2325 W. North Ave., on the corner of North and Claremont, on the line between Bucktown and Wicker Park. We’re a short walk from the 606.
Physical Therapy in Bucktown
Get Back What Pain Has Been Taking
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How 2XPT Is Different
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Rehab and Training in One
Physical therapy and strength and mobility training in the same one-on-one session, so you finish stronger than you were before you got hurt.
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Medicine and Technology
Bioelectric therapy, whole-body EMS, and therapies like trigger point injections to make your recovery faster and more complete.
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A Team Approach
Physicians, nurse practitioners, and trainers work from one plan, so every cause of your pain gets treated, not just the one a single provider can reach.
A Personal Training Approach to Physical Therapy in Bucktown
Pain rarely shows up all at once. It shows up when you skip a run on the 606 because your knee won’t take it. When you hesitate before picking up your kid. When a round of golf costs you two days of a sore back.
If you’ve already done the rest-and-ice routine, or a round of physical therapy that ended the moment the pain did, you know how this goes. It fades, then it’s back.
The reason is usually upstream of where it hurts. A hip that stopped moving well. A core that’s been underpowered since an old injury. A foot that changed how you land. Your body compensates, and something else pays for it.
2XPT, our approach to physical therapy, goes after that cause. It’s physical therapy and personal training in one session, one-on-one, so getting out of pain and getting stronger happen together. We’re on North Avenue, just east of Western, a short walk from the 606.
You leave your evaluation knowing what’s going on and what it’ll take.
Conditions We Treat
Running injuries
Knee pain
Hip pain
Low back pain
Neck and shoulder pain
Sciatica
Golfer's and tennis elbow
Postpartum core weakness
Diastasis recti
Balance and stability problems
Arthritis
Post-surgical recovery
Tools That Speed Up Healing
Hands-on care and exercise do the core of the work, every session. When your evaluation calls for it, we add tools that speed things up.
Bioelectric therapy. Reduces pain, inflammation, and muscle spasm while improving blood flow.
Whole-body EMS. Works your muscles harder than you can on your own without loading the joint. It’s useful when a knee or a back can’t take weight yet and when you want to stay fit during your recovery.
EMSculpt NEO. Quickly rebuilds a core weakened by a back injury or pregnancy.
Trigger point injections. Release muscle knots that won’t let go with hands-on work alone, so the muscle can relax and you can train it again.
Regenerative medicine. When an injury isn’t responding to therapy, or you want to speed recovery up, treatments like prolotherapy trigger your body’s own repair process in worn or loose ligaments and tendons. Our physicians and nurse practitioners handle the medical side. Your plan includes only what your case needs, and you decide what you’re comfortable with.
Why One Team Matters
The old way: see a doctor, get a referral, wait, see a therapist, then find a trainer once you’re “cleared.” That’s three offices, three plans, and nobody comparing notes.
Here, physicians, nurse practitioners, hands-on specialists, and trainers share one plan and often treat you in the same visit. The medical side, the hands-on work, and the strength training all point at the same goal, and you always know why each piece is there.
What to Expect
Step 1: Find the Cause
A head-to-toe functional evaluation shows where you're losing strength or mobility and what that's doing to the rest of you. You'll get a plain-English explanation and an honest timeline. No referral needed.
Step 2: Treat and Train in the Same Visit
Every session is one-on-one. Treatment calms the pain down, and training rebuilds what caused it, with a coach on every rep.
Step 3: Finish Stronger
We retest as you progress. You're done when you're strong enough to keep the pain gone, and you leave with the exercises to handle a flare yourself.
Not Sure Where to Start?
Our treatment planning tool shows which of our services fit your goals, from physical therapy to MedGym training.
Physical Therapy in Bucktown: Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
No. Physicians lead your care, so we can diagnose and treat you directly. Request an appointment to get started.
Many of our physical therapy services can be covered by insurance. Some add-on and medical treatments are out-of-pocket, and we’ll show you which before you start.
Most physical therapy stops when the pain stops. We keep going until you’re strong enough that it doesn’t return, and we treat the cause instead of only the sore spot.
Yes. We evaluate core and pelvic floor strength and rebuild both. We incorporate EMSculpt NEO and Emsella when they fit your plan.
Yes. We’ll tell you honestly whether a conservative plan is worth trying first. Sometimes surgery is the right call, and if it is, we’ll say so.
You graduate. Some people keep training with us at MedGym, a few blocks away on Damen. That’s your call, never a requirement.
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Jessie C.
“Everything was so tight and so swollen and so inflamed that nothing I was doing at home or anywhere else helped. Truly nothing helped as much as coming [to Balanced Flow]. My life now looks like to be able to do, this literally sounds like a commercial, but all the things I want to do.
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Patrick S.
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Physical Therapy
Read at Patrick’s testimonial about our physical therapy services!
“Why suffer from pain and immobility when the team at Balanced Flow are experts at fixing you. This is not your parents PT, designed hands on treatment, catering to your changing needs. The fun, knowledgeable, and caring team at Balanced Flow are here to fix you!”
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Melanie S.
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See Melanie’s testimonial on our physical therapy services!
“Balanced Flow far exceeded my expectations. What I thought was chronic pain in my neck/shoulders/back for the past 20 years was relieved quickly by the Balanced Flow team. I had almost immediate results in the first 2 weeks at Balanced Flow which did more for me than the past several years of acupuncture, massages, yoga, cryotherapy, and weekly chiropractic visits. After 2 months of weekly visits, I had zero pain, learned a lot about anatomy, and significantly increased my strength and flexibility. The pain that used to come back within a few days or a week now stays away permanently. I did a month off MIHA training and am looking forward to continuing strength training.”
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Kyu H.
“I had a ton of body issues… My pain is gone now. Why wouldn’t I want my body reacting the way I want it to, performing the way I want it to, having the drive and energy when I want it? There’s no downsides to it!”
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Mike Z.
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Physical Therapy
Look at Mike’s testimonial on our physical therapy services!
“My partner and I have had several workout related injuries over the years and always find our way back to Balanced Flow. The staff, owners, and even occasional dogs are great. Adrean is also super helpful and always bringing positive energy. In the unfortunate circumstance of getting injured, you’re lucky to have Balanced Flow.”
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Alexi Z.
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Physical Therapy
Check out Alexi’s testimonial on our physical therapy services!
“Balanced Flow Wellness is the best for anything body related. The staff is beyond incredible, so welcoming, friendly and helpful. I’ve continued to go back to Balanced Flow Wellness for all my different body ailments, ranging from a hip issue to a tight back from working out.
Every time I’ve had something come up, they create a plan and outline expected rehab and are transparent about the cost. They also are great for smaller things too I’d need to drop in for like a tight shoulder.
They also take my insurance which is an added benefit. Balanced Flow Wellness has a range of services from PT, chiropractic care, cupping, mija, needling and more. I’ve sent so many friends here and will always be where I go to keep my body working right.”
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Christina M.
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Listen to Christina’s testimony about physical therapy with Balanced Flow!
“I started my journey at Balanced Flow when I actually just found out I was pregnant, so I started my time here with PT prior to delivery. The team did a really great job helping through that pregnancy journey.”
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Kelly N.
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Physical Therapy
Look at Kelly’s testimonial on our physical therapy services!
“I love going to Balanced Flow. It’s a positive environment starting with the front desk personnel to each and every therapist. And, I feel better after every visit and leave with my action plan! It’s definitely a team effort to my path to living pain free and returning to the things that I love to do! Thanks Balanced Flow!”
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Dwayne D.
“I think about how fast we were able to treat my plantar fasciitis! It has not recurred. It’s never too late to start. The best time to start is right now!”
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Kyle Y.
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Physical Therapy
Check out Kyle’s testimonial on our physical therapy services!
“I found Balanced Flow after having a few unsuccessful treatment attempts for a long standing injury, and I am glad I did. From my initial visit, it was clear that all the staff were knowledgeable, invested, and caring above all else. Having gotten to know them all, I will say they are great people and an excellent team.
The treatment strategy they presented me was laid out clearly and logically based on my individual needs and expectations, and their pricing was transparent and reasonable. Their methods are all legit as well – no quackery, just solid medicine. Beyond that, everyone is very receptive of feedback and adapts each visit accordingly.
Overall, I have had a great experience coming here, and I feel so much better than I did before I started. If you’re looking for a friendly, supportive, and awesome group of folks to heal with, this is definitely the spot.”
Your Body. Your Goals. Your Life.
Most care treats the spot that hurts or the number on the scale. We find what’s actually driving it, treat that, and build you stronger from there. Doctors, nurses, and trainers work from one plan, so nothing gets missed and nothing gets repeated. You’ll know what we’re doing and why at every step. It works best for people ready to put in the work.
