A beautiful journey in self care! Chiquita is a natural, gifted Reikki master. Marta is a…read morebrilliant, accomplished massage and reflexology practitioner. Love their energy! I feel wonderful. CB

If you want to FEEL better just walk into this magical healing place. Your soul will savor the…read moremassage and your heart will Welcome the love.

I was in a place where I felt stuck. I felt all the weight of every little thing crushing me and…read morecouldn't not find any relief. Then I met Rachael. Rachael listens and genuinely understands. She taught me how to give myself space, to breathe, to allow myself some grace. I've been to therapy on many different levels but have never experienced anyone like Rachael. She's the fresh air I so needed when I was suffocating. Rachael is there for you the way you need her to be whether it's counseling, massage, reiki, yoga, etc. I look forward to every session with her.

Sometime over the holidays, I strained my lower back to the point where sitting, and even sleeping…read morewould cause a soreness and stiffness. Getting older, these things tend to happen, but after a week of little to no improvement, I thought I would try something different, something I'd been meaning to try for years: acupuncture. I had heard good things about Palmgren Acupuncture, so I made an appointment. I am absolutely glad I did. Lynn is a skilled practitioner, but she is also an amazing listener who takes the time to evaluate your situation, injury, and needs, and explains thoroughly what plan of treatment she recommends. After a few sessions, I was sleeping through the night and back on the Peloton. I believe my strain, which could've taken weeks to heal, was noticeably better in a remarkably shortened period because of Lynn's treatment. I also, recently, had my first massage ever at Palmgren and Angelique, like Lynn, is not only very skilled, but is also someone who listens, evaluates, and does a great job explaining their methods and recommendations. As with the acupuncture, the massage left me feeling much better and significantly reduced my back pain. All in all, I could not be happier with my experience at Palmgren and I highly recommend their services.

I am an often-injured, now-retired judo black belt who has seen many therapists with various…read morespecialties over the years -- chiropractors, massage therapists, physical therapists, occupational therapists, surgeons, and modern and traditional acupuncture practitioners, etc. I came to Palmgren for post-surgery hip pain that my pt and massage therapists weren't eliminating. Nick's the best all-around body work specialist I've ever had: he has an arsenal of treatment techniques, which, in addition to needling, include assisted stretching, muscle releases, and targeted exercises. He's responsive to what I report is going on in my body, and I am optimistic he resolved my pain.

I have been having back pain for quite some time now. I had tried Iyengar yoga back in Cleveland…read moremany years ago and I remember feeling really good with that style. So when the back pain started I thought let me look for something similar here. I tried a few different studios with different styles but honestly was not satisfied as nobody was giving any corrections or telling us which muscles to engage, and I felt like I was just going through the motions. Then I found Garden of Yoga and started attending classes with Kathleen and Kristen. Both are Iyengar certified and from the very first class itself I felt the difference. No matter how many students are there, both of them will come around, watch your pose carefully, and give individual corrections. They also use props properly to make sure you are doing the pose correctly and not putting stress in the wrong places. The classes are 1.5 hours which gives enough time to actually work on things properly. What also surprised me is how affordable it is compared to other places where I was paying more for just one hour and getting much less. You can genuinely feel that they are doing this to give back to the community, not just for the money. I equally enjoy both Kathleen's and Kristen's classes and I am hoping to continue regularly and slowly become more flexible and stronger. Very grateful to have found this place.

This studio is an opportunity to learn yoga from the ground up. You learn the important details of…read morepositioning in your postures and teachers are excellent at making modifications for particular physical situations that people are dealing with. Teachers here are not doing the postures except for example; rather, when students are in the asanas, teachers are roaming the class, making minor adjustments to student's positioning. They are not working out themselves while students follow along. This is an excellent yoga situation and we are fortunate to have it in our western suburbs.

Cheryl is a star in the yoga world. If you're recovering from an injury or suffering from a…read morechronic health condition, i highly recommend working with Cheryl. Her excellent training and intuition will support your healing process. I've worked with her myself and have seen her work with many other students, and i've never met someone who didn't rave about the quality of her work. She's so detail oriented and really does care about you. It doesn't hurt that she's highly yoga trained + a psychologist! It's a great combo. She loves what she does, and it always shows. If you can get into one of her group yoga classes or maybe even schedule a private lesson, it will seriously help you. She's a gem

I've been attending two to three classes (mat and equipment) a week for about six months and feel…read morestronger, leaner and more toned, especially my core. My posture and balance have greatly improved and my slightly curved shoulders are correcting as I progress. I'm not particularly coordinated and was nervous when I began. But founder/certified instructor Fran Ahrens is so welcoming, patient and knowledgeable that any anxiety to begin something new is quickly replaced with excitement and curiosity. She is a true believer in Joseph Pilates' philosophy and fundamental principles and is an expert at her craft. She is located in downtown LaGrange and had previous studios in Western Springs, Hinsdale and Vail, Colorado. Each session offers something new and challenging. She also offers private lessons and massage. Give yourself the gift of good health in this new year. I'm so glad I did. Insta: @fran_ahrens

I have been going to Body in Balance for over 10 years now and Fran has kept it fresh and…read morechallenging every step of the way. I never know exactly what we will be doing, but when I leave it was exactly what I needed. I would recommend her classes and or private sessions to anyone and everyone!!!! I have seen great body changes on many individuals and feel that I would not be as fit as I am without all the hard work she demands.

Erin is one of a kind. A true healer, she is experienced and highly skillful, but most unique of…read moreall, she is complete sincere in her care for her clients. I cannot rave enough about her and how grateful I am for all she is doing to guide and support me in my wellness efforts. A real gem!

Erin is the best massage therapist I have ever seen. Her presence is calming and soothing; her…read moretouch is filled with the gratitude that she has for life and the world. Erin's warmth and groundedness bring a peaceful energy to EVERY part of interacting with her. I never feel as good as on the table with her, and she listens well, is cautious of touchy places, will gladly go back and spend a little more time on an area, adjusts her work and pressure to fit what I need at that time. She knows the human body, where what tension or pain refers, what areas will need the most work based on recent activities, and never neglects the holistic nature of body and spirit. It is a privilege to know Erin and be present with her. (And her yoga classes are awesome too!).

I had been experiencing some lower back pain prior to a golf trip with friends that I had coming up…read moreand since I walked past this place everyday on my way to the office, I decided to top in one day after work. I got the hot stone massage from Sean and it truly worked wonders on my back! It eliminated all of the pain I was experiencing in my lower back due to muscles tightness. My lower back muscles were no longer tight for the first time in a long time, needless to say this was a huge sigh of relief for me. I now come in once a week for the hot stone massage. I honestly would recommend this place to anyone! Great customer service, relaxing & comfortable ambience, excellent management, and they offer a very WIDE array of holistic services. I now come here twice a week for yoga and use it in conjuction with the hot stone massage for my back. Both of the yoga instructors, Ada & Cara, are absolutely amazing to work with and create an extremely comfortable environment for people like myself to learn & grow. Just an incredible place! Keep up the great work!

Excellent facial, relaxing spa room and I LOVE that use all natural/organic products! Will be back…read moreagain and again.