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Meg Naulty, PT, OCS

Meg started Center of Balance on the north side of Chicago in 1996. She has other offices in the area but wanted to combine the many alternative therapy that compliments traditional medicine into one center, hence, Center of Balance. Center of Balance brings a holistic approach to the treatment of Physical Therapy.

Meg combines her broad knowledge as an orthopedic specialist with training in energetic medicine to address her client's aches, pains, dysfunctions, and fears. Don't be surprised if she slips some education and psychology into treatment as a means to teach you how to heal yourself.

Professional Experience:

Meg has lead Center of Balance and her other private offices since 1989. The centers have always specialized in orthopedics, sports, and work related injuries. She came to run her own clinics after setting up such clinics for the hospitals. She felt she could be more effective delivering patient care at one of her own centers.

Within the hospital setting, Meg worked as Director of Rehabilitation from 1989-1993 and again in 1995-1996. Prior to hospital management, she worked as a staff therapist in both in-patient and out-patient areas (1983-1988).

Education:

  • Masters in Rehabilitation Administration from DePaul University, Chicago, 1988
  • Orthopedic Certified Specialist, Board of Specialist of the American Physical Therapy Association, May 1993 and re-certified May 2003.
  • Bachelor's of Science in Physical Therapy, Indiana University, 1983

Recent Continuing Education:

  • Graston: Instrument assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization, Part I and Part II, October 2005 and November 2007 respectively.
  • Beyond Metabolic Syndrome, March 2007
  • Primal Reflex Release Technique, Beginner, Intermediate and Advance, completed November 2006.
  • Mulligan Concepts for the Upper Quadrant, Mobilization with Movement, October 2006

Personal Information:

Meg lives with her ambitious self employed husband, Rick, who also combines humor, the physical body, and the spiritual influences to his training for business clients. Together they share activities of music, theater, family (lots and lots of family; Meg is one of nine siblings). Meg loves to workout, having completed 2 walks this past summer covering over 100 miles in two weekends and raising contributions to help promote breast cancer cures.

Kenneth Sy, PT, OCS, CMP

Kenneth is the newest member of our team. He came to us armed with a goal to become an Orthopedic Certified Specialist, for which he accomplished this past June. His easy going personality combined with his powerful clinical skills, makes him a resource for his clients and his fellow peers.

Kenneth is a life long student, recently taking a course in Financial Investment and a class in Spanish for Physical and Occupational Therapists. Kenneth is of the "techy" generation and is often helping unravel the mysteries of cell phones, computers, and the Internet.

Professional Experience:

Kenneth has worked with Center of Balance since May 2006. He has excelled at quick recovery for acute industrial injuries clients and at manual therapies for orthopedic conditions affecting any joint in the body.

Kenneth came to Center of Balance from several years in an out-patient orthopedic clinic where he provided treatment to orthopedic clients and instructed colleagues on various manual therapy techniques (2003-2006).

He has worked with the geriatric population through home health and Skilled Nursing Facilities, of which he still keeps his hand with part time hours in the evenings and on the weekends. (1997 to present)

Kenneth has also taught at Saint John and Paul College as a Professor of Physical Therapy (1998). He also volunteered as a medical officer for the 1997 World Union Karate-Do Organization.

Education:

  • Orthopedic Certified Specialist, American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties, May 2007
  • Certified Mulligan Practioner, Mulligan Principal Teacher's Association, August 2006
  • Licensed in Physical Therapy - September 1998, Department of Professional Education, State of Illinois
  • Bachelors of Science in Physical Therapy, University of SantoTomas, Manila (1997)

Recent Continued Education:

  1. Kinesio Taping, Fundamentals and Advanced Techniques, August 2007
  2. Total Motion Release: A Different Approach to Pain Relief, June 2007
  3. Strain Counter-Strain for the Spine, April 2007
  4. The McKenzie Institute USA, The Lumbar Spine, June 2006
  5. Women's Health - Treatment for Urogenital Pain and Dysfunction - A Manual Therapy Solution, November 2005.
  6. Beyond Kegels: Bladder Health & the Pelvic Muscle Force Field Advanced Techniques and Special Population, February 2005

Personal Information:

Kenneth resides in Chicago but is in constant contact (text messaging, e-mail, and chat rooms) with his family that is spread across the globe: the Philippines, Japan, and Canada. He has been lucky enough to travel to visit and is appreciative of the free room and board when he gets there.

Andrew Przybysz, PT

Andrew has been the exercise guru at Center of Balance since 1989. His loyal followers have stayed with him over the years because his approach works! He mingles his wonderful humor with a powerful clinical approach that will help you achieve your rehabilitation goals.

His passion for tennis, skiing, volleyball and windsurfing, not to mention the several injuries from which he has had to overcome, gives him a keen perspective with his athletic clients. Andrew's philosophy is to help you achieve a quick recovery that enables you to return to the activities that nourish your life.

Professional Experience:

  • Andrew possesses a Masters Degree in Physical Education and graduated as a Physical Therapist in Poland in 1977.
  • Andrew joined Center of Balance in 1990 and works as a staff therapist with expertise in movement and exercise rehabilitation.
  • Prior to his work with Center of Balance, he worked in various settings including Nursing Homes, Hospital in-patient and out-patient programs, and several out-patient clinics.
  • In Poland, Andrew worked with children at the Rehabilitation Polyclinic for Children and at the Rehabilitation Center in Grammer School in the early to late 1970's.

Education:

  • Licensed in Physical Therapy - December 1988, Department of Professional Education, State Of Illinois
  • Oakton Community College - 1987-8, Des Plaines, Illinois
  • The Institute of Graduate Health Sciences - 1987-8
  • Diploma in Physical Therapy - September 1977, Academy of Physical Education, Warsaw, Poland
  • Masters Degree in Physical Education - June 1971, Academy of Physical Education, Warsaw, Poland

Recent continuing education:

  • Differentia Diagnosis for Nerve Injuries of the Lower Extremities, November 2007
  • Evaluation and Treatment of Shoulder Biomechanics, March 2007
  • Sports Medicine Update - The Female Athleter, November 2006
  • Patello-femoral Knee Pain - Beyond Taping, March 2006
  • Chain Reaction Explosion: Revealing the #D Integrated Isolation of Human Function
  • Kinesio Taping - The Lower Extremity
  • Kinesio Taping - The Upper Extremity

Personal Information:

Andrew is married to his wife of 33 years, with a successful young adult daughter. He speaks English, Polish, and some Russian (from his days in communist Poland).

Ginger Carney, PT

Ginger has come to the world of Physical Therapy from a Naprapathic and Psychology background. This unique combination allows Ginger to use her expert hands in delivering healing body work derived from several different approaches. She combines alternative medicine approaches such as Trager®, Feldenkrais®, and Yamuna® with her manual skills of joint and soft tissue (muscles, tendons, and ligaments) mobilization, focusing on empowering clients to effectively help themselves recover from pain and discomfort.

Professional Experience:

Ginger has worked with Center of Balance since 1997, as an expert in soft tissue injuries. She concentrates on orthopedic manual therapy, combining her naprapathic, massage, Trager®, and Feldenkrais® methods.

Ginger worked as a physical therapist in several setting before coming to Center of Balance. Her experience in Nursing Home facilities, hospital in-patient and out-patient units, and rehabilitation clinics (1993-1997) created her broad base of knowledge with population of all ages.

Prior to becoming a licensed Physical Therapist in the State of Illinois (1993), Ginger had a private practice as a Naprapath in Evanston, Illinois (1984-1993)

Wellness has always been a component of Gingers employment opportunities. She worked as an addictions counselor, psychologist, and instructor in psychology and well as a high school and adult education instructor in the social sciences (1970-1985).

Education:

  • Bachelors of Science (with Honors) in Physical Therapy, University of Illinois at Chicago, 1993
  • Doctor of Naprapathy, Chicago National College of Naprapathy, 1983
  • Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology, Loyola University, Chicago, 1976
  • Bachelors of Science in Psychology, Loyola University, Chicago, 1970

Recent continuing education:

  • Graston: Instrument assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization, Part I and Part II, October 2005 and November 2007respectiviely.
  • 1st International Lumbo-Pelvic Symposium, Current Concepts in Evaluation and Treatment, October 2007
  • Sacral and Low Back Mechanics, October 2007
  • Osteoporosis Update: A Comprehensive Treatment Strategy, May 2005.
  • Beyond Metabolic Syndrome, March 2007
  • Clinical Insights into Foot Biomechanics & Orthotic Therapy, May 2006

Personal Information:

Ginger has combined her self-study of nature, healing arts, and nutrition with science and practices what she preaches. Her healthy lifestyles include exercise, good nutrition, supplements, and nature. Ginger's loves to hike, camp, cross county ski, kayak, and bakes her own zucchini bread!

Michele Danilkowicz, Administrative Assistant

Michele has grown up with Center of Balance, coming to us shortly after high school. Her quick mind and experience in the computer world makes her a great asset to the professional staff and to our clients alike. In her six years at Center of Balance, she has progressed from receptionist to master insurance expert. She takes care of billing, collection, inventory, and medial chart organization. The staff relies on her to keep our record keeping up to strict the standards set forth by our participation in many insurance plans, including the Federal Medicare Program.

Educational Experiences:

  • BlueCross BlueShield's Availity Electronic Billing Module, November 2007
  • How to Excel at Managing and Supervising People, May 2007
  • Assuring Compliance with Medicare's New Documentation Requirements: Key Administrative Elements, April 2007
  • Administrative Assistant Section of the Private Practice Section of the American Physical Therapy Association, October 2006
  • Notary Public, State of Illinois, March 2006
  • Graduate of East Aurora High School, 1999

Personal Information:

Michele is a newly wed bride of 2.5 years. She and her husband enjoy their dog, Buster. She owns every electronic gadget, and knows how to use them!


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