Everybody from the front desk to the therapy staff are top notch and professional…read more Comfortable environment, music playing is usually upbeat, big windows to see out and appointments are always on time. They are always accommodating and happy to put you on the waitlist if a certain day Is full. No complaints here. It's actually a pleasure to come to this location. Also the north Andersonville location is great too! FYI

Welcoming, professional, and genuinely focused on helping you feel better -- the team here makes a…read morenoticeable difference. The therapists take time to understand your concerns, explain each step of the process, and tailor exercises to your specific needs. Sessions are productive without feeling rushed, and progress feels steady and encouraging. The clinic is clean, well-organized, and has a friendly atmosphere that puts you at ease right away. Scheduling is smooth, and everyone -- from the front desk to the therapists -- is supportive and personable. A great place for anyone looking to recover, build strength, or get back to feeling their best.

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.

It's been three months since I finished my PT at Muscle and Joint Physical Therapy. Curtis Burds…read morewas my therapist. He designed a treatment plan and schedule that truly worked. I do the exercises he taught me about five or more days a week. It wasn't necessary to take all the prescribed sessions. I hope nothing else falls apart but if it does this is my PT place. The place has a good vibe and the billing department is easy to work with as well. Also if you ever walked by there from the outside it looks a little crowded but when you are inside it's really nice.

I have suffered with severe upper to middle back pain for over 15 years. Needless to say, I've been…read morethrough A LOT of PT for it. It never helped. In fact, when my doctor brought up doing another round of PT this past August, I was dead set against it. He said he'd worked with Muscle and Joint, and said I should give them a try before ruling PT out. Reluctantly, I made an appointment, expecting it to be more of the same bad experiences. Imagine my surprise when I was dead wrong. A lot of the credit has to go to my INCREDIBLE physical therapist, Dr. Brandon St. Peters. I cannot sing his praises loudly enough. This may sound silly, but Brandon actually listens to his patients. It was obvious from the first session that Brandon cares about his patient's needs, and helping them make progress with their pain. This is incredibly important when you present with an unusual or rare case. A lot of the times you've been to so many other practitioners who have ignored you and your symptoms, offering no help for your pain. Feeling heard makes you feel like the pain isn't just in your head, and that can be a game changer. Brandon makes you feel that way day one. It's clear he also really knows his stuff, and almost every time, I leave the clinic feeling better than I did walking in. He even helped me (finally!) get the proper diagnosis, and a great pain management specialist to help me. I could go on and on, but seriously he's the best of the best in the field, and even makes sessions fun. That being said, the rest of the staff and clinic are also wonderful. I did two sessions with the owner, Matt Johnson, while Brandon was out of town. He also really knows his stuff. The assistants they have there are absolutely wonderful. One assistant I believe named Taylor (hopefully that's correct) is an absolutely joy every single week. She's definitely an asset to the clinic, and has a bright future ahead of her in PT. The front desk is always super helpful dealing with appointments, insurance, and such, which is no small task. Lastly, the clinic is nice and spacious, and always super clean. Easily the best facility I've been to. So, if you're in need of physical therapy, do not hesitate. RUN to Muscle and Joint. If you're so inclined, ask for Brandon. Just do me a favor. Leave some appointments for me!

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!

I've been seeing Andrea Bunch and Therese Clementi at Novacare on Diversey for a month now, 2…read moreappointments a week. The staff here are great - from the PT's to the PT Assistant's Erin and Allison. Everyone works well as a team and does a great job of managing several patients at a time, while still giving great care. Everyone is friendly and cares deeply about their work. I've heard Both Andrea and Theresa have done a great job with the manual work and they've kept the sessions varied and interesting. I also have a good plan for starting to run again that will begin next week.

I've recently completed a two month PT program with Ann Zerfas to renew the habit of exercise to…read morekeep my back and left leg in good working order. I'd got lazy for a few weeks and the result was a couple of nasty falls. Ann was the perfect therapist for me--knowledgeable, kind, patient, and professional in all respects. She knew exactly how to repair the damage done by my indolence and helped me establish a routine that I've kept up every day since leaving the program. I highly recommend Ann and her colleagues--therapists and office staff are all first rate.

In January 2024, I had my first broken bone due to a skiing accident. Having a broken tibia meant I…read morewas in a full-leg cast for about six weeks. After those six weeks, I was moved to a short-leg cast, and was referred to physical therapy to start range-of-motion (ROM) exercises. Never having been to PT, I did not know what to expect, but I saw this Athletico was close by, so I decided to try it out. I submitted a request for an appointment through their website, and received a call that same day from Elise. Elise was extremely helpful and ensured I got on their schedule right away. I started PT about two days per week, starting with ROM exercises, then moving on to weight-bearing, then running/jumping. All-in-all, since I did not have surgery, my recovery was much longer, but we got through everything starting in February, and I was discharged in October. I can't say enough great things about this Athletico location. I came in completely nervous about this experience, but Ryan and Mitch were able to calm my nerves immediately and they helped me along every step of this tough journey. Being in PT for eight months, you start to build a relationship with those helping you out, and that's extremely true when it comes to this Atheltico location - all the staff, from my physical therapist, Mitch, to the few sessions I attended with Ryan, along with the amazing assistants - Maggie, Olivia, and Maria who helped me along the way - I always felt like friends with all of them while I was here. While they maintain professionalism, they also ensure to treat you not just as a patient, but as a friend, and it's clear that they truly care and want to see you progress in the journey. While nobody really "enjoys" going to PT, I'd say the treatment, services, and staff at this location made me truly enjoy being there and working towards my goals of being back to 100%. From someone who came in on crutches and a knee scooter, doing exercises like moving my foot back-and-forth or picking up marbles with my toes, I'm now running, jumping, playing tennis again, biking, etc. I was even able to take a full walking tour through Italian villages and cities with no problem thanks to this amazing staff at Athletico. While I'm hoping I never have to come back in here (as I'm never trying skiing again), if I do have PT needs or know anyone who does, I will always recommend Athletico Lakeview East. Thank you, Mitch, Ryan, Elise, Maria, Maggie, Olivia, and the rest of the amazing staff I worked with, and alongside of, at Athletico Lakeview East. I couldn't have asked for a better team to help me through this.

I have just completed over 65 physical therapy sessions in approximately 7 months…read more In February I sustained a severe injury which required the insertion of a titanium rod from above my knee to my hip. Following my release from the hospital I was required to go to a rehab facility for three weeks. After my release from the rehab facility, I had in home rehab for a month but I was still unable to walk without the assistance of a walker. In mid-March I contacted Athletico in East Lakeview because it was about one block from my home. They arranged to see me the following day. Justin was assigned to be my personal physical therapist. Given my relative discomfort and lack of progress for one and a half months, I was less than optimistic that I would ever be able to walk normally again. However, under Justin's supervision, I can now walk without the assistance of a walker. I don't even need a cane. At my age, this was no small feat. I found Justin to be very knowledgeable and motivating. There were many times when I thought I couldn't do any more, but he gave me encouragement to try even a bit more, without pushing me too hard. It has taken about seven months, but I am almost amazed with my progress. I wholeheartedly recommend Justin and the rest of the Athletico staff including the front desk & the assistants. Jo D

I've been through a lot of PT over the last several years. The therapists I've had at Rush are the…read morebest ever. Katie, Michelle, and Jonathon are skillful, professional, personable, experienced, and attentive. I've been going there for 9 months now following a painful total knee replacement (which I don't recommend). I feel better every time I leave. The therapists and staff are also really nice, fun people--it's kinda like the bar in "Cheers," where everybody knows your name and what your plans are for the weekend. It doesn't have the corporate atmosphere of Athletico or the over concern with insurance issues I've found elsewhere. If you're destined to have your swollen, stitched up knee cranked back until you cry, this is the place to do it. 10/10.

I wish I could give this place more than 5 stars. I started coming here in mid January for a knee…read moreinjury. Katie was great in figuring out the many areas that needed strengthening and working on it. She gave me a list of workouts to do at home everyday and stretches to do following workouts. Katie really made an effort to get to know me and other patients around. This made me feel really valued as a patient and it made my rehabilitation process even more enjoyable. 7-8 weeks later I am back to running and pain free! I definitely recommend this place to anyone looking for a physical therapist! I will miss coming back every week.

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!!!

This was a tough decision on how to update. Given that the entirety of my review focused on…read moreMeredith, I felt compelled to post an update since she has left. First off, I still give LSF PT five stars. Their location is great, I enjoy their awesome gym, and the people that work there are great. If you are busy, already a member at this gym, it's a great choice. And thanks to this place, I met Meredith. Meredith was the star who helped me get through some tough nagging injuries - so I felt compelled to state that she moved on from this location. She really went the extra mile and I mean, look at all the reviews she's garnered for this business, that's saying something. If you aren't necessarily set on being inside the gym and want someone with an awesome reputation, look her up. At the end of the day, either LSF or Meredith are great choices and FAR superior to the greedy corporate chain in the greater Chicago area, so I am happy to keep my five star review of LSF PT.

fantastic quality of care and outcome! everyone from front desk to my therapist was warm and…read morewelcoming. i've seen significant improvement as a result of my PT here!

I have been to this location several times in the past. I recently was treated by Nick and Emily…read more They are both awesome! They are very friendly and extremely professional. They have great knowledge of what they do. I would 100% recommend this place if you need their services.

Extremely rude woman answers the phone kept cutting me off wanting to run over me when I'm trying…read moreto talk and tell me to wait she was so rude I lost my temper and asked if she wanted to listen to what the problem was or run her stupid mouth ppl like this make getting help impossible

This place is a total rip off. The initial 20 minute exam was $400.00 and for one hour of PT they…read morecharged $330.00. ASK HOW MUCH THEY CHARGE PRIOR TO ANY VISIT. I am now getting PT from another provider at a fraction of the out of pocket cost. Needless to say I will never go Advocate again.