Nicole Raia, PT, DPT

Physical Therapist

4.9

237 ratings Read Reviews

Northwestern Medical Group

Primary Specialty

Occupational/Physical Therapy

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Education

Professional Education:: PT, DPT, St Louis University Doisy College of Health Sciences - 2018

Practice Groups and Affiliations

Medical Group:: Northwestern Medical Group
Alignment Category:: Northwestern Medicine Physician Network

Ratings and Reviews

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Overall Rating

4.9

4.9

237 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

55 Reviews

Reviews from Patients

55 Reviews

April 27, 2024

5.0

Clear explanations of why particular exercise and how to do it.

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April 27, 2024

5.0

Very kind and understanding. Will listen to the patient and their needs and preferences.

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April 25, 2024

5.0

Nicole is caring, thoughtful and knowledgeable.

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April 24, 2024

5.0

Very nice, very smart, takes care to try to find out what is going on with me specifically.

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April 23, 2024

5.0

Nicole is simply the best! I just had my 50th session with her post ACL surgery. Would 10/10 recommend as we are making great progress thanks to her expertise and unwavering support!

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April 20, 2024

5.0

Nicole is patient and listens well. She will adapt to the needs of the patient. Very friendly!

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April 16, 2024

5.0

Ms. Raia is very professional, understood my problems and limitations and offered good advice. She also helped me coordinate information for other specialists at NWM and elsewhere.

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April 09, 2024

5.0

Real focus on patient need.

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April 09, 2024

5.0

Highly engaged, listens well, very personable .

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April 05, 2024

5.0

Nicole is so creative and motivational!

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April 02, 2024

5.0

Nicole has been my physical therapist for the last six months following knee surgery, and I couldn't be more impressed. Her personalized approach, expertise, and unwavering support have been instrumental in my recovery. I highly recommend her to anyone seeking top-notch physical therapy care.

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April 02, 2024

5.0

Very nice staff

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March 29, 2024

5.0

Nicole is the best. She listens, she cares, and she is creative with her care

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March 24, 2024

5.0

Nicole is excellent and pt helped so much.

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March 21, 2024

5.0

Nicole is the best of the best. She cares, she listens, and she is extremely knowledgeable. 10/10 recommend to friends and family.

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March 18, 2024

5.0

She is thoughtful and will challenge someone to help them make the progress they want. She is inventive in trying to match the ability of the patient to the exercises they need to help them progress. She is friendly and thoughtful and easy to ask questions of. She is able to answer those questions to someone who doesn't necessarily understand the science behind it all.

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March 18, 2024

5.0

Making great progress post knee surgery with Nicole.

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March 18, 2024

5.0

Just good people at what they do

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March 12, 2024

5.0

Nicole is the epitome of a jovial personality. She asks the right questions, makes accurate assessments, and plans a therapeutic regimen to heal my painful neck muscle issue. She is conscientious as she works with me and in her interactions with other therapists. Nicole is the best!

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March 08, 2024

5.0

She is incredibly friendly and easy to ask questions of. She is intentional with her exercises and care and individualizes it based on patient preference and ability. She is able to explain everything well to someone who has no knowledge of how muscles work and what healing post surgery should look like. She is able to ask questions of her coworkers to double check and affirm treatment and works well with everyone there.

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March 07, 2024

5.0

They know where they're doing and get results

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March 05, 2024

5.0

Nicole is Aces the repor we have built since July 5th has only gotten better she is amazing in caring and compassionate When everyone was trying to get me to to my PT at the hospital I said nope "I'm sticking with my da coach I got she has my six"

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March 04, 2024

5.0

I cannot recommend my physical therapist, Nicole enough! After undergoing ACL surgery, I started seeing her and have made tremendous progress in just 5 months. Her expertise, dedication, and personalized approach have been instrumental in my recovery journey. She creates a supportive and motivating environment that has truly helped me regain strength and mobility. I'm grateful for her guidance and positive attitude throughout this difficult process.

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February 29, 2024

5.0

Professional, friendly staff that appears to know where they're doing

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February 20, 2024

5.0

Clear explanations and professional

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February 13, 2024

5.0

Nicole is knowledgeable, thorough and pleasant to work with. She is attentive to your needs and concerns.

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February 13, 2024

5.0

She's listens to you and addresses concerns thoughtfully. She really helped me!

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February 12, 2024

5.0

Nicole is great!!

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February 08, 2024

5.0

Nicole is caring and knowledgeable and does a great job describing the processes and exercises.

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February 06, 2024

5.0

She's great!

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January 26, 2024

5.0

Nicole is attentive and responsive to your specific situation.

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January 18, 2024

5.0

Nicole is amazing! She is very educated & explains things well!

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January 12, 2024

5.0

Very attentive, easy to follow her instructions

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January 09, 2024

5.0

Great coaching, good listening, good conversation!

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December 30, 2023

5.0

Focus and intelligence of p/t professional Friendly and helped to map out areas needing care

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December 28, 2023

5.0

Explains thoroughly, eager to progress towards goals

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December 28, 2023

5.0

Great

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December 23, 2023

5.0

She was very helpful and great at finding the areas that needed the most help.

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December 20, 2023

5.0

Nicole is fantastic! Very intuitive and knowledgeable. Just 2 sessions has helped a lot already.

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November 29, 2023

5.0

Same as above and the visit was way beyond any physical therapy I've received in the past.

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November 27, 2023

5.0

Very knowledgesble and effective PT therapist

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November 22, 2023

5.0

A very good worker knows her job

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November 21, 2023

5.0

She's terrific.

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November 21, 2023

5.0

Nicole is excellent in creating exercises to keep me progressing to my goals! And she's very friendly!

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November 02, 2023

5.0

Friendly, subject matter expert, explains findings and plan of care thoroughly

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October 20, 2023

5.0

She is great. Personable, knowledgeable and really good at what she does.

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October 19, 2023

5.0

She is very personable and time with her goes very fast.

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October 10, 2023

5.0

I can't say enough wonderful things about my physical therapist! She is an absolute gem in every way possible. 1. She radiates enthusiasm and excitement for my progress, which makes every session motivating and enjoyable. 2. Her ability to challenge and push me just the right amount is incredible. She truly understands my limits and ensures I reach my full potential without overdoing it. 3. It's clear that my goals are not just checkboxes for her; they're her goals too. Her dedication to helping me achieve them is unwavering. 4. Her perpetually positive attitude is infectious. No matter how tough the session, she keeps the mood upbeat, making each visit a pleasure. 5. Spending time with her is a delight. She's not just a therapist but a friend who genuinely cares about my well-being. 6. Her knowledge and expertise are top-notch. She's not only well-versed in what we're currently working on but also provides clear guidance on what lies ahead, making me confident in the journey ahead. Nicole has truly transformed my rehabilitation experience. If I could give her more than 10 stars, I would. I'm immensely grateful for her support and expertise in helping me regain my strength and mobility. She's simply the best!

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October 04, 2023

5.0

I'm better and Nicole Raia was great. I like the recommended exercises. She explained everything and answerd all my questions.

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October 03, 2023

5.0

Nicole has been great! Her enthusiasm to see you succeed is contagious. She informs me of what and why we are doing things, the progression we will take, and overall genuinely cares about her patients. She has made this difficult process so much better!

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September 26, 2023

5.0

She's very friendly

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September 20, 2023

5.0

Caring, knowledgeable and professional. Helping get to the root of my pain.

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September 12, 2023

5.0

extremely professional, listens to what you say and tries to alleviate the pain

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September 11, 2023

5.0

Time with Nicole goes by fast

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September 01, 2023

5.0

Very good attention, very friendly and professional

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