Our Staff
This clinic was started with one thing in mind. To treat the whole person the way everyone deserves to be treated…the best way possible! For that reason you will only be seen by a licensed physical therapist when you come to Crystal Lake Physical Therapy Inc. and you will receive that therapist’s full undivided attention. Because we don’t use unlicensed support staff to provide your treatment we believe that you will get better faster, which will equate to less money out of your pocket and more time for you to focus on what is important to you.
Emily Craigen, PT, DPT
Emily has over 15 years of experience as a pelvic floor specialist for both men and women and an outpatient orthopedic physical therapist. She graduated from Marquette University with a Doctorate in Physical Therapy. Emily has called Crystal Lake her home for over 30 years and is very passionate about helping her clients achieve their health goals and to bring the best therapy services possible to her hometown.
Emily has over 15 years of experience as a pelvic floor specialist for both men and women and an outpatient orthopedic physical therapist. She graduated from Marquette University with a Doctorate in Physical Therapy. Emily has called Crystal Lake her home for over 30 years and is very passionate about helping her clients achieve their health goals and to bring the best therapy services possible to her hometown.
Sean Superticioso, PT
Sean is a graduate from Riverside College in the Philippines having started his career by the influence of his active lifestyle and group of friends. Having experienced multiple injuries himself, he knows how it feels not to be able to do the simple day to day activities we take for granted. He empowers patients to be able to get back on their feet. Sean has significant outpatient physical therapy experience and he enjoys treating all of the orthopedic conditions that people usually experience. He advocates an active lifestyle to improve not only your physical health, but all aspects of wellness.
Sean is a graduate from Riverside College in the Philippines having started his career by the influence of his active lifestyle and group of friends. Having experienced multiple injuries himself, he knows how it feels not to be able to do the simple day to day activities we take for granted. He empowers patients to be able to get back on their feet. Sean has significant outpatient physical therapy experience and he enjoys treating all of the orthopedic conditions that people usually experience. He advocates an active lifestyle to improve not only your physical health, but all aspects of wellness.
Gem Catama, PTA
Gem is a registered Physical Therapist in the Philippines and a Physical Therapist Assistant in Illinois with more than 20 years of experience. He has treated various patients in different clinical settings. He finally called Crystal Lake, IL his home when he decided to be reunited with his family in 2014 from Victoria, Canada. Gem believes in a HOLISTIC approach in the treatment of various medical conditions. He is very passionate and always considers this career as a mission. Come and see him and experience Holistic care!
Gem is a registered Physical Therapist in the Philippines and a Physical Therapist Assistant in Illinois with more than 20 years of experience. He has treated various patients in different clinical settings. He finally called Crystal Lake, IL his home when he decided to be reunited with his family in 2014 from Victoria, Canada. Gem believes in a HOLISTIC approach in the treatment of various medical conditions. He is very passionate and always considers this career as a mission. Come and see him and experience Holistic care!
Cortney Fowles, PT, DPT, OCS, MS, ATC, CSCS
Cortney attended the University of St. Augustine for Health Science in St. Augustine Florida. She also has a degree in Athletic Training and Exercise Physiology from Illinois State University. Cortney has worked in the outpatient setting for over 15 years. She has been taking courses through the Institute of Physical Arts and utilizing this style of treatment in her care of her patients with focus on a more functional and holistic approach. She also enjoys treating pre/post natal and vestibular patients.
Cortney attended the University of St. Augustine for Health Science in St. Augustine Florida. She also has a degree in Athletic Training and Exercise Physiology from Illinois State University. Cortney has worked in the outpatient setting for over 15 years. She has been taking courses through the Institute of Physical Arts and utilizing this style of treatment in her care of her patients with focus on a more functional and holistic approach. She also enjoys treating pre/post natal and vestibular patients.
Cassie Hefley, PT, DPT
Cassie graduated from The University of St. Augustine in 2007 with her Doctorate in Physical Therapy. She became passionate about PT after being a patient due to various sport injuries in high school. She has expertise in manual therapy and is certified in Returning Athletes to Sport and instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization. She is currently working towards a certification in Women’s Health. She has spent her career in outpatient orthopedics and loves helping patients reach their goals.
Cassie graduated from The University of St. Augustine in 2007 with her Doctorate in Physical Therapy. She became passionate about PT after being a patient due to various sport injuries in high school. She has expertise in manual therapy and is certified in Returning Athletes to Sport and instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization. She is currently working towards a certification in Women’s Health. She has spent her career in outpatient orthopedics and loves helping patients reach their goals.
Laura Yoder -- Practice Manager
Laura is following a spiritual journey and fully believes our practice is exactly what you have been looking for. She feels right at home with her 20+ years of customer service experience. Laura prides herself on the personal connections she makes with each and every patient she encounters and truly cares about their successful path to well being. Laura is a very social, friendly, funny and outgoing addition to our team. As a busy wife and mother, she has five dogs and enjoys all things nature, photography, yoga and meditation. Born in Chicago, she currently calls Round Lake her home.
Laura is following a spiritual journey and fully believes our practice is exactly what you have been looking for. She feels right at home with her 20+ years of customer service experience. Laura prides herself on the personal connections she makes with each and every patient she encounters and truly cares about their successful path to well being. Laura is a very social, friendly, funny and outgoing addition to our team. As a busy wife and mother, she has five dogs and enjoys all things nature, photography, yoga and meditation. Born in Chicago, she currently calls Round Lake her home.