Judith Florendo has been a physical therapist since graduating from the University of Illinois in 1984. Her earlier career spanned working in several More>
Bertha Rivera Golem graduated from the University of Illinois in 2005 with a Doctorate in Physical Therapy. Since becoming a Physical Therapist, More>
Karen Weeks graduated from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 1997 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Biology and from Midwestern University in 2000 More>
Bethany Hansen graduated from Northwestern University in 2003 with a Doctorate in Physical Therapy. For the past 8 years Bethany has worked in an outpatient Physical Therapy setting More>
Mission
To provide expert hands-on evaluation and treatment of individuals with pelvic, core, and spine problems.
This is accomplished by experienced physical therapists who specialize in treating men and women with complex and multi-faceted problems...More>
Judith Florendo has been a physical therapist since graduating from the University of Illinois in 1984. She currently is enrolled in the DPT program at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science with an expected date of completion, Fall 2011. Her earlier career spanned working in several areas of physical therapy: acute care, including trauma and wound care, geriatrics, orthopedics, sports medicine, clinical education, and administration. Since 1997 she has been working exclusively with patients having a wide variety of pelvic and related spinal problems that are often chronic or long standing in nature. This area of physical therapy can be quite complex, and Judith finds the challenge of helping individuals eliminate pain and achieve their goals stimulating and immensely satisfying. Professional membership/activities:
American Physical Therapy Association (Section on Women’s Health)
Private Practice Section
International Pelvic Pain Society
National Vulvodynia Association
International Urogynecology Association
Endometriosis Association
Society of Urological Nurses and Associates
Board member, Women's Health Foundation
Chicagoland Pelvic Floor Research Consortium
Faculty, Herman & Wallace Pelvic Rehabilitation Institute
Team member, Program in Integrative Sexual Medicine at the University of Chicago
Bertha Rivera Golem graduated from the University of Illinois in 2005 with a Doctorate in Physical Therapy. Since becoming a Physical Therapist, Bertha has practiced in an outpatient pelvic floor and orthopedic setting working with clients with a wide variety of diagnoses, from sports-related injuries to post-partum rehabilitation. She is a clinical instructor to DPT students and specializes in pelvic floor function, dysfunction and treatment for both male and female patients. Her post-graduate training includes coursework in pelvic girdle pain in pregnancy and post-partum; sacroiliac joint treatment; and soft tissue and joint mobilization. Professional membership/activities:
Chicagoland Pelvic Floor Research Consortium
Karen Weeks graduated from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 1997 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Biology and from Midwestern University in 2000 with a Master’s of Physical Therapy Degree. Since becoming a Physical Therapist, Karen has practiced in an Outpatient Orthopedic setting, working with clients with a wide variety of problems, from sports-related injuries to post-partum rehabilitation. She specializes in women’s health and pelvic rehab for both men and women. Karen is also a Certified Manual Lymph Drainage Therapist and has been treating Lymphedema, a dysfunction of the lymph system, since 2001. Professional memberships/activities:
American Physical Therapy Association
LAPTA Section on Women’s Health
Chicagoland Pelvic Floor Research Consortium
Certified Manual Lymph Drainage Therapist
Bethany Hansen graduated from Northwestern University in 2003 with a Doctorate in Physical Therapy. For the past 8 years Bethany has worked in an outpatient Physical Therapy setting treating both women's health pelvic floor and orthopaedic patient populations. Her treatment philosophy incorporates current research with a focus on manual therapy, including soft tissue mobilization, muscle energy technique, and joint mobilization, and patient education. She specializes in pelvic girdle pain and dysfunction, bowel and bladder dysfunction, and peri-natal dysfunction.
Office Location 600 North McClurg Court Suite A312 Chicago, Illinois 60611
Judith Florendo has been a physical therapist since graduating from the University of Illinois in 1984. She currently is enrolled in the DPT program at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science with an expected date of completion, Fall 2011. Her earlier career spanned working in several areas of physical therapy: acute care, including trauma and wound care, geriatrics, orthopedics, sports medicine, clinical education, and administration. Since 1997 she has been working exclusively with patients having a wide variety of pelvic and related spinal problems that are often chronic or long standing in nature. This area of physical therapy can be quite complex, and Judith finds the challenge of helping individuals eliminate pain and achieve their goals stimulating and immensely satisfying.
Bertha Rivera Golem graduated from the University of Illinois in 2005 with a Doctorate in Physical Therapy. Since becoming a Physical Therapist, Bertha has practiced in an outpatient pelvic floor and orthopedic setting working with clients with a wide variety of diagnoses, from sports-related injuries to post-partum rehabilitation. She is a clinical instructor to DPT students and specializes in pelvic floor function, dysfunction and treatment for both male and female patients. Her post-graduate training includes coursework in pelvic girdle pain in pregnancy and post-partum; sacroiliac joint treatment; and soft tissue and joint mobilization.
Karen Weeks graduated from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 1997 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Biology and from Midwestern University in 2000 with a Master’s of Physical Therapy Degree. Since becoming a Physical Therapist, Karen has practiced in an Outpatient Orthopedic setting, working with clients with a wide variety of problems, from sports-related injuries to post-partum rehabilitation. She specializes in women’s health and pelvic rehab for both men and women. Karen is also a Certified Manual Lymph Drainage Therapist and has been treating Lymphedema, a dysfunction of the lymph system, since 2001. 
Bethany Hansen graduated from Northwestern University in 2003 with a Doctorate in Physical Therapy. For the past 8 years Bethany has worked in an outpatient Physical Therapy setting treating both women's health pelvic floor and orthopaedic patient populations. Her treatment philosophy incorporates current research with a focus on manual therapy, including soft tissue mobilization, muscle energy technique, and joint mobilization, and patient education. She specializes in pelvic girdle pain and dysfunction, bowel and bladder dysfunction, and peri-natal dysfunction.