I can't say enough great things about Dr. Tony!!! Whenever I have lower back pain, I can always count on him to get me back into shape. He is so knowledge and has great techniques to repair any injury! I always send all my friends and family members his way!! read more

Active Movement Method - Chiropractors Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

During the Chicago Blizzard of 2011, I injured my left shoulder and was in excruciating pain. I got a recommendation from my co-worker to see Dr. Tony from Active Rehab Clinics. He got me in right away and after one session, I was already starting to feel better. It was a complicated injury, but after several sessions of physical therapy, massage and aquatic rehabilitation at their pool, I was back to my old self. I have also had lower back problems for a long time and have gone to Dr. Tony for this as well. I now feel the best I have felt in years. He has done such a good job with me that I referred my Mom to him for some issues she has been having over the years and she is feeling amazing now. I have referred both friends and family and ALL of them have seen amazing results. There are many chiropractors and physical therapists in Chicago, but there is only ONE Dr. Tony! I would recommend this place to anybody and everybody! Thanks Tony!!! read more

The true marking of any chiropractor is progress. Can you do the things that were holding you back before? Are you more mobile? If you're an athlete, has your performance increased? And more than all that, education. Are you more disciplined in your stretching? Have you learned HOW to stretch and why? It's been almost 4 months since I first saw Dr. Tony and I continue to work with him weekly. I believe that my appointments with him are priceless and the work he is doing to make me more mobile is amazing. Not only has the physical therapy been wonderful, but the information he shares with you during your sessions is invaluable if you want to continue to get better and not end up in pain. I love this office and his team. read more

Doctor Tony is the absolute BEST!! I had my Achilles tear and needed to have surgery. 2 months later I'm walking but not very well... Dr. Tony after just a couple of sessions has me walking straighter and faster than I would have without PT. You might think "Ok so you just need PT and ur good... Right?" Im not a professional and would like to think any trained Physical Therapist could help but it's Dr. Tony's level of professionalism and genuine care that sets him aside for me. He's very accommodating to my schedule and never makes me feel like a number as he always remembers me, my medical needs and our conversations (he's very genuine and a great conversationalist)!! Can't say enough good things about him and his staff. read more

5 star rating is totally justified and I would highly recommend this clinic to anyone seeking injury rehab therapy or chronic body pains/aches therapy. I have suffered from chronic back pain more than 1/2 of my life. I have been to a few different chiropractors throughout the years with varying results. I can honestly say that Dr.Tony Z's treatments have been truly amazing and the results have been far superior to any treatment I have received in the past. First of all let me say that the ENTIRE staff are very friendly and pleasant. Dr. Tony Z. is one of the nicest people you will ever meet in your life. He truly cares about your well being and is passionate about getting you to feel better. His techniques are comfortable and yet very effective. I felt better the very first day I left his office and I felt amazing and pain free within just a week or 2 of getting treated. Dr Z. is considered a miracle healer from my point of view as no other clinic has achieved these results anywhere near as quick. I felt so good that I even started weight training again at 40 yrs old. Weeks into training I felt a sharp pain in my elbow. Dr Z. attributed this to a form of tendinitis and inflammation. After 1 or 2 sessions with Dr Z. my elbow was feeling great again and I was back to lifting in no time. Also, I am receiving regularly scheduled therapeutic massages from Georgia, Dr Z's in-house massage therapist. Let me tell you that even if you are pain free and just want a massage every now and then to loosen up the body....she really knows her stuff. Her level of knowledge of the human body and combining this with therapeutic techniques will have you feeling like a brand new person....guaranteed! Hands down (no pun intended) the very best massage therapist I've experienced. From the friendly staff...to the miracle healer Dr Z....and the best massage therapist Georgia, I would recommend Active Rehab Clinic to anyone who is seeking a better quality of life and/or rehabbing an injury. read more

I have spent years trying to fix my back. Dr. Tony was my last hope and thank goodness I found him because I have never felt better. A lot of what he does is mental, as well as physical. What I like is that I come in and he doesn't just adjust my back, he makes me work. Training and swimming go hand-in-hand and how he meshes those together has worked wonders for me and many others. Last week I sprained my ankle really badly...within 2 days, he had it almost back to normal and pain-free!!!! He has literally changed my life. THANK YOU Dr. Tony! read more

Came in on a cane and barely able to walk, (tendonitis, quad muscle in some serious pain.) First day after leaving Dr. Tony, I felt an immediate difference, still on the cane but a definite difference. By my third visit, cane was gone and had already clocked two days of long distance bike riding that week. Dr. Tony's goal from the onset was to get me back on the road, off the cane and moving again. Mission accomplished. He continues to provide sound advice and feedback about form and effort which I need to hear and replay constantly in my head. I can't say enough about this business except GO if there's a need. Extremely grateful for all that you've done. Thank you Dr. Tony! read more

I couldn't recommend Active Rehab Clinics more. A few months ago I had surgery to repair my barely functioning shoulder and within only 2 months of rehab I now have full range of motion and more strength in that shoulder than I ever did! As an active and adventurous person I was devastated to feel debilitated in any way and terrified of the outcome of a surgery and where it would leave me in terms of my ability to do what I used to. I recovered faster than expected and I accredit that to Max and Tony - I started feeling a difference with my first couple sessions. They're miracle workers! Beyond the physical, it's also a very personal and comfortable place. The doctors and trainers do what will work best for you and care about your well-being, yet they push you and make you work hard. The entire staff is so friendly and the whole office has a really great energy to it. I can truly say I looked forward to going each time; and I know I'll leave there feeling better and stronger. read more

I have had chronic back pain for years. I thought it was just normal for a guy in my mid 30s. Then I took a fall a few months ago and the pain got worse and I decided to ask my physician for advice. He told me there weren't many good options, but that he'd recommend trying physical therapy rather than surgery. I found a physical therapist at Athletico. I went 3 times a week for a month. My back just got worse and worse. The pain expanded to my neck. Finally my fiancé went on line and found Dr. Tony. I heeded her advice and called him. He heard how much pain I was in and said he'd find a way to get me in despite his busy schedule. The next day, after a very short wait (less than 5 minutes), I met Dr. Tony. By this point I had sharp pain in my mid-back and had very limited mobility in my neck. When I left, I had much better mobility in my neck. After the next session, I was back to close to 100% mobility in my neck. So then we went to work on my back. And now, not quite a month later: I've felt steady progress and feel better than I've felt in months. The exercises he gave me in some cases were the exact opposite of stretches the Athletico PT had given me. Dr. Tony explains things clearly and never treated me with 'kid gloves' like previous PTs. I told Dr. Tony my goal was to be pain free by my wedding day this spring. We're well on our way to beating that goal. I've thought a lot about why Dr. Tony helped me so much where the PTs at Athletico failed. More knowledge: certainly. Different techniques: yes. Dr. Tony mixes soft tissue work with Chiropractic adjustments in addition to exercises to build strength. But more than anything else: It's clear that Dr. Tony and his staff truly care about my well-being and happiness. They want me to be pain free. They want me to no longer need them! That's a far cry from the dollar signs I saw in the eyes of the folks at the bigger PT business. I cannot recommend Dr Tony highly enough. I'm grateful my fiancé found him on YELP and that other wrote reviews that led me to give him a call. The least I can do is help others in the same situation I was in. Dr Tony's the best. read more

I came into Active Rehab for a lower back injury, called the day I got my X-Rays and began therapy later that afternoon. The hours and staff are extremely accommodating and friendly and you can tell there is real focus on getting you stronger and more mobile. Dr Tony, from the onset, stressed that his goal was not just to relieve my pain, but to provide me with the exercises and instructions to keep me from injuring myself in the future. The staff is very careful to make sure nothing is aggravating the injury and adjust the workouts around your limitations. I would confidently suggest this clinic to friends and family. They do great sports rehabilitation work and from my experience they seem to have a good relationship with all of their patients. Ultimately, how well your recovery goes is going to depend on the effort you put into it, but Dr. Tony and his staff will make sure you have the knowledge and experience necessary. read more

I Initially came to Active Rehab after a surgery that left me immobile for a month and caused a horrible herniated disc to pinch my sciatic nerve in February. The Excruciating pain had me requesting shots but instead I worked closely with Dr. Tony and the Active Rehab team. Within days Dr. Tony had my pain manageable and with every week I saw vast improvements. I'm now back in the gym 3 days a week and continuing treatment at Active Rehab twice a week to focus on full body work. I can not say enough great things about the Active Rehab team and how they saved me from unnecessary medical procedures. read more

I got a recommendation from my co-worker to see Dr. Tony from Active Rehab Clinics. and I have been seeing him for over 3 years. I was suffering from some older leg injuries that I've re-aggravated, and was causing more pain in my back. Tony help alleviate the pain and is working to strengthen and rehabilitate me. The staff is professional and friendly. Dr. Z listens to me, and we work together to reach my rehab goals If you're in pain and you've tries other orthopedic doctors without results. I highly recommend giving Active Rehab a call read more

**UPDATE 6/13/2017** this sleazy place waited till after my insurance company fully processed the insurance claims - 5 months later - before trying to collect additional money from me for my deductible. Just got an invoice from this lame "International Institute of Health" - who are you guys trying to fool with that name??? - trying to collect amount $200. You guys really are something. Not only did you have me getting rehab care from the provider that is NOT who I was told I'd be meeting with - this used car salesman Tony - and instead was meeting with this young girl who was very likely a college student there as a intern getting paid for "experience". God only knows what experience he was giving her after-hours. I've already spoken with my insurance company and thankfully they will be appealing this claim so these dirtbags don't get another penny. Maybe you can pull this BS in the suburbs but not on the streets of CHICAGO. Gtfo. **Original review** Not a good experience here unfortunately. Was attracted by the 5 star rating but it is not 5 stars. Actual physical therapists appear to be interns/students (probably working for little/no pay for experience) in a cramped tiny room. My time here ended with me waiting for the head therapist on a massage table for 15 minutes with gel he had put on my back, then walked out of the room, I waited and waited and waited.. then with no one in site I walked out and left (after having to use a towel to get the gel off my back) and no one even noticed anything and I didn't receive any phone call after apologizing for what had happened which was clearly obvious as my session never technically ended. I had high hopes going in but couldn't have been more disappointed. Went elsewhere and got much more quality treatment and service. read more

Ok yelp. You've already filtered my review twice. Is this company not paying you advertising dollars, is that why you are wasting my good review? I'm not sure why yelp always does this every time I write a good review about a place, but for some reason, they filtered my review out which really is annoying, considering I took time outbid my day to write it. So stop it yelp. This is a real review! When I first came in to start physical therapy, I was in excruciating pain from a pretty bad case of plantar fasciitis. With the help of Dr. Zemlinsky and his awesome therapists, I'm almost back to 100%. The front desk staff is amazing. Patricia always has a smile on her face and is always so helpful to patients. Georgia, one of the therapists, is what makes this office rock! Between her magic hands and her huge welcoming heart, PT doesn't seems like a walk in the park. I have to say I feel like I'm going to see family when I go I for my visits twice per week. This place is great! read more

Dr. Tony has completely changed my life! I suffered from a rare life threatening illness called Cushing's Disease for many years. A decade of lingering symptoms and the impact of the disease left me in critical deteriorating health. After 2 surgeries, including a brain surgery and having my adrenal glands removed, I knew that recovery would be a long process, even with remission. Residual symptoms included muscle atrophy and horrible pain all over my body! My pain doctor referred me to Dr. Tony and it forever changed my life! In this past year, I have gone from being practically bed ridden to being able to walk without the assistance of any device! I have been doing aquatic therapy with Dr. Tony and his team of assistants for about a year and a half. Not only am I so much stronger, but I have built confidence and am hopeful for a full recovery. Additionally, Dr. Tony takes the time to thoroughly understand issues specific to me. I currently have Addison's Disease, because of having no adrenal glands, and am Adrenally Insufficient for life. I am not able to produce cortisol which leaves me susceptible to crisis. Dr. Tony and his team know me so well and they are always checking in with me, during my sessions, to make sure that I am OK or that I don't need to stress dose. He meets me where I am at. Because of that, my life has significantly changed. I went from having to leave private practice 3 years ago to now starting and running my own nonprofit! I got my life back! I would recommend Dr. Tony to anyone! Thank you Dr. Tony and Active Rehab Clinics!!!! ~Dr. Karen Thames read more

Tony is the best! If you got an injury, dont hesitate looking for other clinics. He is the best in Chicago. Whenever I get an injury, he is the first person I call and I know he will get me back healthy quicker than anybody else. Thanks Tony for all your help! read more

I went to see an orthopedic after having serious pain in both sides of my hips for over six months. After movement tests and x-rays he determined I had two pelvic fractures and advised me to stay away from all physical activity for six to eight weeks. I followed his advice and unfortunately saw no improvement. I went back and his recommendation was to avoid physical activity for a bit longer. I have been active my whole life and hearing this was hard and not what I wanted to hear. A friend who knew about my injury said, "you have to meet Dr. Tony, he will change your life". I was introduced to Dr. Tony in February 2013. He took a look at my x-rays, diagnosed and explained my injury to me so that I could understand where my pain was stemming from, explained how I should have been actively rehabbing my injury rather than avoiding all activity, and finally told me to come to the aquatic center that Thursday. After a month of training in the pool twice a week I felt serious improvement. Every week forward I felt less and less pain. About three months after my first time working in the pool Dr. Tony asked me, "Any pain this week?" I realized that, no, for the first time in months I did not feel any sort of pain. I was amazed. I spent over six months with an orthopedic and saw no improvement and after three months of actively rehabbing my injury with Dr. Tony I was feeling 100%. I like to call myself Dr. Tony's biggest fan and words really can't describe how grateful I am to him and his team of intelligent, talented and caring staff. He is not only my doctor, but also has become a great friend and treats me like family. He genuinely cares about his patients and does everything he can to help others feel their best. Dr. Tony and his staff have my highest recommendation. And I'm not sure if he hears this enough, but thank you for all that you do. read more

Dr. Tony and all of the Active Rehab staff are the best! I've been living with back pain for the past 17 years from an accident I had when I was 12 years old. I came to terms a long time ago that I was just going to live everyday with back pain. After I slipped a disc in my lower back a few months ago I came to Dr. Tony knowing that something needed to change. Only after a few months of physical therapy I have gone days with absolutely no back pain and have felt better than I ever have! Dr. Tony and Dr. D have made my regular day to day tasks a lot less painful and I am forever grateful! I also want to give a shout out to the office staff, for being so flexible with my crazy schedule and being flexible on payments. Chiropractors and physical therapists are so expensive, that's one of the main reasons I could never get help. Active Rehab works with your budget and schedule and are completely understanding. I love them!! If you're searching for a good physical therapist please consider Active Rehab Clinics! I promise you you won't be disappointed. THANK YOU DR. TONY!! read more

My wife emailed a few months ago when I was looking for a chiro. No response to the email. I called a couple days ago myself and left a voicemail that was not returned. Apparently they have so much business that they don't need to return calls or emails. That's unfortunate as I would have loved to pair my PT I recently started with my chiro. read more

Tony and his team are absolutely amazing. They have changed my life for the better. One year ago, I barely hobbled in with a debilitating herniated disc in my lumbar spine. The athletic training turned me around within a few sessions. But Tony made sure I came in on a regular basis not just once my immediate pain subsided. Tony stressed the importance of continuing to do the exercises he prescribed. It has changed the way I sit, the way I walk, and the way I move. Tony not only heals his patients, he creates a plan for maintaining and improving movement. Life is movement and it's better without pain! read more

In 2012 I was diagnosed with 3 herniated discs. In addition I have severe arthritis, bone spurs and torn meniscus in both knees. My orthopedic surgeon recommended spine surgery, but said I could try an epidural to see if I got any relief. I went to see a pain management doctor and he referred me to Dr. Zemlinsky for water rehabilitation. Unfortunateily, before I could start treatment I was in an automobile accident. Dr. Tony treated me for the accident and then continued my therapy for my underlying problems. I've been treating with Dr. Tony and with his amazing methods, guidance, caring staff and hard work (no pain no gain) I manage to avoid surgery. HIs staff and patients are like family; we all talk not only about our various maladies, and, of course, how wonderul Dr. Tony, Max and Ryan are, but we also talk about our families, sports, politics whatever, Yes, being in the pool is very hard work, but is also fun. Anyone with chronic issues will not regret saying no to surgery and treating with Dr. Tony and giving the Burdenko method a try. Honestly, 5 stars are not enough for this doctor. Not only is he a professional, compassionate doctor, but he is a fine human being.. read more

Tony and his staff were great, very nice, and genuine people. The hours and parking very convenient. Tony showed a genuine interest in me and my progress, and I felt like he took time to make a more customized rehab schedule to meet my needs, progress, and body type. My only complaints is that the facility / equipment were not the nicest/newest. During my rehab the facilities were having work done so it began to look nicer by the end of my stay. With a smaller office, it was odd when there were multiple clients rehabbing at the same time, but when it was just me I was able to get personalized 1 on 1 attention. This was a great place for me to go to rehab and I felt like i left in better condition than I was pre-injury. Everyone was great and made the rehab process a pleasant experience for me. I would definitely recommend Tony and his staff to anyone. read more

The people who work here (besides for the doctor, mainly the women in scrubs who act like they don't have time for your problem) have made it so I will never return. read more

I highly recommend Dr. Zemlinsky and the entire staff at Active Rehab. The team--together with Dr. Parekh of Bucktown Foot & Ankle Clinic--helped me work through severe foot/back/nerve pain. Through stretching and strengthening exercises, as well as orthotics, my gait has returned to normal. I've also been able to stand and walk with much less pain for the past several months. Plus the warm and funny group helped me keep my spirits up so I could get my life back--and I am very grateful! read more

best doctor i have ever met, everyone who works for him is amazing. great facilities, excellent experience

I've been coming to Active Rehab for ten years now. I initially came for a sprained ankle, later, for a back injury. Now, I'm back again for my knee. I keep coming back to Dr Tony because he's more than a chiropractor and a PT, he's an athlete who understands sports-related injuries and knows how to get you back on your feet as safely and as quickly as possible. His office is like family to me now, and I know I'm not the only one who feels this way. I see Tony (and Dr. P the podiatrist, and Patty the receptionist, and Susie the massage therapist, and Angie the office manager) warmly greet every person who comes through the door. Tony is not only committed to helping his patients, he's always looking for ways to improve his office to better meet their needs. When it comes to health practitioners, longevity really says it all. It's been ten years and I can still say that I confidently recommend Active Rehab to all my friends. read more

These guys are great. After my first session with Dr. Tony my back felt much better and it's been getting stronger every week. I hesitated going at first but am completely happy with the results. Great and friendly place. read more

I highly recommend Active Rehab. Tony and team strike a nice balance of professionalism, competence and friendliness. They mean business on getting you back in physical health, but you'll enjoy yourself while you're there. They are a fun and engaged group. They are intuitive about changing strategy based on your symptoms, which I think shows their expertise. They also focus on retraining day to day lifestyle movements so you can manage your body and stay healthy and pain free. You won't be disappointed! read more

I was having serious nerve pain in my lower back and sciatic nerve at 6pm on a Saturday. I could barely walk. I called several Chiropractors trying to make an appointment. Tony answered the phone after-hours and walked me through a 20 minute routine (over the phone) that elevated my pain with no charge. He asked a lot of questions then guided me through how to elevate the pain, also explaining what the issues are. I have since gone to several treatment session and am on my path to recovery. My problem is a herniated disc resulting from bad posture habits and lack of exercise. Previous doctors had prescribed drugs and misdiagnosed my issues. Now I complete an evolving series of stretches and exercises daily and feel much better. I recommend Active Rehab Clinics to anyone suffering from spine related pain or nerve sensitivity. With the help of Tony and his staff, I am regaining my strength and correcting my posture habits. I feel great. read more

Five stars!! Dr. Tony and the rest of the staff are fantastic! They are all so friendly and I really feel a difference each time I leave.

I found Dr. Tony through Yelp and I'm so happy I decided to make an appointment. I've suffered from bulging discs in my neck for over a decade and only treated the pain. No doctor told me it was actually fixable by committing to physical therapy. Dr. Tony changed my life and always reminds me nobody should have to live with pain! I have committed to two times per week for the next 6 weeks. After 4 short visits I have full motion in my neck. I was able to look over my right shoulder for the first time in years! An extra bonus is sleeping comfortably almost through the night which has been an amazing and unexpected perk of his treatment! They are even helping me correct my posture, and friends have noticed. Between sessions with Dasha and Dr. Tony AKA "magic hands" I've never felt better. Dasha is easy to speak to and not intimidating. She is great about correcting your form and complimenting improvement she notices! They run a well oiled machine and I'm usually in and out in 60 minutes or less. Definitely recommend! read more

About two months ago, I was doing a deadlift at Crossfit, and felt a dreaded pinch in my back. It hurt to do just about everything, including just lying in my bed. My roommate recommended I call Tony, and I was able to make an appointment for that day. Not only was I greeted with friendly staff, but they knew what they were doing. Tony and his staff have not only made me pain free, but are making me all around stronger. Tony truly understands sports-related injuries and is working to get me back in the gym, stronger than ever. I would recommend Tony to my friends and family. read more