I used Balanced Chiropractic for adjustments, physical therapy, dry needling and massage. Thumbs up across the board. I went in to address chronic pain throughout my body, and I'm happy to report I've been relatively pain free after about 4 months of therapy. My therapist gave me a gym workout routine in addition to a home program which has been very useful and helps ensure better long term results. read more

More in line with physical therapy than chiropractic. Difficult to get a call back and expensive.

Perhaps this review will carry a bit more weight, my being a physician. I just finished my Medicare-covered sessions of PT for my back with Brian Esherwick, who is, simply put, excellent. I've had experience with two other PT's over the years, and Brian is far superior. His creation and implementation of my exercise program was challenging, fun and effective. My interest was retained by his switching up of various exercises. He implemented a phased plan - easy at first, becoming gradually more challenging. I can't recommend him highly enough. He's a consumate professional, personable, and possesses a good sense of humor. read more

I started coming here for some lower back pain, and was put with Rebecca Wilder. She's also from CA and a former athlete, so I immediately felt comfortable with her. She was able to quickly assess what was going on with me, so some adjustments on my back, and created a workout plan to help strengthen some of the muscles that were lacking after months of being home all the time. The facility feels very COVID-safe with temp checks when you come in, and only a limited number of people in the area at a time. Everything that is touched by one patient is marked as "dirty" and required to be wiped down before being used again. Every time I have been there a door has been open to increase airflow and, of course, everyone wears a mask. I spent 6 weeks coming 1-2x a week and can now say my back feels so much better! It's great to have some at home exercises to help if it ever starts hurting again. read more

I've been dealing with chronic back pain for about a year. I had seen several other chiropractors, physical therapists, and massage therapists with no long term relief. In less than 2 months with Dr. Wipf at Balance I finally feel back to normal and have a better understanding of my own back and how to treat it. The staff at Balance are so friendly, scheduling is a breeze, and their treatment style is incredible. Dr. Wipf's adjustments were spot on but she also created an easy-to-follow PT plan, guiding me through different exercises in each session. Treating chronic pain takes a partnership and Dr. Wipf was receptive to my concerns and ideas; adjusting the treatment plan as other issues were uncovered. For an extra treat, I'd also recommend a therapeutic massage from Yerodin. It's easily one of the best massages I've ever had. read more

Please ignore my earlier review as it was not meant for this business. I was totally leaving this for another business!! This is not a review for Balanced Chiropractic, I repeat this is not a review for Balanced Chiropractic. This was for the Wagner chiropractic efforts. I don't know how to remove a review but I'd like to give a good review to Balanced! Personnel are professional and they have been very accommodating and willing to listen to anything that I'm asking of them. Please accept apologies for posting this to the wrong business. read more

Balanced Chiropractic & Physical Therapy is outstanding! I suffered a spinal burst fracture which was extremely painful during the initial healing process. I received a very thorough assessment by Dr. Sarafina Wimpf as well as Physical Therapist Brian. Both of these competent & personable persons planned out a twice weekly P.T. & Chiropractic therapies that proved extremely helpful in reducing the chronic pain from the fracture. Within several weeks of therapies (P.T. & Chiro) the pain diminished & I was on the road to recovery with the fracture healed & near pain free living. I would highly recommend Balanced Chiro & P.T.. due to the entire staff are friendly & helpful as well as they keep ones personal information confidential. Lastly the atmosphere of the historic renovated building is relaxing & comforting with state of the art equipment managed by experts is a big PLUS! read more

I could not be happier with the care I have recieved from the team. After thinking I knew a good chiropractor I met sam and my mind was changed. He is truly attentive to my situation and will go out of his way to communicate even when I'm not in the office. I have also been receiving physical therapy from bryan for a spinal injury. The stretches and exercises he has tought me have helped my pain level tremendously. Couldn't ask for a better team. read more

After being bounced around from doctor to doctor over the course of 6 months, I had basically given up on ever finding a cause or cure for my headaches besides popping a few Tylenol. Then a friend persuaded me to give Balanced Chiropractic a try and I figured I had nothing left to lose. 2 months since starting treatment, I have been 100% headache free for about 6 weeks. Dr. Spillman took a lot of time to listen to my initial complaints and has tweaked my treatment every visit based on how I'm feeling. He also has me work out with him once per week after my adjustment and I can tell that I'm growing stronger already, which will help keep me on the right track and prevent my headaches from returning. I feel very safe in the office from a COVID-perspective. read more

I was referred by a coworker to see Bryan for persistent pain in my shoulder. After a few weeks of strength exercises and at home therapy, my shoulder pain went away! We then started physical therapy on my chronic back pain that had started after a work injury many years ago. Core strength exercises helped with the pain and consistent home exercises have helped me build muscle and relieve tension on my back! Thanks Bryan and Sam for helping me figure out how to get to the root of the pain! read more

I recently finished a course of Physical Therapy at Balanced Chiropractic with Janet for plantar fasciitis. I had a very positive experience and Janet got my foot feeling so much better. Janet was always attentive, and utilized several modalities and treatment options to achieve great results. I couldn't be happier with Janet and the entire staff at Balanced. They have a warm welcoming environment and everyone works together to ensure patients have a positive experience. I also had a few sessions with PT Bryan who was very knowledgeable and helpful. From the first time I called and spoke with Jack, the wonderful office staff ensured my experience ran smoothly. I highly recommend Balanced Chiropractic! read more

The folks at Balanced Chiro and PT are patient, great listeners and committed to improving your quality of life. They helped me significantly reduce back and neck pain as a result of pat surgeries. Cannot recommend Bryan and Sam enough. read more

Update nearly a year after my last review: I'm still doing really well! I'm currently pain free. I did had a couple set-backs that were due to me doing too much too soon, but I am still making great progress. Dr. Spillman has helped me to isolate muscle weaknesses and underlying causes/habits of movement and posture that contributed to my injury and setbacks. He's assigned exercises to help correct these things, and through those exercises and his advice I am seeing lots of improvement and increase in functionality without re-injury. I still check in with him every few weeks or so. I have to say, too, that Dr. Spillman is a very compassionate physician who is a very good coach and encourager. I've had personal trainers belittle me for my physical weaknesses - Dr. Spillman has never even hinted at anything negative. He only ever demonstrates commitment to helping me grow stronger and healthier. If you are easily frustrated or discouraged with physical therapy then he'd be the one I'd tell you to call. read more

**UPDATE** I can honestly say I have been unable to find a chiropractor with half of Dr. Spillman's knowledge and skills, and I will fully admit to making the drive from DC on multiple occasions. I can assure you the benefits of treatment are completely worth the drive. It's genuinely astonishing how easily he performs adjustments; adjustments that completely elude other chiropractors. In fact, I was in a car accident while in Tennessee this past May and I debated flying halfway across the country for his treatment. If circumstances had allowed it, I would have done so in a heartbeat. (It's worth mentioning my life is a bit crazy and family emergencies have required my relocation to various states for extended periods of time, during which, I have sought treatment from many other providers with little luck.) His commitment to quality treatment over profits remains obvious and he has restored my faith in chiropractic treatment on more than one occasion. More importantly, his honesty and encouragement have helped me remain proactive and engaged in my own treatment, which is incredibly important! There's really nothing better than having a skilled, trusted, and honest doctor on your side. He's the best. read more

Dr. Eng was excellent in helping me cure my knee issues. I went in after dealing with uncomfortably loud knee grinding whenever I bent or exercised for 6 months, and after 1 session it was infinitely improved. She gave me exercises to do and I continue to notice improvement while seeing her once a week. She explains everything she does in understandable terms and is overall just very friendly and approachable! She also offered a back adjustment and was very clear on additional costs/what insurance does and does not cover. The office is nice but a bit hard to find, although they do have a Keurig and very friendly receptionists. I would highly recommend this business for anyone looking for physical therapy or a chiropractor in the Charlottesville area. read more

Being a CrossFitter and Obstacle Course Racer, I find myself very focused on healing methods that allow me to continue training and pursuing my passions without excessive recovery time. Dr Spillman understands, first hand, that training and healing don't have to be mutually exclusive. In the month since becoming a patient (and their number 1 fan!), I have achieved 4 PRs at Solidarity Crossfit, and added Toes2Bar and Pull Ups back into my repertoire. These are skills I've been working on since tearing my rotator cuff and labrum severely 2 years ago. I attribute my success directly to the added flexibility, core strength, range of motion, and mobility I have achieved from my treatments. Dr Spillman has a deep understanding of tried and true techniques, and a thirst for knowledge and personal growth that leaves him open to new schools of thought, as well. I believe having a hand in your own health and well being is important, and explored multiple different avenues before finally finding Balance Chiropractic. The decision to become a patient and put my chiropractic health in Dr Spillman's capable hands was not made lightly, and it is a course of action I will be glad I took for many years to come. (Also, working with the support staff is never anything less than a pleasure! It's so nice to always be greeted with a smile and know that they will do their best to ensure a smooth interaction with my insurance!) read more

So pleased with my experience doing physical therapy with Bryan Esherick at Balanced. I came in dealing with chronic pain in my Achilles tendon from a sports injury. PT with Bryan often felt more like a gym level workout with a personal trainer more than physical therapy. He worked closely with me to not only get me walking comfortable again but to a level I felt confident under sports like conditions. Beyond working with Bryan I enjoyed the quality of their facility and their constant level of communication via email and text appointment reminders. I would recommend these people to anyone looking for a comprehensive PT experience. read more

Dr. Jackson is a fantastic addition to Balanced Chiropractic. I saw her when I was in an panic due to a health situation, and she was calm, helpful and extremely attentive. She worked with me over a period of time until I was feeling better. She is an excellent chiropractor and brings a her own point of view and expertise to an already great practice. Thanks to Dr. Jackson for always taking great care of me and my family. read more

A recommendation by a mutual friend brought me to Balance when I had been diagnosed with a sciatica problem by my doctor. Brian started my treatment and during my initial exam caught neurological symptoms my doctor had missed indicating a much more serious problem. Had he not done such a thorough job I could have gone on with my nerve pain for years and done permanent damage to my spinal cord. Balance helped me with physical therapy before and after my surgery and have gone above and beyond all of my expectations. I highly recommended them, and think that there dedication to patient care and experience is unparalleled. read more

Before Dr. Spillman, I had never been to a chiropractor. I came to him with some shoulder pain and numbness in my hand relating to an ulnar neuropathy and he patiently listened to my symptoms and came up with solutions that worked. The numbness is gone. The pain in my shoulder is gone. Although I have to spread the credit between him, my GP and my physical therapist, I can credit him with being an important part of my recovery. He even came to my workspace to give me some suggestions as to how to make it more ergonomically streamlined to prevent further injury. Although I have no chiropractic experiences that I can compare him to, I can say he is one of the best health practitioners I've ever been to. read more

Sam Spillman has been my chiropractor for many years and has significantly upped his game recently. By adding physical therapists to assist in treatment, he not only treats immediate symptoms but deals with the underlying problem so you won't need endless series of treatments. The combination of chiropractic and PT puts Balance Chiropractic in a class by itself! read more

Sam is fantastic. I've been a few times and each time boy did I need help! I couldn't walk, once because of a sprained ankle and later because my back locked up. Both times Sam had me on my feet THAT DAY. A couple of follow-up treatments later and I was good as new. I have sent friend after friend to him and everyone loves him; he's careful, thoughtful, attentive, and cares about each individual person and their needs. He wants to help you get to your goals, not his. Oh, and you will get none of this "come see me every month for eternity" garbage that some shysters practice. Could not recommend him more highly. read more

Dr. Spillman is fantastic and the office staff is great as well! I would recommend Balance Chiropractic to anyone looking for an excellent experience and increased quality of life. read more

Balance Chiropractic & PT is amazing! I found them so convenient, as I was looking for a practice that could combine PT, chiropractic, and massage therapy for a shoulder issue that I had. Each practitioner communicated with each other about my needs, which led me to recovery much more quickly than if I were trying to coordinate my needs across offices. During my physical therapy appointments, Bryan Esherick challenged me to steadily build my strength, stability, and range of motion back while being realistic about the exercises I could do on the days I did not come into the office. This practice was unlike those I had been to before, as I was excited to come in for each appointment. Balance Chiropractic & PT really makes you feel like you are a part of their family by supporting you as you take back your health. read more

As a person who works in fitness it's important that I can function pain free on a daily basis. There's no way I could do this with the knowledge and skills of Dr. Spillman. He has helped me grow as an athlete, personal trainer, and group exercise instructor. He not only adjusts and fixes, but also helps the prevent future injuries with corrective exercises. I can't recommend him enough. read more

I re-injured my left ankle two weeks ago due to over-usage and because of over-compensating for a bad cut I had on my right leg which made walking incredibly painful. I had planned two beach vacations for the month of July and was heartbroken when I resolved to the idea of potentially canceling them to avoid further injury. I mentioned this to Dr. Spillman in passing and he assured me (I had doubts) that I would be okay for the beach (as long as I took it a little easier than normal). Four half-hour visits later and I was walking normally without pain. I was able to enjoy my vacations and my ankle feels better than it has in years. You don't have to live with pain... His office personnel are incredibly friendly/helpful and Dr. Spillman is an esteemed professional that I trust whole-heartedly. Highly recommend. read more

Had a great experience seeing Bryan Esherick for knee pain this January. By the time I was done with PT I was back to running my normal routes, and understood a lot more about what had caused my initial injury. Bryan always explained why he had me doing each exercise, and he increased their difficulty gradually. He's good at listening and modifying the routine accordingly, and he was supportive and encouraging throughout. I highly recommend him! read more