Anna Celeste Coates, ACE Trainer, Tech
Anna Coates received her Bachelor of Science in 2015 from Northern Illinois University with an emphasis in Pre-Physical Therapy. Anna joined the Creative Therapeutics team after observing in our...
View ArticleCara Cazier
Cara Cazier joined the Creative Therapeutics’ team in the summer of 2015. She loves being able to learn more about the profession she is pursuing every time she comes to work. In Fall 2018, Cara will...
View ArticleLane Kiczula, LMT
Lane Kiczula LMT, CYT-200 , graduated from Cortiva Institute of Massage Therapy, in April 2013. Lane trained in Swedish, myofascial, and sports massage, with additional certifications in aromatherapy...
View ArticleSamantha Eakes, DPT
Samantha Eakes received her doctorate in physical therapy from NIU in 2016. While studying at NIU, Sam played for the women’s volleyball team (check out a game during the season–they’re a blast!),...
View ArticleErica Vega, LMT
Erica Vega graduated from Kishwaukee College’s therapeutic massage program. She trained in various modalities and has particular interest in deep tissue, myofascial release, and stretching. After...
View ArticleMichael Reuland, DPT, CSCS
Michael Reuland received his doctorate in physical therapy from NIU in May 2018 after completing his undergraduate education there in 2015. In 2016, he became a certified strength and conditioning...
View ArticleTara Drake
Tara Drake was born and raised in DeKalb. Tara has worked in the Healthcare Industry as a Receptionist for 20 years. In her free time Tara enjoys heading north to her cabin with her husband and...
View ArticleCindy Benard, RYT
Cindy has been acting as our Chief Financial Officer nearly since the founding of our clinic. Her organizational skills, ability to solve problems, and facility with numbers have been crucial to our...
View ArticleMark Mattson
As the co-owner of Creative Therapeutics along with wife, Lynn, Mark wears many hats: marketing, business development, videographer, and carpenter. He credits Creative Therapeutics with helping him get...
View ArticleBeverlee Burke, RYT
Beverlee Burke has been practicing yoga since 1993 and teaching it since 2000. Her practice has guided and supported her through numerous life transitions large and small, most recently her move to...
View ArticleJustin Hoffman, Personal Trainer
Justin is a current graduate student completing a Master of Science degree in exercise physiology and a certificate in sports psychology. He graduated from Northern Illinois University in May of 2018...
View ArticleHolly Dybas, DPT
Holly Dybas, PT, DPT graduated from Northern Illinois University with a bachelor’s degree in health and human science in 2016. She received her doctorate in physical therapy from Northern Illinois...
View ArticleMechelle Larive
Mechelle Larive has been working at the front desk at Creative Therapeutics since July 2019. She and her husband moved from Tulsa, Oklahoma, to Dekalb in September 2017. They have four children, one...
View ArticleKristin Johnson, PT Tech, Certified Personal Trainer
Born and raised in Dekalb, Kristin began her undergraduate studies at Illinois State University majoring in kinesiology and minoring in athletic coaching. She earned her personal training certificate...
View ArticleCindy Benard, RYT
Cindy has been acting as our Chief Financial Officer nearly since the founding of our clinic. Her organizational skills, ability to solve problems, and facility with numbers have been crucial to our...
View ArticleIsmail Munoz, PT Tech
Ismael Munoz is a tech for Doctors of Physical Therapy, working part of the week here at Creative Therapeutics, splitting his time between DeKalb and our clinic in Geneva. His role involves assisting...
View ArticleTara Drake
Tara Drake was born and raised in DeKalb. Tara has worked in the Healthcare Industry as a Receptionist for 20 years. In her free time Tara enjoys heading north to her cabin with her husband and...
View ArticleTim Griffin
Tim Griffin has practiced meditation daily for forty years and T’ai Chi Chu’an for twelve years. He has been a teacher of all levels of students from kindergarten through graduate school since 1976. He...
View ArticleAllison Johnson, RYT
Throughout her life, Allison Johnson has been practicing and studying yoga. She recently studied at the Himalayan Yoga and Meditation Center in Palatine, IL, earning a 200 hour teacher training...
View ArticleBharat Kalra, LMT
Bharat Kalra, LMT, brings over 15 years of experience in wellness and healing practice. In addition to teaching Guided Meditation at Creative Therapeutics, Bharat is a licensed massage therapist with...
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