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Mary Kelly, PT, PCS, C/NDT

Mary is a Board Certified Pediatric Clinical Specialist through the American Physical Therapy Association. She has over 25 years of experience providing physical therapy for children. Mary has credentials for evaluation and treatment through the Early Intervention program of the state of Illinois. She has an extensive background in the Neurodevelopmental treatment approach and has a thorough understanding of functional manual therapy. Mary’s physical therapy clients range in age from newborns through 21 year old young adults. Her clients bring all kinds of challenges including developmental, neurological, orthopedic, sensory, and vestibular issues. Mary’s passion for what she does comes across in her treatments. She loves that both she and her clients have fun while getting results!

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Chris Kelly, PT, CFMT

Chris is a Certified Functional Manual Therapist through the Institute of Physical Art. He has over 25 years of experience as a physical therapist for adults. His broad background includes acute care, cardiac rehabilitation, wound care, neurological treatment and outpatient orthopedics. Chris is a determined and dedicated physical therapist who has spent his last 15 years perfecting his treatment skills in orthopedics. His patients describe Chris as a highly competent and compassionate clinician. Chris is committed to expanding his already extensive knowledge through ongoing clinical education in manual treatment and differential diagnosis.

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Ryan Sunderman, PT, DPT

Ryan received a Bachelor of Science degree from Benedictine University and a Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Northern Illinois University. Ryan’s patients appreciate his individualized approach that prioritizes their goals for treatment. He’s extremely interested in manual physical therapy and its benefits for the treatment of movement dysfunction and chronic pain. Ryan has achieved a certification in Myofascial Trigger Point – Dry Needling.  He enjoys working with all age groups and continually expanding his clinical knowledge and skills.

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Denise Bailey, PT, DPT, OCS

Denise is a 1990 Magna Cum Laude graduate of the Medical College of Ohio. She has been a physical therapist for over 30 years. In 2009, Denise completed a post-professional doctorate in orthopedic manual physical therapy in Pittsburgh, PA at Chatham University. In addition, she attained board certification in orthopedics from the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties in 2013. More recently, she obtained Level One Dry Needling certification from the American Academy of Manipulative Therapists. Currently, Denise is pursuing her credentials in The McKenzie Method of Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy. She strives to deliver evidence-informed, best physical therapy to her clients.

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Brad Murison, PT, CFMT

Brad earned his Master of Physical Therapy degree from Northern Illinois University. He achieved several accolades, including: Dean’s List, Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society, Tau Sigma National Honor Society, and the Golden Key International Honor Society. Brad loves working with his hands and seeing immediate improvements in patients each visit. His postgraduate continuing education courses have made him aware that improving function through manual work is the most effective treatment. He solidified that commitment by becoming a Certified Functional Manual Therapist thru the Institute of Physical Art in 2017. He enjoys spending his weekends with his friends and family, especially his four young nieces. Brad is a football fanatic who is a big fan of the Chicago Bears and Florida Gators. As a 3-sport high school athlete at West Chicago Community High School, Brad knows the hardship that the body undergoes to stay healthy while playing sports.

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Megan Shoppa, PT, DPT

Megan is a physical therapist who graduated from Washington University in St. Louis with a Doctorate in Physical Therapy. She has over six years of experience treating children in both hospital and private clinic settings. Megan enjoys building relationships with clients while creating fun, challenging, and goal-oriented treatment sessions. She also has additional skills in wheelchair and equipment management, serial casting intervention, and working with children with medical complexities.  Megan likes that she can work with her clients and their care teams to find the best ways to help each client accomplish more. Celebrating client wins – both big and small – brings Megan the most joy.