I've been suffering with back pain and sciatic pain for the better part of two years. I lived in…read morecomplete agony every day. And every day, I could feel it getting worse. I had to have a microdiscectomy in order to remove some bulging disc from my spine. Not more than two weeks afterward, all my pain had returned and was once more getting worse. I started just sending out some emails to any place that said they did back PT as well as deep-tissue massage and chiropractic work. Dr. Lauren Schneider was the first one to get back to me with a phone call. I liked her right off the bat. She said that she wanted to try a program of PT and some chiropractic work that would either work or not work. She just wanted four weeks to see how it went. She further stated that if she didn't get the expected results, she would turn me loose to seek relief elsewhere. With that in mind, I decided to give it shot and boy am I glad I did! Not only did Dr. Schneider listen to me quote websites and my pitiful online research, she used what I'd read to help me understand what she wanted to do. She was very patient with me, listened to all of my questions and gave me more information than I thought was possible. She humored me by letting me email her a pre-visit "pain log" so that she could know what my day-to-day was like and then discuss what I was going through. This was a very wonderful way for the two of us to be on the same page with each visit. She's tough. Don't mistake her for a pushover. Very early on, I came in several times complaining of muscle soreness due to the PT she had me doing throughout the days and she said "I don't care. We can deal with muscle soreness. Keep doing your PT." At first, I thought this was a very callous response, but I thought to myself "Four weeks. She asked for four weeks, so do your PT." Within two weeks, there was noticeable improvement in my sciatic pain as well as back pain. With the PT she had me doing, the once/week chiropractic adjustments, and the deep tissue massage every other week, I feel like we've almost gotten this taken care of. Laura, who is her massage therapist, is of the same caliber as Dr. Schneider. She has great hands, superb sense of pressure, and also listens just as well as Dr. S. You're definitely in good hands with Laura. I'm so glad I gave these two a shot. After my surgery, and during a follow-up with my surgeon, I reported to him that my pain was back as bad as ever and getting worse. He brought me to tears with his cold, callous responses. I thought that I was going to have to live in pain for the rest of my life. Dr. Schneider & Laura of North Shore Natural Medicine have really changed my day-to-day quality of life and I am eternally grateful for their efforts, patience, and willingness to work with me.

This place is great if you're into holistic healthcare. It is a couple who have been practicing…read morechiro for a couple years and they are great. I drive all the way to their office from Chicago and every time I think I'll just find someone closer after my next visit, my visit goes so well I leave convinced to keep making the drive. It's well worth giving this office a try if you're looking for a small warm holistic health home!

I have seen Pam Mills over last 10 yrs. she is an incredible healer. She helped me with my…read moredegenerative disc problems, allergies; flues and severe headaches. I would highly recommend her!!

Acupuncture is not the 100% answer to my situation, but Pam has been able to seriously change my…read morelife for the better. She is a sweet and caring practitioner with the best billing policies I have ever encountered. She will work with you to the extent she can (which is far reaching) and then help you find the supplementary pieces you need. She has never given up. So many other practitioners have. They don't care and they don't listen the way Pam does.

It shows that Dr. Dawn and her team are focused to delivering the best care possible to the help in…read moremy son's health. We are happy to find her practice and it's been quite effective to my son's recovery. There are a variety of options they use other than acupuncture, cupping, sound table, and many other treatments to specifically targeted area or issue. We love being there as it's so tranquil and everyone is so nice!

Dr. Dawn is incredibly knowledgeable and explains what she's doing and how's doing it very well…read more She answered all my questions in a way that was easy to understand. She cares about your experience with her and I didn't feel like a patient at a doctor's office (or just a number). The wellness clinic is very clean and seemed intentionally designed with each room having a specific purpose. Whether it was the ambient sounds, the plants, the calming water feature or whatever detail, it all felt like nothing was by mistake. If you're skeptical like me you can relax here. During the evaluation, at the beginning, she's describing things about me that I hadn't brought up yet. "You have neck pain?" "Actually yes!" Then she continued to point out things about me that was surprisingly informative. She treated me and I left feeling relaxed and rejuvenated. I will be retuning and would definitely recommend.

Excellent care. I've been her client/patient over 7 years. She's very experienced and…read moreknowledgeable. Each time she addresses what I need: arthritis pain, detoxification of viral infections, and digestive issues. Always look forward to seeing her.

I had never tried acupuncture before. I went to CKF Acupuncture for several months seeking relief…read morefrom pain, arthritis in the hip and lower back. The office setting made me feel peaceful and calm. Cynthia Funai is an excellent acupuncturist and took time to listen and choose the best approach to help me become more mobile and able to do more on a daily basis. I highly recommend her.

I've had active jobs and hobbies most of my years and never had back issues- until recently…read more Refinishing a teak bench almost finished me! The pain was so intense, immobilizing, plus normal OTC pain killers did very little, and there was no position that offered relief. In the past after "over doing" it a little rest I was good to go. After four days of taking it easy it was worse. On recommendation of someone with more chronic back pain I called Center for Musculoskeletal Care and was able to get a appointment to be evaluated by Dr Pys. The evaluation was thorough and used non-invasive technology to get a precise map of issues with my back/spine. The technology also clearly tracks the efficacy of the treatment(s). The practice is a wife / husband team who are as friendly as they are professional. They immediately began a treatment plan (with some homework) to target my issues. I felt some relief on the first visit but with each successive visit (and being "somewhat" diligent with my homework ) I was back to normal very quick. I plan to schedule more sporadic appointments for preventative maintenance as this makes sense to me to track condition and tune-up as needed. Hopefully this keeps my back pain behind me as it were! UpRight Dave

The treatment is effective, and I would rate that 5 stars. However, I was regularly disrespected as…read morea patient here and will never return. They requested that I come in 2x a week for my treatment plan which was not feasible for my schedule. Each time I went in for a visit (we eventually agreed on 1x a week) I would be berated about how I was not coming in for appointments often enough and that they could lose their good standing with insurance. This occurred every single time I visited and it got to the point where I asked if this was how they treated all of their patients because I do not believe they could be in business if so. I am 30 years old and on my most recent (and last visit) I was essentially yelled at and told that I am no longer welcome unless I schedule twice a week. I was told to not take it "personally" and opted to walk out of the office as I was being yelled at because there's zero reason I should be subjected to this type of behavior as their client. They are unprofessional, rude, and not flexible.

I was a bit skeptical when I first entered this business for treatment on my left hip from my…read moreBursitis. I gotta tell you I couldn't be more pleased. I used their Softwave treatment which is similar to lithotripsy, which I had over 20 years ago to break up a large kidney stone. After my first treatment my pain level dropped from a 6 to a 2. I just finished my second, out of eight treatments and couldn't be happier. This really works!

I had excellent physical therapy and very much enjoyed working with Gabrielle Zifkin-Swett. She's…read morevery knowledgable and took time to research what was best for me. I would highly recommend her to anyone needing PT.

I am a PhysioPartners' patient because my primary care doctor prescribed Physical Therapy for…read moretreatment of my sprained rotator cuff capsule and my sciatica.  My therapist at PhysioPartners, Joe Ascher, PT, DPT, is experienced, knowledgeable, and highly effective.  In fact, my therapy is progressing well, and with Joe's guidance and support I can perform activities now that were impossible for me after I injured myself. I have always been able to schedule appointments quickly at times that are convenient for my schedule. Visits are private and individualized with care provided in private treatment rooms, and I have an extended period to work one-on-one with my therapist at each visit, which I understand is often not the case at other clinics. I am excited by the idea that I may not need to travel to Chicago for the world-class care provided at PhysioPartners.

I scheduled a new patient appointment for 9:00 a.m. and, per the office's instructions, arrived 15…read moreminutes early to complete paperwork. I arrived at 8:41 a.m. and had all required forms completed by 8:58 a.m. After waiting in the exam room until 9:12 a.m., I was informed that the doctor was not even onsite yet and would arrive in another 10-15 minutes. At that point, I explained that I had work obligations and had specifically scheduled an early appointment to accommodate my schedule. The response I received was simply, "I'm sorry." What I find most concerning is the complete disregard for a patient's time. Patients are expected to arrive early, remain punctual, and structure their workdays around these appointments, yet the same professional courtesy was evidently not extended by the provider. Running a few minutes behind is understandable; not being present at the office for scheduled appointments is something entirely different. First impressions matter, particularly in healthcare. Unfortunately, my experience suggested a lack of professionalism and respect for patients' time, which does not inspire confidence in the practice overall.

I had been dealing with shoulder/neck pain for i don't even know how long, it just kept getting…read moreworse. It was so bad that I was having issues sleeping. Finally, set up an appt with Dr. Gordon. Have gotten great relief. Over a bit of time, just better & better. Really recommend how great the entire office is. I have been coming periodically, and usually get a massage first, then an adjustment. Am feeling so much more mobile & the pain is gone. Can't recommend more highly.