Theresa Christopher, OTD, OTR/L

Hand Therapy, Physical & Occupational Therapy

Practices In: Glen Ellyn
Patients Seen: All Ages

I believe in pro­vid­ing each patient with com­pre­hen­sive care guid­ed by evi­dence-based prac­tice and com­pas­sion. I val­ue col­lab­o­rat­ing with my patients to help them return to activ­i­ties that are mean­ing­ful to them.

Board Certifications
Occupational Therapy
Languages
English
Clinical Interests

Upper extrem­i­ty con­di­tions, Acute and chron­ic pain, Activ­i­ty modification

Personal Interests

I enjoy cook­ing and spend­ing time with my fam­i­ly and friends.

Memberships
American Society of Hand Therapists Chicago Metro Hand Study Group American Occupational Therapy Association Illinois Occupational Therapy Association
School
Loyola University Chicago Graduation Date: 2016 Degree: Bachelor of Science
Midwestern University Graduation Date: 2020 Degree: Doctor of Occupational Therapy
Provider’s Publications
Christopher, T. & Knecht-Sabres, L. (2019). Occupational Therapy Practitioners’ Role in Holistically Treating Patients Who Internalize Osteoarthritis as a “Natural Part of Aging”. The Illinois Occupational Therapy Association: The Communique, Issue 2.
2019