Our Patients & Clients Reviews
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Chiropractor reviews
"Evolution is an absolute gem to the climbing and outdoors community in Portland. Dr. Brad Farra is a miracle worker. His knowledge of sports and movement is unrivaled"
- Daniel C
"Brad has treated me for a few nagging ailments… pinched nerve in neck, back pain, planter fasciitis and hip pain. He is a master of diagnosing, in-house treatment and establishing a treatment plan for at home work. ... He has cured all my issues with precision and care. I would highly recommend him for any body work. A true healer and a fun guy to chat with during sessions. 5/5 highly recommend."
Read more- Jonathan F
"Evolution is a great place for an athlete to recover from a long season or rehab an injury. I have had great results from Dr. Brad Fara whenever I have pulled sprained or abused my body and I can't recommend him enough."
- don m
"An absolute gem in PDX. On the healthcare side, I see Brad Farra here before any other doctor. He’s pretty much my trusted GP, only far more knowledgeable, expert, and holistic. On the gym side, the altitude chamber is the only one like it in this whole region, as far as I know ... There are also tons of exciting and different strength and mobility classes led by experts. Oh, and there’s a climbing treadmill!"
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"I'm blown away by the professionalism, knowledge, and healing environment of Evolution and Dr. Farra. I have been going to chiropractors for over 20 years, and he is the first one to make me feel like I can actually heal my chronic pain and poor habits ... He spent the time to answer the onslaught of questions I had, as well as built a comprehensive plan to get me back on track from a recent injury. The culture of Evolution is built on community, support, and compassion. Dr. Farra isn't just a chiropractor; he's a wellness practitioner who is invested in whole-body healing. He doesn't want to see you twice a week for the next 6 weeks; he wants to empower you to build healthy routines so you can move forward in life with the knowledge of how to take care of yourself - body, and mind. I haven't engaged with the gym, or any of the other clinicians there yet, but my flabbers are gasted by the hope I feel for the future of my pain management."
Read more- laurelle a
"For 16 years, whenever I break my body Dr. Brad Farra has amazingly put me back into action. I am a competitive athlete and a contractor and that combination can leave me with acute pains. Often it only takes one visit to Brad for me to get great relief via his many tools ... (Laser, deep tissue, manipulations and Graston technique). He always gives me a manageable exercise routine to facilitate the healing and hold off re-injury. When I finally accepted his advice to adopt a regular weight training program, I connected with one of Evolution's trainers, Brian Krupke, who gave me a great routine that has significantly reduced my frequency of injury. But when something does come up, it's great to know I've got Brad available. Evolution is a total package of healing, health, and fitness!"
Read more- james f
"I have been working with the amazing Dr. Brad Farra for around 7 months now due to an overuse climbing injury. Brad has given me a multitude of tools to treat injuries from overuse but also how to prevent them. Not only am I fully recovered from this injury ... I am stronger and healthier than before the injury. Thanks for everything Brad, you are the man"
Read more- cameron a
Physical Therapy reviews
"Lindsay Simonds helped me recover from a running injury and not just get back, but get back stronger and faster than before! She listened to my needs and offered her research-backed advice and movements to get me back. Highly recommend her and the team at Evolution!"
- Adriane J
"Tran Nguyen, at Evolution Healthcare, provided great care as a physical therapist. I went to her in August because I'd injured my knee while running and was only 6 weeks away from a major bike tour in France. I was able to get an appointment quickly with Tran ... She diagnosed the issue and provided a progression of exercises to get me back on track. She provided clear explanations of the injury, exercises, and treatment. Thanks to Tran, my knee was happy on the bike and I got to do my dream tour."
Read more- Brad g.
"This past fall I started working with Dr. Sanatan Golden and Camden Allison-Hall after being very impressed with how the worked with my son to deal with tendinosis in his knees. I came in with chronic neck and shoulder pain and golfers elbow. I had a frozen shoulder ... and learned that much of my body mechanics were not optimal. They helped me to learn physical therapy in steps, in a way that folds right in to how we move in every day life. The workouts fit in with my gym workouts and help me to prep for and improve my golf game. The exercises worked with me where I was at and progressed as I mastered them. The amount of body awareness I have been able to gain has been really exciting. They go as deep as you want on the mental side, using visualization and breathing. It was completely different from the PT I had in the past which mostly consisted of a diagnosis, a printout of exersises and a bill. They definitely meet you where you are at, asking what level of performance intensity and regularity you want and come up with a plan to get you there. They taught me how to asses and understand my symptoms, differentiating between healthy symptoms which stimulate growth and healing and the symptoms which signal the need for rest, massage and heat. I currently have regained full mobility in my shoulder and am not experiencing chronic pain. I feel equipped to continue to strengthen and improve my mobility. I also gained an understanding of how much work I need to do to maintain function and how much to improve further. It has been very rewarding for me to work with Dr. Sanatan Golden and Camden Allison-Hall."
Read more- randall t
"Last Spring, I was feeling a bit broken. Chronic left knee pain had me dialing back on activities I love, such as hiking and telemark skiing. I had quit running altogether. I was also experiencing very acute heel pain which made it painful for me to even bend over and tie my shoes ... A podiatrist diagnosed my heel pain as plantar fasciitis. I was 57-year-old and starting to think this might be the beginning of the end of my active lifestyle. I started working with Sanatan Golden and Camden Allison-Hall in July. They diagnosed my issues differently and helped me understand some of the root causes of the pain I was experiencing. They put me on a plan for recovery which involved stretching, nerve flossing, and targeted strength training. While the path forward has not been without setbacks, in 8 months I have made significant progress and hope to continue to improve. I'm back running, skiing, hiking and biking without pain. I have also learned a great deal about the role of strength training in my recovery and I am hopeful I can stay pain-free in the future."
Read more- matt b
"Brandy H. is the best PT I've worked with, and I can't recommend working with her enough! For backstory, I'm active athletically and was lifting, swimming, and training in martial arts (Muay Thai / Jiu Jitsu) multiple times a week, but tore my trapezius about a year ago. ... After recovering over a 4-5 month stretch, I was still unable to return to normal activities as my entire shoulder/neck/upper back region was no longer functioning normally (Shoulder Dyskinesia) and was causing me intense pain. Over the past 2-3 months I've been working with Brandy to re-train that region, and although I'm yet to return to my full normal workload, I can now do overhead lifts with no pain and my quality of life has improved substantially. Can't recommend her enough if you're dealing with something similar!"
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"Worked with Tran Nguyen, and it was the most straightforward and effective physical therapy I have had. It was properly challenging, I felt properly supported, and it was fun and informative and interesting. I'll go here for all of my physical needs!"
- robert g
"Sanatan Golden and the team at Evolution were essential partners in my journey to the Boston Marathon. Over the last four years, including 4 BQ attempts, multiple injuries and culminating in a successful 3:22 Boston finish, Sanatan has been with me every step of the way ... He has made me a smarter, healthier athlete, prepared for the challenges ahead. Sanatan isn't about quick fixes. He'll get you through the immediate pain but inspire you to work hard to get stronger in the right places to avoid injury and achieve your fitness goals. Sanatan is always on the cutting edge of physical therapy techniques as well. His patient explanations of how "everything is connected" have been invaluable to my progression. The facilities at Evolution are top notch and provide everything you need to succeed (including an elevation chamber!). As I get older and more ambitious with my fitness goals, I know injury will be a part of it. I also know that Sanatan will be there to push me to be a stronger, smarter, athlete."
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"Tran is who I go to whenever I have an injury… she gets right to the root of the cause and provides immediate relief as well as long term exercises and support. She’s professional and yet very personable, and I always enjoy my sessions there."
- michelle s
Altitude Room reviews
"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
"Grateful to have this altitude training location in the Portland area. I've used it to acclimate for high altitude treks in Peru, Nepal & Africa. Training at Evolution prior to my treks has significantly helped during my trek. ... I believe this training allowed me to trek without needing any additional high-altitude medications. 19,000+ feet & still felt amazing. Highly recommend!"
Read more- Melinda K
"I've been using the altitude room several days a week for the last four years or so and consider it an important part of my training. Training in the altitude is great for low-intensity aerobic conditioning, injury recovery ... and for doing higher intensity cardio. We're lucky to have this cutting-edge technology here in Portland."
Read more- todd 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 k
Integrated Healthcare & Fitness Reviews
"I’ve been working out in Evolution’s Altitude Room for a few years now. I’ve seen consistently better results in the mountains including feeling great on a recent 8000m peak expedition! I also use the massage and PT services. I can’t recommend Alicia (PT) enough! ... She is always able to quickly assess any ailment I have and get me back to the mountains and outdoors quickly. John is one of the best massage therapists I’ve ever been to and helps keep me in tip top shape as well. Highly recommend Evolution, the practitioners there and especially the altitude room."
Read more- Nicole O
"Dr. Farra and his team of chiropractors, therapists, and fitness trainers are the best in the industry. I’ve seen Dr. Farra for a variety of hard to diagnose issues and he’s taken the time to methodically not only diagnose but educate me on what is happening and what needs to happen ... His treatments of laser, Graston, and physical manipulation paired with at home stretches and exercises have always helped my body heal better and faster. Since Brad is a climber and mountaineer (ace swimmer too!) he understands the forces I put my body through. I’ve also worked with Brian on the fitness side; he’s helped me be stronger than I ever have before! I appreciate his gentle encouragement, his fine sense of humor, and his sincerity. And where else can you get an altitude room workout in too?! This place is fabulous- even the front desk staff are friendly and helpful."
Read more- Clayton P
"I’ve been going to Evolution a little over a year now and have felt so incredibly supported by both the fitness and healthcare parts of it. I highly recommend Brian Krupke for personal training. As a trainer and coach, Brian is intuitive and creative. In the year + I’ve been ... working out with him, I’ve never been given the same workout twice. He helped me build the right muscles to safely go from couch potato to racing my first triathlon. And now he’s helping me to keep that strength and build on it. He pushes and encourages at the right moments when needed and keeps me accountable for my non-personal training workouts. I also started using the altitude room to prep for a recent 2-week hiking trip to Patagonia. While my trip wasn’t going to be at any sort of “high altitude”, I wanted to be in better cardio shape than where I was. I hiked uphill on a treadmill for an hour, once a week, at 10-11k ft for 10 weeks leading up to my trip. Within 3 weeks, I was noticing gains in how I felt (and my stats) in my regular spin class and after 5 weeks, running felt easier than it ever had before. I recently returned from my trip and absolutely feel like my time in that little room helped prepare me for the endurance I needed. I’m excited to continue to use it and can’t wait to see what it does for the triathlons I plan to do next summer! I also saw Dr. Brad Farra for a knee issue that flared up two months before my big hiking trip. He helped identify the issue, get to the root cause, and came up with a plan (that was integrated with my personal training) to help me go and hike pain-free. He’s incredibly knowledgeable and kind."
Read more- amy p
"Best gym in Portland hands down! More than a gym in fact, full arsenal of doctors / nutritionists / acupuncturists / chiropractors and more. Awesome staff all around. Plus, the latest and greatest equipment ... Only Altitude Room with a climbing wall in the country. All your fitness, training, rehab, health needs in one spot."
Read more- andrew s
"Hiring Jutta as my personal trainer was one of the best things I've done for myself. She really helped me strengthen areas around injuries, and also made me stronger overall ... I love her approach and style. She is very responsive and motivates me. I've worked with her one-on-one and also in small group sessions. I credit her for making me a stronger runner."
Read more- renee j
"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.
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