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 12 years of experience as a pelvic floor specialist and 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 12 years of experience as a pelvic floor specialist and 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.
Alicia Magro, PT, MPT
Alicia graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a masters in physical therapy and has over 10 years of experience treating various diagnoses in an outpatient orthopedic setting. She has a specialty treating the pediatric population as well as those diagnosed with hip dysfunctions. She has a passion for educating her patients to ensure the best possible outcomes and loves serving the community in which she lives.
Alicia graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a masters in physical therapy and has over 10 years of experience treating various diagnoses in an outpatient orthopedic setting. She has a specialty treating the pediatric population as well as those diagnosed with hip dysfunctions. She has a passion for educating her patients to ensure the best possible outcomes and loves serving the community in which she lives.
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!
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Brianne McGrath, PT, DPT
Brianne graduated in 2018 from Carroll University with her doctorate of physical therapy. She is a Crystal Lake native who enjoys working with individuals with a variety of injuries/conditions. Although she does find the ankle to be the most interesting. She loves getting to know each patient and their interests. Brianne originally became interested in the physical therapy profession after having to attend therapy for 6 months for her ankle. She has her bachelor of science degree in Exercise Science and uses those skills to create effective and fun exercises for her patients. Alecia Grounds, PT, DPT Alecia graduated from Carroll University in Waukesha Wisconsin with her doctorate in physical therapy in 2011. Her initial passion for physical therapy started when she volunteered as a student athletic trainer and was able to help athletes return to their sport. She has over 7 years experience and has worked with a variety of different diagnoses. She loves taking physical therapy continuing education classes to become familiar with different treatment techniques to help her patients improve. She has a specialty treating runners. She is also currently working on her certification for dry needling. |
Tara Henke—Office Manager
Tara has worked in the medical field for 15 years. With years of experience in non-clinical patient care, insurance verification, and referral/preauthorization management you can be confident she will be able to assist you with questions or concerns. She has a strong commitment to the community and strives to provide the best customer service and excellence during each and every visit.
Tara has worked in the medical field for 15 years. With years of experience in non-clinical patient care, insurance verification, and referral/preauthorization management you can be confident she will be able to assist you with questions or concerns. She has a strong commitment to the community and strives to provide the best customer service and excellence during each and every visit.