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 14 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 14 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.
Alyssa Pollastrini, PT, DPT
Alyssa graduated from Carroll University with her Doctorate of Physical Therapy. Her passion for physical therapy began after she experienced the benefits of physical therapy for a whiplash injury from a skiing accident in high school. She enjoys outpatient orthopedics and loves working with a variety of conditions. Alyssa also enjoys working with the Parkinson's community and has participated in Rock Steady boxing, an exercise class that incorporates non-contact boxing for the Parkinson's population. She is excited to serve the Crystal Lake community and will strive to always give the best quality of care!
Alyssa graduated from Carroll University with her Doctorate of Physical Therapy. Her passion for physical therapy began after she experienced the benefits of physical therapy for a whiplash injury from a skiing accident in high school. She enjoys outpatient orthopedics and loves working with a variety of conditions. Alyssa also enjoys working with the Parkinson's community and has participated in Rock Steady boxing, an exercise class that incorporates non-contact boxing for the Parkinson's population. She is excited to serve the Crystal Lake community and will strive to always give the best quality of care!
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!
Tara Northway--Practice 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.