About Active Life
Located in Palatine, Illinois, Active Life is known to provide the highest value physical therapy in the area as each therapy session provided is ONE-ON-ONE with your licensed physical therapist. We are 100% committed to providing each patient with individualized, research-based physical therapy in a positive, educational environment by experienced clinicians with advanced certifications or specializations.
Our Values
Active Life believes that patient education and communication are vital. Patients will be treated by experienced and licensed practitioners ONE-ON-ONE at every visit. Our therapists hold advanced training, certifications or specializations in order to provide best results. Healing will be optimized in a relaxed, encouraging atmosphere.
Our Mission
Helping you heal, feel great, and return to the activities you love.
Dino Bolos, PT, OCS, COMT
Dino has over 20 years experience serving Chicagoland as a physical therapist and has multiple advanced certifications. He works with patients of all ages. Dino's patients travel long distances to receive his treatments. He believes that all patients deserve patience from their therapist. He is a strong believer in empowering his patients. In this way, Dino takes the time necessary to educate each of his patients on the proper exercises needed to heal as well as offer specific, proven recommendations for gaining wellness and improving health.
He expedites recovery by using specific hands-on manual therapy techniques to abolish pain and improve functional movement. His goal is determine the cause of his patient's pain so that they will not only recover, but can also prevent future injury. Dino guides each patient on the path for continued strength and good health even after they have been discharged.
He is a graduate from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and, of course, a devoted Illini fan! He is dedicated to his wife, three sons, one daughter and his passion for helping others heal. He leads an active life participating in sports such as basketball, softball, golf as well as weight training and running 5K's. He looks forward to meeting you and helping you return to the active life you seek.
Ketki Halvadia, DPT
Ketki completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Illinois at Chicago, followed by postgraduate education at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine & Science, where she earned a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree.
With a deep passion for improving patient outcomes, Ketki specializes in the treatment of individuals with a wide range of orthopedic conditions, neurological disorders, and post-surgical rehabilitation needs. She employs a holistic approach to patient care, utilizing a combination of evidence-based techniques, such as manual therapy, instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM), and muscle energy techniques. These interventions are tailored to address specific functional limitations, helping to restore range of motion, strength, balance, and overall functional mobility.
In her personal time, Ketki values family, spending quality moments with her husband and three sons. She is also an avid reader, enjoys experimenting with new recipes, and embraces the opportunity to travel and explore new cultures.
