Jennifer Ohashi

PT, DPT


Physical Therapist/Vice President of Patient Care

Jennifer is a Physical Therapist who has dedicated her career to incorporating current research findings into effective outpatient Physical Therapy and exercise programs with the goal of slowing the disease progression and improving the lives of people living with neurological movement disorders such as Parkinson’s Disease.  Originally from Abingdon, IL, Jennifer received her B.S. in Kinesiology from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, before heading to Washington University in St. Louis where she earned her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree.

Jennifer has worked as a Physical Therapist in the Inpatient Rehabilitation departments of St. Mary Medical Center in Long Beach, CA, St. Joseph Hospital and Medical Center, in Phoenix, AZ, and Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital in Wheaton, IL, before joining our team at Performance in Motion.  Her unique outpatient program is individualized for patients at all stages of neurological movement disorders and focuses on high intensity, high amplitude movements and cognitive dual tasking.  Along with her husband and Team PIM colleague, Robbie, and their daughters, Sophia and Peyton, Jennifer lives in Winfield, IL.

Education


 

Washington University in St. Louis – School of Medicine

Doctor of Physical Therapy

 
University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology

Professional Licenses and Certifications


 

Licensed Physical Therapist

States of Illinois

Board Certified Neurologic Clinical Specialist

American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties

Credentialed Clinical Instructor

American Physical Therapy Association

Certified LSVT BIG clinician

LSVT Global

Certified Parkinson Wellness Recovery (PWR) therapist

Parkinson Wellness Recovery

Professional Memberships


 

American Physical Therapy Association - Illinois Chapter

Neurology section