Body Parts
Back & Neck
Elbow
Foot & Ankle
Hip
Knee
Shoulder
Sports Medicine
Blood Flow Restriction (BFR)
Graston
Kinesio-taping
Manual Therapy
Karen is the Associate Director of Rehab Services at Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush. She began her career as an athletic trainer and then as a physical therapist, covering a variety of venues and events including high school athletics and professional sports.
Before joining MOR, Karen worked for Edward-Elmhurst Health for nearly 24 years. There, she advanced to System Director of Rehab Services, overseeing two acute care hospitals and 15 outpatient locations. As a Board-Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist, she managed multiple disciplines and specialties, focusing on Orthopedics and Sports Medicine.
Karen's extensive experience and passion for orthopedics led her to join MOR in 2021, where she continues to drive excellence in rehab services.
Undergraduate Degree
Sports Medicine, Lewis University, Romeoville, IL
Graduate Degree
Master’s Degree, Physical Therapy, Northwestern University, Chicago IL
Professional Certifications
National Athletic Trainer’s Association
American Physical Therapy Association
Illinois Physical Therapy Association