Sarah Greenhagen, PT, DPT, GCS 

is a board-certified geriatric Physical Therapist who specializes in the process of aging. She is committed to bringing health and wellness to the masses, most notably through her creation of the WellBatavia Expo and her involvement on the Academy of Prevention and Health Promotion Therapies with the Healthy Aging Initiative.

She has developed successful Balance and Strength programs to reduce falling and specializes in treating Osteoporosis, Arthritis Pain, Diabetes, High Blood Pressure and Difficulty Walking.  She uses a multi-factorial approach to build a comprehensive picture of heath, providing effective movement, nutrition, and sleep solutions. She prioritizes listening to your dreams and concerns, and finding unique solutions to every problem at hand.

Jason Robinson, PT, SCS, CF-L1

is a board-certified Sports Physical Therapist, a strength coach, and a functional movement expert. He has an extensive background in collegiate and pro sports serving as team PT for Northern Illinois University’s baseball, softball and volleyball athletes. He also participates in a Healthy Childhood initiative meant to establish standards of practice for school aged children.

He applies his athletic approach to a wide variety of patient types to help them move robustly throughout all stages of life and collaborates with other healthcare and fitness professionals to facilitate health and wellness transformation through a more holistic model.

Amberlyn Vaughan, PT, DPT, CCS

Amberlyn Vaughan is a board-certified Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Specialist with a doctorate of PT. Amberlyn Worked in outpatient orthopedic, geriatric and workers compensation for 5 years. She later spent one year at the VA in Ann Arbor, Michigan, as a cardiopulmonary resident, moving into a faculty and mentoring position for incoming residences for the cardiopulmonary program. Her extensive cardio-pulmonary experience includes running the outpatient cardiac rehab and pulmonary rehab programs and home health cardiac rehab program at the VA. Most recently, Amberlyn was adjunct faculty for NIU PT program and guest lecturer for  Beaumont Cardiopulmonary Symposium for 2016 and 2017.

Joe Palasiewicz, SPT

Is a 3rd year physical therapy student at Northern Illinois University. Joe, a native of Somonauk, graduated in 2013 and then attended Benedictine University where he pitched for four years and received his Bachelor of Science in Physics. Joe has toured different parts of the country learning from some of the greatest minds in the field of baseball performance. He has had the opportunity to see first hand the processes implemented at the American Sports Medicine Institute as well as at Driveline Baseball. 

Joe integrates his knowledge of the physical sciences with his knowledge of the human body to optimize sports specific performance. He believes thoroughly in building the athlete from the ground up so that they are mentally, emotionally, and physically prepared to handle the stresses of athletics at all levels.  

Jessica Brugman, SPT
Will be graduating with her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Northwestern University in April. Jessica is originally from North Carolina, and completed her Bachelor’s Degree in Molecular and Cellular Biology at Vanderbilt University. After undergrad, she spent one year working as a physical therapy technician and front office assistant in an outpatient orthopedic setting before returning to school to work on her doctorate degree.

Jessica is passionate about physical therapy as a means to help people improve their quality of life. She has gained experience helping people from infancy to older adulthood achieve their mobility goals and engage in the activities that help them feel happy and confident in their ability to move.   

Fun Fact: Jessica can sew her own clothes! She has sewn dresses, skirts, shirts, and queen sized comforters.

Sean Miller, SPT

Is a 3rd year physical therapy student at Northern Illinois University who will graduate from the NIU DPT Program on May 8th.  Sean, a resident of Sycamore, graduated high school in 2001 and then attended Northern Illinois University where he continued his passion for fitness and nutrition.   He received his Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics in 2006 and pursued an ACSM certification to become a personal trainer.   Sean created individualized fitness plans for his clients, while providing motivation to help them achieve their goals.  Along the way, Sean has competed in a bodybuilding competition, tested his abilities with CrossFit, and is currently utilizing calisthenics as a means to push his fitness abilities.

Sean integrates his growing knowledge of the physical rehabilitation with his understanding of the human body to optimize mobility, functionality, and strength.  He believes it is his personal mission to help others see that what they may deem as being impossible, is in fact, possible.

Fun Fact: Sean can perform finger-tip push-ups with as little as 3 fingers on each hand!

James Stubbs