I went to this business with a little and occasional knee pain. I have confirmed osteoarthritis in…read morethat knee. It was on a special, something like $49 or $79, I forgot which but not much. I was looking for exercises I could do to strengthen the knee. That's all I wanted. They took X-rays and told me the other knee that I have no problems with was worse! They never mentioned the special and got me for over $500. They told me all the great things they were going to do. They called it physical therapy not chiropractic. They said they could have a therapist stretch my neck. I don't have problems with my neck but I thought a little neck massage by a therapist would feel good. So, when I got there for my first visit, they showed me a leg brace they wanted to fit me for. It was huge and covered most of the leg from the knee down. For what, occasional knee pain? I said no thanks. Then I went for "physical therapy". It was run by 2 young disinterested guys who talked to each other and obviously didn't care about the job. They were definitely not therapists of any kind. Next I went for a few minutes to the supposed real therapists and I thought, oh good, now he's going to massage my neck. No way! He never laid a hand on me. Only did something with a board that I can't even describe because I don't know what it did. Nothing as far as I could tell. Next I went to the nurse who would give me a gel shot in the knee cap. She did this and at my second visit gave me some little shots around the knee cap. The next day I went to the mall and had so much pain in my knee that I was limping down bad I had to go home. That was my over $500 experience with this place. I was worried about their diagnosis of the knee I had no trouble with, that the knee cap was out of joint, so I went back to the real doctors at Northwest Community hospital and got a real unskewed xray and they said that knee was fine. I quit Body Works after 3 visits and asked for the return of my money. I had been told that my insurance and Medicare would pay most of it. Now they told me, well it's not really physical therapy, it's billed under chiropractic and Medicare doesn't usually pay for that, but we will see. Now after months of reaching out to them, they finally told me that after 3 visits my $500 plus dollars was all used up and that I owed them even more but they weren't going to collect it! How nice of them! So go to Body Works if you want to see a real scam at work!

Wow. In just a few sessions I'm experiencing so much improvement…read more Amazing staff... Amazing people. Is there a way to give 6 stars??

Dr. Backstrom is a miracle worker! I had been dealing with constant pain for 2 years, first visit…read morewith him and I was fairly pain free for the first time in 2 years! He is incredible knowledgeable and intuitive. On every visit I'm amazed with some new thing he does!

From the owner: Located in Glen Ellyn, Illinois, the leading health professionals at Backstrom Chiropractic and…read moreWellness are dedicated to helping you achieve your wellness objectives; combining skill and expertise that spans the entire chiropractic wellness spectrum. Dr. Donald Backstrom is committed to bringing you better health and a better way of life by teaching and practicing the true principles of chiropractic wellness care.Patients seeking treatment at Backstrom Chiropractic and Wellness with Dr. Donald Backstrom are assured of receiving only the finest quality care through the use of modern chiropractic equipment and technology. Dr. Donald Backstrom and the staff have a genuine concern for your well-being. Come visit Backstrom Chiropractic and Wellness in Glen Ellyn, Illinois.Chiropractic doctors practice natural, drugless, non-invasive health care and rely on the body's ability to self-heal. Sounds ideal, but just how does it work? Chiropractic looks at the whole picture. Like other health-care providers, chiropractors follow a standard routine to gain information about the patient. Chiropractors consult, review the case history, conduct a physical examination, and we may request laboratory analyses and/or x-rays. Unlike other health-care providers, however, chiropractic physicians also conduct a careful analysis of the patient's structure and pay particular attention to the spine. We also ask you about your life- Do you eat well? Exercise at all? How do you deal with stress?...

Dr. Joe is truly amazing. My husband went to him a few months ago in a lot of pain. My husband…read moresuffers from degenerative disc disease and sometimes his hip pops out of place which causes him a ton of pain. He was able to help my husband get back to normal life quickly. Onto me - I threw my back out a few weeks ago and just couldn't get myself out of pain so booked an appointment since I saw how much he helped my husband. Dr. Joe is seriously so kind and caring and is extremely gentle with his adjustments. I've always been a huge advocate for Chiropractors, but some of them I feel try to take advantage of people by trying to tell them they need to come in so often. Dr. Joe does not work like that, thankfully. He teaches you how to heal a lot of your pain on your own which I love. Doing what he taught me in conjunction with my appointments, he was able to get me feeling better extremely fast. I love that he combines various different types of therapy. My old Chiropractor only did adjustments, no massages, or anything else. Hands down Dr. Joe is better than my old Chiropractor by a landslide and combining different types of therapy have helped me so much. I wish I could be a walking billboard for him because he's just that amazing. If you are looking for a new Chiropractor, stop your search and call this place. Nancy, the office manager, is such a gem and so kind as well.

Dr Joe has seen me for random issues in the past, but this time I had strained my lower back on a…read morelong flight. The challenge was I had a Spring break golf trip planned for South Carolina 2 weeks later. I needed to get better quick. He helped me over 3 appointments with heated message and minor adjustments, along with some exercises. Good news! I just finished 36 holes on Kiawah Island!! Thanks Joe.

This team is the best, they take the time to understand your issues and don't churn and burn like…read moresome of the chains do. Highly recommend them.

I cannot recommend PPW enough! Brilliant, highly talented and skilled practitioners who pay…read moreattention. They both care deeply about helping people and about being as knowledgable as possible about their crafts. I have congenital lower spinal issues that were exacerbated by a lifetime of use. About a decade before seeing them, the problems became accute. For 9 years I had trouble getting relief. After literally 1 adjustment, I have a better feeling and freedom in my lower spine. Additionally, their acupuncture practice is superb. Wonderful people doing incredible work!

Dr. Heather Wisniewski is wonderful! The office is cash pay..as far as I know they do not take…read moreinsurance, but the cost is not too bad for a 30 min appointment and it is worth every penny! Dr. Heather has an abundance of knowledge in Naturopathic medicine. My family and I enjoy going to the office, unlike the typical yuck of sitting in a MD's office. If you need to find answers about your health go here!

From the owner: Chiropractic Spinal Decompression…read moreMeridian Stress Assessment Allergy Elimination Neuro Emotional Technique CranioSacral Therapy Massage Therapy Orthotics Acupuncture B.E.S.T. Nutritional Counseling

I could nto get an adjustment as I was told 'I selected the wrong option on the form and the form…read morecannot be reset' Very disappointing. I told them I would just pay cash and they offered to send me to another chiropractor as 'I had selected medicare'. The form is so small and confusing not sure what I selected. . Will never return or recommend this location.

10 years ago, I had a pinched nerve in my neck that caused pain all up and down my left arm. Three…read morevisits to the joint chiropractic in Downers Grove fixed the problem. Awesome. Here we are 10 years later and I have the same problem in the other arm. The joint chiropractic in Glen Ellen decided not to treat me after they signed me up for some recurring charges. 6 months later I have to actually go inside to cancel and they tell me I can't cancel because I still have to keep paying some past due balance. They did NOT treat me when they signed me up for this recurring charge. Worse, I still have the issue. I've paid this place for six months without any type of treatment and they're still not letting me cancel because they say I owe them a balance. How the F do I owe a balance when I have not been seen for treatment? The young lady behind the counter was nice enough, but one of the guys decided to come from the back to stick himself in when he heard that I was getting mad that they would not let me cancel without paying more money. They got a bunch of free money from me because I didn't have time to come into the place. Oh well. I'm here now and I want to freaking cancel. No I don't wish to keep paying you more money. You've not treated me. Why should I keep paying you more money for no treatment? I don't recommend this place to anyone for any reason.

The quality of care and expertise is top notch here. I've been coming here for almost 1 year…read moreconsistently. First for my hamstring and calve injury I saw significant improvements and within a few months I felt 99 percent back to normal. Their stem therapy, massage and adjustments have helped my recovery. And it helps that they treat you like a family and are down to earth. I continue to go here to treat my chronic neck issues working in front of desk a lot. Each time I come I leave feeling better than when I walk in. From doctors to the entire staff they dedicated to support the well being of patients. I cannot recommend this place enough.

I rarely leave negative reviews, but I feel people should know about our experience…read more The initial phone call was professional and accommodating, which gave us a good first impression. Unfortunately, the visit itself was completely different. Despite telling the office multiple times that our insurance information had already been submitted electronically and that we no longer have a physical insurance card, we were asked for it over and over again. While we were there, the chiropractor was loudly arguing with someone on the phone, and we heard the other person accuse him of doing something illegal. We also observed staff being asked to run personal errands to his house during business hours. When he finally came into the exam room, the first thing he said was, "I know you, you're from the hood," which was both strange and unprofessional since we're not even from the area. The office had an unpleasant odor, and the amount of cologne he was wearing was overwhelming. Throughout the visit, he repeatedly stared our daughter up and down. She is autistic and naturally avoids eye contact, and the interaction made us very uncomfortable. We decided to leave before any treatment began. Instead of respecting our decision, he followed us out to our vehicle and continued trying to convince us to come back inside. While we were in the office, we also observed that patients were offered a discount or free item in exchange for leaving a positive Google review. That gave us additional reason to question whether the online ratings accurately reflect patients' experiences. If this review is dismissed as fake or claims are made that we were never there, that is simply not true. We were absolutely there, and this review reflects our firsthand experience. Looking back, I wish we had recorded our visit because it would have eliminated any question about what happened. Our experience raised multiple red flags, and we did not feel comfortable or safe continuing care. Based on what we experienced, I cannot recommend this practice and would encourage others to consider a different provider.

Earlier in 2022, I went to see Dr. Kurt Brewer because I was having an uncommon issue with…read moreinvoluntary muscle movement, soreness, and spasms. First Dr. Kurt gave me acupuncture a couple times. Then he recommended dry needling. Dr. Kurt fully informed me of what to expect with the dry needling (I'd feel the needle but would not be painful, the needle would cause the muscle to spasm and then relax). After going a few months, once per week for dry needling my issue significantly decreased. Not only is Dr. Kurt very professional and knowledgeable, but he also treated me with extreme respect. He knew I was nervous, and he spent whatever time was needed to answer my many questions. Also, Dr. Kurt was different than the neurologist and orthopedic doctors I've seen. Dr. Kurt actually wanted to help me get to the root cause of my issue. He asked me questions that no other doctor asked, such as how my stress level and stress triggers are. Dr. Kurt offered suggestions on how I could seek out and research the affects that stress has on the nerve and muscle systems. I am extremely glad that I went to Dr. Kurt for chiropractic treatments. Not only did he provide excellent treatment, but he guided me to information that helped me learn how to improve my health condition. I highly recommend Dr. Kurt Brewer for chiropractic needs, especially acupuncture and dry needling.

I saw Dr. Brewer for an old sports related injury that has driven an increase in pain after hitting…read more35 years or so. I'd tried numerous chiropractors and acupuncturists in the Downers Grove area with no lasting improvement. I was in almost constant pain when I finally discovered Dr. Brewer. While I haven't seen him in well over a year or so, the treatment he suggested worked for me and I have seen lasting improvement. I'm 100% pain free and attribute that entirely to him and his treatment. I'm forever grateful! Highly recommend...if I could give 10 stars, I would!

She is an amazing, selfless, true doctor who really cares about each healing each individual and…read morepreserving health. Top-notch care and compassion have been witnessed by her dedication to helping people in need. She has delivered by her caring actions. There are no words to express the amount of gratitude I have for Dr. Kelenyi. My family and I are so thankful for you. You helped us so much in our time of need and on short notice. I will definitely pay it forward with you in mind and heart. Thank you. With Love, Baby Ava, Anne and Family!

From the owner: At Optimal Health & Wellness Center, Dr. Kelenyi uses newly developed, state of the art…read moretechnologies, along with Functional Medicined diagnositic testing. She uses safe, natural, alternative health treatments for your recurring ailments that most mainstream doctors only manage with medicines. Dr. Kelenyi concentrates on approaches that are PROVEN to work and she uses only the treatments that are relevant and proper for controlling your pain. Dr. Kelenyi centers her attention on fixing the issues your body has, not covering up the symptoms with drugs. Conventional medicine can only go so far. If you feel that you've tried everything and nothing is resolving your health problem, give Dr. Susan Kelenyi at Optimal Health & Wellness a call.

Love Dr Emily! And now there is another Dr Emily in the office who does accupunture. She is GREAT…read moreas well. Highly reccomended

Wow! where do I even begin? I've just recently moved to suburbs and this spot was highly…read morerecommended. All the therapists are amazing at what they do, Dr. j is also great! Everyone is so kind and personable. I've never left feeling like my massage was sub-par- they always do an amazing and thorough job. & they do their best to get you in last minute. Highly highly recommend!