Oak Park Maple

Bridget was born and raised in Syracuse, New York but has made the Midwest her home since beginning her schooling at Marquette. Bridget enjoys treating patients of all kinds but has a special interest in the orthopedic population and is in the process of becoming a certified orthopedic manual therapist with plans to seek additional certifications in the future. She is devoted to improving her patient's functionality and helping them achieve their personal goals.

Cass graduated from Saint Louis University though is originally from the Chicagoland area. Cass enjoys treating a variety of patients and is looking forward to acquiring her certification in orthopedic manual therapy. She likes to spend her free time playing tennis, reading and doing puzzles.

Dustin has a special interest in the management of headaches, neck, shoulder and temporomandibular pain disorders. He is a graduate of the University of Illinois-Chicago and has a bachelor's degree in musical theatre. Dustin is fully certified in dry needling, vestibular rehabilitation and has taken extensive coursework in manual therapy. His eclectic background includes treatment of professional dancers, elite athletes, older adults and chronic spinal cord injury and stroke. Dustin has a passion for learning and enjoys clinical instruction of student physical therapists. In his free time, Dustin enjoys hiking, reading world history, watching NBA basketball, seeing theatre, cooking and singing in any venue including church, karaoke and the clinic.

Michelle has a wide range of experience with upper extremity injuries from a multitude of different settings. She specializes in the treatment of injuries related to the elbow, forearm, wrist and fingers including making custom fit orthoses/splints as needed. Michelle enjoys seeing patients for conservative care of repetitive strain disorders and arthritis. She believes that educating her patients throughout the continuum of care leads to optimum results. She employs a team approach by collaborating with her patients to ensure they feel listened to and cared for. In her free time Michelle enjoys running, watching or playing almost any sport, being outside exploring nature and spending time with her family.

Liz has treated patients for more than 25 years in an outpatient rehabilitation center with a focus on orthopedic and sport-related injuries and lymphedema. Liz also treats Parkinson patients and balance disorders using LSVT BIG. Previously, Liz worked part-time in skilled nursing facilities, home health and has trained lymphedema patients in use of tactile compression pumps. Liz has been a clinical instructor for the last 15 years, and enjoys helping students become confident clinicians. Liz is also a Reiki Master since 2018.

Cindy is a speech language pathologist at RUSH Physical Therapy's Harrison St. center. She specializes in the treatment of individuals with disorders impacting their voice, swallowing and communication.

Julia is a physical therapist at RUSH Physical Therapy's Oak Park Maple St. Center. She is a Chicagoland native and graduate of Saint Louis University. She has a special interest in treating older adults and patients with lymphedema. Julia is also certified in the performance in Functional Capacity Evaluations to assess worker readiness to return to their job. She loves traveling, dancing and crafting.