ABOUT ME

I graduated from Indiana University in 1989 with a bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy. I worked in Hinsdale Hospital's Pediatric Rehabilitation Department from 1989 until 1999. While working at Hinsdale I did part-time work at Wee Speech in Skokie and contract work for a school system in the western suburbs. Following the birth of my daughter in 1999, I decided to start a practice solely in the Wee Speech office. I am NDT trained and have a long list of continuing education: Cascade DAFOs, Beverly Cusick's Developmental Orthopedics, Advanced NDT courses, Kinesio Taping in Pediatrics and Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation for Pediatrics.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

March 1991-Present: PRIVATE PRACTICE, Skokie, IL- Practice Owner

Diagnoses include:

Cerebral Palsy
Congenital Anomalies
Sensory Integrative Dysfunction/Autistic Spectrum Disorders
Torticollis
Down Syndrome
Developmental Delay

February 1994-October 1997: HINSDALE HOSPITAL, Hinsdale, IL- Pediatric Program Coordinator and Clinical Team Leader

Responsibilities included:

Management of the entire Pediatric Team including OT, PT and Speech services
Communication with Rehab Director

June 1993-April 1999: HINSDALE HOSPITAL, Hinsdale, IL- Pediatric Specialist

Responsibilities included:

Program development
Clinical resource for other staff members
Orthotic fabrication
Clinical instructor

December 1989-June 1993: HINDALE HOSPITAL, Hinsdale, IL- Staff Pediatric Physical Therapist

Responsibilities included:

Fulfillment of contractual agreement with several suburban school systems
Staff member of an MDA clinic
Delivered care to inpatients and outpatients with orthopedic and neurologic disorders

June 1989-December 1989: HINSDALE HOSPITAL, Hinsdale, IL –Staff Rehabilitation Therapist

Diagnoses included:

Adult CVA
Amputee
Orthopedic

April 1997-September 1997: LUTHERN GENERAL HOSPITAL, Park Ridge, IL-

Contracted part time position in Pediatric Rehab

November 1993: MINISTRY OF HEALTH, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates-

Member of Pediatric Orthopedic Team

Responsibilities included:

Consultative and direct treatment of outpatients and inpatients
Instructed staff therapist in innovative pediatric physical therapy concepts

January 1990-August 1997: PEDIATRIC PLACE, Libertyville, IL-

Pediatric Home Health and Clinic visits on a part time basis

MEMBERSHIPS:

Neuro-Develpmental Treatment Association April 1993-Present

CERTIFICATIONS:

Licensed TES Practitioner CP Protocols, June 1996-1999

Early Intervention Specialist Physical Therapy 1996-Present

NDT Certification (8 week course) 1994-Present

EDUCATION:

Indiana University, Bloomington, IN

Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy

May 1989