On a recent visit to La Clinica on 4123 West Fullerton I found myself in a large, bright waiting room. My friend is going there for physical therapy and I had a free afternoon, so I joined him. If you were injured at work or need to recover from an accident, sprains related to athletic activity, or surgery affecting mobility you could certainly do worse than one of their nine locations all over Illinois. That prevalence is a testament to the success they've found in addressing differing communities' needs for a clinic capable of specialization. But don't let that word discourage you, La Clinica's philosophy is to deliver expert knowledge and simplify the patient experience. They care about what they do and how they do it. My friend tells me they put him at ease and make the hard work of recovery manageable and perhaps even a little fun.
Behind the counter you can hear the soft conversations of a small team of caregivers whose friendliness betrays a commitment to working together well, perhaps for their own sanity but I suspect it's most likely for the sake of their patients. As the city's evenings turn colder La Clinica's Chicago north location boasts a welcoming warmth; with music playing in the background, all smiles, and the occasional giggle (I told you they're friendly) this group of professionals will help you in what could be a difficult and trying time.
If you're curious go to laclinicasc.com, don't forget the s.c. at the end, and reach out with any questions: consultations are free! They show almost everything there, except maybe their famous mascot which if you're like me might take you some time to realize looks familiar because you grew up in this city, and you've been passing by their establishments for almost 20 years now. A big shout out and thank you to the people at La Clinica for helping make things a bit easier, and for their commitment to their patients like my friend, who doesn't dread going to physical therapy. Let that sink in. And to anyone in the Hermosa area needing rehabilitation-- go here! read more