Balance Health Fitness - Rolling Meadows, Illinois

Lauren C.

Paula is very experienced and knowledgeable and has really helped me realize what was causing my pain. I’ve had major hip and back pain for years. She got a Stemwave machine and it has changed my life. I am in much less pain and as a result can be more active in my everyday life.

Kim A.

I have MS like so many of Paula's clients so I've always struggled with finding the balance between getting stronger and the fatigue that exercise can bring on. Paula is very intuitive on top of being an excellent trainer always modifying training based on my individual needs. Paula has always gone above and beyond getting personally involved in her clients lives like when she joined my MS team for our annual WALK fundraiser where she raised more than anyone else. I found a true friend and supporter in Paula and know you'll feel the same once you start training with her.

Eileen H.

Paula is by far the best and most informative trainer I have been to. Over 20+ years with MS, I have been to quite a few.
Paula has an innate sense of what is needed, and knows how to target that area directly.
She knows her stuff, and if she doesn’t, she will research and find out how she can best help you.
I highly recommend her.

Updated 6/19/25
After having relocated from the last time I worked with her, I was reconnected with Paula. She is still as helpful as ever in knowing how to navigate MS symptoms.
But now, she uses a tool called “soft wave”. From what I understand, it works with ultrasonic waves that penetrate the tissue.
It is nothing short of amazing.
I experienced frozen shoulder 9 years ago and I have not been able to extend my arm over my head since that time. It has been painful and “stuck” for 9 years. On top of the MS symptoms, I figured it was just something I had to deal with. I have had cortisone shots and other therapists try to help.
The first visit using the soft wave I could raise both arms over my head.
It’s been over a month now and I still have full range of motion.
Paula is a very intuitive therapist, and now with the addition of the soft wave, she is a
Godsend.

M L.

I have been working with Paula for more than 5 years and her skill in helping me, and others, work productively toward health, wellness and fitness goals is extraordinary. She has helped me thru issues following a hip replacement, weight loss, challenges with arthritis, balance, proper form and more. When you work with Paula, you are the only person on the planet...and her warm, gentle and humorous personality makes working with her a real pleasure. For Paula, every client matters!

Heather D.

About 3 yrs ago I was diagnosed with RA, I could barley walk or hold a plate without being in excruciating pain, the only option from my doctor was meds, I defeated. A co-worker referred me to Paula and my world changed for the better, I am stronger now then I was even before the RA. Paula's knowledge of the body, health, autoimmune is something to be admired, she has provided me with more resources then any Doctor I have seen in these past 3 years. Paula observes every movement your body is making if something is painful or she notices you are not using the correct muscles she modifies the exercise so your body is getting exactly what it needs. Paula has given me my life back and the ability to keep up with my teen daughters.

Steven L.

I have been seeing Paula for over six years now. She is exceedingly dedicated to her clients as I have witnessed with others besides myself. She is knowledgeable in every aspect of her practice. I find it a big plus that each session is different from the one previous, so that one does not become disinterested by routine. In addition to her mastery of all things Pilates, she has a broad knowledge base of integrative health which serves everyone in addressing the root cause issues regarding their specific cares.
So yes, a five star recommendation!

Sharie F.

I was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis more than 30 years ago and have been going to Paula regularly for the last 5 years now. My neurologist and I agree that without Paula, I would be in a wheelchair.
She is an extraordinary personal trainer who really cares about her clients. Paula is very smart having been a nurse before changing to this profession. She has a lot of medical knowledge about how our bodies and muscles work. She uses a myriad of devices to make people feel better, and I can tell you that I feel better every single time after I have a session with her.
Paula will use everything she has (and her modalities are endless!-essential oils, creams, electric stim, infared sauna, the many ways she uses the reformer to stretch, strengthen and tone. She also has a vibration plate as well as special chair to stretch our backs and that is just some of the devices she uses. I have recommended her to others and all agree that she is fabulous at helping each of them improve.

M S.

I have worked with 6 other trainers and Paula is by far the best. Heres the deal, during the session Paula is monitoring every aspect of your movements to ensure the exercise is done properly, you dont injure yourself and you benefit from the exercise. She changes up the exercise so its no the same old exercises. I have worked with Paula for approaching 3 years and strongly recommend her to anybody who asks. I say this in jest "She beats me like a rented mule" but I keep coming back for more and plan on working with her moving forward.

Lauren C.

Paula is very experienced and knowledgeable and has really helped me realize what was causing my pain. I’ve had major hip and back pain for years. She got a Stemwave machine and it has changed my life. I am in much less pain and as a result can be more active in my everyday life.

Kim A.

I have MS like so many of Paula's clients so I've always struggled with finding the balance between getting stronger and the fatigue that exercise can bring on. Paula is very intuitive on top of being an excellent trainer always modifying training based on my individual needs. Paula has always gone above and beyond getting personally involved in her clients lives like when she joined my MS team for our annual WALK fundraiser where she raised more than anyone else. I found a true friend and supporter in Paula and know you'll feel the same once you start training with her.

Eileen H.

Paula is by far the best and most informative trainer I have been to. Over 20+ years with MS, I have been to quite a few.
Paula has an innate sense of what is needed, and knows how to target that area directly.
She knows her stuff, and if she doesn’t, she will research and find out how she can best help you.
I highly recommend her.

Updated 6/19/25
After having relocated from the last time I worked with her, I was reconnected with Paula. She is still as helpful as ever in knowing how to navigate MS symptoms.
But now, she uses a tool called “soft wave”. From what I understand, it works with ultrasonic waves that penetrate the tissue.
It is nothing short of amazing.
I experienced frozen shoulder 9 years ago and I have not been able to extend my arm over my head since that time. It has been painful and “stuck” for 9 years. On top of the MS symptoms, I figured it was just something I had to deal with. I have had cortisone shots and other therapists try to help.
The first visit using the soft wave I could raise both arms over my head.
It’s been over a month now and I still have full range of motion.
Paula is a very intuitive therapist, and now with the addition of the soft wave, she is a
Godsend.

M L.

I have been working with Paula for more than 5 years and her skill in helping me, and others, work productively toward health, wellness and fitness goals is extraordinary. She has helped me thru issues following a hip replacement, weight loss, challenges with arthritis, balance, proper form and more. When you work with Paula, you are the only person on the planet...and her warm, gentle and humorous personality makes working with her a real pleasure. For Paula, every client matters!

Heather D.

About 3 yrs ago I was diagnosed with RA, I could barley walk or hold a plate without being in excruciating pain, the only option from my doctor was meds, I defeated. A co-worker referred me to Paula and my world changed for the better, I am stronger now then I was even before the RA. Paula's knowledge of the body, health, autoimmune is something to be admired, she has provided me with more resources then any Doctor I have seen in these past 3 years. Paula observes every movement your body is making if something is painful or she notices you are not using the correct muscles she modifies the exercise so your body is getting exactly what it needs. Paula has given me my life back and the ability to keep up with my teen daughters.