain. Anyway, I'm just happy she's there since I know there are some really wonderful people that work there and will be looking after her. Thank you so much!

Great selection of high-quality orthopedic and supportive shoes. Absolutely beautiful and practical…read moreattractive footwear for both men and women. My friend has to purchase special shoes because of her feet. Had an opportunity to visit this store, and I am so impressed. Lot of beautiful colors, nice leather and durable material shoes for indoor and outdoor use. Customer service was excellent, professional, and friendly. My friend took her time to decide what she needed, and she was one happy customer after we left. Only thing is, that these types of shoes are a bit pricey. But I'm sure they are worth every penny. I will highly recommend this store to my other friends.

I went to Club One and Sports Club/LA in San Francisco. If you are moving here from the US, I can…read morehelp you out by using those as a point of reference. Forever falls somewhere between the two and is a delightful and magical gem hidden away in the basement level of the Crowne Plaza Hotel. As a mom (I'm a mom! If you didn't already know that, you don't read every single review I write filled with colorful commentary on the joys of being a mother with a taste for red wine and expensive shoes), the fact that they have very affordable child care is a no-brainer win. The cherry on top is that the child care is like the best of the best. I have been to my share of Finnish kindergartens, some of the best in the world, and I am equally impressed with the assortment of activities here and the professional gals who care for your teeny tiny trainwreck are really good at their jobs. Aside from great general fitness areas and tons of clean, up-to-date machines and technology, this is a gym with real classes. The upside of Helsinki is that there are more licensed/certified fitness instructors per capita than any other major city. That includes yoga instructors and Pilates instructors (Hi! I am also certified for both and teach at other studios), so you're likely to get high-quality studio and group exercise experiences. At Forever I have found some of the best instructors I've come across in my 15 years of obsession with Yoga, Pilates, and group fitness. Hanna is a Pilates Powerhouse - she looks sweet and uses what I consider lies to get the class in shape - it looks innocuous enough but you'll feel a burn tomorrow and you'll keep jonesing for more. She's straightforward, easy to understand even if your Finnish ain't so great, and she's encouraging but serious. Like she's not (bleep)ing around. But in a pleasant FInnish way. Rita the Yogi is kind and patient and has a career in torture to fall back on if this yoga thing doesn't work out. She is so kind and emanates peace and tranquility...and before you know it you are crying in King Pigeon and she's speaking and you have no idea what she's saying because you are focusing really, really hard on not slipping in the divine pool of sweat that has collected around you on your mat. And she'll just keep smiling and you'll just keep crying knowing that your ass is being handed to you by the sweetest, most knowledgable person. Her classes are REALLY in Finnish - so now that you live in Finland, learn some Finnish and go to her class. You will thank her (and me) later. I highly recommend the Zumba classes, the Powercore class, Combat and Piloxing. Leena is not Fucking around. If you want to look like a Fitness model, go to every class she teaches. I do not go to every class she teaches but when I do, I will wear a bikini everyday even in the snow. So: my favorite teachers: Hanna, Rita, Leena, Susanna, and Laura. The personal trainers are all very nice too and they have some real lookers. The front desk staff are the nicest people ever. Really truly. There is a cafe featuring coffee and healthy snacks - really great if you arrive early and have some social media-ing to catch up on ;) The changing rooms, showers, saunas, and solarium are neat and well-appointed. Yes. There is a solarium. You can get your tan on! There's also a day spa and a hair salon and they have a fitness apparel and accessories/equipment shop too. This review is really long. If you read to here I think you should give yourself the treat of a day at Forever. I promise you will want to come back for more. Another plus: there is a hotel bar right upstairs where you can celebrate your victorious workout without even going home to change!

Wonderful place. The staff is excellent. They make sure to address your needs and ensure your…read morecomfort.

I have endometriosis I have been I excruciating pains for the last 3.5 months now…read more I have been to hospital here in Finland and also in Estonia for 7 times all together in that 3.5 months because the pain gets so bad I pass out ect, had a referral made by my primary care doctor at tervesasema AND THEY JUST CANCELLED IT?? (not the first time they have just cancelled my appointment, usually I get no explanation even) saying that they don't see a need for me to go there as it's not so urgent.. sooo do I have to wait until I'm unable to live with it and I get told once again that Hysterectomy is my only option if I can't live with it? I'm not even 30 years old yet we are planning to have a kid but I keep getting dismissed by the one place where I could get checked if it's even possible with my conditio. How can medical professionals be so f*cking ignorant it's someones life we are talking about here.

Naistenklinikka's maternity ward and accompanying medical professionals are among the best I've…read moreencountered anywhere: they beat out Kaiser and UCSF in San Francisco any day. They are better than the doctors I have seen at Katiloopisto, too. Having to go there for an urgent matter, I was treated with such kindness, warmth, respect, professionalism, and care that I am incredibly happy we'll be having our baby there later this year. Starting with an urgent phone call to them, I was spoken to calmly and respectfully, I was met by medical staff who knew who I was and were expecting my arrival. I was treated professionally, kindly, and with warmth by outstanding midwives and student midwives who were friendly and put me at ease immediately. They gently but confidently got me all hooked up to the gadgets that I needed to be hooked up to, assured me that they'd be right there the whole time, and did not "forget" about me while I lay in a hospital bed awaiting test results. The doctor was very, very thorough: even though my tests came back ok, he ordered further testing just to be safe. The doctor I saw was perhaps one of the best doctors I've had the pleasure of being seen by ever. Anywhere. Exuding calm confidence and clearly skilled and sure of what he was doing, I never once doubted his expertise or assessment of my situation. With a great sense of humor (rare here) and a very supportive demeanor, I left knowing that I was ok, our baby was ok, and that I could call any time for anything at all and not feel like I'm putting anyone out. When coming from another country, quickly entering a foreign system of care can be intimidating, especially when very different cultural and social norms exist. Naistenklinikka was outstanding: very modern, clean, and still comfortable with what I would call some of the best and most caring medical staff I've encountered at each and every step of the process. Again: from initial phone call to discharge, I was so completely blown away by the treatment I received. I am very happy we'll be welcoming our new roommate into the world here. Lucky us.