Bodies in Balance

This review is specifically for the Massage part of this business. They also do chiropractic and theraply… and I can’t speak to that. I bought a Groupon for one-​hour massage. It was OK, but I have a pet peeve that when something says «one-​hour» I feel that I’ve been ripped off if it only lasts 45 minutes.
I was there 20 minutes before my appointment. The receptionist was not happy to see me… and acted at first like she was surprised that someone would approach her. I filled out the paperwork and turned it in to a now empty reception desk. At the top of the hour, I still hadn’t heard or seen anyone, Two minutes after the hour… I find the receptionist and ask, «So what’s the plan?» She replies, «What do you mean?» I reply, «Well, I’m scheduled for a massage that’s supposed to start two minutes ago.» «Oh,» she replies, «He’s finishing up with someone.» I sit back down. Five minutes later, my massage therapist (I assume) races by… no acknowledgement of my existence or that he’s running late… he races by the other direction…10 minutes past the hour, he comes out and introduces himself… I get undressed and he comes into the room at 15 minutes after the hour… gives an OK massage and then ends promptly at the top if the hour. Viola! a mediocre 45-​minute, «one-​hour» massage.
Groupon is a great way to introduce people like me to new businesses… and the ones I like, I return to.
Not this one.

I purchased a «we deal» coupon for a massage from BIB and Mr Stein. This coupon had a very short period during which it could be used. I missed the expiration date and called a few weeks late and asked if I could get the massage since I’d never been to their facility and wanted to try it out. They gave me a flat «no» and basically a «tough luck» attitude. No offer like «if you can come at 9am on a Monday we’ll honor it». No offer to give just the coupon cost back! It’s clear Mr Stein is just interested in money and not the well being of current or future customers. He’s playing the «sell coupons with a real short life and hope only ½ or less try to use them in time» game. With this attitude, I’d be leery of any service from this place!

Is it bad that Hal (Dr. Stein) called me a freak and then yelled at me for eating only edamame and ice cream for a month straight. I’m not lying. He told me that one leg is shorter than the other and then gave me a lift to put in my shoe, but I didn’t follow directions cause then I can’t wear open back shoes, and those are the sexy ones. And damnit I love ice cream and edamame.
On a serious note, I love Hal. He always fixes me and he doesn’t get made when I scream when he cracks me (not that it hurts, I just don’t like the noise). He also always keeps up on my family and asks about them whenever we come in. It’s not like we’re a forgettable family, so he definitely remembers the drama. He’s a great doctor and very caring. If you’re looking for a chiropractor go to Hal, he’ll fix you in a jiffy.

I used to take yoga classes here in the morning. It was a great start to the day nad was realxing and soothing. Dr. Stein also does many other fitness programs, but I think that yoga is his best one. The prices vary depending on how long you will take the class and what program you will be doing.