On December 2022, I fell and hurt my ankle, foot and knee. I had a surgery on my ankle on February 2023. I started physical therapy late April in Illinois where I reside most of the time. For the longest time, I was very depressed and frustrated because I was always in a lot of pain and I couldn’t see a light at the end of the tunnel. Knowing that I was going to spend the summer at our family place in Westfield, I started to look around for a place where I could continue my physical therapy.

After reading the wonderful customers’ reviews at NewLife Physical Therapy in Portage, I decided to schedule my therapies there. Since day 1, I was very pleased with the service. I have been to several PT places and by far NewLife has been the most beneficial one ever for my ankle, foot and knee problems; I have received the best therapy ever!!!

NewLife has professional, very knowledgeable, friendly, caring, polite staff and a clean, organized and calm environment. Joe Schilz was my one-on-one therapist. Joe is kind, caring, focused, very professional and attentive therapist. He works with you to identify issues and prescribes the best physical therapy treatment for your needs and abilities. He gives you clear and great explanation of treatment and help you with pinpointing problem areas as well as exercises to overcome issues. Since I started to see him, my ankle, foot and knee improved each visit. Joe loves what he does and it definitely shows! Love my therapist and I am going to miss him!!!

-Monica F

Well, to start off, I am 71 years young – I was 71 years old before coming to Kris for my shoulder dislocation. Then my foot locked in place. I received professional help with Mary Rose. I found that I can and do trust in Mary Rose’s advice and care for me, now 71 years young and not afraid of life now. I can now do all I want with a break every so often – I am happy, very happy! Thank you Mary Rose, Kris, and New Life!

– Dennis

I struggled with foot pain proximately 6 months but I was able to maintain normal functioning. When the pain inhibited my ability to just walk I connected with New Life/Kris. Kris was able to identify the areas of my body that were contributing to the pain and then develop a plan. I worked with Kris and Kyle for 10 sessions and they introduced a new routine that I can incorporate into my workout and daily routine that has reduced by pain and increased my ability to do the things I enjoy. It feels amazing to be pain free! Thank you to Kris and Kyle!!

– Sarah

There are no words that could fully express my gratitude for all that New Life has done for me! The last few years I have been struggling with unending pain in my hip, knee, and foot. This constant pain and misery had drained the strength, joy, and much happiness from my life. I am a very strong and independent woman, but this physical impairment had me hobbled and in tears. From the first moment I entered New Life, I was welcomed like family, not a file number. Kris and Kyle are simply amazing at what they do. Their kindness, compassion, and great skill at their profession has had a profound effect on the quality of my life. I now do all the things that I couldn’t do before. I can walk all day, go up and down stairs, and sleep peacefully finally. I have joy again in regaining the happy life I used to have. These people are truly caring and genius at what they do. No wonder they have a 5-star rating. I now truly understand why it’s called New Life. You have my profound gratitude and thanks.

– Jan