Meet the Therapists

	Theresa Delvo, Director of Rehabiliation Services Physical Therapist Theresa received her bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy from Washington University in St. Louis. Theresa is currently West Central Vice Chair for the Illinois Physical Therapy Association. Her professional interests focus on spine treatment, education and training to industry, workplace injury reduction and industrial rehabilitation.
	Gail Johnson Physical Therapist Gail Johnson, PT, MPT, comes to us from Maryville University of St. Louis. Gail has interests in manual therapy, orthopedic and neuromuscular disorders.
	Duane Meyer Physical Therapist Duane received his physical therapy degree from the University of Iowa. Duane has worked in hospital and private practice settings for over 30 years. Clinical interests are primarily in orthopedics and neuromuscular disorders.
	Pat Townsend Physical Therapist Pat received her bachelor's degree from St. Louis University. Pat has a professional interest in orthopedics with a special focus on spinal treatment, especially osteoporosis.
	Joe Williams Physical Therapist Joe received his bachelor's degree from St. Louis University. His professional specialty is orthopedics, but he also has a broad background that includes neurological rehabiliation and geriatrics.
	Sherry Jankuski Occupational Therapist Sherry received her bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy from Misericordia University. Her professional specialty is upper extremity rehab, including the elbow, wrist, and hand.
	Tressa Besserman Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant Tressa received her Associate’s Degree from the Academy of Health Sciences in Ft. Sam Houston while she was serving in the United States Air Force. She brings to our team 17 years of a broad range of experience, including work hardening, geriatrics, and pediatrics.
	Jessica Blackburn Physical Therapy Assistant Jessica received her Associate’s Degree in Applied Arts/Sciences-Physical Therapy Assistant and her B.S. Degree in Rehabilitation Services from Southern Illinois University, Carbondale. Most of her experiences have been in out-patient settings with interests in orthopedics and aquatic therapy.
	Theresa Walz Physical Therapist Assistant Theresa graduated from Lincoln Land Community College and has worked in the outpatient and hospital setting for 9 years. Her clinical interests are in orthopedics, particularly joint replacements. She also enjoys aquatic therapy and pediatric therapy.
	Tara Temple Physican Therapist Assistant Tara graduated from Black Hawk College in Moline with her Applied Science degree - PTA. Her professional interests include orthopedics, joint replacements, and aquatics.
	Debbie Holtz Licensed Massage Therapist Debbie graduated from MTI in Oct 2009. She specializes in the following massage services: Sports, Swedish, Pre and Post natal. In terms of massage therapy she offers the following services: Neuromuscular in hands and arms, deep tissue and trigger point. To schedule a massage, please call 217-547-9108.