Reviews of Revive Physiotherapy & Performance (Physiotherapist)

Barbara Kotowicz

I wanted to finally post my long-overdue review of how amazing Alan and the whole team at Revive Physio have been. Alan took great care of my boyfriend and I after we were in a major vehicle collision back in May. He was incredibly attentive, supporting us through our journeys back to normalcy. I continue to be thankful for his vast knowledge in his practice - he always has the answers and knew exactly what exercises my body needed based on my descriptions. Will recommend to anyone needing stellar physiotherapy with a awesome, supporting environment! Thanks again :)

Yuval Bavly

Alan helped me with my sports injury and helped design a program to help me get back to training. He was knowledgable, courteous and easy to work with. I would recommend him to anyone with a sports injury.

Laura Dawson

Alan is great! He does a good job and is easy to talk to! Thanks for helping me with my back pain!

Oliver Borr

Really great experience! Definitely recommend Alan to anyone looking to improve their physical health, or suffering from a sports injury

Ryan Griver

I want to give a special thanks to Revive Physiotherapy. It's not your mother's phyiso. Alan Richter gets me up and moving by working through restrictions safely. I wouldn't be able to get through the craziness that is January in the wholesale world without his guidance in health and nutrition. I appreciate the individual attention in his clinic. It's a very clean place and has new equipment. Not a hustle bustle place so I feel very comfortable that the attention is focused on me.

Eric A

Came in with chronic back pain a few months back from an injury from my job. II was complaining about for a while, when I heard from a friend about Revive. Their physiotherapist sat with me and patiently explained about my posture and proper technique, running through with me different exercises to help alleviate the pain. Months later I'm feeling much better and can honestly say if it wasn't for Alan and his team I would still be complaining. I highly recommend Revive to anyone who is suffering with pain or injuries. Thank you thank you!!

Heidi Hoffmann

I've worked with many Physiotherapists in the past in an attempt to recover from a knee injury, but none of them actually helped until I starting working with Alan. The combination of proper physio treatment and actual exercise direction in a real gym is a total game-changer. My knee pain is gone, and I've increased my strength and mobility significantly in the short time I've worked with him. I recommend him to everyone who even mentions physiotherapy.

shopsy gurlz

I am 10 years old and had been suffering from some pain following dance lessons for about 3 months or so. After the doctor recommended physio, my mother booked me into revive because it is conveniently located close to school. I got a lot of attention and felt like I was really listened to. I was given exercises to work on at home. I’ve been back for several appointments and I always feel welcome! I’m feeling much better and my dancing is better than ever! Would highly recommend!!

Rachel Riaboy

I highly recommend Alan at Revive Physiotherapy. He runs an immaculate, organized, and friendly clinic with easy to book flexible appointment times. He takes the time to orient your exercises towards your personal wellness goals and provides you with a very clear plan on how to achieve them. My chronic knee pain was impacting my daily activities and exercise routine, and he provided me with exercises and support to pinpoint and strengthen the necessary muscles, and a maintenance plan I could do at home. I was pain free within 6 weeks! He is an extremely knowledgeable and compassionate physiotherapist. Definitely seek out his services!

Zach C

Great one to one sessions with a physiotherapist. Alan has been helping me recover from my L5-S1 herniated disc injury, regain my range of motion and improve my gait. I really love the fact that he has been helping me get back into the gym and is incorporating gym workouts with my recovery plan. Catalyst gym is connected to Revive and can be used in your rehab. Super clean and quiet. I highly recommend! I have seen several physiotherapists and his rehab plan has been the most effective for me by far. Your exercises are recorded on the SimpleSet app and he can email you the exercises + the receipt. Super convenient.

Matthew Swash

I'd recommend Alan at Revive! He's patient, communicates well, and is highly knowledgeable. After a few appointments, I started feeling better and more confident in my movements. 5 Stars!

Neil Hiltz

By far the best for all of your physiotherapy needs. One on one treatment and movement based therapy. Tore my hamstring playing ball this summer and Alan got me back on the diamond playing in just under 4 weeks ( the key is doing all of your home exercises religiously...no slacking). Super friendly and listens to what the client is feeling and has to say. I can't say enough awesome things about Alan and his methods.

Jonathan Riaboy

I sought out Alan's services for wrist pain I was experiencing while biking. His exercises were focused, easy to maintain and effective. I would not hesitate to see Alan again when needed.

Keenan Lazich

It's pretty simple; Alan and the team of body shamans at Revive are modern day healers. These are extremely knowledgeable professionals who take the time to listen and assess their clients' needs without judgement. They approach treatment with more care, attention, and love than your own parents ever could. Exercise selection and variety are tested and assessed thoroughly, plus the team is always open to giving a few pointers outside of scheduled appointments if you happen to see them working with others in the gym next door. But the point is that you need to book with these people if you're serious about getting better. Revive Physiotherapy is the kind of place we're lucky to have in our neighborhood. Your search to fix that horrific skateboarding accident ends here, kiddo.

Simon Kiela

Great results, my seemingly chronic pain issues went away with Alan's help and skilled guidance, letting me regain my quality of life at a reasonable pace. Emailed appointment reminders and exercise routines. Direct billed my insurance throughout my care. Helped me with return to work at paperwork. Always a professional and friendly atmosphere. I strongly recommend. COVID related, I always felt safe. Tools and surfaces are sanitized prior to use. Screening questions asked prior to my visits. Social distance easy to maintain in facility.

Nathaniel Adie

Alan at Revive Physiotherapy & Performance is great. He and Bryan at Catalyst have upgraded my life. I am a client for personal training at Catalyst. They share space with Alan and he was often working with clients while I was training. I could see what they were doing and gave it a try. I had never done physio and had my doubts about it. I always hear people complain about it and quit saying it didn’t do anything for them. I was so wrong to think that. Alan gave me a new lease on life. I am an avid skateboarder with 25 years worth of unattended injuries. I broke my ankle two years ago and it hasn’t felt right since then. I have experienced a lot of pain when I try to skateboard. This left me quite sad as it was my hobbie and exercise for most of my life. It is a passion and I wasn’t able to do it anymore. I thought being in my 40’s that I might have to accept not doing sports again. So I gave the physio a try. Alan is smart and a great guy to work with. When we started training I could see right away how much I needed it. He showed just how stiff my ankle had became. We talked about the parts of the foot and how your body deals with injury. We talked about what pain is telling you when you are looking for performance in sports. He knows his craft and is willing to explain all the details. The training was tough. Even though I was barely moving. After many weeks the flexibility and strength increased. I would say that I have better strength and flexibility than I ever had. It shows in my skateboarding. I can do things now that I could never do before. Even though there is pain sometimes I don’t worry. Alan explains that pain doesn’t always mean injury. That my body is protecting itself. My ankle may never be perfect again but that doesn’t mean that I can’t use it. If you are an athlete or have pain go see Alan. It will change your game. I only wish I had gone sooner.

John Potts

It goes without saying, so I'll do it anyway. Without your incredible insight and determination I wouldn't be able to physically take on the challenges I have in the last year. 13 months ago, I could barely fill my lungs enough to breathe, but the attention and focus you brought to our sessions? I bought in, respected the process that was laid out over those months in excruciating detail, and did the work. The difference between the time spent in treatment, and now, is literally a universe apart. Your work and very clear passion to help people reclaim their lives brought me back to being able to move, breathe, and more importantly function. You're an absolute rock star, A. And thank you for the education, guidance, and lasting impact.

Rebecca R

I would highly recommend Revive! Alan is very knowledgeable and takes the time help you understand what your body is going through. It’s a very personalized experience and the therapy administered was very effective. He always makes physio fun, and is really helpful with the paperwork side of things too. Alan was also very accommodating during pandemic closures, making sure physio was accessible from home. I had nothing but great experiences with Revive!

G.MINDEN HOLDINGS LTD

amazing hands on treatment would recommend Revive Alan and his team ! 100%.

Mark C

Highly recommend

Maciel De La Cruz

This place is absolutely amazing when it comes to customer care. Everyone a part of this team can go above and beyond to help get you back to peak physical health. Extremely happy I made the switch. Also! Their display window never fails !! I love it guys! :)

Darren Sousa

Such a high opinion of Alan, his knowledge set and techniques have worked me through several injuries. His systematic and thorough assessments set you up for success and I have referred many of my friends and family to him. Thanks for keeping me moving!

daniel effinger

love the active physio and the results show.

Brooke Goodfellow

I highly recommend Kyle at Revive! He helped me rehab my wrist injury that had been nagging me for months! He was very professional, personable and a lot of fun to work with! The exercises he gave me were individualized to equipment that I had at home and were easy to follow with a great program that emailed photos of the exercises in case I forgot what they were. He was constantly evolving my treatment plan so I wasn't going into the clinic and doing the same thing that I had done the week before! I was surprised at how quickly I was able to recover and am now feeling better than ever...my only regret is not going to see Kyle sooner! The booking process was easy online, with text message reminders 2 days before. Although I didn't work with Alan, he was always there and very friendly and fun as well! Thanks Kyle for all of your help!

Sylvie Grubac

Mr. Alan Ritchter is an excellent physiotherapist. I had physio in the past somewhere else and it didn’t help me. Mr. Ritchter is really changing my life. I recommend him greatly to anyone!

David B. Warkentin

I have to concur with all of the previous reviews - Alan is a truly gifted therapist. What has really struck me is that I look forward to my appointments with him because he really listens to what I have to say. He cares about all of his clients, not just as bodies with injuries, but as people with lives. He wants to get you back to doing what you love, and he has the skills and knowledge to do so however works best for you.

Anne Reid

Coming to Revive is good for whatever your needing to fix. Alan customizes and modifies exercises for your injury/problem. He is present the entire time. He provides clear exercise routine to do when your not with him including drawings and clear written instructions. Finally he is a nice guy. Definitely should come see Alan at Revive Physiotherapy & Performance.

cathy or hal hillgren

Julian Quaglia has “revived” me! This is the best physio experience I have ever had. Arthritis pain is constant. Julian very patiently has shown me how to improve my strength, range of motion and decrease my pain dramatically. All this through exercise and strength training in manageable increments. Wow!

Jason Waxman

Excellent experience from a seasoned professional. Alan took the time to review my history and provided targeted and effective treatment. He walked me through all of the movements and what was causing restrictions. 5* service!

ains B

Kyle is delightful to work with. Super thorough and very scientific. Was able to sort my injuries out quickly and keep them away.

Philip Powell

Alan is absolutely amazing! I saw him for my shoulder for 3 months and he made physiotherapy something I regularly looked forward to. Alan has a rare drive to continue developing his expertise in physiotherapy and a willingness to teach it all in a friendly, fun manner. If you're looking for a new physiotherapist you won't be disappointed!

Simran Kalsi

I came into Revive with chronic shoulder pain. After working with Alan, I had regained much of my strength and could begin my regular exercises as I worked towards my fitness goals. Alan provided me with plenty of instruction as well as one-on-one time in the gym to walk me through exercises. He also took the time to point out where I might be able to improve my overall strength through proper instruction & form. Would definitely recommend friends & family to visit Alan and the team at Revive. Thanks guys!

Clare M

I would definitely recommend Revive to anyone who asks! Both Julian and Alan are great and super helpful! Julian helped me recover very fast from a shoulder surgery and my shoulder is now feeling better than ever. The location is also very nice & clean. Great place !!

Amanda Conway

Fantastic service and expertise from Alan. He explains everything clearly to help you understand your injury. I’ve learned a lot of great exercises that I will continue to use to improve my rock climbing.

Pani Sarkis

I never write online reviews but it's important that people know how great Alan is. I've been to about 4 or 5 physiotherapy clinics throughout Hamilton for sports injuries and Alan at Revive Physiotherapy is easily the best of them all. He's very knowledgeable and genuinely cares about his patients. Unlike many other places, he works with you one on one and takes his time with you. Also, the facility itself is clean and has all the equipment you need.

Laura Anderson

Highly recommend! Supportive environment and care.

denis govedas

First time taking physio (ever) following a hockey injury. Alan took the time to explain what the medical evaluation meant and what the plan to build strength back up was. Private sessions really tuned a program that was right for me.

PaulDeb Ginsberg

Not only is he a very knowledgeable and caring Physiotherapist, but he is also an awesome guy. I highly recommend Alan at Revive Physiotherapy.

katsar da

Kyle was incredibly helpful, knowledgeable, and effective with me through all the stages of my foot injury. I highly recommend him and will return again myself as needed. Everybody at this clinic was friendly and welcoming.

Colin Kelly

I have been going to see Alan for several months for sore elbows (weekly at first, now once a month as the symptoms are largely gone due to the exercises he has me doing). Alan is not only knowledgeable, but very enjoyable to have sessions with. Whether you want to discuss your injuries with him, or engage in more casual conversations while performing exercises, Alan is happy to accommodate. Definitely recommend trying out his clinic if you are looking for Physio work.

Jason Roome

Highly recommend. Alan helped alleviate my knee pain in weeks. He worked with me to strengthen the joint and created a program that worked with my fitness goals. Flexible scheduling and always prompt communication too.

Daniel Beltrano

Great experience working with Alan. He helped me get my knee back into perfect shape and also gave me a plan to help manage it on my own for the future. Really appreciate that he not only treats the injury, but educates you to be self sufficient for your own treatment.

Achu

A fantastic place for athletes and everyone looking for rehab and preventative care. I left every session learning something new, and improving my pain/instability.

Clive Webb

Not your regular Physio , One on one instruction in a gym environment . Working out really well. I Would strongly recommend Alan.

Marissa Bird

Great experience! Alan had an empowering attitude toward physiotherapy and helped me get back to my routine quickly and safely.

Evan Hayward

The single best physiotherapist I've ever had the pleasure of working with. Isn't afraid to tell you the hard truths and get you feeling/moving optimally. As a competitive strength athlete with a full time office job, revive has kept me pain free and moving well on my own schedule! I highly recommend revive and couldn't be happier with the services provided!

Rick Epp

Alan is great! He is very thorough in his assessment, explanation, and demonstration of various exercises to improve health and pain. He is very knowledgeable of many techniques to improve health. Alan is also very personable and easy to approach with questions and concerns.