Inner Balance Institute

Been a client since 2009 and receive great care and treatment from the team. I highly recommend their services and care. Team Tim & Tram for life!

Hands down, the absolute best chiropractic experience, ever. Dr. Tim is a master of pain relief who, over the last decade, has consistently and successfully treated my lower back issue. His ability to deliver quick relief and results where traditional medicine has failed is just short of miraculous.
I’ve gone from suffering agonizing pain due to a hyper extended lower back, to being able to run my best half marathon, in less than 48 hours. Traditional medicine would have me sidelined for a week until anti inflammatory meds did their thing. Dr. Tim gets me back up and running and is the most effective resource I have as a competitive runner with a busy lifestyle. He truly cares about his patients.
The new location is fantastic, with quick freeway access and plenty of parking. Not to mention, a gorgeous location with a stunning view of downtown. The front office is professional, friendly and understanding; Tram knows that if I’m calling, it’s because I’m hurting, and gets me in and out, always with a smile. I highly recommend for anybody in need of Chiropractic.

Nice of then to issue a refund of my $ 70

An excellent chiropractic office! The doctors are attentive and really care about your well being. I love that they give you physical therapy exercises to strengthen muscles and help your spine hold alignment. Dr. Brian really listens and changes things up if certain adjustments don’t work for you. Tram is excellent too! She always has a positive attitude & is very helpful!

Dr Tim is awesome! Ive been to several chiropractors in the past and Inner Balance is the first chiro ive been to that actually felt like they altered my adjustments to what was giving me issues. Ive been to several chiropractors that would ask me what was bothering me and i would give them a laundry list of issues and then they would just give me an very generic adjustment that didnt really make me feel any better. At inner Balance they will also give you helpful advice on workouts and stretches that will help keep your spine and hips healthy. Everyone there is incredibly friendly, helpful, and very accomodating to your schedule.

I’ve been to quite a few chiropractors in the past, and Dr Shannahan is one of the best. He takes the time to explain what is going on in your body, as well as developing a treatment plan. They are very punctual about appointment times, which is important to me because I usually go on my lunch break.

Dr. Brian is the best! He took the time to educate and explain in clear detail. He took x-​rays and showed me the reason why I was feeling the pain I was before he ever adjusted me. As an ex athlete and avid body surfer, my body has taken a sever beat down. Dr. Brian has been able to eliminate the pain and get my body back to the condition it was in many years ago. It doesn’t matter if you are an old pro and scared rookie, Inner Balance will change your life.

San Diego! When I come across really awesome providers, I like to share. I have the best, most caring chiropractic doctors on the planet! If you or your friends and loved ones are in pain in your body, please come to Inner Balance Institute for a consultation. With Dr. Brian’s help, I’m going to be dancing soon!!! Office is right off Washington St. off the 5 freeway.
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I was in pain, after I slipped and fell. A friend recommended Dr Tim to me. I was seen the next day and giving an evolution immediately. I am so happy to find a great Chiropractor again. Really great service and vibe to the place.

I have been seeing Dr. Tim for over 5 years, most recently for a herniated disk. With his steady help and gentle adjustment he has brought me to full recuperation in three short months. I have gone from needing a cane to walk to being able to run up a flight of stairs again. Dr. Tim, Dr. Brian and Tram at the front are the best in town, bar none. I have seen many chiropractors over the years, but this team is the best!

I’ve been seeing Dr. Milligan for the past month or so for my sciatica issue. I initially found Inner Balance Institute on the Amazon Local app and found a good deal. I was a little skeptic at first, but the treatment seems to be helping. I know this process will take a while and a big part of me getting better depends on me being consistent with the exercises Dr. Milligan has given me. Their staff is friendly and amazing. Thanks for being a great team.

Dr Brian is AMAZING. His energy is on point. He makes me feel comfortable and I am healing well bc of him. His staff is awesome. Tram is the best front desk secretary I’ve ever met. Ghio is an excellent massage therapist. I’m currently a patient here and have been since August. I would recommend this facility to anyone who has concerns with their back or just pain in general! Love this team! The facility is spacious and very clean. Parking is never an issue!

I am in a state of shock, awe and thanks…
in the past week, I have seen T H R E E separate doctors in regards to my the swelling/​pain in my left ankle — -my primary, a radiologist and an orthopedic doctor.
each of them left me with unanswered questions, a feeling that they just didn’t know/​care about what was going on and no less pain or swelling.
this morning, I gimped in to Inner Balance Institute to see Dr. Brian Milligan and I left walking on what felt like a brand new ankle. within minutes of looking at my ankles and their differences, he noticed something sticking out farther on the top of my left ankle vs my right (healthy) ankle. after some mobility checks and few pulls and yanks, and a loud pop — my leg bone had been popped back in to place in correct alignment with my ankle. immediately, the pain I had been experiencing was gone and the swelling (aka my bone being displaced) was gone.
so much gratitude to you, Brian Milligan for not only healing my pain, but being sympathetic, kind and nurturing. safety, health, happiness, understanding and being to you always…

Dr Tim is very amazing with his treatment at Inner Balance Institute. Thank you very much! If you have back pain do not wait to call him for relief.

I have been going to Dr. Tim at Inner Balance Institute for about a year now. Thank you so much for helping me with my neck and lower back issues. Give the Wobble Chair a try and you will soon realize the benefits. The new location has a nice and open feel and is a very convenient location.

I woke up with severe neck pain. My doctor gave me pain meds and recommended a chiropractor. I tried inner balance. It was my first experience with a chiropractor, so really didn’t expect much. Dr. Shannahan adjusted my neck. It was absolutely painful (no joke), but an hour later all the pain was gone. After two days of constant pain and no sleep, it took only one adjustment from inner balance, and I could resume my normal activities. AND looking to continue my visits to correct the rest of my imbalances. Thank you…

I have known Dr. Shannahan and used the services at Inner Balance for several years, initially to manage neck injuries from a car accident and later for other health needs.
Dr. Tim has done an excellent job relieving my neck pain and treating other discomforts. I highly recommend him for pain management and maintaining overall wellness.
I’m happy to see the new location on San Diego Avenue that offers more space for Dr. Tim, his partners and staff, and look forward to treatments in their expanded offices.

So friendly, informative, and personable! I started getting adjustments from Dr. Tim Shannahan recently and I can feel the difference already. Tim, Brian, and Tram are all a pleasure to interact with and incredibly genuine people. They are interested in getting to the root of and fixing the problem instead of just finding solutions to cover it up with.
Not only do I adore the staff here, the establishment itself makes you want to keep coming back. It is private and relaxing with a lot of services to offer; special rooms for massage therapy, chiropractic exams, adjustments, and physical therapy. They are professionals who know what they are doing and I felt completely comfortable during every stage of my appointments. I feel confident that Tim’s attention to my tension and neck/​back pain will keep giving me positive results like my improved energy and quality of sleep since visiting this business!

I broke my arm, snapping my left humerus clean in half, in August of 2014 and as a result had radial nerve palsy. I went through surgery and had a metal plate with six pins installed to hold the humerus together. The surgeon told me it would take 6 – 12 months to recover and even then full functionality might not be restored. At that time I had almost no use of my left arm, my hand hung down and I could only make it twitch slightly. Being determined to make a full recovery, I started looking for a holistic therapy office in or around North Park. I was excited to find Inner Balance only a few blocks away from my house and had a good feeling about them, so I decided to go for it.
I was seen by Dr. Brian, he is very passionate in his trade — very kind and knowledgable — and made me feel right at home. After my first visit I knew I had chosen the right office, he had been talking about how equally important the mind and body are in healing and that having the right attitude makes a difference in the process. Just what I wanted to hear.
He waited 6 weeks before having me do any serious physical activities with my arm, allowing the bone time to set from the break. During this time he was giving me adjustments, allowing the spine to start the healing process, and some mild exercises to do with my wrist. This healing experience was one of the most incredible things I’ve gone through, there were notable improvements on a daily basis.
I’m a full time software engineer so the injury had a noticeable impact on my productivity at work. In only 3 months from the time of injury (November 2014) I went from typing at 30 Words Per Minute (WPM) to 104WPM. I also do Triathlon and was able to start some mild training, being able to run again was a breath of fresh air after 3 months of practically no physical activity. Not to mention I could do push-​ups again and had almost FULL range of motion throughout my arm. That was only 3 months after the accident and I had almost made a FULL RECOVERY. I’m happy to say that now, February 2015, my arm is 100% back to normal functionality. I’m typing as fast as I use to, training again and life is amazing.
The staff at Inner Balance are incredibly knowledgable and just plain out good at what they do. They assist you in tapping into the full healing capabilities of your mind and body to recover from injury, despite the odds.
Thank you Inner Balance, Thank you Dr. Brian. Peace and Love.

I was in a car accident back in November that left me feeling like a Lego man with its legs bent 90 degrees backward. Luckily, thanks to the miracle of bodily injury liability insurance, this s-​shaped Tetris block I call a spine got referred to Dr. Tim at Inner Balance Institute.
I fully admit, as a cynical 90-​year-​old man in a 30-year-old’s body, I was like WAIT WHAT THIS PLACE IS A CHIROPRACTOR WHAT NEXT YOU’RE GONNA TELL ME I SHOULD RUB SOME AMETHYST TO HEAL THE HOLES IN MY AURA!!!
Welp, fun fact, it’s totally NOT bullshit and I have just put in an order for twelve rose quartz charms for fertility and a hematite ring for, um, stress or something.
Seriously though — after two months or so of thrice-​weekly (yep, THRICE, I went to college what up) adjustments, my back is feeling better than it has in a decade, and I look forward to every visit. Here’s how it goes down:
Walk in, say hi to Tram at the front, check in and fill in any symptoms on the lobby computer, head back to the massage chair room, sit down, set your massage preferences (kneading & rolling all DAY), contemplate the logistics of dragging a chair to the trunk of your car without anyone catching you, sip some water, browse a real estate mag, cry because you’re going to be renting forever, and then it’s time for the adjustment. Easy peasy.
Because I’m working with a lawyer and a personal injury case, I can’t say how the pricing compares to other places, but I CAN say they have appointments at all times throughout the day, are professional, friendly, experienced, and most importantly awesome at chiro… um… practing? Chiropractoring? OH wait yeah, chiropracticing. Dr. Tim is great at chiropracticing so you should def check out Inner Balance.
PEACE OUT