I went here for several months and prepaid. The treatment was fine and everyone was helpful until…read moreI had to move. I had prepaid. There was still $650 worth of treatment that had not been done yet. I asked for a refund. They refused. Instead of allowing a refund, Simple Balance instead told me that I could just get treatments when I was visiting the area. Recently I tried again to get my money back from Simple Balance for services not rendered. Again they refused, saying I could just get treatment over the internet instead. What a joke. To this day, Simple Balance still owes me $650. They stole my money and refuse to give it back. Dr. Jaena is a crook and a thief. Buyer beware!

Wow! I first went to Dr. Jaena with IBS... every time I would leave her office, i would have this…read moreextreme feeling of peace and people noticed. IBS went away. She extinguished my anxieties through acupuncture and pressure point treatments. We had also been struggling with fertility for years and Dr. Jaena got me pregnant! IVF treatments had me wacked out on hormone meds and with Dr. Jaena's patient and thoughtful treatments, my 2nd try of IVF (only time I used acupuncture) worked. I looked her up on yelp today because I'm way past due for baby delivery and am going to make an appointment for natural labor induction- and see what she thinks. Love this woman and her staff! They changed my life.. and I had been recommended to her by many people. Glad I finally tried her out.

I drove 45 minutes to my appointment on Wed 1/28/26 which was supposed to be at 5:15pm, and when I…read morearrived, found a text that had ONLY BEEN SENT 14 MINUTES BEFORE MY APPOINTMENT THAT SAID, "Hi, this is from scratch wellness!! Our booking system went down and we need to rebook the appointments for today! You can actually just stop by Thursday anytime after 11 AM. Or Friday after 3 PM or Saturday anytime after 1 PM! WTF!?!? Like they didn't know their booking system was down and only texted me 14 minutes before my appointment??? And I'm supposed to drive 45 minutes to "just stop by" in the hopes of getting an appointment on another day??? So unprofessional!! Will never schedule with this business again!!!

Everything at From Scratch Wellness seems well worth purchasing. I had my first appointment for…read moremanual lymph drainage and colon hydrotherapy. I was deeply impressed with the quality of both services AND with the kindness and respect I was shown. It really takes a special person (and I do mean that) to deal with other people's waste, and to do it because they love helping people. I really got the impression that this was the case, here at From Scratch. The business itself, as well as the office within (St. Charles location) was a little bit tricky to find. Fortunately it's located in a large old, converted school building, so when you've initially figured out what to look for and where the building is located and what entrance to go in, you won't forget. There is signage from the street and upon entry, and while there are two parking lots for this building and multiple doors, it's very clear which one you should enter for this business. The only downside I can think of is that the office is up several large (and cool looking!) sets of stairs. While my body does not always take kindly to stairs, I am able to navigate them if need be, but some folks can't. Perhaps there is an elevator that I am unaware of. I have only been there once (so far--my next appointment is on the books!). But if you're like me and at least able to grumble and bitch and moan your way up some stairs , you really shouldn't let this stop you! For those concerned about access to the...er...facilities, you needn't worry! There is a very private bathroom area through the colon hydrotherapy room and around the corner. You may not believe me, but my colonic really was painless. You will be walked through the process thoroughly and made to feel quite comfortable throughout the experience. I was impressed by how much the manual lymph drainage helped me too. If you, like I, suffer from a host of inflammatory and autoimmune health issues, you may well benefit from a visit to From Scratch Wellness. As an owner of a wellness business myself, I give From Scratch Wellness an honest and hearty five stars! I will definitely be back!

I started the program initially to lose a few pounds and to strength and tone up my muscles…read more I enjoy how every boot camp is a different workout,the variety makes it fun. My favorite part is the stretching with the elastic bands at the end of my workout. I get to wind down cool off and work on keeping my muscles flexible.. Since I started this program I have lost weight,toned up, learned how to eat better and make better food choices. I feel more confident and have more energy. I would tell anyone that is unsure that they should give the program a try they will come out feeling and looking better.

Great workout & friendly people. I did the 6 week boot camp and lost almost 20 pounds. They even…read moreoffer live training when you're out of town - no videos! The works outs change daily and there's never any boredom.

It truly is Mind over Matter- I was able to really understand my body and it's needs and I hit my…read moreweight loss goal easier than all the other times I've tried before!

From the owner: Create a positive self-image and learn how to hit your goals in our 3 month program…read more Reach out for FREE Consultation and discounts.

Steph is the best weight loss coach in Chicago!! I went through her 21 Day Challenge and have…read moreworked with her privately. She's not only a personal trainer and yoga instructor, but also a professional life coach. She helped boost my confidence and change the way I view my body - plus I lost 10 lbs!! Thanks Steph!

Stephanie is a sweet, smart, knowlegable, experienced trainer. She is caring and wise beyond her…read moreyears. She's also fun to be around. I highly recommend her!

Mary is amazing! I found her through a guided meditation event she was hosting (new moon/full moon)…read moreand absolutely loved it. I went on to try Reiki services (which I never tried before and was skeptical) and it was incredible! I have referred several friends and all have felt the same! It is hard to find someone who is both a Licensed Counselor and a Reiki Master Practioner. Let alone find one in the suburbs. Mary is both and is a god send. She is relatable, wise, positive, and funny. Her office is so relaxing and welcoming. Her love of what she does and the clients she serves shines through in her work, and her ability to combine traditional and non traditional therapies is a gift! Highly recommend River's Journey and am excited to go back!

I have been going to Mary for many years now. Mary has been there to support me through the ups…read moreand downs of life- from seriously losses to the stress that comes with any job. She is never judgmental and always compassionate. Mary will help lead you through life with a positive outlook and give you the tools you need to move forward. After a year of seeing Mary, I decided to give reiki a try. Reiki is "a healing technique based on the principle that the therapist can channel energy into the patient by means of touch, to activate the natural healing processes of the patient's body and restore physical and emotional well-being." At first the idea of reiki sounded crazy to me. But after my first experience of doing reiki with Mary I am a true believer in its powers. I highly recommend Rivers Journey Counseling.

I wish I could review Joyful Holistics's Mara more thoroughly, but seeing as how she never called…read moreme back to reschedule an appointment, I can't say I've actually been to see her. I had made an appointment for one of her requested days (tues/thurs) and had to cancel when we spent a Monday night at the ER vet. I was impressed that I even thought to call her at all (things like calling my work and the like were at the top of my "to call" list, but I called her anyway to be courteous). I left her yet another voice mail (she's never actually answered the phone, just returns calls) that I would not be coming and understood if she would not honor the voucher I'd purchased, although I would love it if she would seeing as how I was a little stressed out and could definitely have used it! I called back the next afternoon to touch base and confirm whether or not I could still use the voucher or if she had a 24 hour cancellation policy. Still no answer and no returned call. It's been over a week and I haven't heard a thing. Way to do business...

I found Marla on www.lifebooker.com/referral/sleopold22…read more She was offering an ayurvedic head, neck and shoulder massage for like $35 for an hour. She is located up in Lakeview. There is really easy street parking in the area, just be mindful of Cubs games. Probably wouldnt be as easy. The 'studio' is located in an apartment complex. There were people cleaning it when I got there. It wasnt super relaxing because I could hear everything because there was just those bay-like doors to close off the studio from everything outside. Marla-although super nice. I have a major pet peeve when it comes to time. My apptmt was for 1015AM. I received a call from her at about 955AM saying she was running late because of construction. Said she would be there right around 1015. Well, Marla didnt roll up until 1030. Then I felt like everything was rushed, etc. Also, she had an apptmt after me so she shorted me 15 mins. However, she did say she would give me a free 15 mins next time. I just expect people to be there at least 15 mins before my apptmt. Not running 15 mins late. HUGE PET PEEVE! Also, the studio is pretty simple. I just laid on the table with my clothes on. It wasnt very dark either. I didnt mind though, but if you are looking for amazing ambiance-THIS IS NOT THE PLACE for you! The actual massage was really fantastic. Hard pressure in all of the right places. The only thing was, I wished I would have gotten my full time, the first time! Also, Marla gave me some great tips for re-energizing myself throughout the day. I really appreciated that. So it was a pretty decent deal, all things considering. I would go back and plan on it.

Dr. Bach is a true healer and wonderful human being. Having gone through 5 knee surgeries, my knee…read moreissues had started moving to my ankles. Up front he told me it was not about knees or ankles, but body mechanics. Also told me my back was going to be next. He quickly identified problem areas, told me why and what I needed to do (stretching, massage gun, exercises & roller balls). Each session he teaches you how to heal yourself. It's not always fun but it works. I have made more progress with him in a few months, than literally years of physical therapy. Thank you Dr. Bach!

For a 40 year old healthy and in shape female I suffer with a lot of chronic pain that started 20…read moreyears ago. I have never injured myself and have spent the last 20 years heavily investing in chiropractic, acupuncture, massage and other forms of body work and supplementation. My muscles seem to always return to their native state of abnormally tight which affects my daily life. I have worked with James twice now and have to say that what he is doing is both unique and incredible. He takes into account the emotional stressors and trauma that we are holding in our bodies. If you are frustrated with pain and feel stuck or if you want to avoid spending lots of money on other types of body work, I highly recommend seeing James first.

Unfortunately, my experience with this practice was disappointing. I felt that the business owner…read morehandled interactions with me in a way that came across as personal and unprofessional. Instead of maintaining appropriate boundaries and focusing on client care, their responses felt influenced by unrelated or petty matters, which left me feeling uncomfortable and unsupported. I hope the practice reflects on these concerns and improves communication, professionalism, and overall client experience moving forward.

From the owner: Specializing in therapy for children and adults.read more