Patient Testimonials
Over 240+ 5-star reviews
Evolution Healthcare and Fitness is my go-to place for exercise. Their altitude room provides the luxury of hypoxic training, keeping me cool and motivated throughout my workout. I highly recommend it to anyone looking to optimize their daily exercise routine.
- ross v.
I started training in the altitude room at Evolution Healthcare & Fitness in 2019 while preparing to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro with my mom. I trained three days a week for 7 months and even stayed overnight at their “No Air Airbnb”. And it worked! ... When summit day came (19,341 ft), I felt strong, prepared, and fully acclimated.Since then, I’ve continued using the altitude training room for my ice, rock, and alpine climbing goals. It’s boosted my endurance, recovery, and overall performance. It’s also greatly improved my sleep quality.What makes this place even more special is the community- a welcoming, motivated group of athletes and wellness enthusiasts who truly lift each other up. And Evolution’s altitude room is one of only a handful of public altitude training facilities in the entire country, which makes having access to it here in Portland an incredible gift!If you’re serious about training smarter, climbing stronger, or enhancing your overall fitness, Evolution Healthcare & Fitness is the place to go. Highly recommend!
Read more- ali m.
We love Evolution’s facility and attitude! I am constantly met with the feeling that I am among people who push themselves, and that’s very motivating. I train mostly in the altitude room specifically for climbing and also for general cardio fitness. ... Doing the work in the altitude room really pushes my capacity in a way that regular training doesn’t touch. Really grateful for this facility.
Read more- mark w.
Working with Dr. Sanatan Golden and Camden Allison-Hall at Evolution Healthcare was a great experience for me and changed how I now think about and approach personal fitness, exercise, and my favorite sports. I came in with sciatic nerve pain from ... an early season long bicycle ride and Sanatan and Camden worked with me on exercises to alleviate the pain and build up my core strength. It was no quick win but a gradual process working on muscle strength and strategies to manage new or reoccurring pain. The hard work very much paid off in the long run and I am back doing my long bicycle rides and just as important continue exercising to improve and maintain my muscle strength. I would highly recommend Sanatan, Camden, and Evolution to anyone needing that extra help in overcoming injuries, setbacks, or to get ready for that next personal goal or adventure.
Read more- Steffen g.
I was referred to Sanatan Golden and Camden Allison-Hall for a year-old shoulder injury that had compounded with a 12-year-old injury. I had lost most of the use of my dominant arm due to a slipped disc in my neck, a partially torn rotator cuff , ... rapidly growing scar tissue, and serious restriction of all three major arm nerves. Despite having EDS on top of all that, Sanatan and Camden worked to break down the debilitating scar tissue and set me on an exercise regimen that strengthened, increased mobility, and reduced the load on the injured parts of my shoulder/neck. Within only several months, I had regained full use of my arm - something I thought wouldn’t actually be possible due to how injured I was. I am very grateful to the two of them for helping me resume my extremely active life, and I definitely recommend Evolution Healthcare & Fitness if you’re dealing with anything even remotely similar.
Read more- meredith f.
I could not recommend Dr. Sabrina for chiropractic care more! She is incredibly thorough in providing care and does way more than just adjusting. I leave each appointment with stretches/exercises/tips to apply for myself at home. Her kind ... demeanor makes me feel super comfortable every time, I look forward to every appointment.
Read more- Shannon f.
Evolution Healthcare, with the work of Camden Allison-Hall and Santan Golden, was a huge game changer for my recovery. I tore my PCL last July, surgery was the recommendation from my Ortho, but these guys got me stronger and back to the sports ... I love without surgery. I was able to snowboard this winter, get back on my mountain bike and, more importantly, get rid of the daily pain and stiffness that I couldn't shake. This isn't you run of the mill PT place, I've been to a handful with two knee surgeries before, this is for athletes and/or anybody that wants to work hard, see big results and get their injured bodies to where they want them!
Read more- collin m.
Amazing altitude training! I just climbed Mount Kilimanjaro and didn't end up taking the Diamox I had on hand. I really didn't need it. Thank you Evolution. There is not a doubt in my mind that the Hypoxico room made the difference. ... Eric, Brad and the whole staff were so kind and helpful! This gym is one of the best kept secrets in Portland.
Read more- lisa g.
I always feel better after I've been to Evolution. The PT I receive gives me hope I will be back competing again and the coach I see listens, gives me excellent feedback and has become a trusted friend. I recommend Evolution Healthcare & Fitness.
- renee s.
Several years ago I sprained my ankle and after a lousy visit to a podiatrist, found Brad Farra at Evolution Healthcare. He is incredible at talking through the mechanics of movements and what likely is the cause of injury. He used many ... different techniques to heal and strengthen my sprain, and gave me exercises to increase the strength of stabilizing muscles to prevent similar injuries in the future. I've seen him for different issues as well and each time I've been extremely satisfied with the care he provides. The office is also fun to visit, as it is very modern and clean, and attached to a great gym facility!
Read more- lindsay d.
There is a lot to love about Evolution, and probably what I love the most is the seamless integration between their healthcare and fitness facilities. It is a very cool business model, and just plain makes sense. All the providers I have worked with ... there are smart, caring people, accomplished athletes themselves, and they really listen. I love that they work so closely with each other, too. When I was dealing with a chronic hamstring issue earlier this year, I had my own little team from both sides of the business, all working together to identify and work to correct the root cause of the issue. Sometimes it takes a village, and when the village is all working collaboratively, it is an amazing experience.I have worked with lots of people at Evolution and they have all been good. In particular, Brad Farra is an awesome chiropractor: he is attentive, generous and very skilled, and uses lots of different techniques and therapies to get healing on track. Jeremy Currie is an exceptionally good trainer. He is focused, tailors workouts really effectively and he is stickler for proper technique. And Julia Khvasechko is the best massage therapist I have ever gotten to work with, and wow, what a truly amazing person. Everyone at Evolution is just plain cool and they clearly love what they do.p.s. Then there's the altitude room!!
Read more- hillary s.
Evolution has something for everyone who is looking to heal, reduce pain, and improve overall strength and fitness. I have seen quite a few healthcare professionals in my life and have never come across the quality of care and results I have received here ... at Evolution. Everyone else I spoke with here has also been great.I came in with a sprained hamstring and chronic elbow pain that I just learned to live with. I came in a month before a planned climbing trip, ready to cancel the trip. Brad Farra gave me the reassurance that I needed that he and I would both try our best to heal by the "deadline". As an active person, I have always needed this kind of reassurance, level of confidence, and feeling of commitment from my healthcare professionals - I have never received them until here. Brad's laser and graston technique immediately improved my elbow. With that and his prescribed exercises, I was climbing literally pain-free in my elbow just 4 days after. Both Brad and Lynne Pedersen were quick to identify the issues and provide the right kind of therapy to get me back to feeling strong and being active. My hamstring/knee has improved quickly and I went from not being able to even drive to having no noticeable pain in my daily life in just 2 visits with each of them. Even when my appointment time had gone over, they always concluded the session without me feeling rushed. I will definitely be coming back even after my current injuries for preventative and maintenance measures. I highly recommend this place.
Read more- young s.
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