Action Reaction Physical Therapy

I’ve been working w/​Darshana Naik since October and I love her! She’s very thorough and explains everything we’re doing in detail. The office has easy street parking, a comfortable waiting room & friendly office staff.

Veronica is simply the best physical therapist! I think I had overall 3 appointments over 6 months, but so far she has been the most impactful healthcare provider, in terms of helping my body heal and giving me awareness on issues in my body.
I’ve been to podiatrists, naturopaths, chiropractors, and many other physical therapists. Nobody has helped me as much as Veronica did.
Long story: I do a lot of sports, on and off, including yoga, climbing running, parkour, soccer, basketball, etc… I recently hit my 30s and my body has been responding very differently to stress and injuries.
I had the following 4 major issues since then (in an 8 month period):
1 — It first started with a lot of pain in my right big toe, mainly due to really tight climbing shoes.
2– Then with a crazy jump from rock to rock that ended in a bad landing, severely bruising my heel, and resulting in plantar fasciitis.
3– One month later, I landed on my other heel on a rocky shore when I was hanging on a piece of a rock that broke. That was plantar fasciitis 2.
4– Then followed by tearing a muscle connecting the hip to the knee somewhere while trying to really push myself with a heel hook at the climbing gym.
For the first two issues, I went to a podiatrist. He really couldn’t do anything after many visits. I then went to physical therapy (not action/​reaction), and they actually managed to help me with the bunion, as I started to get control over my big toe. However, the pain in the big toe was still bothering me from time to time. Also, I didn’t get much progress on the plantar fasciitis, and I was offered to buy products every now and then.
Going to action/​reaction physical therapy, the first issue was easy. I got a wider climbing shoes as recommended. My big toe doesn’t bother me anymore. For plantar fasciitis, I got tips on how to treat the pain, to change the shoes that I’m using, and to take it really easy on anything that stresses the heels. Simple steps and changing the shoes went a long way. I didn’t have to do much and after a few months of getting busy I realized that the issue resolved itself mainly due to the help from the shoes.
Veronica also helped me discover other issues in my body that I didn’t even manage to discover through Yoga. I knew I had inflexible hips, but I didn’t have awareness of how my back was doing the extra work to compensate the limitation in it.
I also like how she draws the diagrams/​figures for the exercises that I need to make, gives me the official names for them so I can look them up if I want to, and describes the muscle movements, etc…
If you’re passionate about sports and you have injuries, I highly recommend you give Veronica a visit at Action Reaction Physical therapy. You’ll have someone who can really speak the language of climbing, running, etc… because she has done a lot of it in practice and really «knows» what you’re talking about.

Dzuka Lin was amazing and made a huge difference. I was limping when I started and now 2 months later I am dancing.
He is very patient and was able to tailor everything to my middle age capabilities beautifully without any judgement.

What a billing nightmare!!!
If you go in the evening, beware! The physical therapist will just eat their dinner throughout.
Didn’t receive a bill until long after the initial appointment. In fact, didn’t receive a bill until I decided not to return for any further appointments. Now faced with being billed for several things that never occurred. Attempted to contact the manager, was only faced with RUDENESS!!!
Just proceed with caution.

I have gone to Darshana at Action Reaction Physical Therapy for pelvic floor physical therapy and she was absolutely EXCELLENT. She explained things to me so thoroughly that I had NO questions for her after she explained what she was going to work on. I don’t think I have ever been to any physical therapist that has drawn such a CLEAR picture of what the problem was and how she was going to help it. I was very reluctant but she made me feel VERY comfortable every time I went. She is very easy to talk to. Friendly front desk staff. Easy access off of 65^th Street. Easy parking. All in all I would DEFINITELY recommend this practice (ask for Darshana!)

Just started PT for the first time ever and Aysha really knows her stuff! Everything she has told me to do makes my back, posture, and flexibility SO much better! She always a great demeanor and I feel very comfortable in her care.

I continue to heal up going forth. What i didn’t say in the main body of my review was that Diane was my therapist for most of the time. She was fun while remaining professional. She made my visits very enjoyable.

Darshana is amazing for pelvic floor muscle dysfunction. She’s knowledgeable and creates a calm atmosphere and helps me set manageable goals, and I’ve learned a lot. She’s also funny which helps me relax. I was nervous at first to see a physical therapist for pelvic floor dysfunction but now I really feel like she’s a supportive ally who’ll do anything to help me recover. The staff is also very proficient.

You can’t go wrong with Aysha or Darshanna. Both have done great work with my elderly mother.

I recently received treatment at Action Reaction following surgery for a broken foot. I have worked with the owner Dzuka and one other therapist a few years ago for a sprained ankle and one other issue and received excellent treatment. This time was no different. What I like most about Dzuka is that he really listens to you, he is very approachable and patient, he challenges you and makes you work hard, but he also has a good sense of humor. With Dzuka’s help I’m now able to go back to my usual exercise routine (running, soccer, biking, etc). Also, it was easy to make or change appointments, and I found the receptionist was professional and helpful. Thank you!

Aysha is amazing! I was referred to Action Reaction after chiro and massage hadn’t fully solved my back and shoulder pain after a car accident last November. Aysha has gone above and beyond improving my fitness level while also completely solving my back and shoulder pain. Through everything she has been an excellent driving force and a friend. She had me constantly pushing my physical limits to strengthen my core during our appointments, then she gave me a few different workout regimes to keep me busy at home too. I would highly suggest her to anyone looking for a physical therapist!

I was referred to Action Reaction Physical Therapy by my doctor. I have been dealing with sciatica and low back pain for about 3 years. I decided I was going to try and get better without surgery if possible. Over those 3 years I saw doctors who sent me to other physical therapists, acupuncturists and a chiropractor. I was better but still had frequent pain and because my low back wasn’t right I unconsciously compensated for the pain and wound up throwing the rest of my body off and started getting neck and upper back problems. I finally decided I was ready to look at surgery. I was referred to a neurosurgeon who told me to keep on the slow path I was on because surgery wasn’t a sure fix for me. That is how I wound up at Action Reaction Physical Therapy. Other therapists were good but wanted me to do things above my ability and grew impatient with me when I couldn’t do the exercises they prescribed or I couldn’t do the number of reps prescribed. I would get a little bit better and then a little bit worse.
I saw Aysha at Action Reaction Physical Therapy. She is punctual, very knowledgeable, creative, compassionate and fun to work with. She would give me exercises to do and if they bothered me or I couldn’t do them, she would instantly modify the exercise or give me different one for the same muscle group. She always challenged me to do more but always made sure the exercise was right for me. She had me do the exercises in her office so she was certain that I could do them on my own. I started to get much better. I saw her regularly for about three months. I progressed more in that three months that I had in the previous three years! Finally, I went on a once-​in-​a-​lifetime trip with my husband to Africa. I had to prepare myself with Aysha’s help to be able to ride on a long airplane ride, walk, carry my luggage, and ride in open vehicles over very bumpy roads. I credit Aysha for getting me into good enough shape so that I could enjoy the trip. I cannot recommend Aysha and Action Reaction Physical Therapy more highly.
I totally refute Brittany’s comments about Ashika at the reception desk. She is the only person at the front desk so at times can be quite busy. Patients need to be understanding too. I found Ashika to be friendly, engaging and also very good at her job.

The Action Reaction staff all seem to be positive and caring people. Business practices are all well done, including initial phone contacts, insurance verification, scheduling, appointment reminders and being on time with appointments. All the staff I encountered were personable and positive.
The pace and extent that I was expected recover from nerve damage in my pelvis and leg was unpredictable from the start. Aysha, the PT who worked, with me was very knowledgeable and committed to tailoring therapy efforts to address my issues as my recovery progressed. My progress and energy was inconsistent and she adjusted session plans to fit my status at that moment. Each session was unique and she remained directly engaged throughout the sessions. (In the past I have seen therapists elsewhere who just have you do your home exercises in session or who put their client on an exercise machine and disappear for a while.) She has a wonderful positive approach of encouraging successes, including detailed feedback, and giving reassurance where my success was limited. Therapy can be challenging and Aysha did a great job of making the challenges as enjoyable as they could be. I attribute much of my success in recovery to Aysha’s high PT skills and commitment to addressing my specific needs.

I did not work with other staff but they seemed to have high skills and a similar positive approach. I have confidence in Action Reaction as a Physical Therapy resource and would recommend it.

I have received excellent care at Action Reaction Physical Therapy. Aysha goes above and beyond in her treatment and with referrals to other specialists. It’s clear she really cares about improving the health of her patients. Her determination is a relief after seeing many doctors who dismissed my symptoms. I’ve seen dramatic improvement in my pain levels and symptoms. I just wish I had started treatment sooner.

I highly recommend Action Reaction Physical Therapy if you are an athlete. My marathon training group attended a session put on by Dzuka and George. They were so informative about how to prevent injuries when training for a major sporting event (like running a marathon!) Some of the women were having pain issues in their feet and legs and the PT’s showed them stretches that they can do at home on a regular basis to keep them in good shape. The staff there is easy to talk to and they understand sports related training and injuries. Their location is also really convenient, close to Green Lake and Roosevelt.

I was excited to find a physical therapy office super close to my house that accepted my insurance, however I’ll be doing my healing and taking my business elsewhere. I had PT for a dislocated elbow in 2010 and just in the past month had to go back for a different injury. Both times (over the course of 8 appointments) the one and only front receptionist, Ashika, was without a doubt the rudest receptionist/​customer service person I’ve ever encountered. As a client seeking help for physical pain, I’d like to have a friendly and helpful experience. Instead I was met with an incredibly unfriendly attitude and zero compassion or attentiveness. My last appointment, which was today, encouraged my decision to go somewhere else for PT. She slapped down my sign in log and took my co-​pay without saying a word to me. Unbelievably rude. Also as far as the actual treatment goes, every single appointment was interrupted by another physical therapist knocking on the door asking for an instrument or needing something out of the room I was being treated in while I was laying on the table in only the robe to cover up. Very invasive and unprofessional.

I’ve been visiting Dr. Dzuka for a couple months.
Everything has been great! I went in to improve my poor shoulder mobility. After working through exercises, I have noticed a significant improvement.
I’ll continue to improve with the information I got from him. Great physical therapist!

This is a review regarding the results I obtained by working with Darahana Naik.
I inquired Action Reaction Physical Therapy to help me heal after birthing my son. I was looking for an ordinary Physical Therapist, but to my surprise I found a Specialist, Darshana Naik! Darshana specializes in helping pregnant and postpartum mothers and works miracles! Before I began working with Darshana, I had very little mobility of my neck, back and shoulders, I had tremendous neck and back pain and hip and knee pain. Basically, I was an absolute mess and could not use my body. After 10 visits I have full range of my neck, back and shoulders and my overall strength has improved 10 fold. I highly recommend Darshana as your physical therapist; she is lively, hard working, funny, and will work with the time you have in the most efficient way possible. She has created 30 minute routines for me that allow me to strengthen different areas of my body while I am home, and they have seriously impacted my life for the best.
NOTE: If you have sciatica or back pain while pregnant I URGE you to see her! I had no clue you could treat sciatica with physical therapy. She also give you exercises to strengthen your pelvic floor!
Go for it!

Dzuka is amazing. I’ve been to many PT’s for sports related injuries and felt like it was an on going process that was never going to end. However, I have had immediate results with Dzuka (and Sue who is no longer there).
He even sees people at 6am (but please don’t take my appointment time ;))!

Update my review? Why not. Change the score? No need – if there were 6 stars, they’d get it.
Dzuka is amazing to work with. After hearing the sobering news that men tend to physiologically peak at 27, my body apparently decided to slowly begin preparing itself for its inevitable demise. Knee problems, horrifying back problems, shoulder problems. I’m convinced the only reason I’m not in chronic pain wheeling around on a Rascal hoping for the sweet release of death is because of Dzuka’s crazy-​skillful care.
I come in with any number of complains (about every 3 months for 4 years now) and he’ll sit with me, talk it out, and actually think about it. I’ve gone to a bunch of places where there are prescribed exercises for certain injuries, but I’ve always been impressed with Dzuka’s approach; you can watch him stop and think about how the muscles are operating as he moves your limbs around and asks you where you feel it; we’ve tweaked many an exercise to target the perfect weak point he’s identified. Somehow he always patches me back up and sends me back out into the maelstrom of my life. The man’s a magician; I can’t recommend him enough.