If you're considering going to PT for pelvic floor or other general PT help, then run (if you can),…read moredon't walk to Chicago Physical Therapists. This is a top notch practice with highly skilled and compassionate physical therapists. I went there for both prenatal and postpartum physical therapy (pelvic floor and other PT work). Before working with Meredy and Natalia, I had never had pelvic floor PT before. I knew I probably needed it but was nervous about getting that kind of therapy. Long story short: I should have gone to these therapists YEARS ago for pelvic floor PT before I ever got pregnant... they would have helped so much with general issues I was having! Prenatal PT: I contacted Chicago Physical Therapists in Spring 2022 late in my second trimester when I heard a "What to Expect" podcast about how beneficial pelvic floor PT could be for childbirth. After booking an initial consultation with Meredy, she encouraged me to double check with my OBGYN that it was okay to proceed with pelvic floor PT (my OBGYN said yes). Because Meredy was completely booked for over a month due to her high demand, I started PT work with Natalia, following a started a schedule of seeing either Natalia or Meredy up to near my due date. I really appreciated how excellent, respectful, and compassionate both therapists were. Natalia and Meredy kept their each other updated about my progress and there were no discrepancies in their care. I learned so much about how to relax the pelvic area to prepare for pushing a baby out, breathing techniques for relaxing for any cervical checks the doctors would do while I was in labor. When it came time for the real deal childbirth with a last minute unexpected labor induction, I was able to handle the internal exams and water breaking and delay pain medication (which was my desire) for most of the labor time. Postpartum PT: Meredy and Natalia were proactive in getting me scheduled as soon as possible for PT postpartum. Due to many non-physical factors I canceled some of the appointments and chose to not get examined until 3 months postpartum. In the interim, both therapists checked in with me to let me know that I could be added to the waitlist for openings if there were any appointment cancellations or to offer telehealth in case I was available or up for it. The postpartum therapy has been going great, with tips and exercises I can do at home to promote getting my pelvic floor, abdomen, and other out-of-whack parts of me restored post birth. Billing practices: I saw a negative Yelp review about billing practices and I wanted to share that I haven't had any issues at all. I receive emails with the totals to be charged, I have time to ask questions about the bills, and I consented to have convenient autopay when I was onboarded as a patient. The practice has worked seamlessly with my insurance to make sure there's no issues. Thanks to Meredy and Natalia... I should have come to see you years ago but I'm glad to be your patient now!

How could this practice have no reviews??!! These ladies are the absolute best. This is a female…read moreowned and run pt office that is very woman centered, or at least it feels that way to me. I love the genuine vibe of goodness and health here. I leave here feeling good in and out and that's why I return-- or will as soon as my children are in school in the fall. Children are welcome but I would do best with a break from my olders -- having it be just about me for an hour. I go to Alisha and have brushed shoulders with many other therapists here who are probably equally terrific. I do love Alisha, though-- she is professional and competent as well as interesting and has helped with my post children pelvic floor goals tremendously. This pt office is a big secret, apparently. I don't know if I should share such accolades-- I guess I just did! If you're on the fence, go here. They're the best. Seriously.

I suffered an extremely bad fall which lead to a major surgery. I started receiving PT at PREP and…read moreI started improving right away. Every time I visited my doctor they could not believe how fast I was recovering. Jack and Stella provided great care and we are wonderful to work with. Everyone there is very friendly and will assist in any way. I highly recommend this place!

Ever been seen only by an assistant for a PT appointment, no Dr.? Despite having an appointment…read morewith the DPT, scheduled weeks in advance, there was neither time or hands-on manipulation with the Dr. during a one hour session. I've been at multiple providers over the past 20 years in several states, and this is the only practice where I've had the experience of being shifted to an assistant for a full appointment, not 1/2 hour with a DPT and then a 1/2 hour with a PTA or assistant to do exercises. If that's fine with you, both Mary Kate (DPT & owner) and Stella (PTA) were both excellent when I did have time with them. They charge you the same fee no matter the level of education and experience. I pay OOP and for $140/hr, I expect to spend half the appointment with a fully trained Dr. of physical therapy, not a full hour with an assistant who has 2 years educaction or less. Out of 4 appointments, intake was the only "normal" appointment of 1/2 DPT and 1/2 exercise coach. It's just not the level of therapy I've previously received, and I went elsewhere to finish my recovery program The clinic's response to my concerns was "Our cash rate is based on the type and length of skilled physical therapy service provided, rather than which licensed clinician performs it. This is standard practice, since both PTs and PTAs deliver the same level of skilled care under the therapist's direction". They do not! DPT's, PTA's and non licensed exercise assistants are not equal in their coursework or skills!

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I made an appointment after my husband recommended his physical therapist, Lauren. I had a very bad…read moresprain from the summer that I had yet to bounce back from and kept enduring constant pain, to the point that I stopped going to my fitness classes. I called in and made an appointment & I'm so glad I did! Their schedules are pretty flexible and after going in three times the first week I immediately felt the difference! I highly recommend Lauren and if you're into hitting pressure points with needle therapy that's also an option. The sessions are all geared to get you doing what you were doing before. You get a routine you can do at home in between visits. The physical therapy are in a communal gym time setting, but don't be scared of socializing, everyone is super chill and friendly but not uncomfortable friendly.

I recently completed a 8+ month stint of 2 to 3 time per week PT sessions with Shivani at Elevate…read morePhysical Therapy for chronic lower back issues. I am a veteran of PT rehab stints having had two hip replacements, two rotator cuff surgeries, and one hip labrum tear surgery over the past 25+ years. I believe I know a thing or two about effective PT therapy. Not to take anything away from Athletico, who treated all of my above issues, the Elevate PT team is a significant cut above the typical PT practice. What stands them apart is their deep attentiveness to proper form and function, plus utilizing a frequent change of protocol to both challenge me and keep me motivated. Shivani's goal is not to just get me back to some sort of "status quo", but to make lasting improvements that leaves me better off than before my arrival at her practice. She also taught me many things that I could incorporate on my own to better manage my lower back issues, and those have proven to be quite useful. She pointed out and fixed things wrong with my gait and posture that no one had ever pointed out to me before. Her knowledge and ability to present it in non medical terms is really terrific. All the while doing this with an incredibly friendly and fun demeanor. After all was said and done, I was so impressed with Elevate's practice that I sent my wife there who unfortunately fractured her femur (surgery, rods and screws...the whole works) shortly after I completed my stint. She is working with both Shivani and Maneesha and is thrilled with the treatment she is receiving. What better recommendation could there be than sending a family member?

I have been going for physical therapy since February of this year for three separate issues. I…read morehave sessions with Blake and Manisha each week. Both are professional, extremely knowledgeable, easy to talk to and kind/caring. The hour appointment flies by but I always feel great after I leave. The home exercises help too! I look back at the condition I was in on my first visit until today and have made great progress because of the therapy sessions. I cannot thank them enough and would definitely recommend Elevate! P.S. Athena their first point of contact (or receptionist) is awesome too!

While my dad was getting his knee treated (which only took a couple of sessions and afterwards he…read moresaid the treated knee felt better than the other knee lol), I learned that Emily the owner also specializes in pelvic health. I did pelvic floor PT after giving birth and experienced how big a difference that made, so with some new issues that's bothering me for a while I decided to give it another try. It was the best thing I did for myself this year. Emily fixed the muscles that are not in good shape, helped me get into good stretching routines and suggested how to modify my home office set up to avoid the problem in the future (we thought the cause was bad sitting posture from working from home....). All that's to say with 2 months of work I'm in a good shape in a sustainable way and that makes me so happy. Emily has such a calm and warm manner, I always found my visits relaxing and recharging. Aaron at the front desk is very friendly and easy to work with. They also only have 3 therapists that don't work at the same time, so the facility was never so busy as some other PT facilities I've been to. Maybe the only thing to note is their hours vary from day to day (very friendly to working ppl). So if nobody answers the phone, maybe try a different time. Pelvic floor issues are so easily overlooked yet they impact the body so much. Everyone deserves a good pelvic floor therapist!

I love everyone at this office. I have worked with every PT at the office except Dr. Emily Grimm…read more(she does not work evenings), and they are all phenomenal, especially Dr. Revathi Ravindran. I have worked with 4 PT offices through the course of my injury, and Rush PT is by far the best. They truly listen to what your pain and needs are, individualize and progress your program as you see improvement, and help you structure safe workouts outside of the office. I have been dealing with chronic pain, sciatica, numbness, and tingling from a herniated disc and stenosis for over a year and a half, and I am finally making significant progress. The manual tissue massages and dry needling are incredibly helpful. I was on the verge of getting surgery, but now I am confident I don't need it. As a 23 year old, I finally have hope that my back pain can heal and remain healthy--all thanks to Rush Evanston PT!

Aime, Richelle, and Kay are my favorite humans. Physical therapy here is amazing. I take my mom…read morehere as well and she is well taken care of and is not an easy client. The ladies here are patient, and service oriented with a sense of humor, and poise. The knowledge base for exercise and range of clients is deep and wide. I hope the line is out the door for this place! Wish them nothing but the best!

I had a great experience at Skillz from the team primarily with Aimee and Richelle working on a TMJ…read moreissue that I experienced. The attention to my issues, advice for adjustments at home and work, and supervision of my exercises was thorough and effective. I was able to feel better after only a few weeks of treatment with some preventative exercises to perform on my own to prevent future flare-ups. Definitely come to Skillz for a knowledgeable and caring experience for your PT needs.

I am so lucky to have found Meredith and Lakeshore PT. She has helped me for almost 3 months…read morethrough a pretty serious herniated disc in my lower back and the bonuses: sciatica and plantar fasciitis. Not only has she taught me many ways to build back up my strength, but shared a ton of new ideas to strengthen my core, etc. to manage this back injury moving forward. Via in person, emails AND print outs. Meredith makes my sessions fly by bc she chats with me and kept up a positive attitude of how I WILL get back to being my active self...but that I needed to learn that slow and steady really is the way to do it. I cannot say enough great things - you must go see her. You will not be disappointed and it will be so worth your time and money/insurance co-pay. Joni and Sally are also amazing! They were super communicative, helpful and patient with my insurance paperwork (read: delays) and were always rooting for me to get better. They also proactively helped me schedule my preferred appointment times. Wonderful experience for my first time doing PT!!!! Keep up the great work!!!

I came in here a couple of months ago in crippling pain and almost unable to walk. Having had hip…read moreand knee issues in the past, I chalked it up to overuse/weak joints. Meredith, the PT, was efficient and able to see me right away. At one of the sessions, she used an ultrasound machine that I was almost tempted to buy for my own home, it was that good. The exercises were well explained and I like having the emailed video that I can turn to as a refresher. The main draws of this location, at least for me, are proximity (walking/limping distance from my condo) and the relative privacy of the treatment rooms. Postscript: I later found out that the source of my pain was a fractured femoral neck. Hard to believe that I had been walking around on it for almost a month, not to mention doing my assigned exercises faithfully. The PT needed to be tabled in favor of more aggressive treatment (surgery and pinning). Here I will note that Meredith made a point of calling me after my surgery, to see how everything was going. Considering that we had only had a few sessions before I received my diagnosis, I would definitely say that this level of caring and concern went above and beyond. If I need physical therapy in the future, I will definitely be including this place on my short list of options, and do not hesitate to recommend it to either the dedicated athlete or weekend warrior in need of strengthening and rehabilitation.

A couple of years ago I was in a lot of pain from a pinched nerve in my neck. I could hardly move…read moremy head to the left. My neurologist referred me specifically to Imelda and I have been grateful ever since. Shortly after I started PT at PhysioPartners, I began to experience some pain relief. I was given a comprehensive home routine that I followed. I did not ever think I would be relieved of the neck pain and I am glad that I do not have it often. I would not be honest if I said I was completely pain free. I sometimes get flare ups and the vast majority of the time the home exercises help relieve the pain. Imelda is a McKenzie Method of Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy clinician. I am grateful for her proficiency in this method because it definitely helps my spine conditions. I recently started physical therapy again. The orthopedic specialist I see told me to work with Imelda again for my spine, lower back pain and nerve pain. PT is helping me quite a bit. I was given new exercises to add to my home routine that are helping me improve and strengthen. From the time I walk through the front door to when I leave, I do not feel rushed. My questions are answered. Imelda confirms that I understand my protocol and instructions. The facility is wonderful and has quite a bit of equipment and classes offered if needed. I am very grateful to Imelda and PhysioPartners. I've shared Imelda's and PhysioPartners' information with friends and colleagues.

After struggling with chronic migraines for over 2 years, I was referred to Imelda McGettigan for…read morephysical therapy. Imelda was the first provider who used a truly holistic approach to my care. While other PTs had only focused on my head and neck, Imelda quickly understood that my scoliosis was connected to my migraines and her treatment plan was comprehensive. Working with her has drastically improved my quality of life and my pain management. She has continued to monitor and modify her treatment plan for me as new issues arise. I've had a very positive experience with Imelda and highly recommend her for physical therapy. She is extremely knowledgeable, empathetic, and thorough. I understand my body and triggers much better after working with her. My migraine frequency and scoliosis pain have improved tremendously.