Bodies In Balance

This place was recommended by my surgeon. I had knee reconstruction surgery and when it came time to start walking again, I started working with Adam and his team. They got me walking and strengthened my knee so now I am able to get back to regular exercise. almost 2 years later, I still go to Bodies in Balance once a week to make sure I don’t cause any more injuries. Their pilates instructors are amazing!

As a former UCLA NCAA athlete, long-​distance runner, and avid triathlete, you can bet that I’ve had my fair share of injuries and thusly have worked with a number of physical therapists. Adam and Ben at Bodies and Balance are hands-​down the most effective therapists in Los Angeles.
This past June (2015), I had surgery on my right hip (arthroscopic repair of the right labrum) and decided to try Bodies in Balance for my recovery — it was one of my best life-​decisions yet. I came in hobbling on crutches with an incredibly stunted range of motion and mild residual pain and after a few weeks of working with Adam and Ben, I am moving around normally again. My hip feels as healthy as can be.
Not only are Adam’s educational and clinical background and track– record impressive, his personality and detailed explanations of his methods help ease the anxiety associated with injuries.
If given the option to work with Ben, in tandem to Adam, definitely do. Ben is a fountain of well-​traveled, comprehensive knowledge when it comes to getting the body back to moving. Ben is so kind and often spent extra time with me to make sure that I felt better leaving the office than when I came in. Ben is available later in the day and after typical business hours, too, which is beyond helpful for us 8−5ers.
If you’re looking to get your body healthy and functional, go to Bodies in Balance. I am so grateful for them.

New cool Brace, thanks to the gifted people and Physical Therapist, Adam Tanner-​Hill at Bodies In Balance.

Since this PT place has the comfort of parking structure and validation, is great. But almost two months and half physical therapy with Adam was my huge wasting time, money and energy. I went there with a left knee ACL tear, hoping to at least have my mobility and balance back, obviously did not expect 100% but at least some percentage, as my orthopedic surgeon was so positive that I still can live without ACL.
Adam was just asking me to do different painful and hard exercises like bending, pulling with weight on, on a very stiff and sore knee without first having a range of motion such as biking to warm it up. He never used Ultrasound, never put electrical stimulation, he did not even put ICE after the work out to reduce the inflamation and pain. Every time I was leaving there, I was more and more sore. All he knew, was just talking and talking, throwing some BS to my face and while I was doing the exercise, he was on his laptop looking for pictures of exercises to email me to continue and follow up. I had no idea a professional educated PT shall do all those stuff to heal the injury first until I changed to another PT who told me all those stuff were done on me was a big mistake which delayed my process of gaining my mobility.
Natasha was the best and amazing. She helped me a lot by showing some Pilates exercises, supervising me while doing. I think she deserves to work at a more professional, high educated PT place than there.

The best PT I’ve found. Adam changed my life. Simply put, my back pain is gone. Forever grateful. BT

I have sciatica on the right side, lower back pain, and have what feels like a knife jammed in the back of my knee. I also have burning sensation through my hamstring and was walking with a limp in April prior to coming here.
After 2 appt. with Adam & 3 appts with the pilates instructor Natasha, my pain has gone from a 7 – 8 to a 0.5.
Between Adam & Natasha, they worked with me on exercises that I needed to do to get better. I wish I found them on my first stint with this issue in 2013, instead I got a epidural which relieved the issue. Then when I re-​injured it in April 2015 by jumping on a trampoline with kids, I went straight here because I wanted to avoid another epidural & that’s what I’ve done. I am back to 97%, and will be 100% once I decide to play basketball again. Will not be jumping on a trampoline anytime again soon though!
I STRONGLY RECOMMEND Bodies In Balance if you need any type of Physical Therapy. I went to this place based on Unilocal reviews also… So should you!

Stop looking, you found the place! I am so happy I came to Bodies in Balance after my knee surgery. The office is conveniently located and has easy parking. Adam is fantastic, has great attention to detail and you can tell he really knows his stuff. Maya is amazing and thanks to her I feel more confident in my «new» knee. Salina and the rest of the crew are so friendly. The appointment reminder emails and website that shows you your «homework» exercises are super helpful. I am very grateful and can’t say enough good things about the way I was treated. It was always professional but at the same time warm. I would give them a 6 star rating if I could.

I was referred by my orthopedist to Bodies in Balance after having surgery to repair my ACL. I thought that it would be a slow and painful process, but I feel like my recovery has gone as smoothly as possible thanks to Adam and Maya. I genuinely like them as people, so what first seemed daunting – physical therapy twice a week – turned into something I’ve looked forward to. I really appreciated the combination of traditional physical therapy and pilates they provide. Adam was wonderful about explaining the knee’s recovery process and pushing me to feel confident and strong. He is incredibly knowledgeable and uses a variety of techniques to improve my strength and stability. I’ve also felt so lucky to get to use Pilates in my recovery and work with Maya. Maya is incredibly well versed in rehabilitative Pilates and has helped immensely with my balance, coordination and strength. I’d highly recommend Bodies in Balance to anyone looking for holistic physical therapy.

Words can only begin to describe how grateful I am that I found Bodies in Balance. I would give them 10 stars if I could. I get teary-​eyed when I think about how much pain I was in for so many years and now it’s almost completely gone!
I have degeneration in my lumbar spine and two bulging discs, and I had been in excruciating pain every day for several years. Most mornings I would get my children to school and could barely walk back to my car… and OMG if my 7 year-​old pulled on me I wanted to die. It felt awful to constantly tell my kids I couldn’t do things with them because of my back and I’m only 43 and in fairly good shape. It got worse over time, and the exercising I did on my own no longer helped, and often made it worse.
A little over a year ago I went through 20 sessions of PT at Cedar’s, and although the pain lessened somewhat it never got significantly better. The therapist I was working with said that it might never get much better so I needed to figure out other ways to manage the pain. Another year passed and the pain increased again. I made the HUGE mistake of standing for 5 hours at my kids’ school carnival and could not move the next morning. I ended up on the bedroom floor fully crying because of the pain and frustration. I was now fully open to the idea of surgery, but my doctor said it wasn’t yet an option for me.
I had heard many stories over the years of people healing their backs with pilates, so I asked my doctor to prescribe PT for me and searched on Unilocal (I use it for everything!) for a PT office that worked with Pilates. I found Bodies in Balance! You will see some reviews for the previous owner, but it is currently owned by Adam. He is amazing!!! He really knows his stuff, does a thorough assessment each time I see him, has a great sense of touch and puts me through some fantastic stretches. He is kind and really listens to me. He also explains everything in great detail, but in language that I can understand.
As much as I love Adam, I have to tell you that the one I give the most credit to for my progress is Natasha… I LOVE HER! She is one of the pilates therapists who works with Adam and she is an angel. I have been working with her about twice a week for about 3 months and I got almost immediate relief from the exercises she taught me. It was slow-​going at first, but I could definitely feel the results and my «regular» pain level decreased from a ⁷⁄₈ to a ¾ within a month. Now I would say that I generally have no pain, with occasional spikes into ¾, depending on what I’ve been doing. She helped me to strengthen my core to help stabilize and support my spine. The tools she’s taught me to support myself are helpful all day long and she «sits» on my shoulder reminding me of what to do. Now that things are better she has taken my training to the next level to really get me strong so that hopefully soon I will no longer have spikes and can actually go to the mall without regretting it. She is also kind and caring and challenges me while being supportive and I know that she feels so good about the results she has helped me achieve.
If you are looking for PT you can rest assured that you are in fantastic hands at Bodies in Balance. I am a massage therapist, and I know quality bodywork and training when I see it… look no further.

I found Bodies in Balance on Unilocal after being referred for Physical Therapy by my surgeon. I am so pleased that I chose them. Adam is the best physical therapist, always making sure that you are successful not only physical but mentally, as many injuries can be a real drag. He takes time to explain anything that may be confusing and also to help you have a better understanding of the mechanics at work. I have had various methods while seeing him, from manual mobs to heat therapy and e-​stim. He is so knowledgable and patient. I came in on crutches and had to learn how to walk again but always felt supported and left feeling accomplished. I have been here for several months now, as my recovery is a difficult one that has required more procedures. I am now doing pilates here as well. Natasha and Maya are both so enthusiastic and are your biggest cheerleaders. They take great attention to detail in making sure you are not doing something incorrectly that could lead to pain or discomfort later.
Scheduling is easy and they send you reminder emails which is helpful as I am always forgetting. They also have online portals that stretches and exercises can be sent to you for work at home.
I highly recommend Bodies in Balance to anyone who wants to have a positive and encouraging team of professionals who are excited to get you back to full health, and beyond!

I’ve been at bodies in balance for about three months now and have seen great results after working with Maya. She has been so encouraging and supportive which I really appreciate. We’ve been working on lower spine, hamstring and sciatic issues and I’ve gone from being a total wreck to feeling pretty great in a short amount of time. I also love how they embrace both Pilates and yoga in my treatment — it was my first intro to Reformer Pilates and I’m now hooked! Everyone at the studio has been amazing, highly recommend.

My favorite place to feel better and heal my leg. They helped me rehab my right knee with no need for surgery. The instructors are outstanding. Maya is very upbeat and cheerful and has 1 million different ways to get you working on your weaker parts.

This is the place! I’ve been to physical therapy many times and this time I vowed I’d find a place that reminded me of a day spa and was a pleasure to go to. I saw all kinds of pt places. One looked like it was full of 90 year olds. One was a small house filled with dozens of people. Another was squeezed into a basement. Another looked like your typical muscle gym. Where was the day spa? Well it’s in Beverly Hills on the fifth floor of a Wilshire high rise. What a chic, serene, calm environment! Very personal, very beautiful, never crowded. It’s a luxury experience all the way.
The other thing I was looking for was pilates. And few places tdo it. Bodies in Balance has serious pilates credibility and great instructresses. Doing one on one pilates with a reformer and Cadillac and having my insurance company only charge me $ 45 a session is like a dream come true. Especially when you’re working out with Maya, the enigmatic high-​diver/​forestry expert. She’s the best!
Adam is the owner and he’s like a giant man-​mountain from Australia who is seriously like the tendon-​whisperer. He’s has telepathic diagnostic skills that will amaze you. You’ll be in good hands. Surprising large and massive hands, but good ones!
Don’t settle for crappy gym-​like physical therapy when you can come here!
Don’t! Just don’t do it!
Did I mention free two hour parking on the side streets just a little north? Only two blocks away. You’ll be saving money right there!

I was referred to a physical therapist in Beverly Hills by a solid Doctor who is also located smack dab in Beverly Hills. The PT facility that he sent me to is pretty well known and has a good rep and good staff. Something about the place bothered me though, everyone there moved very quick — even the secretary! There was not a lot of room and way too many people walking around, I soon realized that this spot was a bit of a circus for my taste — a circus in closed quarters and claustrophobic. Eventually a series of events led me to switch to another PT and I ended up choosing Bodies in Balance.
I was first lured by their solid website — well done and informative. When I first visited the office it was extremely inviting and I was greeted by the owner, Kelly. Kelly is great! She can jive talk with both men and women young and old — TRUST. The all female staff is very attractive and friendly. You won’t find many physical therapy facilities like this one. You should have a certain expectation of what an office should look like that is located in Beverly Hills and if this doesn’t fulfill your needs I don’t know what will. Also great office building — complete with nice elevators and overall cleanliness. I would recommend giving Bodies in Balance a go especially if they take your insurance.

I am a 24 year old male and I have a herniated disk in my lower lumbar that I’ve been treating with Kelly for many months now. She and her team have been very good with me, attending to my symptoms as they change week to week and addressing them through the many forms of therapy they have to offer at Bodies in Balance. I can happily say that through their help I can now walk, run, and play the sports that I once loved, when at one time I could barely get out of bed. She is an excellent therapist with a wonderful attitude. Id recommend her to anyone in need.

I went in based off the Unilocal reviews. Kelly seemed overwhelmed with my injuries
she pretty much turned me away and said i need to go in for blood work to make sure i dont have any deseases because its not normal for a person to have 3 injuries. I also got the vibe she didnt want to work with me because I’m a male, she seemed very uncomfortable touching me on our evaluation. if you’re male or have multiple injuries, i would go elsewhere.

I’ve already referred two friends to Kelly, and they now rave about her as much as I do. I saw an orthopedic surgeon for my excruciating frozen shoulder (a condition that prevents any shoulder movement). I got zero relief from the cortisone shot he prescribed, and so began seeing both a physical therapist AND a chiropractor in NYC. After six months, I still couldn’t get dressed or shake anyone’s hand without enduring staggering pain. Work brought me to LA for a couple of weeks, so I went to Kelly. After only four appointments with her, I got 80% of my range back — and had ZERO pain. I cannot overemphasize how dramatic the improvement was after six miserable months. I haven’t taken a pain reliever since, and it’s all due to Kelly. She’s as competent as she is compassionate.

I had been suffering from on and off back pain over the last couple of years, primarily after basketball games. Being a weekend warrior with a hectic weekday work schedule was occasionally causing debilitating back aches after exercise. After visiting Kerlan Jobe for an x-​ray and determining that there were no bone injuries, I visited Bodies in Balance for three Physical Therapy sessions. I saw immediate improvement after the first couple appointments. I learned new lower back stretches, received ultrasound and electrical stimulation treatments, and even did a little bit of pilates. I can already sense an improvement in my back, and I would recommend this clinic to anyone else with back issues.

Kelly & her team are wonderful. Very caring, patient, and knowledgeable. Very thankful for her service.

Kelly is excellent. She knows what she is doing, and she cares about her patients. She works with her patients herself, rather than having «assistents» do most of the work. No doubt, that lowers her profits, but it is better for the patient. Kelly is very active herself, and she understands what it is like for an active person to suffer an injury. If anyone can help you get back to your active lifestyle, Kelly can.