Celebrating Physical Therapy Month: Empowering Movement, Restoring Lives
October marks National Physical Therapy Month, a time to recognize and celebrate the transformative work of physical therapists, physical therapist assistants, and the entire rehab team. These dedicated professionals help people of all ages regain mobility, reduce pain, and improve their quality of life through evidence-based care and compassionate support.
Why Physical Therapy Matters
Physical therapy is more than just recovery—it’s about empowerment. Whether you’re healing from surgery, managing chronic pain, recovering from an injury, or improving balance and strength, physical therapists create personalized plans that help you move better and live stronger.
Some key benefits of physical therapy include:
- Pain management
- Improved mobility and function
- Recovery from injury or surgery
- Fall prevention and balance training
- Management of chronic conditions like arthritis, diabetes, and heart disease
This year’s theme is “Movement for Life”
- To stay active and independent as they age
- Prevent injuries before they occur
- Build strength and flexibility
Revitalize Physical Therapy
Our physical therapy team communicates with your doctors to focus on your greatest needs after your office visit or procedure. Our therapists offer a private clinic setting with personalized treatment plans presenting a broad range of Orthopedic Rehabilitation. We treat the whole-body including foot, ankle, shoulder, back, hip, knee and more to help patients return to a healthy lifestyle.
Services we provide at Revitalize:
- McKenzie Method
- A movement-based approach of assessment and treatment of the spine, neck and back
- Therapeutic Exercise
- Post-Operative Therapy
- Sports & Work-Related Injuries
- Muscle Strains & Sprains
- Dry Needling & Cupping
- IASTM & Kinesiology Taping
- Therapeutic Modalities
- Functional Movement Assessment
A Shoutout to Our PT Heroes
To all the physical therapists and assistants who work tirelessly to help others move, heal, and thrive—thank you. Your work changes lives every day, and this month, we celebrate your commitment to health, recovery, and resilience.
Meet Beth Beaumont, PT, DPT, MDT, FAFS:
With over 22 years of experience as a physical therapist specializing in orthopedics, Beth is dedicated to helping her patients achieve their functional goals and optimize their quality of life.
Beth is a Fellow of Applied Functional Science, a distinction she earned through The Gray Institute. She is also credentialed in McKenzie Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy. Her passion lies in positively impacting her patients’ lives through movement, enabling them to function optimally in both their work and recreational activities.
Beth cherishes her moments with family and enjoys running outdoors.
EDUCATION
Bachelor’s in Health Science – Purdue University
Master of Science in Physical Therapy – University of Indianapolis
Post-professional Doctor of Physical Therapy – A.T. Still University
Meet Mary Jane Goslin, PTA:
Mary Jane Goslin Physical Therapist Assistant has been with CFFAS since 2020.
Her career interests are many and include areas of spinal cord rehabilitation, prosthetics, orthotics, neurological disease, and cerebral vascular accidents.
Other areas of career experience include, but not limited to, acute care hospital therapy, general surgical post operative management, swing bed rehabilitation and management, total joint replacement rehabilitation, wound management, and geriatric extended care and extensive experience in rehabilitative therapy.
Mary Jane values her many years of experience can offer those skills along with a caring and committed treatment to her clients.
EDUCATION
Physical Therapist Assistant Degree – Oakton Community College
Meet Nick Liberatore PT, DPT:
Nick Liberatore is a board-certified physical therapist specializing in orthopedics. With a deep passion for physical therapy, Nick enjoys working with a diverse range of patients, including athletes, post-surgical individuals, and those dealing with chronic pain. He is certified in dry needling and has pursued continuing education in various areas such as instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization, cupping, taping, and sports medicine.
Nick grew up in Minooka and currently resides there with his wife and son. An avid sports enthusiast, he stays active through running, swimming, cycling, and weightlifting. Nick’s goal as a physical therapist is to provide the highest quality care, helping his patients restore and enhance their movement so they can return to the activities they love.
EDUCATION
Doctor of Physical Therapy – Washington University
Bachelor of Science – Psychology – Illinois Wesleyan University
Meet Robin Morrice PT, DPT:
She has over fourteen years of experience in outpatient orthopedic as well as pediatric settings. She has completed advanced coursework in Dry Needling and Pediatrics. One of her favorite aspects of physical therapy is being able to treat patients of all ages – from babies to older adults. She has experience working with young athletes, especially gymnasts, and enjoys helping patients return to sport activities. She feels that all patients should be given individualized care to help them return to the activities they enjoy.
EDUCATION
Bachelors in Exercise Science – Olivet Nazarene University
Doctor of Physical Therapy – Midwestern University
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