To be clear of my experience: Therapist was outstanding…read more Reason behind my rating: When I had originally enrolled my son to work with this facility my first and most important request was that he would have the ability to work with the same therapist. In receiving services with cps there was a lot inconsistency with services and the therapist was changing frequently. So naturally I thought that if we paid for private services this problem can be avoided. So I searched for a private practice . I was assured that the request for having my child consistently work with the same therapist would be fulfilled. Those assurances gave me peace of mind and with that we enroll our child. Now I'm being informed that my child will no longer be able to work with the same therapist due to policy change. I asked what the out of pocket expense would be to keep my son with the same therapist and was informed that "regrettably" that wasn't an option. Again I re-iterated to the facility prior to enrollment the importance it was for me to have 1 instructor work with my child. And now (a few short months later) my family and I can no longer be accommodated.

Love...love...love this center! So warm and welcoming with awesome therapists. I highly recommend…read morethis center if you are looking for the best providers! I would trust them completely with my loved ones therapy.

Our son was in PT with Ellie Hoag for the past year, and has thrived under her care. When we…read morestarted, he was a year old and not crawling, and now he is 2 and runs all over the place. Ellie had a great approach with our son, both being fun and playful and very focused on making sure he was working on the skills, without being pushy with him. He loved his sessions with her. We are ALMOST sad we don't need to see Ellie anymore because he has progressed so much under her care :)

From the owner: At Little Steps Pediatric Therapy in Ravenswood Chicago, we provide pediatric physical therapy,…read moreoccupational therapy, and speech therapy to meet the rehabilitation needs of our young patients, their physicians, and their parents. We work with children from birth to adulthood providing timely, individualized therapy services in a caring environment through the personalized attention of a committed staff. Our skilled staff provides individualized treatment plans specifically for your child's needs and development.

I am very grateful to the kind and supportive staff at this location. I don't know if all Athletico…read morelocations are like this and maybe they are but the folks here were outstanding to say the least. I worked with a few of the staff members all of whom are great, but in particular with Julie, who was instrumental in helping me regain my quality of life after a labrum shoulder tear. I have an active lifestyle that I felt was in jeopardy after this injury. Not only am I able to avoid an invasive surgery, but I feel significantly better and healthier. A big thank you!!

A belated thank you to Jim McDermott for his PT expertise and friendly personality, along with the…read morehelpful, friendly staff at Athletico Irving Park. Two doctors advised likely surgery on a broken tibia near my knee. Third doctor, a surgeon, advised physical therapy after several wks on crutches. I enjoyed working with Jim as he challenged me each week and the bone healed quickly. There is no pain in my formerly broken leg whether climbing stairs or walking out and about in Chicago.

My sons OT was changed three times in the first three months of therapy. Additionally, my son was…read moreparticipating in the therapeutic play group. I asked the Speech and OT running the group periodically he needed private speech therapy and was told no. Then at the end of the year, after receiving minimal updates on his progress-I was told that he hadn't been speaking all year during the play group and needed speech. It was very frustrating to not have been communicated with during the 9 months he had already spent there. Moreover, they provided an insurance code for their playgroup sessions which I later learned from my insurance co has no legitimate code, and should only be charged as a class, not the same price as a private therapeutic session. We switched therapy groups and the vast difference in the quality and the progress my son made was incredible.

This is a lovely place that gives kids skills they need. My son was in the FRIENDS group and…read morelearned so much. If I could recommend changes it would be to make allowances for when people are out of town. We travel a lot and so inevitably miss sessions. It would be nice, if we could pro-rate in these situations. We know which dates we will miss when we sign up, so it could all be prearranged. Just frustrating. Sigh. Other than that they provide an excellent service. Kids learn so much.

I started going to Athletico in July due to frequently hurting my neck and shoulders, and between…read morethe sessions I spent in their office and the homework they gave me, the improvements started almost immediately. It's now been a few months since I've had any setbacks. I feel confident that even though I have "graduated" from physical therapy that if I keep up with my stretches and home exercises that I'll continue feeling great! The entire staff are all so friendly and helpful, and I never felt uncomfortable speaking up if I was having trouble with an exercise. I genuinely enjoyed my visits - the environment they've cultivated is a really comfortable one. The flexibility in hours was such a huge help, and parking was always easy too. I've recommended them to several friends and family members already, especially for those who are nervous about getting started with physical therapy.

I called athletico based off a recommendation. I needed to get in immediately. Pulled out my back,…read morepain so severe couldn't change clothes, bend down, sit down, or use stairs. I don't need X-rays I know what the issue is. This location in Roscoe village turned me away saying no availability for two weeks. A patient calls and says they need essentially emergency PT and you turn them away... no wonder your parking lot is always empty. Horrible horrible service. Don't go hefe

My little guy has been attending Blue Bird Day - Northcenter since late April 2018. Prior to that,…read morehe had been receiving in-home Early Intervention services and just before his 3rd birthday he was formally diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder. The news was hard to digest, and my heart hurt. I really knew nothing about Autism, I didn't know where to start. With his Early Intervention services stopping, it became my mission to act fast and find my son the BEST possible help I could find him. That's when we found Blue Bird Day. Right from the start, I knew this was the place for my son. From the very first phone call, to the site visit & tour, to meeting the staff, bringing my son in for evaluation...every step of the way the entire staff was so helpful, caring and knowledgeable. I knew my little guy would be in good hands and I truly believed he'd be getting THE BEST help I could find for him. Aside from the 4-hour school day, he also receives individualized/intensive therapy. In just a little over 7 months he has already made so much progress! He's socializing, vocalizing more, communicating his needs in various ways including signing...he is just thriving! Every teacher, assistant and therapist at BBD is amazing...they truly care about my son and are just as excited as I am every time he accomplishes something new or meets a goal. I am so thankful that I found Blue Bird Day & to be part of the Blue Bird family. I don't know where we'd be without them!

My daughter has been with BBD North Center for 3 years, enrolled pretty early on as a 2 year old…read more She has ASD, GDD, feeding difficulties and ADHD. They came highly recommended by OTs from EI and from colleagues at UIH. So far my daughter has had astronomical leaps in communication, social emotional skills, self regulation, and academic (kindergarten) skills. She still has a lot of things to work on but the team has been amazing. I want to specially shout out Salena, the BEST BCBA ever. She sets aside an hour bi weekly to talk to me about my daughter's progress, my future goals and priorities, and sometimes acts as a parent therapist to help me manage my own expectations and anxieties. For a long time, my daughter would not enter public bathrooms. This is something we've been working on for years. Since Salena has taken over her case, my daughter now goes inside Starbucks and Trader Joes and even washes her hands! This has been the MOST progress she's had on this front. My daughter is also very attached and affectionate towards Salena, which is a testament to her skills and genuine care.

I have received really good and professional care from the whole medical team and support staff in…read morethe ICU department. Thank You to everyone for your care

Their lack of communication led me to believe they treat patients like a number versus a human…read morebeing research if you have other options please explore

Such an amazing group we personally have had Briana helping my son for a little over a year and it…read morehas been night and day difference what she has helped us do and achieve with my son

My family and I absolutely love Ms. Brianna! Ms. Brianna has always been so understanding, patient,…read morecaring and just a great person. We have had the pleasure of working with her for about a year now and we will continue to work with her! Thanks for all that you do!

Went in with shoulder, back and foot pain ... Nate was amazing and extremely friendly, polite and…read morediligent during each physical therapy appointment. His assistant, Kacey, was also very helpful and friendly. If you need PT, don't hesitate! Book an appointment with Nate! He's awesome!

Unfortunately, I need to see Eriks again for my PT. Fortunately for me he does great work. He's…read moresuper energetic, and over the top nice. Eriks has so much knowledge and you can tell he loves what he does. I'm excited to be under hi scare for the 2nd time. The clinic is about a year old, so everything here is super clean and new. Parking is great as well. Very convenient location!

I worked with Jana for two years during my time in Chicago. She was such a source of light,…read morestrength, and stability during an otherwise challenging time in my life (and many others). I began working with her on the heels of a difficult break up, and she patiently helped me to find a path forward and regain my power. Within a couple months of our first session, the global pandemic hit and we moved from in person to video therapy -- the transition was seamless. I was single and living alone during that time, and Jana's empathy and support were a life line for me. She is kind, compassionate, and really takes the time to see and understand the full person. I still refer back to conversations we had and resources she gave me to navigate new challenges that I encounter in life. I am healthier today because of my time with Jana. When I started to consider a move away from the Chicago area, a major con on my list was that I could no longer work with Jana. I will be forever grateful to her for her time and heart. If you have the chance to work with her, cherish every moment. She's one of the best out there!

Jana was my second therapist in my young adult life. I worked with her for 4 years. I started with…read moreher when she was a student and followed her to every site of her externship. I stayed on with her when she graduated and was a hired as a clinician and saw her continuously until I moved out of the Chicagoland are. I wish I was still in Chicago because I would likely be seeing her to this day. She is kind, compassionate, understanding. She is a skilled therapist and I'm sure a great mentor to her colleagues. I am of a minority background of both race and religion and a lot of my struggles with anxiety were rooted in this. She really took her time to understand the nuances of my experiences, their social impact, and their impact on mental health. I have worked with about 10 therapists in my adult life and Jana is easily in the top 3 of my favorite and most skilled therapists to work with. If you are working with her--cherish your time together! If you are thinking of working with her--please take my recommendation in doing so. I have nothing but love and respect for Jana!