Shriners Children's Chicago Rehabilitation Therapy

Shriners Children's Chicago offers physical, occupational and speech therapy treatment in a family-centered and supportive environment.

Our Team is Ready to Serve Your Family

Shriners Children's Chicago's compassionate and experienced pediatric physical, occupational and speech therapists deliver goal-oriented care.
Physical Therapy

Our physical therapists specialize in treating acute, surgical, chronic and congenital conditions impacting children and young adults.

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Occupational Therapy

Occupational therapists at Shriners Children's Chicago help children improve fine motor skills and daily living tasks that improve independence and functionality.

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Speech Therapy

Speech language pathologists use creative approaches to help children find their voice, and also work on feeding goals.

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The rehabilitation services team shares one focus: children.

That focus dictates every piece of a patient's treatment plan. Children learn most efficiently and work hardest when they play. Our therapists incorporate play into functional activities to distract the child from the hard work needed to be successful in rehabilitation therapy.

Our team will work with the family to create a custom treatment plan using a multidisciplinary approach.

We provide a level of care appropriate for your child including inpatient rehabilitation or outpatient therapy services.

At a destination hospital on the outskirts of Chicago

Parents consistently describe our hospital as a special place that children want to come to.

Right after the first appointment, I knew we were in good hands. Everyone at Shriners Children’s really listens to you.
Lisa, mother of patient with cerebral palsy
Alexandra Bailey headshot
Alexandra Bailey, PT, D.P.T.
Claire Dibadj headshot
Claire Dibadj, PT, D.P.T.
Angela Guerino headshot
Angela Guerino, PT, D.P.T.
Kathryn Hess
Kathryn Hess, MS, CCC-SLP
Brian Hovorka
Brian Hovorka, MS, OTR/L
April Jewell
April Jewell, MS, OTR/L
Maggie LeFever
Maggie LeFever, PT
Stephanie Novak headshot
Stephanie Novak, PT, D.P.T.
Cayla Maher
Cayla Maher, PT, D.P.T., PCS
Mary Peer
Mary Peer, MPT
Leah Schneider
Leah Schneider, O.T.D., OTR/L
Kathleen Sweeney
Kathleen Sweeney, PT, D.P.T., PCS
Emily Thomas
Emily M. Thomas, MOT, OTR/L
Rachel Twohig
Rachel J. Twohig, PT, D.P.T.
Ashley Umali
Ashley Umali, MS, OTR/L
Michelle Urban, PT, MHS, WCC
Michelle Urban, PT, MHS, WCC
Jenna Urbaniak
Jenna Urbaniak, PT, D.P.T.
Debbie Victor
Debbie Victor, O.T.D., OTR/L
Nicole Viverito
Nicole Viverito, PT, D.P.T., BSPTS
Anna Ware headshot
Anna Ware, MS, CCC-SLP
Elena Zumbuleva headshot
Elena Zumbuleva, PT, D.P.T.

Malachi Talks About Pediatric Rehabilitation

Malachi talks with his physical therapist Aly about his experience as a patient at Shriners Hospitals. For more on why Malachi came to Shriners Hospitals in Chicago for inpatient rehabilitation visit https://www.shrinershospitalsforchildren.org/chicago/news-and-events/malachi-on-the-move-2040
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Malachi Talks About Pediatric Rehabilitation
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Mason saves Buzz Lightyear | Physical therapy at Shriners Chicago
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Watch Starlit in PT. “Don’t Touch The Cone!”

We Understand the Unique Medical Needs of Children

We provide vital, pioneering treatment from birth to age 18. Here, children have the opportunity to be evaluated and treated by doctors recognized as the best by their peers.