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Pain Management in Salt Lake City
A pain clinic that treats the root cause, not just the symptoms. Board-certified physicians, advanced diagnostics, and a full range of non-surgical treatment options.
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You've seen a primary care doctor. Maybe a specialist. You've tried the anti-inflammatories, the physical therapy, maybe an injection or two. The appointments felt rushed. No one really listened. You left with another prescription and the same pain.
Most pain clinics follow the same short playbook — a pill, a shot, and if that fails, a referral for surgery. Compass was built to do the opposite. We take the time to figure out what's actually causing your pain, and we treat that using everything from conservative care to advanced interventional procedures.
Most pain clinics follow the same short playbook — a pill, a shot, and if that fails, a referral for surgery. Compass was built to do the opposite. We take the time to figure out what's actually causing your pain, and we treat that using everything from conservative care to advanced interventional procedures.
OUR APPROACH
A pain clinic that actually looks for the cause
Diagnostics-first
Before we recommend any treatment, we find out exactly what we're treating. That means a thorough clinical exam, review of prior imaging, ultrasound-guided assessment, and, when it's warranted, advanced diagnostics most clinics don't run. Most of the battle is pinpointing the specific source of your pain. Once we know that, the right treatment becomes obvious.
Everything under one roof
Our Salt Lake City clinic offers a full spectrum of care in one building — medical pain management, physical therapy, chiropractic, massage, acupuncture, and when needed, the most advanced, minimally-invasive regenerative medicine procedures like nerve-hydrodissection and cell based therapies.
IDEAL CANDIDATES
Is Compass the right clinic for you?
You're probably a good fit if
- You’ve had pain for weeks, months, or years and want a real answer
- You’ve been told “there’s nothing more we can do” — but you’re not ready to accept that
- You want to avoid surgery or reduce your reliance on medications
- You want a doctor who will take time to listen and explain
- You want a clinic that explains the plan clearly before anything is scheduled
We may not be the right fit if
- You’re looking for long-term opioid prescriptions without a treatment plan
- You want a single 15-minute appointment and a quick shot with no workup
- You prefer the traditional pill-and-refer approach
WHY COMPASS
What makes our SLC clinic different
Time and Thoughtfulness
We schedule long enough appointments to take a proper history. That sounds basic, buy in modern medicine, it isn’t. Most of our new patients tell us it’s the first time a doctor has sat and actually listened.
Board-certified physicians, not algorithms
Your care is directed by physicians with extensive training in pain medicine and advanced interventional orthopedics, supported by a hands-on team of physical therapists, massage therapists, and acupuncturists. Everyone communicates. No ping-ponging between unaffiliated clinics.
Diagnostics most clinics don't run
We use in-office diagnostic ultrasound, fluoroscopy, and flexion/extension imaging, and when needed, order the labs and studies that reveal what generic workups miss. The right treatment is impossible without the right diagnosis.
Transparent pricing
Insurance is accepted for most services. For anything not covered, we give you a clear, upfront price before anything is scheduled.
from pain to wellness
Real Patient success stories
Here’s how our clients have experienced profound healing and personal growth through our services.
Leslie SLC
First visit left me with a game plan & 1st/2nd steps that totally made sense. (I felt all relevant info was gathered, and based on my layperson’s research, this plan was appropriately paced & outlined.) Very impressed by Dr Peterson, his PA and Office Mgr. All were generous with their time & answered my questions without rushing me.
Maribel Najar-Dobbins
I just walked out of my first appointment with Dr. Balog. Super impressed with his attention to detail he took the time to listen to my concerns and established a plan to move forward that made me feel heard. I completely recommend him! Staff is also amazing. This place is on it!
Dayna Craig
I had the best treatment and care that I have ever received for the pain I’ve been experiencing. Prior doctors I’ve been to have only treated symptoms, but never the root cause. The doctors here thoroughly went through my history, trying to discover the medical cause of my pains versus simply attempting to treat the symptoms. I cannot recommend enough.
John Porter
WONDERFUL! KNOWLEDGEABLE! COMPASSIONATE! LIFE SAVERS! I will always be grateful for what this staff did for me. I was in so much intense pain when I came here. For the first time in over a year, I’m able to stand up straight and walk without cringing and moaning with every step. After my treatment, I was in tears of happiness. My neverending thanks and appreciation to all of you!
Christi
Inviting, calm environment. Helpful staff. Incredibly patient, informative & empathetic doctor. I’m so excited to have been referred here & look forward to continuing my care with Compass Pain & Wellness!
Jordan Schwartz
After a recent car accident, they’ve taken incredible care of me. The team is compassionate, professional, and truly focused on helping me manage and recover from my pain. I always feel heard and supported during each visit. Highly recommend to anyone dealing with injury-related pain or looking for a wellness-focused clinic that truly cares.
Abby Timmons
I was pleasantly surprised with how quickly I was seen and how much the physical therapy and massage treatments actually helped with my shoulder pain. Everyone is knowledgeable and super nice!
Maria Mercedes Martinez
They are amazing—friendly, professional, and trustworthy! Dr. Petterson and Dr. Welch are truly the best. The whole team—Andrea, Miranda, Megan, and Jesse—are all wonderful and make every visit a great experience!
Frankbackzek B
My initial consultation visit was a very good experience with the doctor and PA. I feel they were very thorough in their approach to beginning a diagnosis and very efficient in getting the program rolling. I’m looking forward to my next visit.
Google rating score: 4.8 of 5, based on 53 reviews
about us
what makes us different?
At Compass, treating pain is personal.
We’ve all had family members, friends, or loved ones struggle to get the answers they need. Doctors are short on time, and often short on knowledge. We take care to listen to your concerns and use the most advanced diagnostics to find the right treatment for you.
