Located in the Gold Coast neighborhood of Chicago, The Balancing Center is a unique, one-of-a-kind chiropractic office that offers a variety of incredibly specialized therapeutic techniques. Our chiropractors use a holistic approach to wellness that looks at the body as a self-correcting system. We believe that the body is made to be well, and our job is to help you unlock the quality of life that you already have.
Through balancing your body with the N.U.C.C.A. upper cervical chiropractic adjustment, supporting the transition to wellness with energetic techniques such as B.E.S.T., and helping you integrate your progress into your daily life through Foundational Movement Practices (F.M.P.), we will not only bring you back to wellness, we'll help keep you there.
Through balancing your body with the N.U.C.C.A. upper cervical chiropractic adjustment, supporting the transition to wellness with energetic techniques such as B.E.S.T., and helping you integrate your progress into your daily life through Foundational Movement Practices (F.M.P.), we will not only bring you back to wellness, we'll help keep you there.
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The Balancing Center was established by Dr. Daniel J. Fedeli in 1987 to bring innovative and forward-thinking alternative health care to Chicago. The practice is designed to treat each patient from a physical, mental, and emotional angle, providing a comprehensive approach that helps with both acute and chronic conditions.
The National Upper Cervical Chiropractic Association (N.U.C.C.A.) has developed a highly advanced procedure that is an extremely precise and gentle technique unlike any other kind of care. A gentle, controlled contact on the first vertebra in the neck is designed to restore balance to the spine. Even though the primary focus is the neck, the effect of the correction influences the entire spine and all body systems.
Basic emotions - fear, anger, grief, and others - are part of the normal response to everyday experiences. Generally, these emotional responses dissipate as the situation that triggers them resolves. For example, if you encounter a growling dog while you're walking down the street, you may feel fear.
These Foundational Movement Practices (F.M.P.) and sequences encourage your body and nervous system to recalibrate to the proper structural balance achieved through the N.U.C.C.A. correction. As you learn to navigate and move your body as it is anatomically designed to move, your nervous system starts to create a new muscle memory.
Melanie's primary focus is to facilitate change and healing in the body using a variety of specialized techniques to address her patients' unique needs. A form of massage involving the manipulation of soft tissue to benefit a person engaged in regular physical activity.
Soft tissue is the connective tissue that has not hardened into bone and cartilage; it includes skin, muscles, tendons, ligaments, and fascia (a form of connective tissue that lines and ensheaths the other soft tissues).Sports massage is designed to assist in correcting problems and imbalances in soft tissue that are caused by repetitive and strenuous physical activity and trauma.
Soft tissue is the connective tissue that has not hardened into bone and cartilage; it includes skin, muscles, tendons, ligaments, and fascia (a form of connective tissue that lines and ensheaths the other soft tissues).Sports massage is designed to assist in correcting problems and imbalances in soft tissue that are caused by repetitive and strenuous physical activity and trauma.
Reviews (28)
Maureen Malone
Feb 04, 2022
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I’ve had chronic pain for a number of months and had different treatments but Dr. Bennett at the Balancing Center analyzed my problem on the first visit… feels almost like a miracle that there really is something wrong with me that he can fix. I didn’t even know something like this, The Balancing Center existed. I’m so optimistic and grateful now!!! Dr. Bennett and Dr. Fedeli are both wonderful… consummate professional who really know their stuff!
Margaret Rehayem
Jan 16, 2022
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Mark Buban
Jan 11, 2022
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Lily Betance
Dec 27, 2021
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Natalie Rothstein
Nov 24, 2021
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Karina
Nov 22, 2021
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Overall good chiropractic services (saw Dr Fedeli) but did not help me with my issues... I also was not communicated any timeline and seemed like the assumption was I would just keep going back indefinitely. Sessions were sometimes only 10 minutes and I ended up waiting a lot of the time because they were behind schedule. Overall can’t say I do or don’t recommend - if you’ve exhausted other treatment options maybe worth a try but they don’t cover insurance and are quite expensive.
Lissa Dysart
Nov 18, 2021
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Have been going to the balancing center for decades, to support my wellness, and am so much better for it. I love the style of calm, caring that all the staff and practitioners have - it’s always a respite of calm and serenity, and the holistic ethos is welcome and genuine. Happy to have access to this gem, and all of the skilled folks there!
Robert Bieniek
Oct 16, 2021
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Peterson Family
Sep 30, 2021
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Kelly F.
Aug 30, 2019
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I've been going to the balancing center for at least 8 years now and every time I walk out of there I'm blown away at how profound yet simple the nucca technique is at this chiropractic office.
I Originally came here because I had wicked sciatica pain. That was cured within six visits. Then I had turf toe from 20 years of dancing and in a matter of 8 visits I can dance and walk without paying again.
I literally use my chiropractor as my body mechanic to tune up once a month because I feel so much better. It's wild! You won't get it until you try it. If you are suffering
I Originally came here because I had wicked sciatica pain. That was cured within six visits. Then I had turf toe from 20 years of dancing and in a matter of 8 visits I can dance and walk without paying again.
I literally use my chiropractor as my body mechanic to tune up once a month because I feel so much better. It's wild! You won't get it until you try it. If you are suffering
Briana B.
May 21, 2018
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Dr. Fedeli is one-of-a-kind. He's a miracle worker, in my opinion. I've been seeing him for 2 years now - the first year I wasn't that consistent with my treatment. However, after seeing the results of what a year could do seeing him occasionally I decided to get more consistent.
Let me first say, every time I see him I feel a huge improvement - physically and emotionally. I feel as though I'm "reset". It's amazing! No matter what I'm going through, when I visit the office I leave with a smile on my face feeling better.
Now let's get to the science
Let me first say, every time I see him I feel a huge improvement - physically and emotionally. I feel as though I'm "reset". It's amazing! No matter what I'm going through, when I visit the office I leave with a smile on my face feeling better.
Now let's get to the science
Sarah D.
Feb 14, 2018
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Dr. Ken is a magician. He really knows where I'm hurting before I even tell him. I appreciate his attention to detail and how he takes so much time adjusting my back. He seems to know so much more than just your average chiropractic and he cares so much about curing his patients as quickly as possible. I definitely will be back and recommend Dr. Ken!
Sunny G.
Dec 06, 2017
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Izabella W.
Nov 15, 2017
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Gayle D.
Aug 28, 2017
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Dr. Dan at The Balancing Center fixed what my physician couldn't figure out. For years, I had suffered from migraines and had neck pain. My physician prescribed medication to treat the migraines. But she did nothing for the neck pain. Then my thumb went numb. My physician prescribed a wrist support thinking that it might be carpal tunnel. She said to call back in 4 weeks if that didn't help. When I called back, she referred me to a hand surgeon. WHAT? I asked, what if this is related to whatever's going on in my neck?
Luckily, I told a friend this story, and she recommended I see
Luckily, I told a friend this story, and she recommended I see
Tommaso S.
Jun 16, 2017
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Dr. Fideli is a wonderful teacher and brings a caring energy which extends to his patients and staff. He is vey knowledgeable in mind and body coordination, immunity and the nervous systems.
The visits where all scheduled by the very knowledgeable and always smiling operators Laura and Becca which have made the flow of my appointments to be a wonderful experience. The waiting room is filled with journals and books aligned with the body energetica .
Thank you all ( balancing center) for staying focused on servicing your patients form the heart with knowledge . I recommend you give your neck some
The visits where all scheduled by the very knowledgeable and always smiling operators Laura and Becca which have made the flow of my appointments to be a wonderful experience. The waiting room is filled with journals and books aligned with the body energetica .
Thank you all ( balancing center) for staying focused on servicing your patients form the heart with knowledge . I recommend you give your neck some
Sal A.
Feb 11, 2017
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Nice people but very unprofessional. I do feel like the treatments were helping me a little. But they gave me very vague answers to my health questions and how they could help me. Dr. Fideli is a fast talker and I think he confuses you on purpose. Then they tell you you have to come in multiple times a week to get better at 75 dollars per ten minute treatment. But they dont give you a real reason. Just that in order for you to get better you have to come in multiple times a week and as time goes your visits can be more infrequent. Again I do feel the treatments they were giving me temporarily
E. P.
Jan 25, 2017
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I want to recommend Dr. H, at the Balancing Center. He gave the most thorough chiropractic session, adjusting me several different ways. It seemed like he kept adding more and more extra things to make sure I was in good adjustment. I rate him highly and want to be his patient .
He not only took amazing care of me , I was with my 2 poodles and on the spot he adjusted them right there and then an they seemed very relaxed after.
He is a great practioner that gives lots of added value
He not only took amazing care of me , I was with my 2 poodles and on the spot he adjusted them right there and then an they seemed very relaxed after.
He is a great practioner that gives lots of added value
Sarah K.
Jul 26, 2016
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Working as a dog trainer and dog walker for the past 5 years, I never realized how effective chiropractic care could be. Dr. Ken has been great at helping me work out any discomfort and imbalance I have due to work. For anyone even caring for one dog, you may not even realize how much it causes imbalance in your body. I have tried other chiropractors but Dr.Ken is by far the best.
Jessica M.
May 12, 2016
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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 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
Anthony R.
Feb 17, 2016
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Anne R.
Sep 25, 2015
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Kathleen P.
Sep 03, 2015
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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!
Lisa D.
Sep 02, 2015
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Marisa V.
Mar 10, 2015
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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
Claudia R.
Nov 05, 2013
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I owe the quality of my life today to Dr Ken. I have been to a lot of chiropractors over the years and I cannot recommend him highly enough. His ability to listen to and understand the body are simply unmatched.
Four years ago I experienced some complications after childbirth and began having lower back pain. Things slowly got worse, despite treatment, until my back began to spasm. It spasmed 24/7 for 9 months. I had chiropractic adjustments 4x/wk, went to acupuncture 3x/wk, and physical therapy 3x/wk. I saw a sports medicine doctor and a back surgeon. I drastically changed my diet, received
Four years ago I experienced some complications after childbirth and began having lower back pain. Things slowly got worse, despite treatment, until my back began to spasm. It spasmed 24/7 for 9 months. I had chiropractic adjustments 4x/wk, went to acupuncture 3x/wk, and physical therapy 3x/wk. I saw a sports medicine doctor and a back surgeon. I drastically changed my diet, received
Maureen M.
Sep 27, 2013
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Jun 04, 2013
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