Inpatient Rehabilitation Therapists
Our inpatient rehabilitation therapists provide personalized care plans to help you regain independence and confidently return to the life you love.
For more information, please contact our outreach coordinator at
773-569-1396.
Syed A. Asad
Rehabilitation Technician
Education: Bachelor's in Communication
Year Graduated: 1985
Languages Spoken: English, Hindi, Urdu
Dorine Aziz, PT, DPT
Inpatient Acute Care Physical Therapist
Education: B.S. in Community Health at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Doctorate in Physical Therapy at Northwestern University
Year Graduated: 2012, 2015
Languages Spoken: English, Assyrian
Key Areas of Clinical Interests: Wound Care, Lymphedema, Neurology
Personal Interests: Family, Travel, Camping, Hiking
Brittany Bagshawe, PT, DPT, NCS
Physical Therapist; Inpatient Neuro Coordinator
Board Certification: Neurologic Certified Specialist (NCS)
Education: Bachelor's in Health Science at Bradley University; Doctorate in Physical Therapy at Northwestern University
Year Graduated: 2005, 2007
Languages Spoken: English
Professional Membership: American Physical Therapy Association
Key Areas of Clinical Interests: Neurology, Vestibular Rehabilitation, Electrical Stimulation
Personal Interests: Traveling, Music, Golf
Sonja Bye, PT, DPT, CEEAA
Physical Therapist
Education: Doctorate in Physical Therapy
Year Graduated: 2009
Key Areas of Clinical Interests: Neurology, Geriatrics
Christina DeMeola, MA CCC/SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
Education: M.A. in Speech-Language Pathology at Northwestern University
Year Graduated: 2001
Languages Spoken: English
Professional Membership: American Speech Language Hearing Association
Key Areas of Clinical Interests: Dysphagia (swallowing and swallowing disorders)
Erin Ferrari, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist
Board Certifications: DPT
Education: Stanford University BS in Symbolic Systems '02; Northwestern University DPT '13
Year Graduated: 2013
Languages Spoken: Spanish (proficient)
Key Areas of Clinical Interests: Acute rehab, post-stroke rehabilitation, NMES, clinical education
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Personal Interests: My family, Travel, Sewing, Swimming, Soccer, Ultimate Frisbee, Cooking
Kelley Foley M.S. CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
Board Certification: CCC Clinical Competency from ASHA; Licensed State of Illinois, Vital Stim Certified; Competencies in FEES, VFSS, Trach-Vent Care
Education: B.A. in Communication Disorders and Sciences; M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology
Year Graduated: 1994, 1998
Languages Spoken: English
Professional Membership: ASHA and SIG 13
Key Areas of Clinical Interests: Dysphagia, Neurogenic Speech-Language Disorders, Neurogenic Dysphagia, Oral Care, Trach-Vent, Stroke Recovery, Myo-Fascial Release for Swallowing, Impact of Respiratory Function on Speech-Language and Swallowing, Alternative and Complimentary Treatments for Speech-Language and Swallowing Disorders, Rehabilitation
Personal Interests: Genetic Disorders, Apraxia of Speech, Teaching, Volunteer Work
Jolanta Gorska, PTA
Physical Therapy Assistant
Education: A.D. in Physical Therapy Assistant
Year Graduated: 1986
Professional Membership: American Physical Therapy Association
Key Areas of Clinical Interests: Geriatrics, Orthopedic
Languages Spoken: English, Polish
James Hristodoulopoulos, OTR/L
Inpatient Occupational Therapist
Education: Master's in Occupational Therapy
Year Graduated: 2013
Languages Spoken: English, Greek
Professional Membership: American Occupational Therapy Association
Key Areas of Clinical Interests: Amputations, Critical Care, Stroke Recovery, Low Vision
Personal Interests: Skiing, Cycling, Spending Time With Family and Puppy Reuben
Shaukat Jaffer
Rehab Technician
Education: Bachelor's
Year Graduated: 1984
Languages Spoken: English, Hindi, Urdu
Johanna Klehr MS, OTR/L
Inpatient Occupational Therapist
Education: Governors State University
Year Graduated: 2010
Languages Spoken: English,
Key Areas of Clinical Interests: Acute Care, Critical Illness
Professional Membership: American Occupational Therapy Association
Bridget Kuenstler, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist
Education: Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Northern Illinois University
Year Graduated: 2016
Languages Spoken: English
Professional Memberships: American Physical Therapy Association and Acute Care Section
Key Areas of Clinical Interests: Acute Care, Vestibular Rehabilitation, Orthopedic Post Operative Rehabilitation
Personal Interests: Hiking, Travel, Geology
Leslie Kuhagen, PT, DPT, CEEAA
Doctor of Physical Therapy
Education: B.S. in Kinesiology the College of William and Mary; Doctorate in Physical Therapy at Arcadia University
Year Graduated: 2010
Languages Spoken: English
Professional Membership: American Physical Therapy Association and Academy of Geriatric Physical Therapy
Key Areas of Clinical Interests: Geriatrics, Wound Care, Fall Prevention
Personal Interests: Choral Music, Handcrafts, Cats
Alexander O. Manuel, PT
Physical Therapist
Education: B.S. in Physical Therapy
Year Graduated: 1991
Languages Spoken: English, Tagalog
Professional Membership: IPTA, APTA
Key Areas of Clinical Interests: Geriatric, Orthopedic, Wound Care
Chris Nees, OTR/L, CPAM
Occupational Therapist
Education: Bachelor of Science
Year Graduated: 2001
Languages Spoken: English,
Professional Membership: American Occupational Therapy Association
Key Areas of Clinical Interests: Stroke, Neurology
Personal Interests: Golf, Hiking
Todd Nihiser, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist, Inpatient CCCE
Education: Doctorate in Physical Therapy
Year Graduated: 2004
Languages Spoken: English
Key Areas of Clinical Interests: Acute Rehabilitation, Student Development
Personal Interests:Music, Sports, Urban Adventures
Eddie O'TooleCOTA/L, BBS
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Board Certification: NBCOT
Education: Associate in Applied Science, Wilbur Wright College; Bachelor of Business Studies, University of Limerick
Year Graduated: 2016; 1999
Languages Spoken: English, French, Gaelic
Key Areas of Clinical Interest: Geriatrics, Amputations, Hippotherapy
Personal Interests: Boxing, Golf, Horses
Geraldine Smith
Rehab Technician
Board Certification: C.N.A. Certified
Education: Harold Washington College
Year Graduated: 2001
Languages Spoken: English
Key Areas of Clinical Interests: Speech, Physical and Occupation Therapies
Personal Interests: Scuba Diving, Snorkeling, Skiing, Writing
Brian Triplitt, PTA
Physical Therapist Assistant
Education: B.S. in Psychology at Carthage College; A.A.S. in Physical Therapist Assistant Program at Fox College
Year Graduated: 2014; 2017
Languages Spoken: English
Key Areas of Clinical Interests: Orthopedic, Geriatric
Personal Interests: Lifting Weights, Hiking, Travel, Snowboarding, Cooking
Joseph Vu, PT, DPT
Inpatient Acute Care Physical Therapist
Education: A.T. Still University
Year Graduated: 2017
Languages Spoken: English
Key Areas of Clinical Interests: Acute Care, Orthopedic Post-Operative Rehabilitation
Personal Interests: Tying New Restaurants, Listening to Music, Reading
Sadia Warisi, OTR/L
Inpatient Acute Care Occupational Therapist
Education: B.S. is Psychology at Loyola University of Chicago; Masters of Science in Occupational Therapy at University of Illinois at Chicago
Year Graduated: 2012; 2017
Languages Spoken: English, Urdu, Hindi
Key Areas of Clinical Interests: Neurology, Low Vision, Geriatrics
Personal Interests: Family, Friends, Travel, Sports
Kerith Wolf, COTA/L
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Education: AAS, Wilbur Wright College
Year Graduated: 2014
Languages Spoken: English
Professional Membership: American Occupational Therapy Association
Key Areas of Clinical Interests: Geriatrics
Personal Interests: Dogs, Sewing, Reading Cooking
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For more information, please contact our outreach coordinator at
773-569-1396.
