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Rated 5/5 based on 9 customer reviews
"Eric is a great physical therapy. He is very knowledgeable and I will highly recommend him. "
Mar 28, 2025
"I first got treatment from Eric at another facility. I was so glad to find him again. He is the best physical therapist I've ever seen. His staff is very positive and supportive and the atmosphere in his office is very relaxed. It's actually fun to go to PT."
Jul 03, 2024
"Dr. Eric and his staff go above and beyond to give you great service for a smooth recovery. "
May 28, 2024
"Such a great doctor!!! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!!!"
Aug 11, 2022
"I am highly recommending Dr. Eric for any of your therapy needs. This location is very easy to get to. There is plenty of off street parking in a large parking lot. The main rehabilitation room is large and has an abundance of natural sunlight for lighting purposes. There are separate rooms for individual requirements. After each piece of equipment was used; it was thoroughly sanitized. Dr. Eric is very easy to talk with concerning your health issues. He has the ability to respond in everyday language that is easy to understand. He varies the order, in which the activities/exercises are performed during your therapy sessions and he also varies the actual activities/exercises themselves, so that each session differs from the last. Because of this my sessions seemed to fly by. He provides you with activities/exercises that you can do at home. I feel that his workout plan for me at home; greatly reduced my recovery time. The therapy sessions are held in a relaxed sort of way; there usually was an on-going conversation among of the patients present. I know that this will sound strange; but I really enjoyed my therapy sessions. Dr. Eric, I cannot thank you enough, for the excellent treatment that I received from you. Joe S."
Apr 24, 2022
"I was injured a few months ago and was in alot of pain for a long time and my physician recommended me to act now physical therapy office. The staff there was very friendly and the office was very clean and doctor aric was really attentive to my concerns. His techniques really helped me heal and get back to my normal self again and the atmosphere is always comforting and welcoming. I would recommend anyone who is looking for help with what act now physical therapy offers!! "
Mar 10, 2022
"I was injured at work and Eric Deakins was my physical therapist. I couldn't have asked for a better person. I had a post concussion, ligament tears in my knees, dizziness, and eye coordination problems. Eric is more than a therapist, he’s a person filled with compassion, competence, endurance, and understanding. He makes you feel important, not just another patient. Eric becomes a friend and a confidant. I was blessed to have met him and will continue to be grateful."
Jul 18, 2021
"I heard about Eric from a friend of mine who was unable to play golf for a year due to back pain. He had been to a number of doctors and therapist including hospital in Chicago. He came across Eric and was playing golf in 3 months. I had some knee and back issues so I sought out Eric and it was first time I played golf pain free in years. I drove from Valparaiso to Hammond for treatment and it was well worth it. Thank you Eric."
Jul 14, 2021
"My name is Davida Lewis, and I will like to give my testimony about how Eric Deakins made a tremendous difference in my life. Last year, September 2020, I fell and injured myself. I was diagnosed with a concussion. IT CHANGED MY LIFE! My symptoms began to get worse, and my life was turned upside down. Everything was different. The way I walked, the way I talked, the way I thought, my sleep pattern, the way I interacted with people was all different. It was a scary situation and very confusing, because no one was giving me the right answers or helping me. That is until I began physical therapy and met Dr. Eric. From that moment on, Dr. Eric promised me that he would help me, and that I would get better. Eric is truly a man of his word. He worked with me for four months. During that time he always made himself readily available for any questions or concerns I had. He explained what to expect, what to pay attention to and what to do to better my situation. He helped me to regain the ability to walk, to talk, to think, and to have positive relationships. He taught me to hope again, to love myself again, and most of all to smile again. I am now back at work and in the process of starting a business. Thank you Eric. "
Jul 13, 2021

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Eric has a vast knowledge of how to alleviate pain with a variety of tools and methods. Every session helps with my chronic pain and I always have a better understanding of how to avoid triggering it. He has been a lifesaver, 5 stars!!!

Last year, in September 2020, I fell and injured myself. I was diagnosed with a concussion. IT CHANGED MY LIFE! Although I had heard the term concussion I knew nothing about it. Therefore, I did not know what to expect from this injury.

My symptoms began to get worse, and my life was turned upside down. Everything was different. The way I walked, the way I talked, the way I thought, my sleep pattern, the way I interacted with people, all was different than what I was accustomed to. It was a scary situation and very confusing because no one was giving me the right answers or helping me. That is until I began physical therapy and met Eric Deakins. When I began physical therapy I had very low self-esteem and thrive. The tears began to flow and I began telling him exactly how I didn't feel like myself. I was depressed, had daily crushing headaches, blurred vision, extreme bouts of dizziness and nausea. I FELT LIKE LITERALLY GIVING UP ON EVERYTHING! I had no hope of getting better.

From that moment on, Eric promised me that he would help me and that I would get better. Eric is truly a man of his word. He worked with me for two months. During that time he always made himself readily available for any questions or concerns I had. He explained what to expect, what to pay attention to, and what to do to better my situation.

I can write a book about Eric Deakin, and his expertise in not only concussions but also HUMANITY. He helped me to regain the ability to walk, talk, think, and how to regain positive relationships. He taught me to hope again, to love myself again, and most of all to smile again.

I am now back at work and in the process of starting a business.

Thank you, Eric.

I found Eric Deakins through a friend of mine who had seen a number of doctors and therapists and had given up on playing golf. He had not played golf for over a year until he saw Eric who had him playing golf in three months. When my doctor told me to see a therapist for my knee, I called my friend and asked for the name of the therapist who was able to get him playing golf again. I called Eric and explained to him about my knee and also told him about some back issues I was having. He worked on both of them through therapy and after the first couple of visits, I could feel a difference. In a couple of months, I was playing golf pain-free for the first time in over a year. I have told my friends about him and if they should ever need someone, I highly recommend Eric. Eric's knowledge and approach to therapy make you feel comfortable. Eric also sends you home with a number of exercises to help you as well. I know if I should ever need any therapy in the future, I will go to Eric. Now if he can only fix my golf game that would be great. LOL.

I've been an avid golfer for years and had to give it up for almost a year due to back pain. Visits to a chiropractor and two noted pain clinics during the year were not able to provide any relief or help. I was starting to think I might not ever golf again. Luckily, a friend who is an athletic trainer gave me Eric's name and I set up an appointment. After evaluation, Eric told me he could have me golfing in a few weeks with treatment and exercises. Eric is very knowledgeable and designed a personalized program for me based on my situation and goals. He was committed to getting me back on track in as little time as possible. I started therapy and followed his directions for home exercises to the T, and was soon able to start golfing again with no pain! Two years later, I'm still doing my exercises, and still golfing! Eric's help absolutely changed my life for the better by enabling me to once again enjoy my favorite sport and the great outdoors, as well as feeling much better overall. I'm very grateful that I made this connection, and highly recommend Eric! Thank you, Eric!

Dr. Eric Deakins has greatly helped improve my quality of life through physical therapy in amazing ways. When I had my first visit I was walking on a cane with a bad limp and a very stiff back. He has done dry needling on me and it has worked wonders! After just a few sessions I was back walking upright again and feeling so much better. He creates a positive atmosphere and it feels just like visiting a friend. Dr. Eric has made the healing process a really enjoyable experience.