Physical therapy & sports rehab
Move better. Recover stronger.
Hands-on treatment and a training plan built around your goals — whether that is a marathon, the stairs at home or picking up your grandkids.
93%
reach the goal
they came for
48h
to your first
session
0
referral
needed
Next assessment
Tomorrow, 8:30 am
with Daniel Novak, DPT
Sports rehabBack & neckPost-surgeryRun labBalanceStrengthPelvic healthDry needling
Conditions we treat
If it hurts when you move, we can help.
Not on the list? Book an assessment anyway — we will tell you honestly whether physical therapy is the right answer.
01
Back pain
Acute flare-ups, sciatica and long-standing stiffness.
02
Neck & shoulder
Desk strain, frozen shoulder and rotator cuff injuries.
03
Knee injuries
ACL, meniscus, runner’s knee and arthritis.
04
Sports injuries
Sprains, strains and a structured return to play.
05
Post-surgery
Hip, knee and shoulder replacements, ligament repairs.
06
Running injuries
Gait analysis, shin splints and Achilles pain.
07
Balance & falls
Strength and confidence for steadier steps.
08
Strength & conditioning
Bulletproof the body after rehab is done.
The Vitalis method
Measured progress, not guesswork.
We test strength, range and pain at the start and track the numbers at every session, so you can see yourself getting better.
01
Assess
A 60-minute assessment: your history, movement tests and what you want to get back to.
02
Plan
A written plan with clear milestones, the number of sessions and the cost upfront.
03
Treat
Hands-on therapy plus progressive exercise — in the clinic and in your app at home.
04
Prevent
A strength program to keep you moving and stop the injury coming back.
Return to sport
From the couch to the start line.
Our sports program has brought more than 600 Chicago runners back to race day — Emma ran her first marathon nine months after knee surgery.
Programs
Built around your recovery.
Physical Therapy
Sports Injury Rehab
From sprains to ACL reconstruction: a clear plan back to the sport you love.
60 minutes
$120
Physical Therapy
Back & Neck Pain Program
Hands-on therapy and targeted exercise to calm pain — and keep it away.
45 minutes
$95
Physical Therapy
Post-Surgery Rehabilitation
Guided recovery after joint replacement, spinal or orthopedic surgery.
50 minutes
$110
Prices
Clear prices, no surprises.
Most insurance plans cover physical therapy — we check your benefits before your first visit. Paying yourself? These are our prices.
Single session
$120
/ 60 min
Assessment or treatment, one-to-one with your physical therapist.
- Full movement assessment
- Hands-on treatment
- Exercises in your app
- Superbill for insurance
Recovery pack
Save $120
$600
/ 6 sessions
The most common plan length — and one session free.
- Six 60-minute sessions
- Progress report at week 3
- Unlimited messaging
- Priority booking
- Valid for 6 months
Run lab
$150
/ 90 min
Video gait analysis, strength tests and a personal plan for runners.
- Treadmill video analysis
- Shoe and cadence advice
- Strength screening
- 8-week training plan
Your therapists
Coaches as much as clinicians.
Accepting new patients
Physical Therapy
Daniel Novak
Physical Therapist — Sports & Orthopedics
★ 4.9 · 342 reviews
Accepting new patients
Physical Therapy
Olivia Grant
Physical Therapist — Spine & Pain
★ 4.8 · 176 reviews
★★★★★
“Back on the trail in ten weeks.”
I tore my ACL skiing and was terrified I would never run again. Daniel built a plan week by week, and the progress tests kept me motivated. I ran my first 10K in March.
Emma J.
ACL rehab
★★★★★
“My back pain is gone.”
Fifteen years of back pain, and six weeks with Olivia changed it. Ten minutes of exercises a day — that is all. I wish I had come sooner.
Helen P.
Back & neck program
★★★★★
“Walking my dog again.”
After my knee replacement, Daniel coordinated everything with my surgeon. Three months later I am walking two miles a day with my dog.
Ray T.
Post-surgery rehab
Physical therapy FAQ
Before your first session.
What to expect, what to wear and how insurance works.
Still have a question?
Our front desk answers within minutes during opening hours.
Do I need a doctor’s referral?
No. In Illinois you can see a physical therapist directly. Some insurance plans still ask for a referral to pay — we check this for you before your first visit.
What should I wear?
Comfortable clothes you can move in, and trainers. Shorts are handy for knee and hip problems, a tank top for shoulders.
How many sessions will I need?
Most people need between four and eight sessions over six weeks. You get a clear estimate after your assessment, and we review it together at every milestone.
Will it hurt?
Some techniques can feel intense, but treatment should never be more than mildly uncomfortable. You are always in control and can ask us to stop at any time.
Can I do my exercises at home?
Yes — every patient gets their program in the Vitalis app, with videos, reminders and a way to tell us how it went.
Visit us
A gym that heals.
Three private treatment rooms and a fully equipped rehab gym on the ground floor, with showers and secure bike parking.
2140 N Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60614
Same-day sick visits every weekday. Late clinic on Thursdays until 8pm.
- Monday8:00 am – 7:00 pm
- Tuesday8:00 am – 7:00 pm
- Wednesday8:00 am – 7:00 pm
- Thursday8:00 am – 8:00 pm
- Friday8:00 am – 6:00 pm
- Saturday9:00 am – 2:00 pm
- SundayClosed