A truly professional experience. Since having my baby, I've been dealing with severe headaches and intense neck and shoulder tension. On my first visit, the doctor accurately identified the misalignment and blockages causing my headaches through precise adjustments. My body cracked a few times--and suddenly the whole world felt brighter. The massage afterward was incredibly relaxing and relieving. The therapist was professional and friendly, with just the right pressure, and never made me feel uncomfortable (I'm quite socially anxious haha!). I'll definitely be coming back regularly. read more

Meme was so great, she went straight to work & really got into basically every knot in my body. Recommend!

i had the worst experience, they are on their phone and they rush as if they don't want to do their JOB. I will not go back it's not worth it at all. read more

Terrible pain and Discomfort! The chiropractor didn't listen to what I asked of him and just did a totally minimal adjustment. He spent about 60 seconds with me. Then the masseuse performed a rough fast and not thorough massage that left me in far more pain then I had when I came in! The lady at the front desk didn't care at all, she all but shrugged her shoulders- will definitely be telling everyone I know NOT TO GO! Not worth the pain and terrible customer service! read more

I've had so many massages in my life--from the best spas in Bali and Thailand to name a few. But this business has a special place in my heart. Nestled on an unassuming strip opposite from the Halsted Orange Line, Pain Stop is a no-frills clean little business. I've been going here for years and will continue to do so as long as I call Chicago home. Now on to FONG. You've seen her name around here and for good reason. She's an amazing massage therapist and amazing human. I go to Fong regularly now and I'll tell you why. Fong does a very good job of concentrating on the areas that have those knots. She's gifted at what she does. AND she's just delightful. After first meeting with her, Fong met me in the lobby to teach me some stretches and how to better my posture. I told her that my posture is so poor because I try to hide my stomach. She took my hands, told me she understands, but assured me that our bodies are perfect the way they are. I left Pain Stop feeling so much looser and incredibly empowered. Going to Fong on a monthly basis is truly my way of taking care of my body. You should all book with her! But not until after I schedule all my monthly appointments. ;) read more

This would be a really good reason to move to Chicago. My husband slept wrong and severely hurt his back and could not bend down and could barely walk. Found this place based on yelp reviews and location. OMG did they help him. He said his massage was the best he's ever had. He said she found all the knots in his back and got them out without him telling her where they were. He also said Dr. Choi was amazing and he wished we lived closer. I will definitely be dropping by for a massage the next time we are in town. read more

I followed the reviews and I booked with Fong!! Looking at her small stature I elected deep tissue..... BIG mistake. She is STRONG STRONG and had me curled up in the fetal position ‍. She noticed and asked should she adjust the pressure! Thank you Fong!! I recently had bilateral knee surgery and I'd been sleeping in horrible positions to accommodate. My upper body was so tight and I had no range of motion in my neck due to the pain. She knocked out all of the tension and released the pain. The pain had been so bad and I've been going twice a week as my insurance allows. No exaggeration I had my range of motion back as I got dressed the 1st visit!! In addition to the massage, I've also been getting the acupuncture and an adjustment from the chiropractor all included if you want them. Why wouldn't I??? This is a no frills spot hence the name! They will listen to your needs and help alleviate your pain. This knee surgery recovery has been difficult and doing this for myself is top tier self care. Even if you don't have BCBS PPO to help cover the cost it's still not too expensive to heal your body. I almost forgot to mention that I have worked with Mike when Fong's and the Drs schedules are tight and he gives a great massage as well, just communicate with the receptionist your needs as you are taken to your room and you're good to go. If you're one of those weirdo's that don't like non English speaking providers. Go somewhere else and grow up read more

My experience here was generally positive but I do have one complaint. The massage therapist Fong was thorough and attentive. The doctor was patient when answering questions and offered adjustments that fixed my SI joint pain effectively, but he adjusted my neck without a discussion first and the adjustment resulted in some mild side effects. I came in for scapula and SI pain, and I did not want a neck adjustment since I have no neck pain, but the doctor provided one anyways, and afterwards I have been experiencing some mild symptoms such as dizziness, small headaches and pain in my neck, which has lasted two weeks till now, and those symptoms were not there before. Again my experience is generally positive and the symptoms are not too severe, so I only took off two star, but I do really want an explanation or solution from this place on why the neck adjustment came with side effects. I tried to schedule another appt with the doctor but they said he threw out his back and cannot see patients at the moment, hopefully once he is better he can fix what is going on with my neck or at least explain what happened. But thank you for fixing my SI pain and teaching me the exercises! Hope you get better soon. read more

Fong is very professional and top notch. I keep going back due to the attention they pay. As an insurance patient, I go out of my way for this place due to the knowledge of muscle groups and pain points. read more

Dr. Choi and his entire staff are the best of the best! Pain Stop Wellness is the BEST chiropractor office in all of Chicago! I came in in March for the first time because I had some insane shoulder pain and Dr. Choi and his team cared for me better than any other doctor I have ever had! I have been with them since then and I wouldn't trade them for anything in the world. What makes Pain Stop Wellness so special and the best in the city is that they GENUINELY care for you and your well being and will always do everything they can for you. They have the best massage therapists who are superb at with their talent. Allana is magical and John is delight to be greeted by! They also offer various healing methods like acupucuncture that work wonders! If you are looking for a mavelous chiropractor, an unbelievable massage, or you don't know what's wrong with your body and wish to figure it out: GO TO PAIN STOP WELLNESS ON ARCHER! YOU WILL NOT REGRET IT read more

The best massage if you're an active person and/or suffer from injuries. They have you back in working order in no time and are great for those maintenance or tune up visits. Love it! read more

Exceptional full body adjustment along with additional treatments in your sessions. Cost is reasonable. Dr. Choi is quite skilled.

I am severely disappointed by this place. I came because of all the amazing reviews and because many people say they targeted specific pain. The masseuse I got barely put any pressure or rubbed my body at all.... and she stretched my arms in a way that left me in worse pain then I came in... she also spent twenty minutes literally just TOUCHING my toes.. no pressure or actual massage techniques were used. She just would apply minimal pressure in random spots... I feel like I wasted my money I'm really disappointed. read more

I'm disappointed with the massage I received. They performed techniques on me that I found counter productive to my shoulder. The masseuse had me in a bow tie position with my shoulders - was verbally in pain and she told me to relax. Kind of hard to relax when you are twisted like a pretzel.... Now I'm hoping the damage done does not linger. Will not return and I caution anyone thinking of going. read more

Second time at this place and I highly recommend these people. Today I had a deep massage by Yang and then an adjustment by one of the chiropractors there. The price is right and so is the service. read more

hands down the best massage I've ever had! I came in here in March to fix a small back issue caused by being rear ended. I got the deal on groupon and was just going to go that one time because my back was hurting so badly! I had I think Andrew the first time for my massage and he was amazing!! I saw the chiropractor after and he did some electric pad massage and did his magic realigning and my back felt better walking out the door! It took a couple times going back to get it to normal but after about 5-6 sessions mixing the chiropractor and my new masseuse Yang my back is doing so much better!! The first time I went they let me know the visits are covered if you have Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO...and guess who has that insurance??? ‍ So now I go almost weekly when I'm in town..best decision ever!!!! read more

Omg! How do I even describe the words to say about this place. Nina is the best masseuse I've ever had, and I've had massages all over the world. I just had a life-changing massage by her. And I get adjusted for a reasonable price before my massage. This place is gold. I can't believe I've had such an amazing human experience. read more

Awful place. The owner of this place is rude and disrespectful. After I received the massage, I felt more tired. I will never visit this place again. read more

I got the deep tissue massage, and it was probably the best massage I've ever gotten. They used some techniques that I've never had used on me before, and it left me feeling pretty good afterward. I would definitely recommend this place. I went in with some strained neck muscle, but everything feels pretty good right now. read more

I was in town for a conference. Needed a massage desperately! I found Pain Stop on Groupon. The S Archer location was convenient. I AM SO GLAD I WENT! Allana takes her work very seriously and helped my aching body. John was very welcoming and so helpful! I was a bit groggy after my deep tissue work and needed help figuring out how to connect with my UBER ride. Both made sure I connected with my ride home. Oh! I emailed to see if they could fit me in. Within 15 minutes I had a response. If you need a serious, healing, helpful massage, Pain Stop is the place. read more

Had a massage by Glenn and Omni. Amazing therapist with very different massage styles. The chiropractor is knowledgeable and the staff is as well. Will be going back. read more

This is a very "okay" place. My therapist Andrew was great but the place could use an update in terms of hygiene, both the massage areas and the waiting areas. I was pleased with the service, yet my issue was not resolved (but he really worked hard, so perhaps it needs more sessions). The smell of the massage table was quite off putting. And the location does not help but I guess too late to change that (it is between an abandoned martial arts studio and a tattoo parlor, alongside the highway...). read more

I've been going to Chantelle at the Milwaukee Pain Stop location on recommendation of a friend for a few years. She was booked full for a day that I was looking to get a deep tissue massage and I decided to give The Pain Stop Chinatown a try.. The first go-around, I failed to communicate exactly what I was looking for our of the massage therapy. While I felt limber, there was a bit of a miscommunication error. John, the manager, went out of his way to recommend Lina, another massage therapist at the Chinatown location, to me, and even went so far as to find an opening in her booked schedule. The massage work performed by Lina was nothing short of extraordinary. Typical of a deep tissue massage, it was intense followed by deep relaxation. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Lina to other athletes and even non-athletes. The staff goes out of their way if there are any problems an I write to thank John for taking care of me. read more

My back pain got worse after getting massage from this place. I won't suggest anyone who wants to have a decent massage.

Based on their exterior & website, they're very forthcoming about their "no frills" chiropractic work which I appreciated. They make it clear it's not your average fancy spa massage. They're there to target your pain & that's exactly what they did for me. I got a great massage & foot massage (they're separate, but worth it) that helped my muscles like no other. Take a chance on this place. It's affordable & they got me in the same day. I'll be back, & would be willing to try their other services in the future. read more

I have never had a deep tissue massage so i asked for deep pressure, Hong did my massage I have always strugggled with neck pain and sciatica well it has been over a month and have no complaints absolutely amazing highly recommend him. The place is quite calming and relaxing. read more

It is the second time I have come to Pain Stop Wellness for a deep tissue massage and this visit really exceeded my expectations! My mom and I booked a massage together, Yung attended to me and Hong(? I'm not sure of spelling) massaged my mom and we were both very satisfied with our massages. We are talking about planning our next visit! read more

Visited this place on the weekend and what can I say. It was amazing. My wife and I both have severe lower back and shoulder pain. After our deep tissue and joint massage therapy session, we felt amazing. Totally will be recommending this place to any and everyone who is need of massage therapy and body pain healing. We were greeted by John once we entered and he was very polite and understanding of our needs. He took notes and explained to the therapist and it was the best experience my wife and I had. We will definitely be booking more sessions! Great job and Thank You. read more

I was having horrible migraines/neck pain on a daily basis. I tried everything to get rid of the pain with no success until I went to Pain Stop Wellness! The staff was so friendly & made sure I was comfortable throughout my entire session. Dr.Choi is great, he truly cares about his patients well being. Andrew was my masseuse for my deep tissue massage & he was awesome as well! Whether you have pain or just want a good massage this is the place to go. read more