Health In Balance Center - Chiropractic Center - About Us - Chiropractic Care in South Elgin Illinois

Dr. Waldo, DC, BS, BA, CSCS, his lovely bride Katie, and their daughters Addison and Makenzie live in Elgin, IL. Steve is the youngest of 3 children and grew up in the northern suburbs of Illinois. He has gained numerous academic and athletic awards in baseball at the high school and collegiate level. He had the privilege to extend his education by performing his internship at the Berto Center and with the Chicago Bulls. Steve graduated with a BA from Trinity International University and a minor in Coaching and Fitness Specialist in 1999. Steve was the recipient of The National Major of Year Award from the National Academy of Sports and Physical Education, he was the captain of his college baseball team at Trinity and was asked to compete in many major league scouting events but his professional dreams fell short. Steve thanks God for that unanswered prayer because he would not have met his wonderful wife and furthered his educational career to becoming a doctor.

After graduation, Steve became a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist from the NSCA and was hired at College Park Athletic Club in Deerfield, IL as a fitness specialist. He worked there for 3 years for many junior high, high school and collegiate athletes as well as the public, helping them attain their fitness goals. At this point Steve realized that he wanted to help people more than he was already doing. He entered National University of Health Sciences (formerly National College of Chiropractic) in Lombard, IL and earned a BS in Human Biology and graduated December of 2005 as a Doctor of Chiropractic. Dr. Waldo is a member of the American Chiropractic Association (ACA), Illinois Chiropractic Association, the National Strength and Conditioning Association, and currently attaining his Diplomate in the American Board of Orthopedics. Visit http://www.acatoday.com for more on the leading chiropractic association and for more chiropractic information.

Dr. Waldo’s intensity and focus on life inspires his patients. His insatiable desire for knowledge and learning only improve on his already professional demeanor. Dr. Waldo will be striving to attain Diplomates in Rehab and Neurology in the years to come.

Julie is the Office Manager at Health in Balance. Julie brings 5 years of experience as a dental assitant, one of four sisters, married and looking forward to starting a family one day. These prepared her for the detailed procedures involved in billing, insurance claims, reports, scheduling, and more.

Kelsey is a pivotal piece to the innerworkings of Health in Balance. Kelsey is a chiropractic assistant, a certified Laser Technician, performs BeautyLight applications, performs follow up visits for the smoking and appetite sessions, along with operating the front desk. Kelsey has been working here since the first day in August of 2006. Kelsey also runs her own photography business for family shoots, engagements, class pictures, etc. You can check her blog by clicking here: Photography by Kelsey Leigh

Health in Balance offers Chiropractic, Laser Therapy, and Massage Therapy for all your health care needs. Massage therapy is a powerful ally to attain a healthy lifestyle. The emotional balance massage provides can be just as vital and valuable as the more tangible physical benefits usually sought. As an accepted part of many physical rehabilitation programs and medical facilities, massage therapy has proven to provide benefits for many conditions, including low back and neck pain, arthritis, bursitis, fatigue, high blood pressure, diabetes, immune system function, infertility, depression, and many many more.

Dr. Waldo works hand in hand with you and the therapists in order to provide the most optimum care. This does not mean you are required to receive adjustments and/or laser therapy in order to benefit from massage. Dr. Waldo will meet with you briefly now and then in order to assess your musculoskeletal system to help find out the best course of treatment regarding soft tissue techniques.

1. You will be in a professional environment focused on you. Our professional therapists all have at least 4 years of experience that will show in their technique, body work skills, approach, and ability to meet your style of massage.

3. Salon's usually offer 50 minutes where we offer a full 60 minute on the table massage. When you average in the cost/minute we actually charge less.

PRICE is $40 for 30 minutes, $80 for 60 minutes, or $110 for 90 minutes. Gift certificates are available for sale. The FALL schedule for each of the therapists are below. Each week is fluid and they may add/subtract hours or days along the way.

Lurana: Mondays 10:00 - 1:00 and 5:15 and 6:30, Tuesdays 12:45 - 2:00, Thursdays 10:00 - 4:30, and some Fridays & Saturdays

Kari: She has an open schedule and can accommodate a broad spectrum of mornings, afternoons and evenings throughout the whole week. Please check the open times below or call the office.

In order to make scheduling as easy as possible we are going to post the massage schedule for two weeks. We will keep the schedule up to date, however it is possible that the below time may have been filled for they are first come first serve. You will find an appointment link below the schedules or if you look in the blue section on the RIGHT you can request an appointment online or call the office. We will respond promptly to your inquiry via phone call and/or email if requested online. You can obviously call the office anytime to put your name on a waiting list or to book an appointment further out than two weeks.

Lurana has been practicing massage therapy since 2003, Illinois licensed and nationally certified since 2005. A graduate of Northern Illinois University, Lurana decided to pursue a career in massage after starting a family. After receiving her massage education at Elgin Community College, she has continually worked towards enhancing her skills with additional coursework in myofascial release, neuromuscular treatment, pathologies, chronic neck pain and education. She has worked with chiropractors since 2003, assisting patients to achieve their health care goals by listening to their needs and helping their bodies to find and maintain balance. Education is another passion for Lurana; she has taught massage therapy for over five years and until recently has been the Program Coordinator for massage therapy at Elgin Community College. Lurana and her family live in the Fox Valley and stay active in the church, school district and youth hockey.

Dr. Waldo has turned my skepticism about chiropractic care into belief. He patiently explained the benefits all while treating various painful spots. Most importantly, he taught me about the use of chiropractic care as an alternative treatment for my children’s health. After having struggled through various respiratory conditions last year, including pleurisy, and several bouts of pneumonia, I agreed to try his approach. I am so pleased that the children have not gotten sick. A quick trip to Dr. Waldo when they show initial symptoms is all it takes to enhance the body’s ability to fight off sicknesses. Many around us have noticed the differences in their health. It is remarkable.

I have known for a long time that my overweight condition needed addressing. Dr. Waldo offered to help “whenever I was ready.” Readiness was spurred on by an emergency open heart operation on my mother. Odds were highly in my favor that I would need the same surgery 25 years from now. I was READY. Dr. Waldo offered confidentiality, instruction, encouragement, and support. He took time to teach me about the approach he recommended. He encouraged my efforts and celebrated the successes. In just 8 weeks I have lost over 26 pounds! It took me 16 weeks to lose the same amount on a different weight loss program. It isn’t a diet, it is for life. I feel great, am not hungry, do not get headaches, am satisfied and energetic. It is not hard to see that I can do this for life. My life and health depend on it.

Health in Balance’s mission is to the patient. We will provide a safe, clean, peaceful, and professional environment, in order to help individuals restore their health in a timely manner. We will be upfront and honest in order for the individual to make a decision that is in their best interests without wasting time and/or money. The clinic is committed to bringing the community better health and a better way of life through Chiropractic means. We will not push you into anything. We will lay out the facts and walk side by side with you to improved health.

You will be asked to arrive 10 minutes ahead of your appointment in order to fill out paperwork that will help Dr. Waldo provide you with the best care possible. Please bring a pair of shorts to change into during the examination. Do not be discouraged if you are only one of two patients in the office. We arrange the schedule in order for the doctor to be focused intently on you during this time.

The length of the exam is dependent upon the complexity of the problem. On average, Dr. Waldo will spend approximately 45-60 minutes on your first visit beginning with a detailed history coinciding with the form you provided. Following the history will be a comprehensive physical examination involving orthopedic, neurological, muscle and joint, posture, gait, and palpatory evaluation. The results will be collected in order to prepare an accurate diagnosis and evaluate if chiropractic is best suited for your condition. Dr. Waldo will refer you to another specialized health care provider if appropriate. Remember that you have the ultimate decision and nothing will be done without your consent.

After the history and physical exam you will receive treatment in order to decrease pain or discomfort if deemed appropriate by Dr. Waldo. In some cases treatment might be withheld until the next visit, or possibly even later that day, in order to assess your situation completely and provide the best care possible. Some treatments might consist of spinal manipulation, Laser/Light Therapy, Graston Technique, Massage, Kinesio-tapingice, or heat depending upon your condition. Dr. Waldo may also suggest nutritional supplements, in-home exercises, and self-treatment advice to speed up your recovery.

Researchers at a Minnesota hospital involving cardiac patients found that educated patients healed twice as fast. Dr. Waldo will provide you with a summary of your condition during your First Visit, however, the detailed, individualized report will be provided on your very next visit. This is called the Report of Findings. Here many of your questions and concerns will be addressed fully along with the recommended course of care. The reason we wait until the second visit is simple, human attention span is limited. Your first visit may be long, the exam will be provocative, and the time spent from when you leave the office and return will provide valuable information for your treatment plan.

Most of our patients come to our office with four basic questions and the 15-20 minute report of findings will answer these four questions along with any other questions you may have: