Reviews of Evolution Physical Therapy (Physiotherapist)

Richard Falkenrath

I had a persistent, very specific problem with my shoulder. I've tried all sorts of things to deal with it and finally got a platelet shot and my MD prescribed 3-4 mos of PT. I don't have much time and asked my doctor to recommend someone who had a mobile practice. He recommended Brian Wolfe and boy was that a great recommendation. Bryan was simply terrific ... great communications with me, my doctor, and my trainer -- getting us all on the same page. He would come to my home or office depending on what was going on that week and was 100% reliable and on time and a pleasure to deal with. He also really knows his stuff ... I was really impressed by his depth of knowledge and his commitment to education and explaining (to me) what was going on inside my shoulder and why the stuff he was doing and making me do made sense. I've already referred him to one colleague who had a knee replacement and undoubtedly will be referring him to many more in future. You can't go wrong with Brian -- he is terrific.

Natalie Dellinger

Brian and Kelly Wolfe are the most passionate and knowledgable. They will get you back on your feet in no time from an injury, prevent an injury from happening or help with your mobility!

Catey Condit

Great place for physical therapy! I came in with a herniated disc in my lower back with limited mobility and severe pain. In just two months, I am able to run, cycle, etc... and get back into my everyday routine. Great staff who care about your progress!

Prateek Gahoi

Brian Wolfe and Thomas Hendrickson are both excellent physical therapists. Really helpful sessions focused on treatment, improvement of workout form and prevention of any future injuries.

npamor .

I had the good fortune of finding Brian 3 years ago when I had right shoulder rotator cuff surgery. He was very knowledgeable and helped a lot with my recovery. Last year I had the same surgery on my left shoulder and again Brian was a very important part of my recovery. Thanks to Brian I lost minimal range of motion on my shoulders. Thank you Brian for the help and dedication. Nidia.

Kim Gerardi

Superb quality staff that work on your individualized needs so you can reach your goals. As a PT myself I feel very confident with each staff members approach to my success!

Adam Whittingham

I have long struggled with lower back pain. I wanted to try strengthening my body with Crossfit, but unfortunately pushed myself too hard in the first couple classes. I re-injured my lower back BADLY and reached out to Brian for help. Brian was extremely personable, and right off the bat in our initial conversation he asked me what my goals were. This was extremely refreshing as most physical therapists simply get right into the exercises to help you recover, but Brian had acute interest in my long-term goals and how my back pain has prevented me from reaching them. From the very first session (I had about 6 total to get me back to a happy, confident place) he was giving me tips and tricks to managing real-world, unpredictable back pain scenarios - ways in which I could achieve instant relief or prevent my lower back from seizing up on me in a moment of trauma. To me this type of information is invaluable because it gives me the required tools to operate confidently in day-to-day operations and workouts. Brian can use very simple techniques that involve body control and holding certain positions as ways of rehabilitation. He can use moderate techniques of massage to help work through trigger points and overall zones of discomfort. And he has the knowledge to perform advanced techniques like needling, which help to stimulate blood flow to damaged areas to promote and speed up the healing process. I had Brian perform all of the above processes on me and was amazed at the results. Brian is a very active communicator so he is always available for questions and guidance. I will forever be his patient and his pupil =). Thanks Brian! -Adam

Mike Lorenzen

Kelly has been working magic on me. I went to see her with one problem and she quickly figured out there were a host of problems that were contributors. While the time is always a challenge, I leave feeling better than I did when I walked in. I can’t ask for any more than that!

Watkins Holt

I have been through the ringer more times than most 27 year olds. As a former professional athlete, I was brutal to my entire body for years. Injuries? You name it - I've done it. I've had a screw placed in my scaphoid; I've torn my ACL/MCL in my left knee; I've torn my ACL/MCL and meniscus in my right knee (twice!); I've had my labrum reattached in my shoulder; I've fractured my L5. While Brian has not been my physical therapist for every injury that I have had, he still remains in a league of his own in my opinion. Not that I don't think highly of the other doctors that I have experienced, I just always find myself going back to him for reassurance. He has improved me mentally, physically, and emotionally. He knew exactly how hard to push me to keep me motivated and constantly working to better myself; he never allowed me to settle for less than what I could achieve. More so than that, the man is just a genuinely great human. He isn't overly aggressive, yet he doesn't let you give up. He is thorough with his work and one of the most educated people I have ever met. His passion for health and the human body remains to be unmatched. Anyone who is unfortunate enough to NEED to see a physical therapist, should consider themselves extremely lucky if they get to work with him. I would give him 6 stars if Google allowed it.

Jamie Ringel

Can’t recommend him enough! I went to Dr. Wolfe for chronic hip pain. After years of PT and limitations in what I could do at the gym, Dr. Wolfe found the problem which was actually in my lower back. He gave me the tools and exercises to get back to doing movements I’ve avoided for years and get back into crossfit.

Michael Litt

I had a double knee replacement. After coming home from the rehabilitation center Brian Wolfe acted as my home physical therapist. I found him to be extremely diligent in laying out the work necessary for me to get back to full strength. Week after week he provided me with insights as to where I was along the path and what I would need to do to get to the next level of strength and mobility. He evolved the exercise and therapy routines in a way that created an incentive for me to to work towards the next goal. His approach was superior to other rehabilitation professionals I had experienced in the past primarily due to the clear plan he laid out and the individualized manner in which our routines were being tailored to my progression within that plan. I will use him again if I need rehabilitation int he future.

Lexi Forrest

I have known Brian and Kelly for a brief time, but the knowledge and skills they have implemented in my daily routine has made what was before constant pain a thing of the past. In less than 3 months not only can I perform daily activities pain free, but they have offered solutions to continue to improve my mobility. As a crossfit coach I need to be able to demonstrate movements in classes, and also be able to remain active with my energetic 6 year old son. If you are ever on the fence for a medical opinion please contact them. Whether it's something as easy as stretches for a warm up to a serious medical injury, these two know their stuff!!

michael farley

My experience with Evolution Physical Therapy has been incredible! When I came to Evolution PT I had driven 16 hours from the Chicagoland area to visit my Daughter and her family in Darien. I had just been diagnosed with a slipped 5th vertebrae in my lower lumbar and had pain in my gluts, hip, leg and numb toes and pain in my heal and side of my foot. Evolution’s Physical Therapist, Brian Wolf, gave me two simple exercises to do throughout the day and within a couple of weeks had eliminated the pain in all but my foot. Throughout the next few weeks of adjusting those exercises and adding some core building exercises now even my foot pain has greatly reduced and the numbness has diminished as well. We are on our way back to Chicago now and I am looking forward to a “pain free ride” home! Thank you Brian and the Evolution Team for bringing me so far in so little time and have given the tools to continue to be pain free !

Ioannis Papachristou

Brian is a tremendous physical therapist who's thirst for knowledge did not stop once graduating. He is always learning new techniques and skills, to which, he provides his clients with the best top notch care. He has helped me with shoulder mobility/shoulder issues and I cannot thank Brian enough. He is very personable, very easy to talk to, will explain everything and break it down so you know exactly what he is talking about, and will follow up to make sure everything is okay.

Dan Rodriguez

I fractured four cervical verterbrae (C4-C7) in a June of 2016 in a bicycle riding accident and was out of commission for about five months. In my arduous road back to full health, I tried several physical therapists until I started working with the best physical therapist I have encountered anywhere. Brian Wolfe is head and shoulders better than any physical therapist I have worked with and is a big reason I have made a full recovery from my accident. I am back to competing in squash tournaments and have full mobility in my neck due to Brian's outstanding physical therapy sessions. I can't thank Brian enough for his outstanding commitment to his patients and his profession. Thank you Brian!

Kristin Tennent

Brian do an excellent job treating my rotator cuff injury and also clearly explained exactly what was going on in my shoulder so that I really understood how and why each exercises worked. This kept me motivated . He's just great!

Matthew Cefalo

Great facility,great staff! Helpful, courteous and professional!! My Father-in-law has advanced Parkinsons and needs physical therapy 3 times a week...Everyone there at Evolve has been so patient and considerate! He’s normally a tough customer,especially about exercising! He actually enjoys going there ! And that is testament to the way he’s treated when he’s in their care!

Jackie Liesman

I don't have enough good things to say about Brian! He is extremely knowledgeable, and helped me immensely with my TMJ issues. He is super flexible with scheduling and willing to work around your hours, and he really spends his time with you to make sure you get the most out of your session. I would recommend Brian highly for any PT you might need!

James Bisset

Brain and Kelly are fantastic. They have great attitude and are very professional. Brian will learn new things and the excitement you see in his eyes as he wants you to do the movement, gets you right in the zone too. They both have helped me immensely with my mobility and it's only getting better.

Morgan Moir

I'm a member of Dynamic Athletics so after I had my second total hip replacement surgery, Evolution seemed the natural place to rehabilitate. What I learned since becoming a client is that the quality of care and the expertise of the therapists, specifically Kelly Wolfe, has been top notch and has exceeded expectations. Kelly is incredibly knowledgeable about what I need to get better and she has literally helped me walk again. Additionally, Kelly is caring, kind and one of the most encouraging therapists I've ever met. I actually enjoy going to PT because of Kelly!

Jeff Kohlberger

Brian Wolfe is a great physical therapist. Very knowledgeable, and aware of individual progress. Bonus: He's enjoyable to be around.

Dounya Irrgang

My husband recently couldn’t sleep all night and made an appointment with Dr Kelly Wolfe. He came home not only completely out of pain but an inch taller, larger chest and a smaller waist. It was truly incredible that Dr Wolfe in one session could not only take all the pain away but fix his posture. My husband has seen her again and will see her again Monday. He calls her the “ goddess of miracles”. I plan to go see her as well and I recommend anyone who has a husband that can't take pain to go see Dr Wolfe.

Asia James

Great atmosphere. Great people. Team work make the dream work!

Laura Wolfe

Kelly was instrumental in helping me resolve my plantar fasciitis pain! She listened carefully and was very professional in her evaluation. She gave me stretches and exercises to do at home which helped me tremendously. Kelly explained how to find proper foot wear to prevent a recurrence and to help me recover more quickly. Thank you, Kelly! I highly recommend Evolution PT!

Lani & Gabe

I tore my ACL playing lacrosse and soccer at post university and underwent a lot of physical and emotional stress. When I was able to get back up on my feet, I was looking for a trainer in my town that could get me back to shape and even better than I was before. Immediately when I talked to Brian he knew what to do with me and set up a game plan that would help me strengthen my knee and prevent future injuries. I am currently in season for soccer at post and if it wasn't for Brian and his wonderful care, I wouldn't be where I am now. If you are looking for someone who will be dedicated in you and your work, Brian is the right guy for you!

Victoria Clougher

After my motorcycle accident, I heard all the typical "PT = Pain and Torture" from friends and relatives and I was a bit hesitant to start physical therapy. I couldn't have been more wrong. Brian is extremely personable and knowledgeable when it came to PT and your particular patient needs (he listens!). I was unable to drive and he provided PT in-house and worked around my schedule, and he was always flexible. He gradually worked in new shoulder stretches and techniques that focused on proper form and strength, and 5 months post-op I can already do push-ups and planks! As an OCR athlete full range of motion is very important, Brian ensured that I learned everything I need to continue to improve my mobility and his excitement for physical therapy is infectious. I have learned so much working with him. Thank you Brian!!

christian leone

Great people, great facility, great experience!

Isabelle Bienen

I started seeing Brian and Kelsey at the beginning of the summer with hip and back pain that was relentless for over 6 months prior. At the start of treatment, I was having trouble walking and could barely run to the end of my street. After going to sessions throughout the summer, I'm now able to run 8+ miles and I can run daily again. Everyone here is extremely kind, knowledgable, and supportive, and I'm very grateful for all of their help!

Seth Goodman

Brian helped me with alleviating back pain that I was experiencing over the course of 3 years. In a matter of weeks, Brian was able to effectively treat my chronic back pain which is something multiple doctors, injections, and MRIs could not solve. After 6 weeks with Brian, I was able to perform exercises at the gym that I avoided for years. He is very knowledgeable and customizes a PT plan based on your specific goals. Thanks Brian!

James Yacone

Brian is a top notch physical therapist. He is extremely competent and knowledgeable of the latest medical and industry techniques, and tailored my therapy program based on my personal goals. 3.5 months after my knee replacement I climbed a 14,000+ mountain in Colorado with my teenage son's. No way I would have been able to accomplish that without Brian's focused assistance and motivation.

Barbara Wilson

Wow Brian did an amazing job in helping me with some neck pain from an accident. He followed up, instructed on what was the problem, provided homework (exercises) to solve the issue and quickly got me back into form.

Kim Mannarino

Dr. Wolfe is absolutely amazing. He always answers all of my questions and concerns and provides feedback on how to fix things and what steps to prevent them. I had horrible lower back pain that stopped me from being able to workout let alone sit at my desk. After a couple of sessions with Dr. Wolfe he explained why it was happening and how to fix it. He showed me stretches I need to be doing and how to fix my lower back problem. I can now not only sit at my desk without any pain I can complete full workouts without having an issue!! Check this guy out he's great!