About Us

We are a physical therapist-owned, health and wellness provider that serves the greater Chicagoland area. We provide skilled rehabilitation services in the comfort and convenience of your home.

At Allied Therapy Partners we provide one-on-one skilled services. Our specialists develop individualized care plans tailored to your goals. We foster collaborative relationships and work alongside you every step of the way.

Meet The Team

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Jessica Kerr, PT

Doctor of Physical Therapy

 

Jessica is a founder and a licensed Doctor of Physical Therapy. She received her B.S. in Kinesiology with an emphasis on exercise and health promotion and her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from the University of Illinois at Chicago.

Jessica is passionate about all things related to birth and babies and enjoys supporting individuals throughout their prenatal and postpartum journeys. Her interest in prenatal and postpartum care started after her own pregnancy. She successfully rehabilitated herself after a diagnosis of diastasis and was able to return to Ironman training and weightlifting soon after the birth of her daughter.

Jessica is skilled in working with individuals with pelvic floor dysfunction or those who are pregnant or postpartum. She is a trained Herman and Wallace pelvic health provider and obtained her certification as a Pregnancy and Postpartum Corrective Exercise Specialist.

Jessica also loves working with children and has experience treating infants and children in their home and community environments.

In her free time, Jessica enjoys running, weightlifting and racing long-distance triathlons. She has completed 5 Ironman triathlons, 2 half-Ironman triathlons, a marathon and numerous olympic and sprint distance triathlons. Jessica believes that movement is medicine and is diligent in incorporating exercise in her daily routines.

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Dan Lankenau, PT

Doctor of Physical Therapy

 

Dan is a founder and a licensed Doctor of Physical Therapy. He completed his B.S. in Kinesiology, with an emphasis in exercise and health promotion and Doctor of Physical Therapy degree at the University of Illinois at Chicago.

Dan specializes in treating adolescents and adults with a variety of musculoskeletal and post surgical conditions. He takes great joy in helping others to push past their perceived limits and achieve their full physical potential.

Dan enjoys travel, cooking and long walks with his dog, Buster. His favorite forms of physical activity are Muay Thai kickboxing, running and powerlifting. Dan has completed numerous long distance races including half and full marathons. He believes that humans were meant to move and that regular physical activity is essential for both physical and mental health.

Jessica LaRiviere, PT

Pelvic Health and Orthopedic Physical Therapist

 

Jessica LaRiviere, PT, DPT is a pelvic health and orthopedic therapist with years of experience in many settings. She received her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Simmons University in Boston, MA, in 2013, and before that, was a mechanical engineer for 7 years. She has worked in a variety of settings and locations throughout the country, allowing her to gain experience in the many complexities of healthcare. She has worked with people with spinal cord injuries, athletes and runners, elderly folks with dementia, and many others in between. 

Jessie became interested in pursuing pelvic health PT because she believes in helping people with pregnancy, postpartum struggles, and health issues that may be stigmatized or less talked about. Jessie works to make her patients feel heard and empowered. She also brings a trauma-informed lens to her sessions, giving her clients the space to feel safe. 

Jessie is certified in the Selective Functional Movement Assessment (SFMA), which utilizes full-body assessment and therapy techniques to treat the body as the whole, complex person.

Jessie loves to explore, and has traveled to many places including several months solo in Australia and New Zealand. She enjoys many outdoor adventures, trying new types of exercise and hobbies, and spending as much time with loved ones as she can.

Rebekah Wolinetz, PT, DPT

Pelvic Health Physical Therapist

 

Rebekah is a Physical Therapist passionate about helping anyone who has a pelvis and pelvic floor. She has been treating this population for most of her PT career and recently completed a residency program focused entirely on further advancement of her knowledge and treatment for pelvic floor dysfunction. Since then, she obtained her Women’s Health Clinical Specialist Board Certification (WCS) and her Pelvic Rehabilitation Practitioner Certification (PRPC). She is currently working on completing her Pregnancy and Postpartum Corrective Exercise certification. Rebekah is always striving to gain the most knowledge that she can for her patients.

Her goal for her patients is to create a safe, comfortable space to help find and treat underlying causes that might be affecting their pelvic floor. This might include treating a totally different body part that doesn’t seem at all related to the pelvic floor, but because it could be influencing the pelvic floor dysfunction it’s important to treat it!

When she’s not working, she likes to travel, walk in the forest, bake, hang out with her friends and family, and catch up on 90-Day Fiancé.

Carson Mumma, OTD/L

Pediatric Occupational Therapist

 

Carson Mumma is a board certified and licensed Occupational Therapist (OTR/L) and early intervention certified. Carson obtained her Masters of Science in Occupational Therapy at Philadelphia University and continued her education while working as an Occupational Therapist to obtain her Occupational Therapy Doctorate (OTD) at the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC).

Carson has over a decade of experience working with a variety of populations and settings including adult, mental health and pediatric settings. Carson has also worked in roles as clinical manager, supervisor and mentor. Carson has extensive continuing education in MNRI (a reflex integration technique) and incorporates this into her practice.

Carson is dedicated and passionate, supporting clients and their families through holistic, play-based, client/family centered Occupational Therapy. She has been on both sides of the therapeutic relationship for both herself and her child, giving her a unique perspective. Carson believes in the importance of creating meaningful connections and the profound impact of collaborative relationships.

Outside of providing OT services, Carson enjoys spending time with friends and family, being a mama to two littles, spending time in nature and doing yoga.

Melissa Pugh, PT, MPT

Pediatric Physical Therapist

 

Melissa Pugh, PT, MPT, is a pediatric and an orthopedic physical therapist with years of experience treating patients of all ages. She received her Bachelors of Health Sciences and Masters of Physical Therapy from Northern Illinois University. She has worked in various outpatient clinics, working with all ages and conditions and focuses on creating a wonderful connection with her patients to help them reach the maximum benefit from therapy.

Melissa's passion for pediatric physical therapy and Early Intervention came after her son had to undergo a year of speech therapy through Early Intervention.

Melissa loves to spend time with her husband, 3 year old son, two dogs and her cat. She is an avid crafter and reader.

Kaitlyn Schultz, OTR/L

Pediatric Occupational Therapist

 

Kaitlyn Schultz is a board certified and licensed Occupational Therapist (OTR/L). Kaitlyn earned her Doctor of Occupational Therapy degree (OTD) from the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC). Kaitlyn has experience working in a variety of settings and with various populations, including adult acute care, pediatric acute care, and pediatric outpatient clinics. 

Kaitlyn’s passion for pediatrics flourished during her time interning at a children’s hospital in Charleston, SC. She also developed a passion for Early Intervention after helping create discharge plans for patients following discharge from the children’s hospital, many of which included Early Intervention. Kaitlyn is dedicated to helping children reach their full potential and is eager to work hand in hand with families in order to provide interventions that meet the specific needs of each child. 

Outside of being an OT, Kaitlyn enjoys spending time with friends and family, traveling and exploring in nature.

Yu Zhao, OTR/L

Pediatric Occupational Therapist

 

Yu is a board-certified and licensed Occupational Therapist (OTR/L) who completed her rigorous training in the esteemed occupational therapy master's program at the University of Illinois Chicago. With a rich professional background, Yu initially thrived as a certified bilingual Montessori early childhood educator and teacher trainer, bringing a wealth of expertise to her current role of pediatric OT. Yu has amassed valuable clinical experience across diverse pediatric settings, including clinics, schools, and hospitals. She is dedicated to serving children facing a spectrum of developmental and physical challenges, as well as those with complex medical needs. 

Yu's interest in early intervention was sparked by her work with young children and families during her time providing services at a pediatric hospital. Firmly rooted in a family-centered approach, she believes in the profound impact of promoting young children's health, independence, and participation in life within their natural environment. As a mother herself, Yu brings a unique perspective, readily meeting families where they are and emphasizing with their dreams and challenges. Yu is not just an Occupational Therapist; she is a compassionate advocate, actively engaging families in a collaborative problem-solving process to help their children achieve full potential in life.

Beyond her professional role, Yu finds joy in cooking for loved ones, spending time in nature, and staying active through running and yoga practice.

Emma Gelberg, OTR/L

Pediatric Occupational Therapist

 

Emma Gelberg is a licensed Occupational Therapist (OTR/L) and is certified in Early Intervention Services. Emma received her Masters from Elmhurst University.  She has a passion for helping children reach their highest potential. Emma has had a variety of experiences with children aging from 6 months to 12 years of age with diverse diagnoses. 

Emma is a dedicated and enthusiastic therapist whose goals are to support families, help children reach their developmental milestones, and increase children’s overall skills. She uses a play-based approach to engage her clients. Emma believes it is crucial to collaborate with the entire family and other providers to deliver the best and most holistic therapy for her clients. In her free time Emma enjoys spending time with her friends and family, walking on the lakefront, and reading. 

Hannah Brakarsh

Office Manager

 

Hannah is a University of Wisconsin Eau Claire graduate with a bachelor's degree in exercise science. Hannah is responsible for keeping the wheels running at Allied Therapy Partners.

She loves to be active whether it be a hike, a run, an Ironman triathlon, or something else. Hannah likes to help others even if it is behind the scenes doing administration work.