The Balancing Center

Dr. Fedeli gave me my life back! I can not thank him enough for helping me get better it is truly a blessing.
My story.
I was a very active teenager snowboarding, wake-​boarding, jet skis you name it! Obviously had many falls as well. One fall in particular I will never forget I fell off a balcony when I was 16 years old I fell flat on my back onto concrete and broke my right wrist. All the concentration was on my wrist no X-​rays were taken of my neck and back just my wrist. And at the time I felt like my spine was fine didn’t even think twice about it actually. Three years later at 19 I got my first pinched nerve in my neck and could barely move it. Between 19 and 29 (10 Years!!!) I’ve seen 7 chiropractors 7 being Dr. Fedeli lucky number 7 :) first 6 (4 in michigan and 2 in Chicago) were the old twist and crack your neck kind of chiropractors.
The last 2 years of my life that’s when things started to get really bad. I was super tired all the time, chronically fatigued and slept 10 plus hours a day no problem. I was also very depressed with no quality life and started to get sick all the time because my immune system was shot. I went to more doctors than I can count not ONE knew what was wrong with me. I ended up getting prescribed 3 medications. Adderall to fix my fatigue, clonazepam for my anxiety and neck muscle pain, and citalopram for my depression. After being disappointed too many times and doctors putting bandaids with prescriptions for my fatigue, pain etc. I used my good friend google and started researching my symptoms. It took about a year to come up with the conclusion it could be my C-​1 (Atlas) out of alignment. I thank god for helping me and leading me into the right direction to find this miracle. Shortly after I linked the two I told my boyfriend (which he’s amazing at looking up good doctors and reading their reviews he’s a dentist himself) he is the one that found Dr. Fedeli for me.
My first visit with Dr. Fedeli I was sick again of course with a head cold. I took a cab 3 blocks to his office because walking at the time was too much for me. As soon as he saw me he was so understanding and knew exactly what I was going through. It was so relieving to have someone that understood when all the other doctors had no idea what was wrong. He was like no chiropractor I’ve ever seen before. He did some test one of my legs was shorter than the other and my hips were off by almost an inch! He took X-​rays and then I came back the next day for the adjustment. Which again was like no other chiropractor it was a pressure on my head and ear no cracking no twisting.
I’m writing this one month later and I’m no longer taking Adderall and my energy levels are through the roof compared to what they use to be! I wake up feeling refreshed which is the best feeling ever! I walk to my appointments twice a week no longer need to cab it 3 blocks. I’m eating healthy, growing a mini garden in my kitchen and planted flowers on my deck, graduate from school in 3 weeks. For once Im excited about LIFE! Words can not describe how grateful I am. Thank you Dr. Fedeli you gave me my life back! :)

I’ve been a patient of Dr. Dan and Dr. Ken for about a year. Initially, my posture and inability to walk straight were indicators my body was in need of alignment. After just one visit, I felt more grounded and could walk straighter without much mental effort. I highly recommend them.

Dr Ken is great! He takes his time with you and he’s very thorough! I also love how the staff is very welcoming and make you feel at home;) I had started going to the Balancing center because I had researched nucca and how it is good for people with migraines. Although chiropractic care has not helped my migraines yet, it has definitely helped the knots in my neck that I couldn’t never get rid of until now, and it has helped my feet. From years of wearing heels, I could no longer wear heels for more than 2 hours without my feet killing me. I thought that I would eventually need to see a doctor about it, and they probably would have taken x rays etc. I told Dr. Ken about it and he started adjusting my feet as well. I was recently was in a friends wedding and realized I was still wearing my heels with no pain at the end of the night. I had been in them most of day and I danced in them all night. Usually by the end of the night, I could barely walk. Thank you!

I should have re-​aligned with Dr. Ken way before this. The Universe is lining up, too.

I absolutely love The Balancing Center! I know that no matter how I feel walking into their doors, I will be welcomed with genuine warmth and care, receive amazing healing, and walk out relaxed and feeling aligned and balanced in my body. Dan is himself a gifted healer and has built a team of healers! Thank you for your wonderful care!

Oh Balancing Center, can’t you open an office in LA? I learned so much about my body from Dr. Fedeli and received so much pain relief from my visits with your team. Now that I no longer live in Chicago, I miss you more than ever!

As I came into the new year, I set an intention to improve my overall health and wellness because my energy just felt low. A friend of mine (one of the healthiest and most active people I know) had such high praise for what TBC and Dr. Dan can do for overall energy level that I was open to exploring it when given the offer for a free initial consultation. Mind you, I didn’t have any injuries or chronic pain. I was just interested in — and admittedly a bit intrigued by — how TBC uses a highly subtle and non-​intrusive technique on the base of your neck that somehow boosts energy without inflicting any pain whatsoever. I really just want to feel like my best self, so I thought, «Bring it!» After just 20 minutes in an initial consultation with Dr. Dan I was blown away by how he was able to quickly demonstrate how and where my body was basically unnecessarily locking energy in my right leg that was draining me of my overall energy level. He did a remarkable job of explaining in very simple terms and metaphors how our body responds to certain strain by trying to auto-​correct; which very often leads to what I guess could be described as your body programming itself to store energy in certain places with the intention of «fixing». I’m not Dr. Dan so I won’t even try to further explain with medical expertise *BUT* what I can tell you is that he was able to prove this to me with a very simple exercise within the first 20 minutes of our appointment. I left feeling like I had just been truly educated on ways my body works that I had never known after 33 years of living in it. The real jackpot, however, was how much energy I felt that day and after subsequent sessions thereafter. By taking x-​rays to pinpoint the misalignments and working the extremely gentle but effective magic that he does, he was able to quite literally unlock a well of energy within me that had previously been tied up in the wrong places. I could not be a bigger advocate of Dr. Dan’s and The Balancing Center. Oh — and I also saw Dr. Ken once when Dr. Dan was out and he absolutely follows the same approach and technique. While I understand a lot of people seek out help when they are in pain, I also highly recommend The Balancing Center to anyone who feels like their energy level just isn’t where it should be.

My mom and I have been coming here for the past six months. Dr. Ken Bennett has adjusted us and kept us in alignment and used other healing methods to make our body feel better.

There are no words to describe how I feel about The Balancing Center. Dr. Ken Bennett took me from being in pain constantly to rarely experiencing pain and feeling 99% every day. If you suffer from TMJ and jaw pain, stiff neck, sore muscles, headaches, sinus pain/​pressure, ear infections, allergies, stomach issues, etc. he is your man.
There was a 7 month period of time where I was unable to fully open my jaw making it difficult to eat and speak. I went to two specialists who insisted that I have surgery and wear a permanent mouth guard for 3 months without taking it out. I refused to believe that those were my only two options. I approached Dr. Ken with these two options, nearly in tears, and he suggested we review my neck. We took some in depth X-​rays which showed that the neck was my issue, not my jaw.
After 3 months of treatment I am back to my good old self. I feel wonderful. I can open my jaw fully and best of all I am pain free.
Thank you, Thank you, Thank you, Dr. Ken!

I have been going to The Balancing Center for almost 10 years and they have been instrumental at resolving numerous health issues. I would, and have, recommended Dr. Fedeli and Dr. Bennett to family and friends and all have been completely amazed at the results.

I’m a huge fan of Dr. Fedeli and Dr. Bennett. I referred to the Balancing Center 10 years ago after being hit by a car. The work they do is terrific! I recommend them and Mark the massage therapist highly to anyone pursuing balance in their life, a solution to pain or a great massage!

Dr Fedeli has created an amazing center of healing. As an Ironman athlete I have a very high standard for complete and thoughtful treatment. The balancing center is by far the best chiropractic clinic in Chicago and one of the best in the nation. The holistic approach and personal attention is unsurpassed. I cannot recommend Dr Fedeli and his team highly enough.

Dr. Dan and his team at the Balancing Center are wonderful! Their approach to wellness is top-​notch and the service and care they provide is without equal. As a wellness professional, I highly recommend them for maintaining or regaining balance and good health.

I love the balancing center. My mom and sister recommended. I suffered from back/​neck/​hip pain and headaches. I first started seeing Dr. Dan Fedeli. Inroductury sessions are very thorough. I then slowly transitioned to Dr Bennet. Both are amazing. I tend to go in for tuneups about every month or two and notice I stand, sit and do just about everything with much more comfort and ease. I also started seeing Mary Holmquist for cranial sacral therapy — love it– I am addicted. I think I am on my third session. She has a very calming effect on me which I need as I am always on the run and travelling. I also appreciate how knowledgeable everyone at BC is. They teach you excercises and how to sit to help improve/​diminish pain. I work infront of my computer alot –as soon as I start feeling discomfort — i try to apply excercised and it really does help. I know you can buy package where each session is cheaper but I used my company health FSA account and don’t think I can buy package like that — but will need to look into. Conveniently located for me — right off red line. I have been patient of BC for two years — I think. My body and mind appreciate the tune ups.

I was recommended to The Balancing Center by a co-​worker, and thought it was worth a shot if it could help relieve the lower back pain that I had been experiencing for the past few weeks. I tried to still be open when I discovered I had to come back for a second visit from my initial consultation to get the adjustment I needed. Combined with the x-​rays, these two visits totaled over $ 300. I was a little turned off when they said if I bought 12 sessions, I would get a 15% discount, but figured that if my pain went away, its all worth it. I tried to give them the benefit of the doubt, because they were all very nice people. They had an explanation on what was causing my back pain, and how long it would take to fix it. (2 sessions a week for 6 weeks, and then I would graduate on to a lesser schedule) I came back for a follow-​up visit figuring since I had already invested the money I would go back another time to see if I received additional relief. After this session, I saw that I was billed for a «double session» which they did not make me aware of beforehand. (At this point, over $ 400 spent in one week) At this point, I had enough and decided that they were more of a money-​making scheme then really trying to help me to achieve my optimal health. I contacted my internist, whom I visited today, and he identified that the problem is that I’m having back spasms caused by my hip flexors. I’m going to physical therapy for 3 – 4 weeks, which will work to stretch this muscle and strengthen my core. I also need to wear more arch support. The doctors exact words were, «a chiropracter would have done nothing to help relieve this issue. You would have invested a lot of money for minimal, if any, results.» Truer words never spoken.

With a sister in school to be a chiropractor, I’ve been converted to the philosophy of chiropractic wellness. I found the Balancing Center through a YouSwoop deal and was attracted to their particular philosophy. I went in for no particular reason then to be my best possible self and have now been seeing Dr. Ken for about 6 months. I can’t even fully describe the impact its made on my life. I had a particularly tough fall with some major work stresses and two deaths that hit close to home. I am greatly appreciative to Dr. Ken and the Balancing Center for supporting both my mind and my body through the rough patch and now that I am coming out the other end of it, I am feeling better then I have in years. I have energy, my body is becoming a fine tuned machine. Even stupid little things like heart burn and menstrual cramps, which used to bother me all the time, are better or non-​existent. Headaches have become rare and I would love to see if my baseline blood pressure has dropped too. My still-​a-​student sister suggests that its entirely possible. All I know, is it feels good to be healthy.

I’ve worked with a wide variety of healers for many years, and i can say with true authenticity that Dr. Fedelli offers some of the best healing I have ever experienced. As part of my pain treatment, I also see The Balancing Center massage therapists; each one is better than the other. The entire team has helped my heal my chronic pain to a significant degree. I cannot recommend them more highly.

After having me sit through a cheesy early 90’s video pitch that was reminiscent of a video dating service, I was told they were going to charge me $ 140 dollars just for an assessment. Most chiropractors do this for a fraction of the price or FREE.

I saw Dr Ken Bennett after he did a free spinal assessment at my office. For years I had lower back problems and hip malalignment. After a few adjustments and a couple months of visits, I am fixed. Dr Bennett is thorough, knowledgable and very likeable. His office staff (Emily and Chelsea) are a delight to interact with and I miss them. Fortunately, I have no need for ongoing visits but wanted to add them to my list of recommendations.

Those who are closest to me know that I was hit by a city bus when I was 15. I left me sore and tense. I went to a Chiropractor and they fixed me up good. I have been a cheerleader for the practice since. I have not had any problems since, until a few winters ago, when I slipped and broke my ankle on the ice. It was taking me a long time to recover when a light-​bulb when off– I need to see a Chiropractor. I went to see Dr. Ken Bennett at the Balancing Center. He, through a great a technique (nuka) was able to get me back in line and my ankle followed right behind.