Gold Coast Wellness

I’ve been under the care of all the staff at GCW for 7 years, and I couldn’t live without them. Two herniated discs caused me serious problems until Dr. O and Elisha, a wonderful massage therapist/​pain guru, helped me work out a plan to keep me mobile and as pain-​free as possible. As with another reviewer, Dr. O called me at home when I was laid up with back spasms to see how I was doing.
Elisha, though, is my star here. Weekly massages and deep tissue work keep me moving and grooving. I can’t say enough about her, and I refer anyone complaining of pain to her, because her knowledge of body work and how one thing can cause another, are unparalleled. I adore her. Don’t ever leave me, Elisha!!!

My massage therapist, Heather, was intuitive and thoughtful in her approach to my treatment. She described her technique as «fascial manipulation,» referring to her focus on penetrating and loosening the connections between primary muscle groups. My experience of her technique is that it is quite different from «deep tissue massage» (as the service was advertised on Groupon). The overall effect was different, leaving me less like jello and more pleasurably «loose.» I would recommend her to any client who is knowledgeable about massage techniques and can recognize the uniqueness of her work.

DO NOT go here for a massage! I can see from other reviews that the chiropractic care is good, but this was the WORST massage I ever had — and I’ve had a lot.
When I checked in, the massage therapist did not introduce herself (I later found out when she gave me her card when I left that her name is Leah). I changed, and waited at least 10 minutes for her to come back in. She proceeded to give me a very lame massage, didn’t react when I said anything — for some reason (and I’ve never had this before) — I got the feeling she HATED what she was doing. And to make matters worse, you can hear all conversatons going on elsewhere.
To top it off, the 50 minute massage lasted at the most 40 minutes; apparently she counted the 10 – 15 minutes I was waiting for her as part of the treatment. I brought it up at the end but she insisted it was a full 50 minutes. I checked my watch both when she came in & when she left so I know I was accurate.
Horrible experience, a waste of time and money (even with Living Social coupon).

I’ve been to Dr. Odisho’s Riverwest and Gold Coast location for both massage therapy and physical therapy and his staff is both friendly and top notch. For my massage therapy I went with Elisha and she can really work out the knots I had built up over the years. She made sure you were comfortable with the amount of pressure she applied and new exactly were the knots were. Dr. O has assisted me with a variety of injuries I seem to get into from my knee to elbow and back. Overall the service is great and I will continue to visit GCW for my needs and services.

I first gave this place 4-​stars, and that was until I was dropped from treatment. However, before I go into that, I must say that Dr. O and his staff generally pretty kind.
I decided to go with Gold Coast Wellness because I needed supplemental treatment; massage therapy with the Physical therapy I was already receiving at another location.
When I met with Dr. O, he was really good at assuring me that it would not be a problem. Fast-​forward a few weeks and I’d only seen the massage therapist maybe twice (admittedly I had ran late for my appoints and missed one session).
I started to get worried that I wasn’t getting the supplemental care that I was seeking there. Eventually I was told that they can’t just provide ONLY massage therapy. So I had extra PT, on top of my current regimen.
Eventually, I had asked about receiving trigger point injections since I was told by Dr. O that they had a pain specialist. Gloria, the office manager, followed up with me and mentioned that she had to check with insurance. This took almost 3 weeks.
I called and spoke with her and she started talking about how inconsistent I was and how that makes my case look harder to prove. I REMINDED her that it was only suppose to be SUPPLEMENTAL care and I was already seeing another PT on a regular basis.
To make a long story short, a few days later I got a call from Gloria saying that whomever she’d spoken with on their end stated they didn’t want to treat me anymore because of the gaps in my attendance. Basically, they were afraid of not getting PAID.
I was SHOCKED. I was honest from day 1 about what I needed, which was massage therapy. I got everything but that, with the exception of 2 or 3 sessions, then I was dropped like a HOT POTATO.
Unfortunately, it made me feel like this practice didn’t follow their motto about making sure their patients feel better or are cared for. I understand that its a business and they need to make money, but the way my case was handled, it was really only about $$$.
I wouldn’t recommend this place to anyone with an accident or injury case because your treatment will be different! I.e. you can’t get PT on the same day as you get a massage for «insurance purposes.»
Bah.

Sarge and his staff are the best that a chiropractic facility can offer. They listen and seek to understand your personal fitness/​nutrition/​health concerns, accommodate, are well trained, and offer a variety of services. Sarge is so helpful and accommodating and helped me train and prepare for the Chicago marathon and assist me with my overuse/​knee injuries. Their scheduling online makes it a easy process for those with little time and have always been helpful to accommodate my busy schedule.
On the side of my busy traveling consulting gig, I am an aerobics instructor so the demands of both my job causes non-​typical stresses in my opinion. I have been to several chiros in the city, and I stop here because I found what I am looking for. case closed!

I joined on late this year with a group of friends for the Chicago Marathon. I can say with the up most confidence that I would have not made it had it not been for Dr. O. and his crew. Since I hadn’t been training all that long I had a lot of catching up to do and a few minor injuries threatened to end this years run for me. But Dr. O. got me back on track and across the finish line. He made me custom made orthotics from a mold he made of my feet, not just a scan like in the stores, and that fixed a lot of problems I’ve been having from even before training. And they were only $ 150. My roommate has the same running orthotics from a podiatrist that are from the same manufacture but only ¾ length that he paid over $ 300 dollars out of pocket. My roommate is pissed! Also, I think one of the only reasons I’m able to walk normally a day after the marathon while other people are still crawling in agony is cause of Dr. O. signature sports specific stretching technique. There are parts of my quads and hamstrings that Dr. O. worked on that I had never even felt before. Part of the muscle I’ve missed with my own stretches and I know those are the parts I’ve hurt in the past. Those are the parts that would likely have been killing me after the run but not an ache because of the stretching. Thanks for help on the 26.2 Dr. O.

I have been to my fair share of Chiropractic clinics, all offering different levels of therapy from strictly adjustments, to physical therapy, massage therapy, the list goes on and on. After finding Gold Coast Wellness and River North Health & Wellness, I am confident that I have found the perfect place for me!
I came across Dr. O’s clinic randomly when a friend of mine posted something on his Facebook page about a clinic he was going to try out in the city. I reached out to him since the clinic I had been going to was out in the suburbs, and frankly for the service I was receiving, was not worth the time spent to travel out there.
So after getting some information from my friend, I reached out to the clinic and actually got Dr. O on the phone. He was extremely friendly and quickly found out whether my insurance was accepted at his clinic. Once I received the thumbs up, I quickly made an appointment for myself.
Gold Coast Wellness and River North Health & Wellness definitely stand out from the rest. Their approach to overall wellness is outstanding. Some key characteristics that distinguish these clinics…
1) Dr. O (or Sarge as we have come to know him) takes a personal interest in his patient’s overall wellness. Unlike other clinics that I have been to in the past, Dr. O is very involved in the process. Other clinics I have tried often had several techs that work with the patients, and the doctor would only see the patients for a few minutes at the end of the appointment. Sarge gets to know his patients and is always very friendly as well as professional. He checks in on his patients throughout their appointments and wants to make sure that they are always pleased with the clinic’s service.
2) Service Offerings: The clinics offer a vast array of services to their clients, from physical therapy, adjustments, massage therapy, orthotics… the list is very extensive. I would recommend checking out their website for details. And most importantly, a lot of insurance plans are accepted here, so more often than not, treatments are covered!
3) Location, Location, Location… for those living in the city or in the vicinity, Dr. O’s clinic is fantastic. He first opened up a clinic in the Gold Coast, and more recently opened another clinic in River North. And even better, he offers COMPLIMENTARY VALET at both of the locations!
These are only a few of the things that make Gold Coast Wellness and River North Health & Wellness such great businesses. I definitely recommend that people check out Dr. O’s clinics. The service is unparalleled, and I am a very satisfied & happy client. I have referred many people to his clinics and they have all been extremely impressed as well. It is also very simple to schedule appointments via Schedulicity (
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On a side note, Sarge is always shows his customer appreciation. My husband and I have attended several events that he has hosted in the past as an appreciation to his customers. I have never been to a clinic that does this for its patients.
Thanks, Dr. O, for the excellent service you provide! We will certainly be back!

I’ve been going to Gold Coast Wellness for about two years now, and I’ve never had anything less than a stellar experience. Most of my treatments have been for foot pain from running, so I can’t speak for any chiropractic services such as adjustments, but my treatments have always been outstanding. Dr. Odisho and his staff are incredibly friendly, accommodating and professional, and as Rob L.‘s review mentioned, they always work with my insurance to ensure I get the best deal.
Earlier this summer, I purchased a pair of custom orthotics for my running shoes for an incredibly reasonable rate, and I couldn’t be happier. More recently, I’ve been going for sports massages to relieve head/​neck/​shoulder/​back tension, and Elisha in particular does an excellent job of removing the knots in these areas.
The location is great (just off Clark Street inside Sandburg Terrace) and easily accessible to Gold Coast and Old Town-​area patrons. Also, if you have a car, parking is free! Best of all, they recently started using Schedulicity (
), so I can see their availability on any given day and schedule appointments online without having to call.
I’ve been pleased enough with my experiences to refer several people to Gold Coast Wellness, so definitely check them out if you’re looking for a good, friendly chiropractor with a range of services. It really couldn’t be an easier or more enjoyable experience!

Fortunately I ended up not needing to see Dr. Odisho … or maybe not? For a medical professional his service was unparalleled, especially considering I haven’t been before & would’ve been a first time client. I called a little after 6 p.m. on a weekday and Dr. Odisho had left for the day, though the person who answered the phone was extremely friendly & helpful. Then, Dr. Odisho personally called me back on his cell phone at 7p.m. *And* followed up the next morning! If only all doctors/​clinicians were so attentive…

When my back, hips, piriformis, ankles, shins, or other joints are out of whack, this is the place I come to. Dr Sargon Odisho, (or just plain Sarge), and his team of docs work me over well and make me feel so much better. They offer a variety of care and services, including massages, however I’ve only used the chiropractic part. Great staff that is always friendly and helpful, always makes me feel at home. They always try and work with your insurance and plus they have free parking in their underground garage, which is always helpful in this area.