About Us
We help you to overcome your barriers so that you can achieve your life goals. We show you how to recover from your injury and improve your quality of life.
The Clinicians
Rachel Richard, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist at Elevate Physical Therapy and Fitness
Credentials
- Licensed Physical Therapist by the State of Illinois (PT)
- Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT), University of Illinois at Chicago
- Bachelor of Science in Health and Human Performance, University of Louisville
Experience
- 5+ years treating orthopedic and pelvic conditions
Professional Development
- Dry Needling: Myopain DN I and II
- Pelvic Floor Level 1 -Female Pelvic Floor Function, Dysfunction, and Treatment (Herman & Wallace Pelvic Rehabilitation Institute)
- Pelvic Floor Level 2 – Function, Dysfunction, and Treatment: Colorectal and Coccyx Conditions, Pudendal Nerve Dysfunction (Herman & Wallace Pelvic Rehabilitation Institute)
- Certified ASTYM Provider
Sean McInerney, PT, DPT, OCS
Physical Therapist at Elevate Physical Therapy and Fitness
Credentials
- Licensed Physical Therapist by the State of Illinois (PT)
- Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT), Saint Louis University
- Board-Certified Orthopaedic Clinical Specialist (OCS)
Experience
- 8+ years treating orthopedic conditions
- Residency trained in orthopedic physical therapy at UIC
Professional Development
- Presenter – APTA Combined Sections Meeting February 2020
- Presenter – IPTA Revitalize April 2018
- Presenter – APTA Combined Sections Meeting February 2017
- Publication – Journal of Orthopedic and Sports Physical Therapy September 2017
Daniel Wrzosek, PT, DPT, OCS
Physical Therapist at Elevate Physical Therapy and Fitness
Credibility
- Licensed Physical Therapist by the State of Illinois (PT), 2014
- Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT), Saint Louis University, 2014
- Board-Certified Orthopaedic Clinical Specialist (OCS), 2017
- Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science, Saint Louis University, 2012
Experience
- 9+ years treating orthopedic conditions
Professional Development
- Clinical Athlete Forum, 2019
- Functional Dry Needling Lv. 1, 2018
- Institute of Physical Art: PNF, 2017
- Institute of Physical Art: Upper Quadrant, 2016
- Science of Running Medicine, 2015
- SFMA Lv. I, 2015
- IPA: Functional Mobilization I and II, 2015
- Video Gait Analysis Training, 2015
- FMS Lv. I and II, 2014
Our Story
Elevate was founded to create a different model for physical therapy. Elevate prides itself on always providing 1 on 1, individualized care with their clients. This model allows clients to achieve their goals quicker and return to normal life.
The Elevate clinicians emphasize the use of objective testing and numerical tracking of goals. No matter the clients goal, he or she will benefit from the use of data to help reach that goal.
If you believe that we can help you or you are just curious to learn more about what makes our care special, please contact us. We would love to hear from you.