Belvidere Physical Therapy welcomes new therapist

Belvidere Physical Therapy would like to announce that Kelly Lesniewski, PT, DPT has joined the practice.  Lesniewski joins the current clinical staff of Tim Seppelt, PT, DPT, Cert. SMT, Cert. DN and Lori Gulsrud-Neiber, PT.

Lesniewski received her doctorate degree in physical therapy from Bradley University.

During her clinical work in the graduate program, she gained experience in acute care, neurological outpatient, and orthopedic settings.

While in her graduate program, Lesniewski spent time outside of the classroom working as a personal trainer.  She obtained her Bachelor’s degree from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and majored in kinesiology.

Lesniewski enjoys getting to know each patient while helping them attain their goals. She draws from her diverse clinical experience and evidence-based treatment techniques to provide patient-centered care.  Her philosophy on treating patients combines exercise and hands-on techniques that assist each patient in obtaining their goals efficiently.

“I am excited to return home to the northern Illinois area and provide the people of the community with patient-centered care to help them achieve a greater quality of life,” Lesniewski said.

Lesniewski is originally from Byron and currently resides in Roscoe. She enjoys spending time with her family, friends and dog.

Lesniewski runs half and full marathons and loves being part of the running community in her area. In her free time, she likes to cheer on the Fighting Illini and Green Bay Packers.

Belvidere Physical Therapy is located at 1686 Henry Luckow Lane in Belvidere.  The clinic is a part of the Orthopedic and Sports Therapy Institute (OSTI) which includes clinics in Belvidere, Marengo, McHenry, Byron, Poplar Grove, Rockford and Sterling and one in Idaho.

OSTI prides itself on providing its patients with the highest quality of care close to home.

If you suffer from a condition that requires treatment, see your doctor and have him or her write a prescription for physical therapy.

For more information on Belvidere Physical Therapy or to become a patient of Kelly’s, please call (815) 547-4777 or visit online at www.ostipt.com.