Patient Success Stories

Athletico Physical Therapy is dedicated to providing outstanding patient care and personalized service on a daily basis. Patients tell their story best and we wanted to share their successful experiences with everyone. For your chance to be featured on our Patient Stories page, submit your Athletico story!

This month’s featured patient

December 2025 patient of the month

Mia has made remarkable progress in her recovery after knee surgery, working tirelessly to return to her senior softball season. Her dedication, positivity, and focus on small victories make her a joy to work with. Mia shared a quote that she felt summed up her experience with us: “It is often the small steps, not the giant leaps, that bring about the most lasting change.” — Queen Elizabeth II.

Mia’s journey shows how dedication and steady effort lead to lasting results, and we’re proud to be part of it.

Clinic: Newport News, VA

2025 Patient Stories:

Claire Mackevicius Endurance Rehab Chicago, IL	Bonnie D’Ulisse Dizziness Tunkhannock, PA

Ja’Ya Rogers Achilles tendinitis Grosse Pointe, MI	Alicia Stromme Work Conditioning Bloomingdale, IL	Adriana Tronco ACL Rehab Chicago, IL

Michael Duprey Plantar Fasciitis Dearborn, MI	Braelyn Clark Knee Rehab Norwalk, IA	Miralee Fosha Mobility Dallas, TX

Emma Nutter Endurance Rehab Chicago, IL	Maddie Kurrus Hip Rehab Gretna, NE	Erina Ueda Performing Arts Rehab Chicago, IL

2024 Patient Stories:

William Heckinger Balance/Strength Hanover Park, IL	David Mazzier Wrist Injury St. Peters, MO	Judy Maneval Knee Replacement Hawley, PA

John Shafer Knee Replacement Ravenswood, IL	Michelle Stewart Meniscus Surgery Chicago, IL	Fonsa Brody Occupational Therapy Dallas, TX

Matt Powers Leg Pain Chicago, IL	Rowan Reyes Ankle Sprain Grand Rapids, MI	Mark Diamond Upper Extremity Battle Creek, MI

Philip Werner Back Pain Phoenix, AZ	Kristen Trukova Knee Surgery Gurnee, IL	Alex Baker Endurance Brownsburg, IN

2023 Patient Stories:

Mary Beth Stout Shoulder Surgery Monee, IL	Tony Simpkins Pelvic Health Therapy Pickerington, OH	Ron And Carolyn Schwarz Rotator Cuff/Knee Butler Hill, MO

William Moore Shoulder Dislocation Commerce Township, MI	Alison Frandsen Labral Tear McFarland clinic	Steven Reynolds Nerve Disorder (NMO) Dayton, OH

Ava English Labral Tear Mount Pleasant, IA	Annie Welch Concussion Niles, IL	Felicia Walden Surgery/Pain Zionsville, IN

Timothy Voss Shoulder Pain Des Plaines, IL	Annette Shambaugh Lumbar Stenosis Stow, OH	Sara Foster Occupational Therapy Fenton, MO

2022 Patient Stories:

Julie Nelson ACL/Knee Injury Bettendorf, IA	Jeff Surdej Lower Back Pain Wilmington, IL	Lindsey Cavlovic Multiple Injury Rehab Omaha, NE

Marsha Behrens Psoas Muscle Oregon, IL	Brian Stevens Arm/Leg Rehab Cape Girardeau, MO	Darcy Welsh Knee Rehab Bourbonnais, IL

Bob Marino Knee Rehab Fenton, MO	Tiffany Timmermann ACL Injury Vermillion, SD	Sami Callihan Broken Ankle Wright State, OH

Sheila Frost Low Back Pain Bloomfield Hills, MI	Nancy Wilson Hip Replacement Clear Lake, IA	Bianca Allor Sciatica Shelby Township, MI