Dr. Lauren Malachowski, PT, DPT .

Dr. Lauren Malachowski is currently my treating physical therapist. As someone who has been both a physical therapy patient off and on for the past 40 years, and a rehabilitation professional who worked with physical therapists collegially, and co-treated patients with them, I am eager to let folks know what an exceptionally talented physical therapist Dr. Malachowksi is. Not only is she accomplished with all of the standard and cutting-edge knowledge and skill of a well-trained and licensed physical therapist, but she brings to the work a rare sensibility for grasping the whole person, along with a passionate commitment to assist patients in realizing their rehabilitation goals. Perhaps most unusual, I have found that within a very short time she showed an uncanny intuitive ability to understand exactly what I needed as a patient, despite my presenting with a complicated history of musculo-skeletal challenges. Dr. Malachowski’s uncommon insight as a clinician felicitously combines with an accurate empathic quality and a genuine relational facility that makes the experience of working with her fresh and effective. Most remarkable of all, during the COVID-19 pandemic, Dr. Malachowski forged a powerfully functional, individually-honed and fruitful therapeutic relationship with me, entirely through remote means. Eliezer T. Margolis, PhD Diplomate in Rehabilitation Psychology, American Board of Professional Psychology Assistant Clinical Professor (Retired) Departments of Psychiatry and Behavioral Science and Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, Chicago, Illinois

I’ve abused this body for 75 years and now I’m paying the price – back, knees, hips, shoulders, elbows. I’ve been to several doctors and physical therapists in several settings – therapy mills, small practices, etc – but I’ve only had marginal results until I found Dr. Lauren Malachowski. She has a small practice that has allowed her to provide careful individualized attention to what ails me. Hers is a whole-body approach that considers not only the specific issues, but how the mind and body affect and are affected by these issues. Her combined approach of both standard therapeutic technique and Pilates enabled me to find relief from my arthritis and neuromuscular problems while developing the core strength and postural awareness to keep these issues under control. She’s pleasant and provides both a therapeutic and personal training experience. It’s like having a PT and personal trainer rolled into one!

Dr. Lauren Malachowski is not simply a physical therapist. She will go the extra mile to ensure you have the motivation needed to achieve your goals. When treating my long-term knee pain, she tailored an achievable step-by-step plan enabling me to return to distance running. She listened through my skepticism, factored in the daily realities of life, and designed a program tailored to my situation. This dynamic, personalized approach to physical therapy was just what I needed. If you’re looking for a physical therapist who genuinely cares about you and your recovery, then you are looking in the right place!