Took advantage of their services for three treatments. The staff was amazing. I felt so much better afterwards. I received a colonic. It is mostly a self service process. But well worth it. read more

10/10 experience--even though it involves pooping I've done several colonics here and noticed a real difference in my body and how my clothes fit. This place truly kick-started my weight-loss journey. The staff is so kind and welcoming that you forget how awkward the situation *could* be. If you're going to poop somewhere, this is the place to do it. Do yourself a favor and check them out--you'll thank me later read more

Back To Essentials - Chiropractors Near Me - Columbia, South Carolina

No one told my daughter about the $35 and they only put it on their website after my daughters complaint. My husband a network engineer for the department of defense, searched their web history and found it wasn't there when their last web update data stamp was recorded in April 2026. So we have the screenshot of the website before and after to prove we were scammed! read more

I have purchased a massage session on Groupon with this organization. Before leaving a message and email, I called to schedule before the voucher expiration date, and Mrs. Sylvia said they were out that day. I was advised to contact Groupon to render the voucher information, and they will honor it. Today, 5/9/25, after I scheduled the session, I received a voicemail stating that I needed to pay the remaining balance because the Groupon had expired. I am very supportive of small black businesses, but why do I still owe, when we agreed to honor the coupon since they were out of the office? I don't care about receiving the service. Do better, black owners!!!! J. Alexander read more

Great people,great place great staff perfect place to learn about your health and body thanks

No services were received therefore the only charge that should have been applied to my card is the $25 reservation fee. Business did not provide consultation or details of service. I was 15 minutes early and was not called to the back until almost 30 minutes after my scheduled appointment time. Additionally owner has the worst customer service and attitude I have ever experienced. read more

I've been a valuable customer for over a year and apart of the massage club for a year. I've always had great services but now at the end of my club membership, some organization problems occurred where I was told I hadn't made a previous months payment which is on auto draft. I provided that and still was hit with a few due to my card debit card changing. I was in shock but o well. I guess everyone has to make a few extra dollars somehow but it was clearly not an inconvenience. read more

Clean place. There needs to be training on customer service. I called to reschedule my services about 4 days before and there was a younger lady there whom suppose to schedule but didn't. I was charged which was not authorized because my appointment should have been rescheduled. Once I was charged they did not refund. Also the amount they charged me was more then what the services were. read more

Back to essential ( Ms. sylvia-mother of the owner- chiropractor)called me September 2018 on my birthday that I will have a free massage for my birthday,I availed that service and gave a very good tip to the massage therapist. After the massage ms. sylvia talked to me about signing a contract for a year sounding very promising i signed a contract. I paid every month I go to their clinic for services. December I spoked with ms. Sylvia that I cannot get a massage because of my spine & back injury that recently happened and iam seeing an orthopedic doctor. I was advised to get a letter from my orthopedic doctor . My orthopedic doctor sent a letter to the clinic January 2019. I verified if they received the letter from the doctor and Ms. sylvia said yes. Since, then I haven't received any calls from them. UNTIL ,2 days ago August 5 I received a letter from the collection department Recovery that I owed $124 to back to essential. I called Ms. Sylvia answered and politely I asked what are the charges Ms.Sylvia said she will takecare of this and talk to the accounting. This morning August 7th the owner chiropractor called me and the conversation was not nice, professional, raising her voice on the phone why I was charge because of the free massage and for me breaking thr contract. we got disconnected and I called back and spoke with the chiropractor again the same scenario of misunderstanding. I tried to call back several times to understand the charges but nobody is picking up my calls. I left a message but to no avail. Scam. The chiropractor is the daughter, the lady upfront is the mother. It's a small amount of money $ 124. to feel degraded by the way they treated their costumer the principle of paying something that I didn't owed . And no call, no explanation the reasons why until it's already forwarded to the recovery. Do not sign any contract from Back to Essential unless you want to be stressed, they will not call for any appointments reminders because it doesn't matter to them . They will get your money no matter what because it is automatic deducted to your bank account. read more

Dr Wages is the BEST chiropractor!! She has the best facility and staff as well. I have known her for several years and she truly is the most kind practioner I have ever been a patient of. Highly recommended. !! read more

Dr. Wages is an excellent chiropractor. She took the time to explain every procedure she was doing. For example, when I got my left shoulder and upper back worked on, Dr. Wages was very supportive, and thorough when explaining the process. She is a professional and has a naturally lovely personality. I would recommend Back to Essentials to my friends and family. read more

Great place to go to detox your body and mind. Dr. Wages and staff are very friendly and professional. Has change my LIFE.

Purchased a couple of groupons for myself and my boyfriend as a surprise. They were booked out about a month in advance which made me think that they must be good! The location was not hard to find, wonderful atmosphere. Ms. Sylvia at the front desk was very nice and we had Nick as our therapist. He was awesome! He was very personable and answered all of our questions. My boyfriend also did a foot detox. We will definitely be back, I've already booked my next appointment with Nick, thanks Back to Essentials! read more

Dr. Wages is a highly knowledgeable practitioner and educator. I went to her practice because I needed to detox from autoimmune illnesses. I have used all of the services she offers and they all have helped me tremendously. In particular, her chiropractic care adjustments have keep me from waking up in the middle of the night with severe pain. Her team is professional and friendly and I look forward to going to her wellness center every week! I highly recommend them...And it's so affordable! Thank you BTE for giving me my life back! read more

The place was very nice and front desk personnel delightful. However, this was the worst massage I've ever had. It was as if the therapist's training consisted of watching a few massages. He did not have a clue and seemed to fall asleep while doing my feet. Not worth the discounted groupon rate. read more

Went for the deep tissue massage. Came on time but the paperwork turned the hour massage into 35 minutes even though I could have had my spouse fill out the paperwork while getting what I paid for. Deep tissue?? Nah. More like massaging the skin. Very disappointing. They seem to offer a lot of different things so I can't speak for the other services read more

Back to Essentials is a wonderful place to come for services, which will remove all stress and help you to feel relaxed. Every time I come in for any service everyone is professional and very pleasant to work with. The massages are amazing! If you like a male masseuse ask for Mario! read more

The best of the best! Very professional and consistent! Dr.Wages not only provided me with excellent services, but she educated me about my treatment and preventative measures to assist me after being discharged. She was very interested in providing me with care that guaranteed optimal care. Thanks Dr.Wages!! read more

-More like skin rubbing than deep tissue massage -Therapist didn't focus on the areas that I asked (neck and back) and instead spent way more than half of her time on my legs... -Owner blamed me for the bad experience and not communicating with therapist, even though I did... multiple times -I left in more pain than I came in with -Room was cold (which I communicated), fingers and toes were freezing (which she could clearly feel), and I was never offered another blanket or anything -Music stopped playing half way through, then loud radio commercials came on... not exactly the most relaxing -The table extension for your face when you lay on your stomach was broken. Had to lay without one until it was too painful (again mentioning the neck pain), so I suggested shoving the chair underneath it so it wouldn't collapse on me. That worked. -The ticking clock was insanely loud -Owner told me that the other Yelp review was a lie and going to be removed (lol k.) Would not recommend the "deep tissue massage" to anyone, ever. However, it was a nice facility and I cannot speak on any other services offered. read more

i absolutely love dr. wages!!!!! my shoulder was killing me, and in two sessions of her treatments i feel like I'm getting my life back just amazing results. thank u so much I'm am forever grateful. read more

I called this business on Wednesday February 28th to get an appointment for a service to be done on Saturday March 3rd and I was told I had to pay a $25.00 deposit to make the appointment and I said ok and gave her my bank card information. Well the next morning I got an email from my bank about my transactions and those people had taken $162.00 out of my account unauthorized and it really upset me . So I call the business back and asked why would you take money out of my account without my permission and Sylvia who is the same person that I had spoken with the day before told me oh I thought you wanted the special so I charged you for the special. At that time I got even more upset and asked to speak to the manager because all I agreed to pay was $25.00 and she put the owner on the phone and she gets an attitude with me because I caught them taking money out of my account without my permission and says to me well what do you want me to do about it give you a refund and I said yes and she said omg I'll give you a refund and then hung up the phone in my face .. I wouldn't recommend these thieves to anyone with their nasty attitudes and very disrespectful unprofessional behinds.. I will never understand people trying to rip you off and all you did was try to do business with them smh .. read more

I do not believe these folks have what a healthy mind would need. I will never return to this place of wishful business. This is a black owned business so therefore lies would be covered up with their mistakes or unethical dilemmas. I am not being overly biased just stating the facts. read more

Tried to use Groupon but booked until promo time ended. They said they would still honor it past the date. That date came and I had to make an emergency trip to the vet. When trying to reschedule that morning I was told I needed to use my groupon and pay regular price at my rescheduled visit because it was less than 24 hours notice. Next visit? Um no. read more