Kaitlin McWatters, OTR/L recently earned her Master of Science in Occupational Therapy from the University of Texas Medical Branch. Kaitlin also earned her Bachelor of Science degree in psychology from Illinois State University in 2017. Kaitlin’s previous clinical experiences include outpatient orthopedics and outpatient pediatrics, and she is excited to join the Illinois Bone & Joint Institute team […]
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Ariana DeLay OTD, OTR/L received her bachelor’s of science degree from Wayne State University in Detroit, MI. She later pursued her Doctor of Occupational Therapy degree at Huntington University in Fort Wayne, IN. While in graduate school, she gained extensive experience in outpatient hand therapy and orthopedics, as well as neuro-based settings focused on rehabilitating […]
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Renee Weis is a Certified Hand Therapist at Illinois Bone and Joint Institute. Renee completed her education at The University of Iowa and Creighton University. She has 10 years of experience working in outpatient hand therapy clinics fabricating splints, providing wound care and treating a variety of shoulder, elbow, wrist and hand injuries. Renee strives to […]
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Michelle graduated from Midwestern University in 2018 and began her career specializing in hand therapy. She likes working with clients across the lifespan and with all different types of orthopedic diagnoses. Michelle thoroughly enjoys watching her clients progress throughout the stages of the rehabilitation process to improve participation and performance with functional daily activities. She […]
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Rebecca Woeckel OTR/L, CHT graduated with her Master’s in Occupational Therapy from Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, Florida in 2014. She went to Carroll University for undergraduate where she studied Exercise Science and Psychology. After practicing for 5 years, she received her specialty certification as a Certified Hand Therapist in 2019. Rebecca grew up […]
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Effie Gibson, OTR/L, is a recent graduate from Seton Hall University with a Master of Science in Occupational Therapy. She also holds a bachelor’s degree from Marquette University. Effie is excited to join Illinois Bone & Joint Institute as an Occupational Therapist. Her previous clinical experiences include outpatient orthopedics and acute care for neurological and orthopedic […]
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Jerilynn Schiedemeyer, OTR/L, CHT, has been practicing as an Occupational Therapist since 1993. She became a Certified Hand Therapist in 1998 and has spent 25 years of her career solely devoted to Hand Therapy. She enjoys treating a variety of upper extremity injuries and is skilled in custom splinting. She feels that the collaboration between […]
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