Testimonials

Highly recommend TFI; they have a great staff all around!

Ryan is a miracle worker. I recently strained my back and was in extreme pain—now, I’m almost back to baseline, and I attribute most of that to Ryan. He is very hands-on and intuitively knows how to help. I’ll never need to seek out another PT—he’s my guy from here on out. Highly recommend TFI; they have a great staff all around!

He made PT fun, and my balance and coordination improved so much.

Really enjoyed working with Teo as a PT. He made PT fun, and my balance and coordination improved so much. Thanks to his help, I made it through my club frisbee season without major injuries.

Highly recommend TFI...

Super knowledgeable, people-focused, and enthusiastic about providing the right care. The staff is great at explaining the reasons behind the work and is flexible with scheduling. Highly recommend TFI—we’ve used them twice and would use them again.

TFI is a top-notch facility...

Teo is an outstanding PT. TFI is a top-notch facility if you’re looking not only to fix your aches and pains but also to excel athletically.

...if I have a future injury, I will definitely go back.

Great place for physical therapy. I went based on a friend’s positive experience (and because I no longer needed a doctor’s referral) for shoulder PT. I worked with Allie F., who listened to me and worked with me. She gave me exercises to do at home, which were easy to follow through their app. I hope not to need their services again, but if I have a future injury, I will definitely go back.

Very positive experience in working with Isaac and colleague Ursula helping my recovery from injury impacting several interdependent body areas. Knee/ calf / ankle / hip and low back. Very knowledgeable and pragmatic approach to addressing my problem areas and helping me recover and strengthen. Very thankful to have come to TFI.

I had both hips replaced this summer , 4 months apart. TFI is one great PT place. Victoria and Theo are excellent practitioners along with all the staff. Highly recommend!

TFI is the BEST! The entire staff is incredibly considerate & attentive to the needs of their patients & clients. Katee’s expertise & compassion were just what I needed to get me on the road to recovery. She worked up a superb exercise program that not only worked onsite, but that I could easiIy fit into my daily routine at home. I would enthusiastically recommend TFI to anyone & everyone I know.

Tim and Mike are phenomenal. They were extremely supportive and knowledgeable throughout our son’s recovery from elbow surgery. They provided excellent advice and guided us through returning to sports, along with making sure we understood the necessary exercises, proper arm care, and strength development. We feel so lucky to have worked with these guys.

I had the pleasure of working with Mike & Victoria for my physical therapy of my torn Achilles Tendon. Being a former football college athlete and having a history of experience working with physical therapists I have to say this was one of best experiences I’ve had with a physical therapy team. Mike & Victoria are true professionals and pushed be everyday to get back to 100% while understanding the time and limitations it took to make sure I was always on schedule for recovery. I would HIGHLY recommend them and extremely happy with my results.

After years of being a PT-skeptic, I came to TFI to address some shoulder/neck issues. After a few weeks, I’ve seen significant improvement— far more than some other treatment methods I’ve attempted in the past. The staff is knowledgeable and personable (thanks, Katee!). Absolutely would recommend.

I came to TFI after having chronic low back pain for almost a year. I worked with Katee and she was absolutely wonderful! Her attention to detail and knowledge of the human body helped me rehab my back in a matter of a couple months. The front desk staff were amazing as well, greeting me at the door every visit, making me feel welcomed. They were very flexible and able to work with my busy schedule, providing me with the treatment times that worked best for me. The facility was very clean, organized, and had an extensive amount of equipment. I couldn’t recommend this facility more to someone looking for a positive PT experience!

I had a great experience at TFI. Niki did a thorough evaluation and put together a plan which we progressed through over about six weeks. Lots of personal attention from an expert. I was never double-booked which happens very often with other PT providers. I would definitely recommend Niki and the team at TFI.

Isaac and Ursula were very knowledgeable and great to work with. My recovery was a lot faster than I anticipated. I was feeling much better from just my first appointment. Thank you to everyone at TFI!

I recently took a tumble down the stairs just weeks before an international trip. Thanks to Isaac and his team at TFI Physical Therapy, my recovery was incredibly fast. Their personalized care, expert guidance, and holistic approach made all the difference. The facility is top-notch, and the team’s professionalism created a positive atmosphere. I’m grateful for their support, and I highly recommend TFI Physical Therapy for anyone in need of exceptional care.

I Can’t say enough good things about Luigi and the rest of the staff at TFI Vernon Hills. I was looking for a semi private personal trainer and found TFI and I’ll never go anywhere else. Each session is tailored to my goals and based on my physical deficiencies. I always feel challenged (as you should) and accomplished at the end. Cost is very reasonable and much cheaper than other places even for 1 on 1 sessions. Stop in, you won’t regret it. Thank you Luigi, I’m in amazing shape and feel great.

Professional & caring!

Adam encourages you in a positive way and is very observant. He knows when to modify your work out to make it easier or harder without straining your body.

I am back to my normal activities!

FIT is amazing. I have worked out with their trainers and seen Tom for PT. Tom has overseen my rehab and is getting me back to my previous activity level. I have been to many gyms and have had a lot of PT and FIT is the best!

They care about your recovery!

I enjoyed my time under the care of the FIT team. Ryan did a superb job working with me. You can tell that he cares not only about the job but the patient as well.

I regained mobility in my shoulder!

I am on my second shoulder rehab so have been visiting The Fit Institute for pretty much the past 14 months straight. My physical therapist, Ryan, is outstanding. He knows just how far to push and the results speak for themselves. My doctor is consistently complimentary of the rehab progress … first on my left shoulder and now my right. The entire staff at TFI is spectacular. All really friendly and welcoming. I’d definitely recommend TFI for physical therapy … and If I ever hire a physical trainer for one on one workouts, it will be here as well.

I am not walking independently again!

I contacted FIT INSTITUTE after undergoing foot related surgery. I was unable to walk normally and seriously concerned about my future mobility. After several months of physical therapy, working with physical therapist Tom Dyke and Katee Housner, I’m able to enjoy walking independently again. Tom and Katee are truly two of the best in this field and always professional!! I am so grateful for the help Tom and Katee gave me. Kudos also to the support staff at FIT INSTITUTE- Daniela and Adam. If your in need of top notch physical therapy- reach out to the FIT INSTITUTE and ask for Tom and Katee. You be glad you did. I sure am!

I no longer have shoulder pain!

Katee is great! Helped set me on a PT course to fix my bum shoulder. The TFI staff were always clean and professional, I always got a sense that they took Covid protocols seriously. Highly recommend!

Professional, knowledgeable & caring!

The best place for PT on the North Side, and probably in all of Chicago. Everyone who works here is friendly, non-judgemental, encouraging, and really works with you to find exercises and activities that are the best fit for your body. Katee and Dani are the best and I absolutely recommend coming here for all of your physical therapy needs!

Husband and Wife Workout Duo

“The facilities are excellent. It’s not a crowded gym, but instead a workout experience. The staff are all really nice and positive. They all know me and say hello. It has the feel of a neighborhood business.”

70 year old Client

“I have learned that I am capable of going beyond my expectations, even at my age! Luigi has literally changed my life, he has pushed me beyond what I ever thought was possible; for that I will forever be grateful. I feel stronger, more confident and convinced that I can face any challenge head on, and maybe win!”

17 year old Elite Baseball Pitcher

“I enjoyed witnessing, and physically feeling the progress that I made through the process. It was very satisfying to feel myself become stronger and to strengthen all of the weakened muscles from my injury. I will be taking away a new understanding of myself physically and lots of knowledge about muscles, form, breathing, lifting & much more.”

Extremely happy with this group!

I have been working with Ryan LeFever at TFI for the past several months and have seen significant progress with my lower calf and ankle. Ryan is my third physical therapist in the last 12 months. After battling gait issues, ankle and calf issue and recovering from a hernia surgery my body was quite a mess. Ryan has been extremely in tune in pinpointing issues that other physical therapist missed and is engaged and extremely knowledgeable! The rest of the staff is great and very friendly. I highly recommend working with Ryan if you are in need of recovering from a sports injury or want to get back to high performance sports or weight training. Extremely happy with this group!

Go visit my friends at The Fit Institute, they will cure what ails you! #TFI

Last November 2017 i was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis. Spent the better part of 3 months laying on the couch, walking with a cane, sleepless nights, and unusually for me…a less than sunny disposition. With the help of the greatest physical therapist team in the business, I spent spring break hiking Red Rock Canyon Vegas, Zion national Park and the Grand Canyon. Go visit my friends at The Fit Institute, they will cure what ails you! #TFI

Highly recommend!

I’ve had the pleasure of seeing the owners and staff, working with patients and athletes to take their fitness to the next level. Luigi is a really great trainer and has a multi disciplinary team to address any need you may have! Highly recommend! 

Its actually spurred me to more exercise.

Its been terrific working with Luigi. As an older woman with a couple of injuries I really needed to get back into shape but was cautious about hurting myself again. I’ve really been challenged but have never felt hesitant about this exercise regime because of his expertise. Its actually spurred me to more exercise.

I would highly recommend TFI for you physical therapy needs!

My daughter is a gymnast and was originally attending TFI for an injury prevention program. I believe that having my daughter attend this program helped her to stay healthy and high performing especially given the intensity of her training/competition season. I would highly recommend TFI for your physical therapy needs!

I will continue to refer as many of my patients here as possible!.

Beautiful facility with an amazing functional training area! Overall great experience with very knowledgeable staff. I will continue to refer as many of my patients here as possible!. 

I highly recommend TFI. Everyone is amazing and they will undoubtedly help you reach your goals!!

I have worked with Luigi for several years now and he is nothing short of amazing. By training with him, I have reached the best physical shape of my life. He caters to my specific needs and creates a personalized workout routine that has allowed me to vastly improve my physical capabilities. Throughout every workout, safety is his number one priority. He always ensures that I properly warm up and that every exercise I perform is with the proper form and amount of weight. He pushes me hard to become stronger, but always in a safe and positive way. In addition to helping me improve my overall physical capabilities, he provided me with sport specific training. Luigi created soccer specific routines and greatly improved my fundamentals and ball handling. Thanks to The FIT Institute I am in the best physical shape of my life and have had the opportunity to meet some amazing people. Anybody wishing to get into shape, I highly recommend TFI. Everyone is amazing and they will undoubtedly help you reach your goals!!

My personal training with Luigi, has been an invaluable investment in my overall health and well-being. Keep up the great work!

Luigi and his team have created an excellent space for exercise, physical training, injury-prevention and so much more. His team is extremely knowledgeable, passionate, and personable. The training sessions are great. My personal training with Luigi, has been an invaluable investment in my overall health and well-being. Keep up the great work!

Clean, friendly, and great amenities, there's no reason to go elsewhere.

I’ve been a member at multiple gyms, but this is my favorite by far. Clean, friendly, and great amenities, there’s no reason to go elsewhere. I can’t recommend this place anymore highly.- 10 stars

We hope that our daughter does not need PT in 2018, but if she does, there is only one place we would take her - FIT!

When FIT opened in summer 2016, my daughter was struggling with Sever’s disease (heel pain) from gymnastics, and we were making costly visits over to Children’s for physical therapy. We soon switched to FIT and since then have been there on an ongoing basis for a number of gymnastics related aches and pains. Their care has been exceptional, friendly, personalized, educational, and much lower cost than at Children’s! We hope that our daughter does not need PT in 2018, but if she does, there is only one place we would take her – FIT!

I highly recommend this place to anyone looking to get back into shape or trying to take it to the next level.

I have been working out with Luigi at the FIT Institute for over 6 months now and have had great results. The facility is great. It has all the equipment you could ever need and they do a great job of keeping everything clean. Luigi has been awesome to work with. He creates new challenging workouts for every session and is really supportive as you push through them. My body has changed significantly in a short time which has me even more excited to keep going. I highly recommend this place to anyone looking to get back into shape or trying to take it to the next level.

They have always been accommodating with my daughter's busy schedule, which is greatly appreciated.

My daughter is a competitive gymnast and has gone to FIT for personal assistance with injuries as well as a preventative group class. I like that they focus both on healing her injuries as well as helping her understand her body and how she can prevent injuries moving forward. They have always been accommodating with my daughter’s busy schedule, which is greatly appreciated.

I would recommend TFI for any athlete that has a limitation or imbalance they need to work on.

I am a pretty serious athlete in my late 20’s. After years of struggling with knee issues, I spent the past winter working at TFI and I feel better than any time in my 20’s. I’m stronger, faster, balanced, more symetrical, and just feel better in most ways. I would recommend TFI for any athlete that has a limitation or imbalance they need to work on.

I can't recommend the FIT enough!

I have been going to the FIT Institute for close to two years now. I love it and love all the staff! Everyone is so friendly and welcoming. It’s like visiting friends when I go. They explained my issue clearly and what I appreciate most is that they made me exercise properly. I learned to focus on the muscles I was working on and made me pay attention to proper form. Those lessons have stuck with me even now after my physical therapy.

Luigi is a great guy as well. He’s always in a great mood and makes you motivated to workout.

The entire space is always spotless and well maintained. They have an abundance of available classes throughout the week. The rooftop yoga is incredible. Danielle is an inspirational instructor that makes anyone at any skill level feel at home. My first yoga class was with the FIT. I was unsure if it was for me but I have been to almost ever class since they started the sessions. The rooftop is like being in a 5 Star Hotel. So cool!

I can’t recommend the FIT enough!

Highly recommend one-on-one sessions with the staff. I will be returning.

Our ten year-old needed something more intense than physical therapy, with an eye on personal training. Keeping him interested and motivated was very important. When we found the FIT Institute and Luigi, it was a great fit. We chose one-on-one instruction, twice a week. With Luigi’s help our son has achieved goals that he wouldn’t necessarily have reached at home or with a physical therapist. Luigi and the rest of the staff are very professional, they keep kids working very hard while having some fun. The facility is amazing, high-quality new equipment, fit for a professional sports team. Highly recommend one-on-one sessions with the staff. I will be returning.

I highly recommend this facility and will be coming back when I have my next surgery. Thanks

Even though I am not an athlete, I truly appreciate how respectful and professional the entire staff is. The attention and care they provided me during my recovery was top-notch. I highly recommend this facility and will be coming back when I have my next surgery. Thanks

I could do on my own. Great staff and super friendly.

I came to FIT with shoulder pain and limited mobility. The physical therapist at FIT was excellent at identifying my needs and setting up a training routine that quickly started to improve my condition. Within their prescribed amount of time I had full use of my should again and an easy to maintain exercise program I could do on my own. Great staff and super friendly.

He runs a fitness center..

I have worked with a number of trainers in the past and Luigi tops them all, for sure in a class of his own. He runs a fitness center that is focused on personal training and PT.  It is the opposite of what you think of when you think of going to a “gym”.  It’s compact, yet a facility that has everything you need.  Luigi is SO good as a trainer.  He will kick your butt and you won’t know it until the session is over.  For me, his ability to guide me and get me to work hard without being too intense and “drill sergeant-esque” is what makes it work for me.  I look forward to my weekly workouts.  And he is flexible… my schedule changes weekly and he always finds a way to squeeze me in if our weekly time doesn’t work out.  He’s so knowledgeable such that, even with me being a nurse and knowing the body’s anatomy, I still learn from him and can apply that to my workouts.  If you are looking for a new workout solution and a great trainer, Luigi is your man. Regardless of your goals, he adapts and works with you to achieve them.  Highly recommend him!

FIT Institute for 18 months and they are the most entertaining, engaging, and intense..

I have been going regularly to the small group training classes at FIT Institute for 18 months and they are the most entertaining, engaging, and intense workouts I have ever experienced and I have been working out regularly for 20 years. The classes combine the intensity of a Shred or  Orange Theory with the personalized attention of individual personal training coupled with the comradery of a small group environment. Their classes are perfectly planned full body workouts that combine cardio and strength training. I highly recommend FIT if you want a super friendly workout environment that pushes you towards your fitness goals.