Mary Buzzard at Dynamic PT did an incredible job treating my lower back injury. After herniating a disc, a neurosurgeon at Northwestern told me it was the "third worst" herniation that he'd ever seen and that I would likely need a microdisectomy. I wanted to avoid surgery, and Mary gave me the tools and the guidance to recover through core strengthening, education, and day-to-day corrections. My back is now stronger than it's been in my adult life, and I'm grateful for Mary's expertise and support througout the process. read more

I have seen Meredith (and when she's busy her awesome colleagues) for a couple of conditions (frozen shoulder and lower back, mainly). They are all great. The facility is spacious and nice. DPT-Chicago stands out for patient-centric care. I felt that when it was my scheduled appointment, they focused on me. I never felt rushed or like the therapist was double-booked, as happens at some PT places. read more

I'm so grateful for the amazing care I received at Dynamic Physical Therapy! My PT, Kayln, helped me overcome pain from left knee osteoarthritis by creating a personalized strengthening program. Because of her guidance, I was able to build up my glutes, quads, and hamstrings, which made all the difference in my training. As a 56-year-old beginner runner with knee osteoarthritis, I never thought I'd be able to run a marathon -- but thanks to Kayln, I finished the Chicago Marathon without injury! Kayln is friendly, knowledgeable, and very professional. The clinic is clean, well-kept, and not crowded, which makes every session comfortable and enjoyable. I highly recommend Dynamic Physical Therapy to anyone looking for expert, caring, and effective treatment! Sincerely, Michelle Vitug read more

I recommend this place to everyone. After injuring my hamstring, I started at Athletico. But after not seeing any progress for 5 months and feeling like my care was inattentive and careless, I did my research at started seeing Kayln at Dynamic. She has been phenomenal. She started dry needling my hamstring the first session and in less than a month I was back in the gym incorporating movements that I was scared to do for more than half a year. I highly recommend Kayln. She's extremely knowledgeable and purposeful when it comes to my treatment plan. She is completely attentive to me when I'm there and it's clear she is passionate at what she does. I trust her whole heartedly and am so lucky to have found her! read more

Meredith is an exceptional physical therapist who gives each client personalized attention. She is incredibly knowledgable and skilled to provide the best plan of care. The boutique loft-life space is clean, modern and has all the newest equipment to treat and rahabilitate most injuries. I will never visist a large chain again after receiving such personalized, 1:1 care. Clients receive a full hour of individualized physical therapy encorporating several different technques, exercises and equipment. read more

I worked with Mary a few months ago on a wrist injury and she helped me quickly get back to the gym and provided great home workouts! She's also very friendly and professional and the office is in a great location. While I hope not to get injured again I'll definitely be back if so! read more

I am an Oral and Maxillofacial surgeon who has had the misfortune of shredding both rotator cuffs necessitating surgical repair. Fortunately my Practice Administrator recommended Dynamic PT and I have been nothing short of amazed at the personal care and attention given by Meredith, Mary and George. They treat you with skill and individualized therapy regimens targeted toward getting you back to living life as close to normal as possible. I could go on and on boasting about them but I would think you have better things to do than read some long winded review. Just give Dynamic a call as you won't regret it! As a healthcare provider myself, I'm not only happy I chose them over the commercial chains that just treat you to make quota, plus I'm happily back to operating myself . The folks at Dynamic have my highest endorsement! David H, D.D.S., M.D. read more

Meredith has been SO amazing. She's knowledgeable, accommodating, understanding, and always determined to help you feel better. I cannot thank her enough for helping me with my back and get back to working out the right way to help prevent further injuries. I highly recommend her and any PT here!!! They're all the best of the best. read more

Meredith has been so helpful in helping me figure out how to improve my neck and hip pain. She spends time to make sure to understand what may be causing the issue and offer me tips and tricks for how to avoid any further injuries. Also, Meredith was able to give me exercises that I could easily do at home to continue to work on my strength and recovery. Coming to Dynamic PT, you definitely get a personalized plan and dedicated time which I really appreciated! read more

I met Meredith back when she worked at a major Fitness Club in the city, inside their Physical Therapy Clinic. She was the manager and also their best PT. I was so grateful to her for her stellar help (she saved me from a really awful franchise PT in the Greater Chicago area that was greedy and unethical), that I have followed her to her new company. I'm so happy for her quick success, but not surprised at all. When you offer such great care and service, word gets around. Briefly, about Meredith: Meredith is a consummate all around professional. For someone so successful, you would think she would hold herself so high or walk around like she is so important, but what I have witnessed is someone extremely humble, 100% dedicated to the people she assists, and someone who wants to to guide your recovery end to end, from your initial visit, to understanding your everyday routine, to following up via email, asking you to push yourself and not be afraid of doing the right things on the path to recovery. She is motivating but not pushy, and in fact comes off like she is a friend that sincerely wants you to get better. Every single problem I had with the corporate chains (before I had met her) was validated by Meredith. She agreed I was previously charged unfairly, that it was wrong for me to not have a PT tend to me for the whole hour that I was previously billed, and that the overall way that I was treated was an insult to educated professionals who pride themselves on the well being of their patients. Patient - not customer. With Meredith, she ensures all charges are exactly as expected, because she cares about her patients well being physically, financially and ultimately mentally. That's all you can ask for. read more

I am so thankful that I found Dynamic Physical Therapy and Mary Buzzard. Everyone was so kind to me and helpful. Mary was able to quickly identify the mechanism of my lower back pain, start my rehab and treatment. She uses a simple app on the phone to help me remember my exercises at home with videos and pictures. I am so thank to Mary and Dynamic Physical Therapy Chicago! read more

I have been coming to Dynamic physical therapy for over a year and have nothing but great things to say. It helped me with several postpartum issues such as severe back pain, tendonitis and carpal tunnel (and with a baby I wasnt able to rest much) Meredith was very empathetic and helped me make the most of my situation, gave me tips and tricks to work around the unavoidable strenuous activities. Also, the app they provide to exercise at home is simple and intuitive . Highly recommend!! read more

I'm wish there were more stars to give here. I met Meredith 5 years ago at a different business while trying to build strength in my hip & core to avoid hip labrum repair surgery. She was honest and emphasized exercises and building strength to the general area to see if I could avoid going under the knife. Fast forward 4 years and I eventually got the surgery with Shane Nho at RUSH (also highly recommend). I tracked Meredith down and was pleased to see she started her own business. After seeing Meredith and Mary who is on her team, I am fully recovered and up and moving again. Both Meredith & Mary were amazing. You get a full hour instead of being pressed into group times with another patient sharing your time slot. They push you with the exercises but the therapeutic approach of trigger point, stretching and dry needling are what set them aside from other PTs. They also are good people and that counts for me. Parking is always available despite it being in River North. Could not recommend more!! read more

Meredith is a fantastic physical therapist. I saw her for related neck and posture issues over a number of months, which improved substantially from her treatment. She was a warm, patient clinician, and on top of that a pleasure to get to know. She will be my first stop for any further PT needs. read more

I found Meredith through a recommendation from a coworker. I'm so glad I found her! She has now helped me with a couple different issues: first, my thumb/wrist, and then my lower back. She has been extremely helpful in the recovery of both of these issues. I'm very pro manual therapy/massage and she has a very hands-on approach. I think this helped a lot, especially with the wrist. Also, she helped me troubleshoot the root causes of these issues and helped me become more aware of how to avoid reinjurying the areas. She is very supportive, a great listener, and very patient. The clinic itself has a comfortable, clean atmosphere with a boutiquey vibe. All in all, I had a very positive experience here and would highly recommend her! read more

Meredith is such a joy to work with! She is so knowledgeable and really values one on one treatment time to work through any new or recurring issues and to help you understand what you can do to continue to make progress. She is incredibly skilled at getting to the root of any problem you may be having -- by asking good questions and creating a treatment plan that is meaningful and aligned with your goals!! She's the best! read more

Meredith is fantastic! Unlike some larger physical therapy practices, here you will get a dedicated therapist who will give you their undivided attention to determine your therapy goals and help you achieve them. I especially appreciated the level of detail Meredith provided me during my therapy post hip arthroscopy surgery. She helped me with cues to make sure I was using the right muscles and really simplified everything to give me a clear path to recovery. She even provided me with a mobile app with recommended exercises I can follow that we went over in person. Meredith is clearly extremely passionate about what she does and really cares about her patients. If you're looking for a physical therapist, look no further than Dynamic Physical Therapy! read more

I worked with Mary Buzzard to do PT for a torn rotator cuff suffered after a shoulder dislocation. My goal: avoid surgery. I've already had that surgery and it is not fun. I did not want to do it a second time. With Mary's assistance, I was able to achieve my goal and avoid the surgery. Now I am back at full activity. If you need PT, this is the place to go. read more

I went to Meredith by recommendation of a friend and I was terrified when I first went because I had no idea what to expect. I had been hit by a car and was emotional about everything from the experience to re-learning how to walk, but Meredith was so helpful and incredible to work with. She was understanding, kind, and pushed me in all of the right ways to get me to do the workouts, talk to her about how it was feeling each time, and increase my movement bit by bit. She was extremely helpful anytime I had questions and helped me find the right words to even describe how things felt. I am a huge fan of the app where she loads the workouts and it was so convenient to doing the workouts and even showing people what I was doing. My co-workers were ready to do "leg day" with me they were so impressed by the app. As a bonus, she is super fun to chat with about just about anything and it makes the whole experience better. It was weird being discharged because I liked seeing her so much! read more

I have been working with Mary at Dynamic PT for a little over a month and could not be happier with my treatment! I came to her with a biking-related hip injury I sustained at the beginning of the year that was not going away with rest alone. By May, it had gotten to the point where I could no longer walk or stand for long periods of time, much less workout, without severe discomfort in my hip and side. During my first appointment, Mariy took time to get to know the nature of my injury and developed a plan to treat the pain + strengthen areas that needed it. With a combination of in-person treatments and my home exercise program, I have been able to resume my pre-injury workout routine at 85-90% intensity and the persistent pain has completely gone away. If you are looking for a caring PT provider who will truly be invested in your recovery, please come see Mary! read more

I've seen Meredith for my ankle sprain/problems in the past. She was a miracle worker for my ankle. I panicked because I recently hurt my shoulder and wanted to see her again, but heard she left Lakeshore PT. I quickly searched online and am so happy to have found her again at Dynamic PT. She branched out and started her own practice, which was long overdue because she's so great. The space/gym she moved into is beautiful as well. After only 3 sessions, my shoulder is feeling 100% better. This is after I had seen a chiropractor and gotten deep tissue work done for my shoulder. She is extremely knowledgeable and our sessions go by quickly because she's so fun to talk to. I can not recommend Meredith enough to anyone who is looking for a physical therapist. read more

Meredith is an absolute life saver! I had been having issues for a couple of months with lower back and hip pain due to a spin injury. After getting a referral from my PCP, I found Dynamic PT and it was a great experience right from the start. Meredith was able to get me in quickly for an initial evaluation and was very flexible with scheduling subsequent appointments. She figured out some of my underlying issues, helped me strengthen areas that needed it and taught me exercises that I could do at home. After my sessions with her, I was feeling a million times better and able to get back on the bike. Not only is she a great physical therapist, she's an excellent conversationalist, which makes the hour breeze by. I would highly recommend her to anyone in need of physical therapy! read more

I have been seeing Meredith off and on for the past 5 years for a few different things. She always seems to know exactly what the problem is and I feel better after just a few visits. I have a very busy schedule and she always finds time to get me in. It is also great that when I have a question she gets back to me with an answer within a day. I have learned a lot from her and have luckily not been back to see her for the same problem. She is amazing!! read more

I can't say enough good things about Mary Buzzard! I love to dance, but I started to have persistent knee pain. Mary not only treated my pain, but also helped me build up my strength. I looked forward to every single session because Mary is kind, funny, encouraging, and a really great educator. The time just flew by because it was like working out with a friend! read more

Meredith helped me with sciatica pain after the birth of my child and educated me on preventative exercises to strengthen my muscles to prevent future injury. read more

George was wonderful! I went in for a nagging groin injury and George was able to identify quickly what the problem was. After some hands on work, George led me through some stretches and strengthening exercises to help alleviate pain and prevent further injury to the area. I'm excited to continue the exercises at home and get back to 100% health. Thanks George! read more

I worked with Mary from January through July following extensive surgery on my cervical spine. She was great to partner with on the road to recovery and rebuilding strength and flexibility. We worked in-person (a delight) and then virtually since COVID (equally helpful and great for continuity). Mary is extremely knowledgeable, caring, personable and highly professional. The office staff, including Joni, the office manager are very friendly and professional too. read more

I've been going to Meredith for years for various issues and she's extremely good at what she does. Highly recommended!

I am 68. I have seen Meredith for a number of shoulder and knee problem over the past few years. She is great at solving my issues and getting me back and able to exercise and golf. Thanks Meredith. read more

Meredith has helped me with back issues (basketball) and a dislocated knee (skiing) over the last few years, and she is always so proactive with the therapy and game plan to help going forward. The best part? She asks questions. Good questions, in order to break down exactly what's wrong, and then she analyzes the situation and comes up with the proper approach to get you back to feeling like yourself. Patient, knowledgeable, thorough and professional. Can't recommend her and her new practice enough. read more

I've been going to Meridith for years now and I could not recommend her more. I've been a hairdresser for 20yrs and recently went back to culinary school so to say I a spend a lot of time on my feet is an understatement.... and with all that time comes a myriad of physical problems. Meridith's treatments are what keeps me up right, moving and pain free. I just honestly feel better every time I see her. She also always has good recommendations of how I can make adjustments to how I stand, work and etc to make my body work and feel better... and always sends me home with simple but very effective exercises to do at home. To top it off she is also conscious, a good listener and easy to talk too... the hour seems to fly by and that's really saying something when it comes to physical therapy. So in short, if you have any sort of issues that require physical therapy go see Meridith at dynamic pt chicago... believe me your body will thank you! read more

I had worked with Meridith for my hip issue. I loved the one-on-one "quality" approach instead of "boot camp" style which the other big PT company offers. She is very comfortable to be with and knows what she does. My hip feels great now and fixing the other problems related with hip muscle was a plus. I can highly recommend Meridith. read more

Meredith is OUTSTANDING!!! I had a horrible calf injury and am so beyond grateful I went to Dynamic Physical Therapy. From day 1, Meredith was so caring and knowledgeable and she constantly went above and beyond to help me. Not only is my calf healing very well, but my core overall body is now stronger and in better shape to prevent further injury going forward. Meredith really gives you laser-sharp attention and focus the entire session and you can tell how passionate she is about details! I would highly recommend seeing her for any physical therapy needs! read more

I was referred to Meredith by another PT, and I am very happy to have found her! As a distance runner, I have known for a long time the importance of cross and strength training, however I did not realize how much I needed to focus on those areas until seeing Meredith. She has been very helpful in prescribing exercises to improve my running form and strength. As others have said, she is extremely knowledgeable and you have her full, undivided attention for the entire appointment. She also makes herself available in between appointments if you have any questions regarding exercises, etc. She is truly a pleasure to work with; I highly recommend Dynamic PT if you are looking for a physical therapist! read more

Meredith helped me with shoulder issues and was great. She was diligent in working with me to identify the root cause of the problems and both working with me one on one and providing guidance on how to adjust my activity and treat myself with various exercise programs. I would highly recomend to any one seeking a thoughtful and skillful PT. read more

I've been going to Meredith for physical therapy at multiple locations over the past 12 years, more recently at her new practice, Dynamic Physical Therapy Chicago in River North. Many other physical therapy practices I've been to over the years have a lead therapist do an initial evaluation and then hand off patients to a junior therapist to supervise exercises. I felt like I was just one more client to them and not really a person they cared about treating correctly. Ultimately this is one of the reasons why I prefer to go to Meredith. At Dynamic PT, Meredith spends the entire hour long session one-on-one with me. She makes sure that I understand the underlying bio-mechanical causes of the problem or the recovery process if it was surgery. She has a relentless focus on proper form and I appreciate her patience and willingness to answer my dozens of questions. This is more than just a business for her, she's attentive, shows she truly cares and wants you to return to your life style and activity safely and as soon as possible. The facility is really nice as well. It's an open loft style space with a modern feel, yet it also has private rooms for treatment. read more