Free Body Physical Therapy

I have had multiple ankle surgeries and other chronic issues, so I have had my fair share of Physical Therapy. Free Body has been on the of the PT clinics I've enjoyed most. A couple of callouts here:

1. Every session, you get the PT's full attention and time.
2. Free Body incorporates a shared decision making philosophy into treatment - you set your goals and your feedback is listened to and incorporated.
3. Everyone from the front desk staff to the therapists are super nice and friendly.
4. Free Body's therapists focus PT on having a nice mixture of evidence-based therapy and what works for you and your body.

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This is the best physical therapy I've ever gotten. The staff is extremely knowledgeable and really make it their personal mission to make sure they address every concern you may have. I had chronic back pain for over 6 years that interfered with everything I did. After coming to Free Body Physical Therapy my pain is almost non-existent! Read more >

Free body PT has helped me immensely. They have a wholistic approach in how they help their patients and listen to you and your symptoms! They genuinely care about you with intentional conversation and want to see you get better. I was previously at Atletico and there is no comparison in how much better Free Body is. You aren’t pawned off on a PT tech and they think outside of the box solutions especially if you have ongoing/chronic pain& symptoms. Best place I’ve gone to for Physical therapy Read more >

A review long overdue! I looked forward to coming in for every appointment - *everyone* at Free Body was super friendly and welcoming. I specifically worked with Marissa and I really appreciated the plan that she built for me to get back into working order - each week I could feel the progress I was making, and that's all thanks to her putting the time and consideration into learning about and responding to the problems I had. Anywho, 10/10 recommend Free Body - thanks Marissa and team! Read more >

The therapists at Free Body are the best! They’re attentive and take time to explain the root cause of the issue. You also get 1 on 1 time with the PTs, and they provide you with several options and exercises to make you comfortable. The sessions have helped me so much - highly recommend! Read more >

Michal Czesny is such a unique and remarkable physical therapist that I drive 45 minutes each way to see him! I'm wowed by Michal's ability to analyze your problem and develop a creative and highly individualized exercise/therapy/rehab plan tailored to your specific needs. He's a great listener, endlessly patient, and offers tremendous support and encouragement through what can be a trying time when you're overcoming an injury. As a PhD medical researcher, I appreciate Michal's deep understanding of his field. He has an uncanny memory of the details of your case as you progress, and puts it to highly effective use. Michal is truly the most dedicated, skilled, and caring healthcare professional you can ever hope to find. Read more >

My primary doctor recommended Free Body Physical after a sports related injury, and I’m so glad he did so. The staff is very warm and Michal was great to work with. I always had a lot of questions for Michal, and he was always patient and thorough getting into the details. Michal challenged me physically and mentally as I recovered my strength and the confidence to perform more demanding tasks. I would definitely recommend for anyone who needs it to pay them a visit, you won’t regret trusting them with your care. Read more >

Marissa is a great therapist! She’s knowledgeable, kind and caring. I received the best therapy ever! One-on-one with my therapist is unique and so personalized!!
She's the best at dry needling therapy that helped me out to recover from a sports injury. In a few weeks, I was able to come back to play soccer.
I can’t praise her enough!! Read more >

I've been going to Free Body for just shy of two months for a persistent pain/limitation in my legs, hips, and glutes. Everyone from the front desk coordinator Vanessa to my PT Michal have been amazing in accommodating me, coming up with a schedule that works, and ultimately tackling my physical concerns in a compassionate and effective way.

With a combination of exercises, manipulation, dry needling, and a solid plan built around my unique needs felt noticeable improvement and am hopeful about being able to do the things I want to do again. Read more >

I began physical therapy at Free Body around September of 2022, after having experienced several months of intense upper back/neck pain. I'm a long-distance runner and triathlete, and I was nervous I'd be unable to train for the Chicago Marathon in 2023.

Marissa Nemec was a phenomenal therapist. Not only was she friendly and personable, but she also treated each session over an 8-month period with equal significance, asking detailed questions each time about my progress, pain levels, and what specific goals I had for myself. She explained, in concise terms, exactly which muscles we were working on and which symptoms each stretch was meant to address. Our sessions often included deep-tissue therapy, dry needling, and a variety of at-home exercises. I often left them feeling physically better than I had in weeks.

I'm now three months into marathon training and... Read more >