Tell us what has changed.
Share your symptoms, what you have already tried, and the activities you want to return to. Your experience helps guide the evaluation.
Our Practice
About Skillz Physical Therapy
Care that starts
with listening.
Physical therapy built around you.
And the life you want to get back to.
From a walk by the lake to a full day on your feet, what matters to you matters to us. At our Evanston practice, we listen, explain our findings, and guide care around your goals.
Have a question first? Call (847) 859-6240
Local practice. Personal attention.
839 Dodge Avenue · Evanston, Illinois
Assessment-First care
Clear explanations
Goals that matter to you
Our story
A neighborhood practice.
A personal commitment.
2020
The year Skillz began
serving Evanston.
You deserve to feel heard, understand your care, and have a plan you can take part in.
Founded by physical therapist Aime Maranan, Skillz opened in July 2020. Today, our private practice welcomes people from Evanston and the surrounding North Shore who want support with pain, movement, preventative care and getting back to everyday activities.
We get to know what is difficult now and what you want to do more comfortably. Then we connect the evaluation findings to your treatment, explain the reasoning, and adjust as your response changes.
How we approach your careUnderstanding before treatment
We look beyond
the sore spot.
Where you feel pain is an important starting point. Our PinPoint Evaluation explores whether the painful area itself or another area may be contributing to your symptoms.
Understand the likely contributors.
We examine how your symptoms respond to testing to help distinguish a local problem from pain coming from elsewhere. Findings help guide where treatment is directed.
Know why your plan makes sense.
We explain what the findings suggest, choose care around your needs, and reassess your response as treatment progresses.
Pinpoint Evaluation Provides Clarity Before Treatment Begins.
Start with a PinPoint Evaluation
Founder & lead physical therapist
Meet Aime Maranan.
PT, CMTPT, Cert. MDT
Clinical reasoning.
A warm, human approach.
Aime leads Skillz with a focus on understanding your symptoms and helping you take an active role in your care. She is certified in Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy, also known as the McKenzie Method.
Her assessment brings movement and symptom response into the conversation, alongside your history, daily demands, and goals.
Explore Aime’s backgroundHere to support you
Richelle Solis Maintenance Specialist
Vanessa Mesinas Office Admin Coordinator
Your goals belong here
For the things
you want to keep doing.
Walking. Gardening. Exercising. Working. Playing. Whether you are managing a new concern or returning to care, we start with what matters in your life.
Move through your day.
Support for back and neck pain, or hip and knee concerns that affect sitting, stairs, and everyday movement.
Stay involved in what you love.
Care for shoulder, foot, ankle, and sports-related concerns that can get in the way of exercise and hobbies.
Build confidence in movement.
Guidance for balance concerns and rehabilitation after surgery, with goals shaped around your needs.
The patient experience
What feeling heard sounds like.
I felt that Aime always listened carefully and adjusted her treatment depending upon my situation.
The therapists took the time to listen, understand our concerns, and create personalized treatment plans that truly worked.
The team all knew me by name even when I called.
Your first visit
Know what to expect.
Feel ready to begin.
Your first step is an evaluation. Bring your questions and tell us what you hope to change.
Talk with our officeWhat happens during my evaluation?
We discuss your symptoms and goals, examine movement and symptom responses, and explain what the findings suggest. Together, we discuss a treatment plan and next steps.
What if I have tried physical therapy before?
Tell us what helped, what did not, and what remains difficult. That history is useful. We will assess your current presentation and explain the reasoning behind the recommended next steps.
Can you help me understand my insurance?
Our office can verify your benefits before your arrival and discuss potential copays, deductibles, or coinsurance. Coverage and costs depend on your specific plan. Review insurance information or call us with questions.
How do I book my first appointment?
Use “Book a PinPoint Evaluation” to open Skillz’s online scheduling portal, or call (847) 859-6240. If you are unsure about the appointment type or paperwork, our office can help.
Where is the practice?
You will find us at 839 Dodge Avenue, Evanston, IL 60202. Office hours are Monday–Friday, 7 am–5 pm. We welcome patients from Evanston, Skokie, Wilmette, and surrounding communities.
Let’s start with you
Tell us what you want
to get back to.
We’ll start by listening.
Online booking opens the Skillz scheduling portal.
839 Dodge Avenue
Evanston, IL 60202
Monday–Friday · 7 am–5 pm
Saturday & Sunday · Closed
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