Dr. Jill Maida, PT, DPT, Cert. MDT, PRC is a Chicago based physical therapist with over 25 years of experience. Following years of work in a hospital and out-patient settings, she opened a private physical therapy practice to offer a holistic approach to addressing movement dysfunction and pain. Drawing from neurology and respiratory control, she integrates methods from the Postural Restoration Institute to empower individuals towards their maximum potential.
Jill received her post-professional doctorate from Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine & Sciences in 2006. She previously received her bachelor’s of science in physical therapy from Northern Illinois University in 1997 and taught at the College of DuPage’s physical therapy assistant program for over ten years. She received the designation as Postural Restoration Certified (PRC) in 2018.
In addition, Jill is certified in the McKenzie Method of Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy, Kinesio Taping, and Graston Technique she specialized in both acute and chronic spinal conditions. She is extensively trained in manual therapy, myofascial release, and therapeutic pain neuroscience education to enhance patient recovery.
Central to her philosophy is individualized care, valuing each person’s unique narrative and providing personalized, long-term management solutions to improve movement and increase resiliency from injury.
